Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

 

Joseph (Jay) Allan Young passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 57. He is survived by his two children, Joseph and Lauren Young, as well as his mother, Kathy Young. He is also survived by his sister, Katy Graves, and her husband Martin, his nephew True Graves, and niece Abby Jorgensen, along with her daughters Maggie...

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

 

Phyllis Ann Holley, beloved mother, Nanny and Great Nanny, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, after a short time on hospice at Buena Vida Nursing and Rehabilitation in Odessa, Texas. 

Phyllis was born in Olathe Kansas on November 5th, 1934, to Floyd and Doris Schellhorn.    Her family moved to Odessa at an early age following...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Amanda Belle Renfroe 42 of Odessa TX passed away on Monday, November 13th, 2023, in Odessa Tx.

 

Visitation will be Saturday, November 18th, 2023, from 6pm to 8pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 19th, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. A...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Minerva Jordan, 68 passed away on November 11, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 25th, 1954, in Ojinaga, Mexico to Marina Paredes. She married the love of her life Salvador Jordan who she proceeds in death along with her oldest son Ramon Jordan.

 

Minerva devoted her life to her husband and children. She was a...

Nov 12, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Billie Jean Ragan

Billie was born April 12th, 1932, in Ardmore, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Anna Mae and William (Bill) Grigry. 

In Monahans, 1952, she married the love of her life Robert (Bob) J. Ragan.  Together they had three children and they celebrated 59 beautiful years together.  She was a loving wife, mother,...

Nov 9, 2023

 

 

 

Velma “Jean” Griffis Williams entered this world on June 24, 1933, in a small rural area known as County Line, in Bowie County, Texas. She was the fourth child and only daughter of Elzy Joseph and Georgia Anderson Griffis. After a brief childhood in east Texas, the family made it to the Odessa/Midland area in 1947 due...

Nov 9, 2023

 

Tammy passed peacefully from this life the morning of November 9th after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends during the last days of her life.Tammy was born in Andrews, TX to Stanley and Vera Ruth Reid on January 22,1963. Tammy later moved to Odessa where she was dedicated to...

Nov 2, 2023

 

Josie Delao, 84, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at her home. 

 

Josie was born in Midland, Texas, to Elias and Estella Reyes on March 18, 1939.  Josie married Joe L Delao on November 18, 1961, in Alpine, Texas.

 

Josie is proceeded in death by her husband, Joe Delao; her son, Eric Delao;...

Nov 1, 2023

 

Darel W Cook, 57 of Odessa, passed away on Nov 1,2023

He was born in Gallup, NM to Jimmy and Linda. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life. He loved his truck and driving. He drove many miles and made many friends over the years doing this. He enjoyed listening to music, watching John Wayne...

Nov 1, 2023

 

Ronda was born in 1940 in Midland Texas. The only child of Laverne, and Gains, Murchison.

Her birth was around the time of World War II.  Her parents decided to enter her in a contest for beautiful babies. She took first place; her parents were so proud. She would enter several beautiful child contests while growing up, always taking...

Nov 1, 2023

 

Carolyn Duncan Hardegree, 71, of Odessa earned her heavenly wings on November 1, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Carolyn was born in Des Arc, Arkansas, on December 5, 1951. She married the love of her life,...

Oct 31, 2023

 

Norbert "Nobby" Albert Grona III, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home in Loveland, Colorado. Nobby was born January 19, 1960, to parents Norbert A. Grona Jr and Sandra Grona in Hobbs, New Mexico. After graduating from Bloomfield High School, Nobby met the love of his life, Sharon, overseas in Algeria. Nobby and Sharon...

Oct 29, 2023

 

Gerald Don Carpenter passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.  Gerald was born in Hamlin, Texas to Lewis and Lucille Carpenter on May 11, 1938. He spent most of his childhood in Odessa, Texas and his father owned the Chevron station on Andrews Highway.  He graduated from Odessa High School in 1956 and attended Odessa College,...

Oct 24, 2023

Dorothy Josephine Hargis, age 93, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Austin, TX.  She was affectionately known by her loving family as “Nanny Dot.”

Dorothy was born on July 26, 1930, to Adam George and Josephine Kowalski in Ft. Worth, TX. She attended high school at Northside High School in Ft. Worth, TX. She attended...

Oct 23, 2023

 

Stephan “Steve” Skaggs passed away in Soap Lake, WA on October 23rd, 2023, at the age of 69.

 

 

 He was born in Pecos, Texas on December 17th, 1953, to Frederick and Joyce Skaggs. He graduated from Peacock Military Academy in 1973. In his youth he worked as a Butcher in West Texas. Later, he became self-employed and...

Oct 23, 2023

 

Bruce Sawyer Hutto (1952 - 2023) Bruce Sawyer Hutto, 71, of Odessa, Texas died at his home on October 23.

Bruce was born in Big Spring, Texas on January 11, 1952 to Virginia Sawyer Hutto and Thomas Louie Hutto. They were both thrilled to have a son at long last. Bruce graduated from Big Spring High School in 1970, where...

Oct 23, 2023

Helen Raye Davis, better known to all as “Granny”, entered into eternity on October 23, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Helen was born on July 1, 1940, to Johnnie and Joy King in Indio, California. Her family moved numerous times all across the country. Helen would graduate from Monahans Highschool in 1958. She went on to attend American Commercial Business College....

Oct 21, 2023

 

Delton Lee Caddell passed away on October 21, 2023, at age 65, surrounded by family and friends in Odessa, TX.

 

Delton was born on August 16, 1958, in Munday, TX, to Walter and Joy Caddell.  Delton worked in the oil and gas industry in Texas and New Mexico for over 40 years and was currently a consultant for...

Oct 19, 2023

 

ODESSA, Sarah “Margaret” Fewell bade farewell to her earthly home on the morning of October 19, 2023, and was welcomed with jubilation into her heavenly home. Margaret was born in Okolona, AR on Valentines Day, February 14, 1935, to Leland Greer May and Daisy Dell Clark May, and was a little sister to Clark May. After spending her younger...