Obituaries
Willard Lavender
May 23, 2016
Willard Leo Lavender, age 78, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 23, 2016 in Odessa. Willard was born on January 15, 1938 to Delmer (DT) and Blanch Lavender in Atwell, TX. He married Consuelo (Connie) Gonzalez on April 18, 1970 in Odessa, TX. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He also loved to travel. Willard is preceded in death...
Shirley Phillips
May 23, 2016
Visitation Sunset Funeral Home 6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX 79762 Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:00pm-8:00 pm Service Sunset Funeral Home Chapel 6801 East Business 20 Odessa, TX 79762 Friday, May 27, 2016 4:00 pm Cemetery Sunset Memorial Gardens 6801 E. Business 20 Odessa, TX 79762
Perry Young
May 18, 2016
Perry Juan Young, age 71, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 18, 2016 in Odessa. Perry was born in Paducha, TX, on August 16, 1944 to Lewis B. Young and Mildred (Henson) Young. He married Linda Sharon (Hodges) Young on December 29, 1969 in Odessa, TX. They remained married for 31 years until her passing in 2001. Perry...
Patricia Kelley
May 18, 2016
Patricia Sanders Kelley, age 59, went to walk with the Lord on May 18, 2016 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, TX. Patricia was born on September 13, 1956 in Odessa, Texas. Pat enjoyed most spending time with her friends and family, visiting and doing various activities. She most enjoyed her Saturday's attending the movie theater with her husband...
James Bridges
May 17, 2016
James Kendall Bridges July 25, 1941 - May 17, 2016 Kendall Bridges went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born in Eastland, Texas to James and Lois Bridges on July 25, 1941. He was married to Doris Bridges for over 46 years. Kendall enjoyed hunting, fishing, and photography. Most...
Susan Kendall
May 16, 2016
Susan Gail Kendall, age 53, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 16, 2016 in Midland, TX. Susan Kendall was born on April 14, 1963 to Gerald and Judith Young in Odessa, TX. She graduated high school from Odessa High School. She also graduated Phi Theta Kappa, Dean's List and Summa Cum laude from Odessa College as a Medical...
Joel Melton
May 14, 2016
Joel Aaron Melton, 62, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Odessa. Joe was born March 6, 1954 in El Paso, TX to David C. Melton and Sue Ella Marie Combs. Joe graduated from Permian High School and played on the basketball team. Joe had many talents. He loved basketball and was a great swimmer....
Norma Welborn
May 14, 2016
Norma Louise Welborn, age 80, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away on May 14, 2016 in Duncan, OK. Norma was born October 6, 1935 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Harry Bruner Dobbs and Elizabeth Anne (Hutchinson) Dobbs. She married James "Al" Welborn on June 9, 1969 in Odessa, TX. They were married for 44 years until his passing on February 12,...
Steven Shackelford
May 10, 2016
Steve Shackelford, age 70, went to be with his heavenly Father, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his residence in Odessa, with his family at his side. Steve was born July 15, 1945, in Joplin, MO, to Myrel and Evelyn Shackelford. He lived in Kansas and Oklahoma before coming to Texas in 1964. He was a mechanic for over...
J.B. Moon
May 10, 2016
J. B. Moon, age 89, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 10, 2016 in Odessa. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, May 13, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenny Comstock of Crossroads Fellowship officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset...
James Porter
May 9, 2016
James Porter, 72, of Gardendale, passed away on May 9, 2016 in Odessa, TX. In keeping with the wishes of James there will be no funeral services. James was born in Pecos, TX to Ted and Della Porter on April 14, 1944. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1962. He worked as Merchandiser for Affiliated Foods for 15...
Zoila Aguirre
May 9, 2016
Zoila Ramos Aguirre, age 62, of Kermit, TX, died Monday, May 9, 2016 in Odessa, TX, at Medical Center Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 1750 E. 87th St. with Elder Frank Ramirez officiating. Zoila was born in Mulato, Mexico to Porfirio...
Richard Golden
May 7, 2016
Richard "Rick" Dale Golden, 58, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Odessa. Richard was born September 10, 1957 to Howard Collins Golden and Doris M. Golden in Odessa. Rick attended OHS in 1976 and was employed by the City of Odessa for many years. Rick was a Baptist. Rick enjoyed bull riding, rodeos and especially spending...
Cora Jessen
May 4, 2016
Cora Lou Jessen, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at her home in Burleson, TX, surrounded by her loving family. Cora was born on February 11, 1936 in Clovis, New Mexico. She was a seamstress and she loved to make beautiful quilts. Cora is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jessen...
Donald Ottinger
May 3, 2016
Donald Leo Ottinger, age 80, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 3, 2016 in Odessa. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Donald was born on December...
Monte Little
Apr 30, 2016
Monte Donn "Donne" Little passed away on April 30, 2016 in Benbrook, Texas and was born on November 12, 1955 in Brownwood, Texas. Donn was an outgoing charismatic man whose laugh was so infectious that it could make even the gloomiest days happy. He was known to many as a hard working steel sales man but to so many...
Olen Coleman
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. Olen (O.W.) Coleman, age 88, of Bogata, TX passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones Tuesday, April 26, 2016. His family will receive friends, Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 7:00-8:00 pm at Wood Funeral Home in Bogata, TX. They will also receive friends, Friday, April 29, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral...
Jimmy Young
Apr 25, 2016
Jimmy (Peewee) Young, 77, of Odessa, passed away on April 25, 2016 in Odessa. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday April 28, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Floral...
Vickie Vanjelgerhuis
Apr 24, 2016
On April 24, 2016 Vickie VanJelgerhuis, 60, passed away while in the presence of loved ones. She died as she had lived, with great dignity, at peace and full of love. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through the last few weeks of...