Obituaries
Jessie Jerome Callendar
Oct 6, 2026
Jessie J. “Jess” Callendar, 91, of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jess, or “Pa” as he was known to those who loved him, was born on March 18, 1935, in Duncan, Oklahoma to William “Bill” and Alice Callendar. He graduated from Kress High School in 1953 and served in the United States...
Joel "Bruce" Day
Oct 3, 2026
Bruce Day, 70, of Gardendale passed away on Oct. 3, 2026.
Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens from 12 pm to 2 pm on Friday Oct. 9, 2026. The Celebration of Life will start at 2pm and the interment will follow the Celebration of Life at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Bruce was bon in Hobbs N.M. to Jack and Wilma Day. He...
Connie Ann Thames
Sep 28, 2026
Connie Ann Thames, 79, of Odessa, Texas, residing in Midland, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026.
Connie was born in Odessa, Texas, on September 12, 1947, to Chester “Check” Stephens and Anna Dell (Partain) Stephens. She graduated from Odessa High School.
In January 1968, Connie married Frankie Garrett, who preceded her in death. Together, they had three children. When her...
Francisco "Frank" Orona Marquez
Sep 24, 2026
Obituary for Francisco "Frank" Marquez
Francisco "Frank" Marquez, lovingly known to many as Kiko, was born on August 20, 1936, in Vado de Piedra, Mexico. He entered the world alongside his twin brother (Bernardo), and together they were affectionately known as the "Cuates," a special bond that remained a cherished part of his story throughout his life. Surrounded by the love...
Karen Elaine Thornhill
Sep 24, 2026
Karen Bownds Thornhill, of Odessa Tx, passed away on September 24th 2026 in Odessa.
Memorial services will be held on October 3 at 2 P.M. with Wally Schiwart of New Dawn Fellowship, officiating.
Karen Bownds Thornhill was born in Odessa, Texas to Ira and Bessie Bownds. She graduated from Permian high school and later received her Bachelors from UTPB. She was married...
Donnie Lee Murray
Sep 23, 2026
Donnie Lee Murray, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 94. Don had a life filled with passion, adventure, and love. He was an avid outdoorsman and found joy in fishing, hunting, golfing, and traveling. He lived each day to the fullest and treasured his family and friends.
He was born in Lamesa, Texas,...
Adan Rivera Luna
Sep 22, 2026
Adan Luna went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2026, at the age of 77.
Adan was born on September 10, 1949, in Alpine, Texas and made his home in Odessa. At 23, he was baptized and gave his life to Christ. That faith was the center of everything he did for the rest of his life.
Adan proudly...
Eddie L. Thompson
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...
Sharon Elizabeth (Hammond) Omachel
Sep 17, 2026
Sharon Omachel
June 27, 1957 – September 17, 2026
Odessa
Sharon Elizabeth (Hammond) Omachel, 69, of Michigan, passed away on Thursday September 17, 2026, in Odessa, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday October 9, 2026, at Redeemer Lutheran Church Odessa with Pastor Erik Stadler of Redeemer Lutheran Church Odessa, officiating.
Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
Sharon Elizabeth Omachel was born...
Barbara Jean Janssen
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....
Christopher Lawrence Rimer
Sep 14, 2026
Christopher Lawrence Rimer, 73, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on September 14, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at Sunset Cemetery with Sunset funeral professionals officiating the inurnment.
Christopher was born on May 8, 1953, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Arthur Glen Rimer and Shirley Carole Rimer. He attended Permian High School...
Dennis Kaye Vestal
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...
Jeffrey Alexander Matta, Jr.
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...
Catherine Hernandez Alvarez
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...
Sally Montgomery Killman
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...
Joel Carl "Jaker" Strickland
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...
Vivian Irene Stamps
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....
Linda Gay Crawford
Sep 9, 2026
Linda Gay Crawford, age 80, of Odessa, TX, passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 9, 2026.
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 friends knew her...
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