Obituaries
Don Enrico Miller
Aug 9, 2026
Don Enrico Miller entered eternal rest on August 9, 2026. Don was born on September 26, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Floyd and Clairine Miller. Later, he and his family moved to Chicago where he completed his high school education and earned a Bachelor's degree, allowing him to pursue his calling as an educator. He subsequently earned his Master's degree...
Jeffery Alan Newby
Aug 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeffery Alan Newby
Jeffery Alan Newby, 67, of Odessa, Texas was called home to be with our Lord on August 15th in Odessa.
Jeff was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James W. Newby and Audrey F. Rimer McAnally on November 27th, 1958. His early childhood years were spent in Oklahoma before his family made their home in...
Vonell Velma Black
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...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Dunn
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...
Paul William Janssen
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...
Dwight Cameron
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...
Jerry Lester Hensley
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...
Lewis Ryan Parks
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...
Charlotte Diane Caufield
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...
Nelda Raye Clark
Aug 15, 2026
Nelda Raye Jumper Clark, 85, was born in Kermit, Texas, to Davis Clyde Jumper and Nadine Miller Tuttle on May 12, 1941. On August 15, 2026, she was born into heaven and now rejoices with her Savior and loved ones. Nelda loved Jesus, and her greatest gift was modeling His redeeming love and saving grace for others.
Nelda spent her school...
Edgar Richard "Dick" Allison
Aug 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, but with great faith and gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of our beloved Edgar Richard “Dick” Allison, who went home to be with Jesus on August 15, 2026, at the age of 92.
Dick was born on July 31, 1934, and raised in Odessa, Texas. He was the youngest of...
C.L. Armstrong
Aug 14, 2026
On August 14, 2026, C. L. Armstrong (aka Finnie) 87 of Odessa, Texas peacefully entered his eternal home, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, friendship, and a life well lived.
Finnie was born in their home at the family farm in Buena Vista Texas on January 14, 1939. He was a twin to brother Harrell; due to premature weight they...
Shirley Jo Van Zandt
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shirley VanZandt
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley VanZandt, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and dear friend. Shirley was a proud resident of Odessa, Texas, where she built a life defined by unconditional love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family.
There was nothing Shirley loved more than being surrounded by...
Rosemary Ann Chacon
Aug 7, 2026
Rosemary Ann Chacon, always 25 (48), of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on August 7, 2026, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
Rosemary Chacon was born on September 17, 1977, in lowa City, Iowa, to Stanley Clair Debes and Rosa Martha Debes. She was grounded in humble beginnings, living a modest, hard-working life as farm life was...
Cheryl Malinda Hilburn
Aug 7, 2026
Cheryl Malinda Scarborough was born on August 6th, 1943, to Jr. and Maxine Scarborough. She had a brother, Johnny, who was 10 years younger and she loved him dearly. She grew up in Sweeney, TX south of Houston. Cheryl attended Sweeney High School where she was crowned Homecoming Queen in 1961. She caught the eye of the neighbor boy, Jimmy...
Rena Ventura-Jackson
Aug 5, 2026
Obituary Rena Ventura-Jackson of Odessa, TX passed away on August 5, 2026, in Odessa.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 6801 East Business 20, Odessa TX, at graveside only. Father Tim Hayter of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine, officiant.
Rena was born in Dallas, TX to...
Jack Rodgers
Aug 5, 2026
Jack Rodgers, 79 years of age of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 5th in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday August 9th at Sunset Memorial.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday August 10th at Northside Baptist Church with Clydell Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial.
Jack was born...
Judy Louise Thompson
Aug 5, 2026
Judy Louise Jackson Thompson August 5, 1952 – August 5, 2026 Longtime resident of Odessa, Texas
Judy Louise Jackson Thompson, 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2026, her 74th birthday, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Louis and Wanda Jackson, Judy lived a life marked by love, devotion to family, and a generous spirit...
Henry Couch Jr (George)
Aug 5, 2026
Henry (George) Couch, 87, of Odessa, Texas went to be with the lord Wednesday August 5, 2026.
George was born on July 17, 1939, to Henry Couch Sr. and Louise Shephard Couch. He was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas and spent most of his life in Odessa, Texas.
George was a skilled and respective salesman spending over 40 years in the business. He...
Venancio Galindo Roman
Aug 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Venancio Roman
Venancio Roman is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Socorro Roman; his children, Nancy, Lorenzo (Velia), Ivonne, Osbaldo (Carmen), and Yesenia Roman; and his siblings, Heriberto (Teresa) Roman, Delma (Ramon) Nieto, Maria (Ramon) Gamino, Armida Roman, Ernesto (Lorena) Roman, and Machelle (Jose) Venegas.
He leaves behind 27 cherished grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, who will forever carry...
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