Obituaries

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...

Sylvia Gonzalez

Sylvia Gonzalez

Jul 30, 2024

Sylvia Deras Gonzalez went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Midland, Texas. 

She was born on September 28, 1960, in Midland, Texas to parents, Tomas and Lupe Gonzalez. As the oldest of 3 siblings, she learned early about loving others well with a servant heart and exemplified every Fruit of the Spirit. These qualities endeared others...

Randy Joe Collins

Randy Joe Collins

Jul 28, 2024

Randy Collins of Odessa, Texas, age 68, died Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Randy is proceeded in death by his wife of 24 years, Saundra; parents, Finis Collins and Melva Collins. Left to cherish his memory, brother, Larry Collins and wife Pat; sister, Linda Smith; nephew, Joshua Smith; nieces, Amy Miller, Paige Brown, Adrienne Collins, Rebecca Wisson and numerous other nephews and...

Marvin Lore Smith III

Marvin Lore Smith III

Jul 27, 2024

Marvin Lore Smith, III (1952-2024)

Marvin Lore Smith, III, husband, father, friend, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, after a brief illness on July 27, 2024, at the age of 71.

Born on August 28, 1952, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Marvin was the son of Marvin Lore Smith Jr. and Estee Smith. He spent most of his formative years...

Billy Gene McFarland

Billy Gene McFarland

Jul 27, 2024

Billy Gene McFarland passed on July 27th, 2024, at his residence in Odessa TX. He was born in Vernon Texas May 6th of 1929 to Reed William McFarland and Willie Juanita Pybus McFarland. Billy has one brother Michael Reed McFarland also of Odessa TX. 

 

This Renaissance Man was married until her death in 2002 to Janice Ann McDonald McFarland. They had...

Darlene Carlton

Darlene Carlton

Jul 27, 2024

 

Darlene Carlton, 81, of Odessa, TX passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Odessa, TX.

The visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, TX. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 5, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Blake Odell of First Baptist...

Sylvia "De De" Anita Roe

Sylvia "De De" Anita Roe

Jul 26, 2024

Sylvia "DeDe" Roe went home to Jesus on Friday, July 26th, 2024, at the age of 91.

 

DeDe was born to August and Ethel Schulte on November 14, 1932, in Granbury, Texas, the youngest of five children. DeDe was blessed to grow up in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and cherished her childhood days on Council Creek in Burnet County.

 

She married...

Betty Marie Chandler

Betty Marie Chandler

Jul 26, 2024

Betty Marie Chandler, 68, of Midland, TX, passed away on July 26, 2024, in Midland, TX. 

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 29, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will be Tuesday...

Peggy Jean Webster Wilson

Peggy Jean Webster Wilson

Jul 23, 2024

Peggy Jean Webster Wilson was born on October 14, 1931, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Elmo and Alma Pierson. She was reared and attended school in Hutchinson, that is also where she met and married the love of her life Kale Webster. After their marriage Peggy worked while Kale attended college in Kansas. After college Kale entered the military and they...

Raymond Byron Jones

Raymond Byron Jones

Jul 22, 2024

Raymond Byron Jones, age 89, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Odessa.

 

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, July 29, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

 

Ray was born on December 4, 1934, to William and Evelyn Jones in Denver, CO.

He graduated from North Denver High School in...

Peggy Brown

Peggy Brown

Jul 21, 2024

Peggy June Brown, age 85, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Oklahoma City. Peggy married Charles Brown on May 9, 1959, in Odessa. Peggy made a career as an AT&T telephone operator and after retirement she worked at the Best Cleaners in Odessa. She enjoyed...