Obituaries

Jan 8, 2026

Graciela "Chela" Thomas, 97, of Odessa passed away on January 8, 2026.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Chela was...

Jan 6, 2026

Gary Lee Kenney, 79, of Tow, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 6th, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and devotion to family.

Born on October 7th, 1946 in Hobbs, NM, Gary lived a life rooted in faith, service, and unwavering love for those closest to him. He was a devoted husband, a proud and loving father, a cherished grandfather...

Jan 9, 2026

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Jan 11, 2026

Charles “Charlie” W. Anderson peacefully went to be with his heavenly Father, surrounded by all his girls on January 11, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1943, in Mansfield, Louisiana.

He was the beloved son of Linwood B. and Mary Alice Thigpen Anderson, the oldest of four boys, raised in Notrees, Texas. He enjoyed playing baseball with his brothers and...

Jan 9, 2026

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Glenna was born an Okie’s daughter in Seminole Oklahoma on July 12th 1947. They soon moved to Texas and stayed in Odessa the rest of their lives. She married Buster Anderson and became the mother of three children. As her children grew up she began working...

Jan 11, 2026

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Jan 8, 2026

Grady Robert “Bob” Sanford, 92, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, in the Chapel at Crossroads Fellowship, with David Newton officiating. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home. 

Bob was born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, to Charles and Grace Sanford on May 23, 1933. He attended school...

Dec 15, 2025

Jan 3, 2026

Barbara Jan Pugh, age 67, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2026.

Jan was born in Odessa, Texas to Tommy and Billie Pugh on April 1, 1958. Jan was the youngest of five children. As a young girl, she was inseparable from her identical twin sister, Ann Sparks. She dedicated over 30 years as an administrative assistant with Texas...

Jan 2, 2026

Rance Paul Carnes,71,of Rual Texas psssed away peacefully January 2nd, 2026 7:20pm surrounded by his family.

Rance was larger than life- full of humor, wisdom, and heart. He was the kind of man who made everyone feel welcome, who believed in hard work, loyalty, and the importance of family. He was the life of every gathering, always quick with a joke...

Jan 1, 2026

Joy Lynell McBride passed away on January 1st, 2026 at the age of 76 in Odessa Tx.

Joy was born inLevelland TX. to Marvin and Doris McBride on December 4th, 1949. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1968. She started working at South Western Bell Telephone company in 1971 which was changed to AT&T. She retired in 2002 after 31...

Dec 31, 2025

JASON ALEXANDER RICE BORN 8-29-1989 PASSED 12-31-2025

JASON RICE LEFT US DECEMBER 31, 2025, JASON WAS A DEDICATED FATHER TO 3 CHILDREN. HE WAS A DEVOTED FAMILY MAN TO HIS WIFE AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS KIND, GENEREOUS NATURE, ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP ANYONE. HE WAS A DEVOTED AND LOVING SON WHO WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN HIS FATHERS HEART...

Dec 31, 2025

James Alvin Wood, age 84, of Midland, Texas, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2025. A man of deep faith, sharp intellect, and endless generosity, James lived a life marked by adventure, learning, and a steadfast devotion to the Word of God.

James was born in Big Spring on March 13, 1941, to Alvin and...

Dec 30, 2025

Shaun Lavar Taylor, 44, of Midland, Texas went home to be with Jesus on December 30, 2025, in San Angelo following a short illness. 

Visitation will be Monday, January 5, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jeremiah Foley of...

Dec 24, 2025

May 31, 1941 – December 24, 2025

Bobbie Ann McGinn, resident of Midland, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Known for being "tiny but mighty," Bobbie was a classy, spunky, and outgoing spirit who was truly full of life.

Born in Pecos, Texas, on May 31, 1941, to Bob and Nita Blalock, Bobbie grew up...

Dec 21, 2025

RICHARD DALE COLE, 86, OF ODESSA, PASSED AWAY AT MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025. AS PER DALE’S WISHES, THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION AND A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026, 10:00 AM, AT SUNSET MEMORIAL GARDENS. WITH REVEREND DR. JIMMY BRASWELL OFFICIATING.

DALE WAS BORN ON JULY 9, 1939, IN OHIO TO PARENTS RICHARD...

Dec 21, 2025

In Honor of Bonnie Elizabeth Griffis Thetford

Bonnie was born on December 29, 1931, to Emma Reeves Griffis and Daniel Griffis in Ducor, California, and died on December 21, 2025.

Bonnie grew up in the Porterville California area and married her high school sweetheart, Leroy Thetford on October 11, 1952. Bonnie worked for a few years as a switchboard operator and later...

Dec 21, 2025

Jimmy Woodall Darden was born on September 3rd, 1954 to Elizabeth and T.D. Tillman. He was adopted by his Aunt Rita Darden, and his name was changed when he was in the 3rd grade.

He entered the gates of Heaven on December 21, 2025, into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Jimmy was a lifelong Odessan, attended Odessa High...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 19, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Lightfoot, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 03, 2026 with Pastor Clydel Chapman at Northside Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas. A private burial for the family will be held following the memorial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.

Kathy was born on January 12,...