Obituaries

Sep 17, 2026

Barbara Jean Janssen, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt gained her wings Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 94 years old. She knew Paul, her husband of 75 years, had gained his wings three weeks prior and wanted to again be by his side.

Barbara was born August 18, 1932 in Woodsboro, TX to Manning Erval and Clara Virginia Evans....

Sep 12, 2026

Catherine Alvarez, 74 of Olton Texas, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

Sunday: Visitation will be from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Odessa, TX, in the regular viewing room. Monday: Visitation will be in the chapel from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM. The Rosary will be held from 6:00 PM–7:00 PM recited by Deacon...

Sep 18, 2026

Eddie L. Thompson, 88, of Odessa, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 21, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Asbury Methodist Church, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Eddie was born in Throckmorton, Texas, to E.L. and Lottie...

Sep 1, 2026

Larry McElmurry passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following a years-long battle with cancer. 

Larry is survived by his wife, Analiza; his mother, Doris; his sister, Diane; his sons, Blake, Brady, and Brett; his daughters-in-law, Melissa and Tamara; and his beloved dogs, Nikea and Bella. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Mason, Grace, and Emma. 

He was preceded in...

Sep 14, 2026

Dennis K Vestal 77 of Lubbock Tx, Passed away on September 14, 2026 in Odessa Tx.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday September 19 2026 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Michael Vestal of Temple Baptist Church Mexia Tx. Officiating, Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Dennis Vestal was born in Muskogee Oklahoma to Lois and Mozell Vestal on February...

Sep 14, 2026

In Memory of Jeffrey Alexander Matta Jr.

Jeffrey Alexander Matta Jr., 29 years old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2026. Jeffrey was born in Austin, Texas, on August 31, 1997, to Jeff and Christine Matta. Known for his creative spirit, Jeffrey had a deep passion for music. Whether he was listening to his favorite tracks or spending time...

Sep 12, 2026

Sally Montgomery Killman, 76, of Odessa, passed away on September 12, 2026.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday September 18 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Terry Wilhite of First Baptist Church (Holly, Texas) officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Sally was born in Whitewright, Texas to Richard Montgomery and Sarah Everheart on December 24, 1949. She married Michael...

Sep 12, 2026

Joel “Jaker” Strickland

Joel “Jaker” Strickland, 69, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Monahans, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, with Pastor Jon...

Sep 11, 2026

Our beloved mother stepped into heaven on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 98 in Odessa, TX. Among the loved ones that greeted her arrival was her dear friend, Wanell, who had passed away on the same date 22 years earlier.

Vivian Irene Stamps was born on April 1, 1928, in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Rube & Mary Leona Dickens....

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 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 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...

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 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 3, 2026

Weldon Headley Chaney was born on August 27, 1931, to Virgie Alice Parsons Chaney and William G. Chaney in Midland, TX, and was called to his eternal home with the Lord on September 3, 2026, in Odessa, TX.

The Celebration of Life service to honor the life of Weldon Chaney will be held on Saturday September 19, 2026, at 2:00pm at...

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...