Obituaries

Wanda Goodson

May 9, 2023

With heavy hearts, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Wanda Hockett Goodson of Livingston Texas formerly of Odessa, Texas has passed away. Wanda was born to Dewey and Wilma Hockett in Odessa, Texas October 12, 1947, and died in Jasper Texas, May 9, 2023.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:00...

Enlo Davis

May 9, 2023

Enlo Dwain Davis was born on March 29, 1941, in Odessa, Texas and passed from this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 82.

Dwain was a lifelong Christian who was member of the Assembly of God family. He was one of the last of...

Michael Cartwright

May 7, 2023

Michael Don Cartwright, 70, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Odessa, Texas. Mike was a beloved father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Memorial service will be held for family and friends at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Reverend Dr....

Jessie Coleman

May 5, 2023

Former Odessan Jessie Ruth “Sandy” Coleman, 95, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Sandy was born Jessie Ruth Sanderson to Lola Maggie and Jimmie Sanderson in Martindale, Texas, on September 18, 1927. After graduating...

Carole Schwartz

May 3, 2023

Carole Ann Schwartz, 84, of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2023.

Carole was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to Howard and Sadie Wolcott on April 12, 1939. She grew up in Sayre and fondly spoke of her family and life there. Her favorite memory to tell was how she greeted soldiers on the train behind...

Craig Winborn

May 2, 2023

This is the story of Craig Winborn,

Craig Viereck Winborn was a man of drive, generosity, and joy. He will forever have a place in our hearts and minds for the happiness he brought to this world. Our “Bigdaddy” age of 81, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loved ones on Tuesday,...

Jimmy Lemarr

May 1, 2023

October 9, 1956 – May 1, 2023

Jim LeMarr was born to L. William and Ruby M (Shank) Lemarr on October 9, 1956, in Tulsa, OK. After several years of struggling with heart problems, Jim left this life on May 1, 2023. Jim grew up in Sperry, OK. He attended the University of Tulsa, graduating in 1979...

Stella Ahrlett

Apr 30, 2023

Stella Mae Ahrlett, age 92, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Friday, May 5, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 10: 00 AM, Saturday May 6, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Pastor...

Craig Brazell

Apr 28, 2023

Craig Davis Brazell, 68, of Midland rose to be with his Savior on Friday, April 28, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in McCamey, Texas, on April 14, 1955, to Bobby and Saralu Brazell. He received his high school diploma from Odessa High School in 1973.

His lifelong profession was in...

Harrison "H.A." Acton

Apr 25, 2023

Harrison E. Acton “H.A”

Harrison E. Acton “H.A.”, age 80, passed away April 25, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Harrison was Born November 29, 1942, in Seminole, TX, to Hazel and Harrison Acton. He married Jacqueline Hargraves in Odessa. He worked at Merchants Motor Lanes for 28 years. After retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, NASCAR,...

Jimmy Watters

Apr 23, 2023

Jimmy Dan Watters passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home in Odessa, TX. He was born on October 13, 1957, in Levelland, TX.

Jimmy was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He owned different businesses throughout his career and his passion was for...

Lois Bell

Apr 23, 2023

Elaine Bell 86 of Odessa, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Mission Dorado Baptist Church with her pastor Jonathan Coleman officiating.  A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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Carl Kemp

Apr 22, 2023

Carl H. Kemp, 82, of Odessa, TX, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2023.

Carl was born in Borger, Texas, to Kenneth and Leola Kemp. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jan Kemp; sons Mel Kemp and Joe Kemp; daughter Kimber Snider; sisters Theresa Hubbard and Marsha Jones; grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Ramona Bishop

Apr 18, 2023

Ramona Grace Bishop, 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Sherwood Church of Christ with Lynn Money of Sherwood Church of Christ officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Ramona Bishop was...

Johnny "John" Ratliff

Apr 17, 2023

Johnny Dale Ratliff departed his loving family on Monday, April 17, 2023, aged 67.

He was born on April 8, 1956, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, to Johnny Norman Ratliff and Nancy Jo Cody. John was an Air Force brat who traveled the world with his family living in several states and foreign countries...

Peggy Mcwilliams

Apr 16, 2023

Peggy Jean (Phillips) McWilliams, 94, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at The Broadmoor at Creekside in The Woodlands.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 12:00PM, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa TX  79762.

Graveside services will be held at...

Marca Washburn

Apr 16, 2023

Marca Michelle Washburn, 51, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 16, 2023, surround by her family.

Marca was born to Tommy and Lynda Bryant in Odessa, TX, on May 25, 1971. Marca attended Permian High School and Texas Tech University. In her youth, Marca was a standout softball player. It is not...

Lawrence Knight

Apr 15, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Patrick Knight, age 73 of Benbrook, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 28, 1949, to Donald William, Sr. and Veronica Agnes (Davis) Knight.  Larry was a proud patriot and served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting guns,...

Jerrod Cook

Apr 15, 2023

Jerrod Cook, 35, of Granbury, Texas passed away on Friday, April 15, 2023, in Fort Worth Texas. He was born in Odessa Texas on May 19,1987 to Terry and Queta Cook.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held Thursday, April...

John Fuller

Apr 15, 2023

On Saturday April 15, 2023, John Fuller (85) of Odessa, TX went home to join the Lord and the love of his life in his eternal resting place. John was born in Galesburg, IL on July 30, 1937, to Miles Sheridan and Lennie Mable Fuller.

The visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, TX, on...