Obituaries

Sep 4, 2026

Eric Mulloy Handlin was born in Kermit, TX, on August 21st, 1973, where he was raised through childhood and met his lifelong best friends, Charlie Gibson and Marco Aranda. Shortly after graduating high school, he became a service member in the United States Air Force. He later became a dedicated firefighter/paramedic, devoted father, loving son, brother, and friend, selflessly giving...

Sep 5, 2026

Noelle K. Houser Smith, 69, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and funeral services will begin the same day at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX 79762.

Noelle was born to Henry Houser and Janet K. Houser...

Sep 8, 2026

Josephine Dot Erwin Britton, 93, of Odessa, passed away on September 8, 2026 in Odessa, TX.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Jake Baccus of Mission Dorado Church officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Josephine Dot Whisenant was born in Breckenridge, Texas to...

Sep 11, 2026

Sep 3, 2026

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Sep 9, 2026

Linda Gay Crawford, age 80, of Odessa, TX, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Odessa.

Linda Gay was born in Fort Worth, TX, to Wanda Coats Ritchie and Lee Ritchie on September 18, 1945. Her dad called her Linda, while her mom called her Stink or Stinkum! She attended Odessa High School, where some of her friends knew her as...

Sep 7, 2026

William Jordan Mock Jr. (Bill), devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and loyal friend to many, passed away on September 7, 2026, at his home in Odessa, TX. He was born on July 4, 1941, in Navasota, TX, to William Jordan Mock Sr. and Margaret Novakoski Mock.

He began his early years in Katy, TX, and moved with his family to...

Sep 6, 2026

Kevin Hayes passed away on September 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, laughter, and love that will stay with his family and friends forever.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Kevin spent most of his life there before making the move to Odessa, Texas, in 2023. Through every chapter of his life, one thing remained constant: his love...

Sep 6, 2026

Marjorie Ruth MacMurdo, 92, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026 in Odessa, Texas surrounded by her family.

She was born February 3, 1934, on the family ranch in Atascosa County, Texas, to John and Ruth McCowen. Marjorie married Captain Lee M. MacMurdo Jr. on October 16, 1965 in Campbellton, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas...

Aug 31, 2026

Suzette Fuqua Pradon, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1956, and lived a life that was anything but ordinary.

Suzette was truly unique. She was whimsical, imaginative, spunky, mischievous, and, above all, all-around fun. She had a personality all her own and a wonderful way of bringing laughter, adventure, and a little...

Aug 30, 2026

Aug 29, 2026

Kiesha Nicole Rhea Hughes passed away on August 29, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, unforgettable memories, and a family who will miss her more than words could ever express.

Kiesha was born August 11, 1974 to Carla Harless and Michael Rhea in San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from Odessa College with her Radiology Degree and was employed at...

Aug 26, 2026

Vonell Velma Reeves Black, 87, Odessa, TX, August 26, 2026.

Visitation Monday, August 31, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 pm.

Funeral Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at First Assembly of God Church, 1101 N. Lee, Odessa, TX.

Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Arrangements: Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Vonell was born at the family home in...

Aug 26, 2026

I was born on our family farm south of Runge, Texas about 7:30pm, September 23, 1926. My name was issued as Paul William Janssen. I was raised on our farm and helped with all the crops. I started school in the country and the school was named Live Oak School. Finally we all went to school in Runge School. After...

Aug 26, 2026

Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Dunn, 74, of Odessa, stepped into glory on August 26th.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Debbie will be held at 11 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Byron McWilliams officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset...

Aug 24, 2026

David Dwight Cameron, 77, of Odessa Tx passed away on 8-24-26.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 27th, from 7-8 at Odessa Bible Church. Located at 3901 Penbrook in Odessa, Tx.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday the 28th, at Odessa Bible Church, with Bob Thayer officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset funeral home.

Dwight was born in Houston Tx to...

Aug 22, 2026

Jerry Lester Hensley June 7, 1940 - August 22, 2026 

Jerry Lester Hensley was born June 7th 1940 in the home of his grandmother in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. He spent most of his childhood growing up in "oil field camps" with fond memories of living in Goldsmith Texas. He later attended Crockett Jr high and Odessa high school. In 1959 he...

Aug 21, 2026

Donald Wayne "Sonny" Beaver, born on November 18, 1937, in Gainesville, Texas, peacefully departed this world on August 21, 2026. Sonny's journey was one of love, resilience, and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate to know him.

Sonny was the cherished son of Gene and Hazel Beaver and is now reunited with them, as well as his...

Aug 21, 2026

Lewis Ryan Parks

June 29, 1927 – August 21, 2026

Lewis Ryan Parks of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2026, at the remarkable age of 99, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, hard work, service, devotion, and love for his family.

Lewis was born on June 29, 1927, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to John King Parks and Sara Josephine “Josie” Hicks. He...

Aug 15, 2026

Charlotte Diane Caufield, 65, of Odessa passed away on August 15, 2026, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Northside Baptist Church with Bishop G.T. Garnett of King Solomon Missionary Baptist...