Obituaries

Sep 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandon Cory Ybarra, age 39, a devoted husband, father, and son who left this world on September 29, 2025. Brandon‘s life was a testament to love, dedication, and the joy of family, and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. Brandon is survived by his beloved...

Sep 29, 2025

Maria Elena “Nena” Lozoya

Maria Lozoya, lovingly known as “Nena,” was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on September 29, 2025, at the age of 63.

She was born on August 6, 1962, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, to María Elena Castañeda and Jesús Castañeda. Maria grew up in a large and loving family with her siblings: Jesús Manuel Castañeda, Rocío Leyva,...

Sep 28, 2025

Gary Ward age 75 of Odessa, passed away on September 28, 2025 in Odessa.

Graveside Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Gary Ward was born in Johnsville Kentucky to Beatrice and Daniel Ward on November 10, 1949. Gary attended High School at Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio. Gary met and married the love...

Sep 28, 2025

Ann Matthews, affectionately known as Ann, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, free at last from the struggles of Alzheimer’s on September 28, 2025. Her family rejoices in knowing she is now whole and at peace, reunited with those she loved so dearly.

Ann was born on January 12, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Thad and...

Sep 26, 2025

Barbara Jean (Hennon) Gregory Horn September 27, 1935 – September 26, 2025

Barbara Jean (Hennon) Gregory Horn, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and retired long-time Ector County Tax Assessor/Collector, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was 89 years old. Barbara leaves behind a legacy of love and faith.

Born on September 27, 1935, in Gladewater, Texas, Barbara was the daughter of Willam...

Sep 25, 2025

Rudy Andrew Ramirez Jr., known affectionately as “Fat Fat” to his family and friends, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the tender age of 9. Born on April 11, 2016, in Odessa, Texas, Rudy Jr. was a joy and a source of immense pride for his parents, Jasmine Ruvalcaba, Rudy Ramirez Sr, and his sister Jezelle Ramirez. His untimely...

Sep 25, 2025

Herbert Lee Graham, 87 of Odessa, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2025.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Crossroads with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Herbert was born May 15, 1938 in Eunice, New Mexico and is married to his wife Ginger for 66 years.

Herbert is preceded...

Sep 24, 2025

O’Rion Glen Callendar’s story began in Odessa, Texas, on September 19, 2006, and, much too soon, found its final page on September 24, 2025. Yet those nineteen years between the first line and the last held more imagination, kindness, and laughter than many long lives ever do.

A memorial service celebrating O’Rion’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on October...

Sep 24, 2025

As the love of her life would often say when walking through the door, “Hey, good looking,” Ruth McCullough was truly the heart of her family—their rock, confidant, friend, and beloved “Nenaw.”

Born Phyllis Ruth Turner, but known to all simply as Ruth, “FuFu,” or “Nenaw,” she passed away on September 24, 2025.

She was born on February 21, 1944, in Lamesa,...

Sep 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Benjamin Tayten Pearce

April 03, 2003 - September 21, 2025

Benjamin Tayten Pearce, 22, of Schertz, Texas, left this world on September 21, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27th, at Sunset Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM, also at Sunset Funeral Home, with a...

Sep 19, 2025

John Richard Smith Jr. of Odessa, TX passed away on Sep 19th 2025 in Odessa, TX

Visitation will be from 6-8PM Monday Sep 22 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1PM Tuesday Sep 23rd 2025 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial.

John Richard Smith Jr. was born in Corpus Christi, TX to John...

Sep 16, 2025

Sep 16, 2025

Gary Don Mason, 67, of Odessa, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 16, 2025.

Gary was born on May 11, 1958, in Odessa, Texas to Charles and JoAnne Mason. He grew up in Odessa and graduated from Permian High School in 1976. He began his career in the pump business at W.L. Somner...

Sep 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Curtis Wayne Couch February 24, 1955 – September 16, 2025

Curtis Wayne Couch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by the love that defined his life. Born on February 24, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas, Curtis lived a life marked by unwavering devotion to his family, fierce loyalty...

Sep 14, 2025

Socorro Chavez Meza, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 14th in Odessa, TX, at the age of 88. Socorro’s life was a testament to love, faith, and joy. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.

Born on August 13, 1937, in Pecos, TX, Socorro grew up...

Sep 11, 2025

Wilma Susanne “Sue” (Falkner) Byrne

March 23, 1955 – September 11, 2025

Wilma Susanne (Falkner) Byrne, lovingly known as “Sue” and most fondly as “Grammy,” passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 70 after a long illness.

Sue was born on March 23, 1955, in Odessa, Texas, the youngest child of William Scott Falkner and...

Sep 11, 2025

Clarice Cleghorn, or Nanny as she liked to be called, passed away on Thursday September 11th, 2025, a day shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on September 12th, 1930 in Hermleigh, TX to Fred and Carrie Russell. She was the youngest of five siblings. The family lived out in the countryside of Scurry County surrounded by miles &...

Sep 11, 2025

Glen Allen Carson Jr., 72 of Odessa, TX passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4 - 8 PM.

Glen was married to JoAnn on May 17, 1975. He worked tirelessly as a welder for over 40 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley with...

Sep 3, 2025

Brian Hoang of Odessa, TX, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, in Odessa, TX.

Arrangements are being made by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Family is allowing visitors on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1pm – 5pm & Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1pm – 8pm. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10am in the chapel with...

Sep 3, 2025

Born in a tent in Cisco, Texas (1938) to Roscoe and Mary Lou Seay, Elizabeth Ann Seay was the oldest of three children. She had fiery red hair and a zest for life, fueled by her love for Jesus and those around her.

"Miss Liz," as many knew her, married David Clay in 1965. Together, they raised four children – Mitch,...