Obituaries
LaDonna Wood Chism
May 27, 2026
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of LaDonna Wood Chism on May 27, 2026 in Odessa, Texas. LaDonna Wood Chism was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and amazing friend to many. She was born June 2, 1962 to her loving parents DeLora and Charles Wood in San Antonio.
LaDonna graduated from Permian High School in 1980. On...
Dawn A Whitlock
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,...
Frederick Earl Johnson III
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,...
Sally Ann Gardner
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....
James Melton Tindol
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...
Reata Sue Pruitt
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...
Cathrine Ann Foster
May 27, 2026
Cathrine Ann Foster, née Scott, of Odessa, Texas, peacefully gained her wings on May 27, 2026. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026,...
Ricky Wayne Hinton
May 25, 2026
Ricky Wayne Hinton, 54, loving father and friend, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.
The viewing will be 6-8pm, on June 2nd at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Odessa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday June 3rd, at Stonegate Odessa Church, officiated by Randy Unruh of Stonegate Odessa. The Burial will follow at Sunset...
Samuel Wayne Barton
May 25, 2026
Samuel Wayne Barton May 23, 1944 – May 25, 2026
Samuel Wayne Barton of Midland passed away on May 25, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, just two days after his 82nd birthday. He was surrounded by family and the prayers of the many friends who knew and loved him.
Wayne was born in Odessa, Texas, on May 23, 1944, to the late John...
Lance Allen Todd
May 24, 2026
John 11:25 – Jesus said, “I am the one who raises the dead to life. Everyone who believes in me will live, even if they die. And anyone who lives because of faith never really dies.”
Lance Allen Todd was born in Santa Maria California on January 5, 1959 to Connie & Barbara Todd and entered eternity on May 24, 2026....
Gail Wheeler Gable Pool
May 21, 2026
Coletta Gail (Wheeler) Gable Pool trusted in Jesus as her Savior, was baptized as a young woman, and lived a lifetime of faith. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 85, her faith became sight as she went Home to Heaven and entered into rest.
Gail was born on August 26,1940 to Oscar Edmond Wheeler and Mabel Nora Witten...
Rebecca Ruth Turner
May 21, 2026
Rebecca Ruth Turner 92, of Odessa passed away on May 21, 2026, in Odessa.
Visitation will be 5—8pm on Friday May 29, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday May 30, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with the Reverend H.K. Thomas of New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Plainview Texas, officiating. Burial will follow...
Alisha Kathryn Brown
May 20, 2026
Alisha Kathryn Brown, 45, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, May 29, at Sunset Funeral Home in Odessa. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, at First Methodist Church (415 N. Lee, Odessa,...
Tommy Loyd Gesch
May 20, 2026
Tommy (Tom) Loyd Gesch, 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 20th, 2026, in Odessa, Texas. He was born on January 2nd, 1948, to Fritz and Virginia Gesch.
He attended Odessa High School and joined the Navy in November 1965 and was assigned to the 23rd Patrol Squadron.
He is survived by...
Wanda Eleane ( Blankinship) Reedy
May 19, 2026
Wanda was called home Tuesday May 19, 2026, at the age of 86.
Wanda was born to Oran and Ruby Blankinship on February 5, 1940, in Houston, Texas.
She was the second oldest of 8 children.
They moved to Odessa in 1957.
Wanda was one of the first graduates of Ector High School. She graduated at Mid Term in January 1958.
Wanda was married to...
Ernest Dwight Gober
May 18, 2026
Ernest Dwight Gober, of Odessa, Texas completed this life on May 18, 2026, at the age of 87 after a valiant struggle with trigeminal neuralgia and cancer. A funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, and burial will be in the Holt Cemetery in San Saba County, Texas on Friday,...
Nancy Jane Widner
May 17, 2026
Nancy Jane Childress Widner, 96, of Odessa, passed away May 17, 2026, in Odessa. Friends and family knew her as Janie.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday May 27, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Joe Phelps and Minton White officiating; burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are made by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Janie was...
Jackie Lynn Woody
May 16, 2026
Jackie L Woody, 67, of Odessa, passed away on May 16, 2026 in Odessa.
Visitation will be 1pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Tim Woody of City Life Church, Ft Worth, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are...
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