Obituaries
Ralph Sandell, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Ralph Sandell Jr., 81, of Odesa passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Visitation will be at 9:00 am, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Ralph was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ralph and Mary Sandell on January 21, 1944. He moved to...
Ishmael Holguin Gonzales
Nov 18, 2025
Ishmael H. Gonzales, aged 89, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 18, 2025, of natural causes at home. Ishmael was born October 1, 1936, to Adolfo and Maria Gonzales in Marfa, Texas. Ishmael was preceded by death, parents Adolfo and Maria Gonzales; all 12 of older siblings including, his sisters, Natalia Gonzales Quiroz, Lorina Gonzales Tercero; his firstborn...
Sam Wren Powers
Nov 20, 2025
Sam Wren Powers, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, with family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas, with Jimmy Braswell officiating. A private family viewing will begin at noon, followed by the graveside service at 1:00 p.m....
Blake Morgan Walker
Nov 20, 2025
Blake Morgan Walker, of Midland, Texas passed away on 11/19/2025 in Seymour, Texas
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday December 6th 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Ryan Rampton, of GCR church of Christ, officiating. A reception will follow at GCR.
Blake was born in Odessa, Texas to Troy Walker and Leslie Burleson on 1/18/1999....
William VanPelt
Nov 21, 2025
William Paul "Chop" Van Pelt, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 21, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Born in Big Spring, Texas, in 1932, Chop graduated from Big Spring High School before attending Austin College, where he was a football standout. After earning his degree in 1954, he married his college sweetheart and the love of his...
Joan Ethel Morris
Nov 19, 2025
Joan Ethel Morris passed away on November 19, 2025, in Odessa, TX.
She was born in Waukegan, IL on April 29, 1934, to William and Ethel Hovanec. She married James Thomas Morris on December 30, 1956.
Joan worked in Odessa TX for Texas Department of Human Services as a case manager for 31 years till she retired in 1999.
She is preceded in...
Barbara Ann Pollard
Nov 19, 2025
Barbara Ann Pollard, 91, passed away during peaceful sleep in her Odessa, Texas, home on November 19, 2025, while surrounded by her five children and other family members.
Viewing will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 23, followed by the Rosary.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 24, at...
Al Martinez
Nov 17, 2025
May 27, 1949 – November 17, 2025
Alphonso Vallejo Martinez, 76, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, with an open casket. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025,...
Roberta Hall Wilhelm
Nov 15, 2025
Roberta Ann Hall Wilhelm, 76, of Gardendale, Texas went gently Home to her Lord and Savior, November 15, 2025 in Odessa after a brief hospital stay.
Roberta, called “Berta” by her family, was born August 16, 1949 in Odessa, Texas to the late Fred. Hall and Leona (Hughes) Hall. The family moved to Midland in 1950 to begin farming.
Roberta learned to...
Robert (Bobby) Jaye Douthit
Nov 14, 2025
Robert (Bobby) Jaye Douthit
Bobby, born on February 12, 1942, in Odessa, Texas has passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. He was the beloved son of C.A. & Gladys Douthit.
Bobby was a shining light in the lives of all who know him. His journey was marked by love, compassion and unwavering Faith in God. His passing has left a void...
Sandra Gail Foster
Nov 11, 2025
Sandra Gail Foster, 68, of Midland, TX, passed away on November 11, 2025, in Midland.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Alamo Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Murphy officiating.
Sandra was born in Kermit, TX to Linda King and Nevin Foster on November 5, 1957.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents and father.
Sandra...
William Carl Beard
Nov 9, 2025
William Carl Beard
January 29, 1933 – November 9, 2025
William Carl Beard was embraced by the loving arms of Jesus on November 9, 2025, at the age of 92, just as he always said he would, living a full and blessed life beyond 90 years.
Carl was born on January 29, 1933, in Beeville, Texas, to Georgia Fay and Sebe Herman “Curly”...
Rosalie Zugg
Nov 7, 2025
Our mother went home to be with Jesus on November 7, 2025. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Thank you to all who provided care; Dr. Kubacak, Hospice of Midland, and especially Tina Hurlburt who was with her daily in her last months. We give special thanks to Jim and Michelle for making space in their home...
Wayne Ewell Stewart
Nov 2, 2025
Wayne Ewell Stewart, 73, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surround by his loved ones.
A memorial service will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2025, with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Wayne was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Guy Stewart and...
Mark Douglas House
Oct 31, 2025
Mark Douglas House, 61, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, dedication, and love that touched countless lives.
Born on December 10, 1963, in Snyder, Texas, Mark was the son of Patsy House and the late Milton House. From an early age, he demonstrated a natural ability for mechanics and problem-solving skills that...
Jonathan Andrew Ramos
Oct 31, 2025
Jonathan Andrew Ramos, 32, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on November 19, 1992, in Odessa, where he spent most of his life surrounded by family, friends, and the music that became the rhythm of his soul.
Jonathan had a heart that felt everything deeply. Love, laughter, and sometimes pain. From...
May Bell Brown
Oct 31, 2025
May Bell Brown, 95, of Odessa peacefully went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 31, 2025.
May Bell was born on June 15, 1930 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Carrie Mae and Bill Swinney. She was raised and educated there alongside her older brother, Alvah, with whom she shared a very close bond. During her high school years, she helped her...
Michelle Darlene Simmons
Oct 26, 2025
Shelly Simmons was born on March 25,1962, in Columbia, Missouri, and she entered into rest on October 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. She enjoyed hiking, white-water rafting, skiing, and her beloved Dallas Cowboys, but her greatest love was attending the English Odessa Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir and serving in the Pathfinders Ministry. She had...
Jimmy Carl Welch
Oct 25, 2025
Jimmy Carl Welch, 87, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Dallas, TX.
Funeral services will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will be officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Jimmy was born in Illinois to Marvin and Ann Welch on September 9, 1938. His teens were...
Kenneth Lynn Taliaferro
Oct 24, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Lynn Taliaferro, 55, of Odessa, passed away on October 24, 2025 in Odessa.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.
Funeral services will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM, and will be officiated by Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell. Burial...
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