Obituaries

Jun 20, 2026

Alice Ann Garlington, 82 of Odessa, became ill and passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Covenant Health Center in Lubbock, Texas.

She was born on June 8, 1944 in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late Ferrell Glenn Payne and Nellie Alice (Overbey) Payne. She married Terry Deane Garlington on August 26, 1965. She was a secretary in the maintenance...

Jun 22, 2026

Jeff Waugh, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 22, 2026 at the age of 45.

Jeff was born on May 21, 1981 in Odessa to Angela Powell and Jeffrey L. Waugh. He was a 1999 graduate of Permian High School and received his bachelor's from Eastern New Mexico University. Throughout his life, he was known for his...

Jun 9, 2026

Bonnie Jaynay Vogel, 53, of Midland, Texas, gained her angel wings on June 9, 2026 in Odessa, Texas.

Bonnie was born in Midland, Texas to Darlene Armstrong and Norvel Vogel on February 13, 1973.

Bonnie was the light and joy in everyone’s lives whom she crossed paths with. She had so much love to give and never met a stranger a day...

Jun 22, 2026

Omega Daphine Goforth Bailey went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 22, 2026.Daphine was born December 12,1946 in Gorman, Texas and was the only child of Odis A. and Eara (Bitty) Westmoreland Goforth. She moved to Notrees, Texas shortly after birth to live in the Shell camp where her father worked. She later relocated to Odessa, Texas.She...

Jun 18, 2026

Jun 17, 2026

Roy Lee (Bo) Keith, age 90, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He began his earthly journey in Mertzon, TX on August 6, 1935 entering the world with his twin sister Rose, born to the late Cleo Dean Keith and Ruby Mae (Adams) Keith Walker. He married the love of his life Laura Helen Hamlin on January 8,...

Jun 15, 2026

Elisa Evaro, 82, of Colorado City, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 15th in Odessa, Texas.

Elisa was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt.

Elisa was preceded in death by her father, Juan Anaya; her mother, Obdulia Anaya; her children, Raymond Pineda Jr., Grace Pineda Cano, Gilbert Hinojos; and her granddaughter, Annette Munoz.

Elisa was survived by her children, Elva Anaya, Michelle...

Jun 14, 2026

Lt. Isaí Huerta

May 27,1997 – June 14, 2026

If you ever met Isaí Huerta, chances are you left with a story.

Lt. Isaí Huerta, beloved husband, father, son, brother, firefighter, paramedic, and friend, died in the line of duty on June 14, 2026.

Born and raised in Odessa, Texas, Isaí graduated from Odessa High School in 2015 and later earned an Associate of...

Jun 13, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Virginia Ortega Alvarez, who went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2026, at Midland Memorial Hospital, in Midland. Texas. She was 75 years old.

Visitation/Viewing on Thursday June 18, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Crossroads Church in Chapel located at 6901 TX-191 (on the...

Jun 13, 2026

Marjorie Louise Smelser, 96, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Life Challenge Church, 4500 N. Grandview, Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Life...

Jun 12, 2026

Margarita S. Hernandez, 100, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 12, 2026. She entered this world on July 3, 1925, in Stanton, TX, born to Cesario and Micaela Salgado.She is survived by her daughter Elva Gonzales and her husband Jorge; daughter Jo Ann Hernandez and...

Jun 11, 2026

Harold Dean Beeman passed away on June 11, 2026 at the age of 88. Born in Punkin Center, Texas on October 3, 1937, Dean lived in Wichita Falls and Duncan, Oklahoma, before settling in Odessa at the age of 12 where he lived the remainder of his life.

Dean graduated from Odessa High School in 1955 and headed to Lubbock to...

Jun 10, 2026

Jose Luis (Joe) Munoz, age 71, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home, with Pastor Ruben Garcia officiating....

Jun 9, 2026

Leonel Adán Flores, 5 months, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on June 9, 2026 in Odessa, Tx.

Visitation will be at 1:00 PM-5:00 PM June 14, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM on June 15th of 2026 at Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día with the Jaime Berzosa, officiating. He will be cremated.

Leonel Adán Flores was born in...

Jun 4, 2026

Frederick Earl Johnson III, known to all as “Earl,” of Richland Springs, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 77.

Funeral services will take place at Central Baptist Church (1416 N Texas Ave.) in Odessa on June 11, 2026, at 11am with Vaughny Taylor officiating, with a reception to follow at the church.

Born on August 8, 1948,...

Jun 2, 2026

Bobby Aaron Cleere, age 35, passed from this world into his eternal home on June 2, 2026 after a short illness in San Angelo Texas.

Visitation will be on June 15, 2026, from 6 to 8pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be at Chapel Hill Baptist Church,1820 East 52nd Street, Odessa, TX 79762, June 16 at...

Jun 2, 2026

Born June 6, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois to Bill and Mabel Wisner, Dawn Whitlock was a much-loved daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was her daddy’s girl, and her mother’s best friend.

Her family moved to Westmont, IL to Crystal Beach, FL in 1942; Dawn graduated from Tarpon Springs Senior High School in 1952, went to beauty school,...

May 30, 2026

Sally Ann Gardner, 88, of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 30, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas.

Visitation will be at 6 pm - 8 pm on Thursday, June 4th at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday June 5, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Jackie Brem of Second Baptist Church officiating....

May 30, 2026

James Melton Tindol, 56, passed away at 10:15 PM on May 30th, 2026.

He was born in Monahans, Texas. James was known for his intelligence, pride, and steadfast convictions. He carried himself with a strong sense of identity and principle, and those who knew him respected his unwavering nature.

James had a deep passion for reading fantasy, RPGs, gaming, movies, music, shooting...

May 29, 2026

Reata Sue Coker Pruitt, 81, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2026.

Reata lived life in her own way. She was intelligent, creative, strong-willed, and incredibly witty. If she loved you, you knew it. She had a sharp sense of humor and a quick wit that could catch you off guard and make you laugh when you least expected...