Obituaries

Dennylynn McClinton

Dennylynn McClinton

Sep 24, 2024

DennyLynn (Dene) McClinton, 72, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be at 6:00PM Wednesday, October 2nd, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, October 3rd at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Mercy – Sunset...

Billy Lee York

Billy Lee York

Sep 21, 2024

Billy Lee York, 74, of Lubbock, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at home wrapped in the arms of our precious Jesus.

Billy was born on April 2, 1950, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late JD and Hazel Weaver.

Billy graduated from Roswell High School in 1968, where he was a standout football player. His athletic career continued at...

Gaylynn Garrett

Gaylynn Garrett

Sep 20, 2024

Gaylynn Garrett  passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. She was born September 13, 1953 in Odessa, Texas. 

Darren Lee States

Darren Lee States

Sep 18, 2024

Darren Lee States, 64, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with Pastor Lyndel Lee of Tanglewood Baptist Church, Odessa and Bro. Russell White of Victory Baptist Church, Stephenville, officiating. Arrangements made by Sunset Memorial Gardens &...

JoAnn Rubio Aranda

JoAnn Rubio Aranda

Sep 18, 2024

JoAnn Rubio Aranda, 63, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Rosary will be Friday, September 20th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 7:00 PM. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Burke Millard, of Crossroads Church officiating.

 JoAnn was...

Jess Ellis Jones, Sr.

Jess Ellis Jones, Sr.

Sep 16, 2024

On September 16, 2024, after 89 years of life on this earth, Jess Ellis Jones moved to his new home and new body to be with Jesus in heaven. He had resided for 46 years in Odessa, Texas with his wife Barbara. They were married for 71 years and have six children: Karen Cowley (Marshall), Guthrie, OK; Diane Pharr (Richard),...

Kelly "K.K." Eugene Keesee

Kelly "K.K." Eugene Keesee

Sep 14, 2024

Kelly Eugene Keesee passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on May 11, 1958, in Abilene, Texas to E.W. ‘Dutch’ and Nancy Keesee. He spent most of his years in Odessa, Texas, graduated from Permian High School in 1976 and attended Odessa College. 

Kelly, nicknamed "K.K.", was a man who brought humor and laughter to...

Arnold B Shelton, lll

Arnold B Shelton, lll

Sep 13, 2024

Obituary Pending.

Norma June Prather

Norma June Prather

Sep 11, 2024

Norma June Prokish Prather, age 93, passed peacefully from this world on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:33 PM, in Odessa, Texas. Her legacy is found in her own words:

 

“I love You, Lord. Your mercies have never failed me. All my life, You have been faithful. All my days have been held in Your hands. I told troubled souls about...

Sue Kettle

Sue Kettle

Sep 11, 2024

Sue”Bertha” Kettle of Odessa, Texas left this Earth on September 11, 2024, to fly high with her Lord and Savior.

Visitation will be at Sunset Funeral Home on Sunday September 15, 2024, from 2-4pm.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany Christian Church on September 16, 2024, at 11:30. The Service will be officiated by Rev. Jimmy Braswell.

Sue Kettle (born...

Eddie Molinar Lopez

Eddie Molinar Lopez

Sep 8, 2024

Eddie Lopez, age 87, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Odessa.

 

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Odessa on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM,...

Donna Gayle McKandles

Donna Gayle McKandles

Sep 7, 2024

Our strong, beloved mother, Donna Gayle Truesdell McKandles, went to be with the Lord, her Savior on a perfect Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Celebration of life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa at 1:30 PM, Friday, September 13, 2024, with the Reverend John Wamsley officiating and graveside service immediately following at Sunset Memorial...

Henrietta Elder

Henrietta Elder

Sep 4, 2024

Henrietta Elder (known to most as Granna), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the age of 76. 

 

She was born May 8, 1948, in Alpine, TX to Henry Britt and Della Williams. She will be remembered for her endless love and strength for her family. She dedicated her life to her family,...

Salvador Bañuelos

Salvador Bañuelos

Sep 2, 2024

Salvador Bañuelos, 89 years old of Odessa, TX, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 9, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Recitation of the Rosary to start at 6:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Sunset...

Carroll Ray Holder, Jr.

Carroll Ray Holder, Jr.

Aug 31, 2024

Carroll Ray Holder “Tex” 58 passed away on August 31, 2024, in Odessa.

 

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

 

Funeral will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with pastor jimmy officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

 

Tex was born in...

Humberto E. Palma

Humberto E. Palma

Aug 28, 2024

Humberto E. Palma, 70, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, August 28,2024 in Odessa. 

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Humberto was born in Ojinaga, Mexico to Melesio and Manuela Palma on January 14, 1954.

He married Martha Palma on June 19, 1974, in Ojinaga, Mx. He worked in the car business...

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...