Obituaries

Arturo Lujan

Arturo Lujan

Aug 27, 2024

Arturo Lujan, age 81, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 10:00...

Larry Leon Melton

Larry Leon Melton

Aug 19, 2024

Larry L. Melton died after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s on August 19,2024 in Odessa,Texas.

 

Larry was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on July 17, 1938, to Yvonne & Leon Melton. After graduating from Odessa High School in 1956 he married the love of his life, J’Nevelyn Williams Melton on September 3, 1960. They were blessed with a loving family: his daughter...

Paul Skelton, Jr.

Paul Skelton, Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

Paul “Patty” Skelton Jr. 79, of Odessa, Texas went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

 Paul was born in Turkey, Texas on December 9, 1944, to Paul and Dinah (Chadwick) Skelton. 

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Paul and Dinah; and sister, Winnie Taylor of Levelland, Texas. Those left...

Kenneth Edward Williams

Kenneth Edward Williams

Aug 18, 2024

Kenneth Edward Williams. 57 years old, Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2024, in Odessa surrounded by family.

Kenneth Williams was born in Odessa, Texas to Jane Hailes and Edward Lee Williams on February 11, 1967. He went to Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. He married Joy Landfair on September 16, 1992, in Odessa, Texas. He attended New Mexico...

Billie F. Taulman Merriman

Billie F. Taulman Merriman

Aug 17, 2024

Billie Faye Merriman, 94, of Midland, TX, passed away on August 17, 2024, in San Angelo, TX.

 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX with Pastor Jan Reeds officiating.

 

Billie was born in Big Spring, TX to Wilford Homer and Nina Mae Bullock on August 19, 1929. She went...

Lupe Gonzalez

Lupe Gonzalez

Aug 17, 2024

Jose Guadalupe (Lupe) Gonzalez, 86, of Odessa, TX passed away on August 17, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Odessa. 

The visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, with a Recitation of the Rosary to follow at 6:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Mary Anne Unruh

Mary Anne Unruh

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Anne Unruh left her family shortly after her 96th birthday on August 13, 2024, peacefully in her home in Odessa. 

 

 The visitation for Mary will be held on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday, August 19th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home....

Laverne Baxter

Laverne Baxter

Aug 12, 2024

Laverne Wester Baxter, 71, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 12, 2024, and was welcomed into Heaven with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," by Jesus Himself.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 19, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends John McLemore and Nick Carraway of Belmont Baptist Church officiating. Burial...

Bobbie Joyce Reed

Bobbie Joyce Reed

Aug 12, 2024

Bobbie Joyce (Ross) Reed, age 93, of Odessa, passed away from this earth on Monday, August 12, 2024.

 

She was born on February 16, 1931, to Homer Edward Ross and Bertie Mae Fields Ross in Baird, Texas. She married Travis Reed on June 5, 1948, and had 72 years, 11 months and 16 days together before his passing in 2021. She...

Irma Romero

Irma Romero

Aug 12, 2024

Maria Irma Romero, a devoted homemaker, beloved mother, and cherished member of the Odessa community, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the age of 81. 

Born on May 1, 1943, in Mission, TX, Maria was the loving daughter of Amado Martinez and Tomasa Garcia. Maria's legacy lives on through her large and loving family. 

She is survived by her...

Mark Walters

Mark Walters

Aug 10, 2024

Mark Eldon Walters, born on August 25, 1967, in Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Hazel Green, Alabama, at 56. Known for his hardworking and fun-loving nature, Mark was the life of any party and possessed a faithful servant's heart, always ready to help those in need.

 

A graduate of Crane High School, class of 1986, Mark...

Sharon Eugenia Jenkins

Sharon Eugenia Jenkins

Aug 10, 2024

Sharon Eugenia Flowers Jenkins June 26, 1940 - August 10, 2024

Sharon Eugenia Flowers Jenkins, affectionately known as “Grandma”, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on June 26, 1940, in Centralia Illinois, Sharon touched the lives of many with her kindness, devotion, and unwavering faith.

Sharon was a proud 1958 graduate of Odessa High School....

Telesforo "TJ" Gonzalez

Telesforo "TJ" Gonzalez

Aug 9, 2024

TJ Gonzalez, 38, of Odessa TX, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, in Kermit, TX.

 

TJ Gonzalez was born in San Angelo, TX to Telesforo F. Gonzalez and Juanita Gonzalez on March 14, 1986. He went to school in Odessa where he lived, worked, and met the love of his life. He married Cyndi Gonzalez on June 13, 2011, at...

Gloria "Yoya" Holguin

Gloria "Yoya" Holguin

Aug 5, 2024

Gloria (Yoya) Juarez Holguin, 81, of Pecos, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Odessa.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:00 PM, Monday, August 12th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 12th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday,...

Teddy Eugene Parson

Teddy Eugene Parson

Aug 4, 2024

Teddy E. Parson, age 82, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 4, 2024. 

 

Family Visitation will be on Friday, August 16th, 2024, from 6:00 PM 8:00 PM, at Central Baptist Church, 1401 N. Texas in the Fellowship Hall. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 17th, 2:00 PM, at Central Baptist Church, 1401 N. Texas with Rev. Vaughny Taylor of...

Helen Eileen Penn

Helen Eileen Penn

Aug 3, 2024

Helen E. Penn, 90, of Electra, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. 

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. August 9, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. 

Helen was born to Emmett and Carrie (Armstrong) Broderson on June 8, 1934. She was raised with her brother and sisters near...

Mack Welch Dalton

Mack Welch Dalton

Aug 3, 2024

Mack Welch Dalton, beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died August 3, 2024, in Odessa Texas.

 

Mack was the son of Melburn and Maida (Welch) Dalton, descendants of Mormon pioneers. He was born on August 19, 1938, in Cowley, Wyoming. 

 

Mack graduated from Texas Western College, now the University of Texas...

June Conway

June Conway

Aug 2, 2024

C. June Conway passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, after a full and blessed 94 years of life. The funeral service will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Odessa at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 10, 2024. Family visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 9, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with...

Roma Charlene "Sissy" Pearce

Roma Charlene "Sissy" Pearce

Jul 31, 2024

Roma Charlene “Sissy” Pearce passed away on July 31, 2024, at the age of 79 at her home in Odessa, TX. 

Family visitation and viewing will be Friday, August 9, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX from 6-8 pm. 

Funeral and graveside services will be Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX at 10 am. 

Charlene was...

Jeanette June Cates

Jeanette June Cates

Jul 30, 2024

Jeanette June Cates was born May 4,1934 in Gladewater, Gregg County, Texas to Dale and Myrtle (Rowland) Stroope. She had (3) brothers: Dale (Frances) Stroope – Rowlett, TX; James (Marilyn) Stroope – Hurst, TX; Preceded in death by Roland Stroope in 1953; (2) Children: Mark (Kaye) Fox – Celina, TX; Terri Fox – Odessa, TX; (6) Grandchildren: Matt Fox, M’Kaylee...