Obituaries
Jose Antonio Chavez
Mar 28, 2025
Jose Antonio “Tony” Chavez, 79, of Odessa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1945, in El Paso, Texas to Cipriano Chavez and Consuelo Ochoa.
Tony proudly served in the United States Army reaching the rank of Sergeant. After leaving the Army, Tony served as a Sergeant and...
Emma Astorga Martinez
Mar 28, 2025
Our dear mother Emma Astorga Martinez, 79 sadly passed away on March 28, 2025, in Odessa, Texas surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance to all her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and a Recitation...
Claudia Medina
Mar 25, 2025
Claudia Medina “Chayo”, 54,
Falleció pacíficamente el 25 de Marzo del 2025 en casa de su querida hermana María (Roberto Covernali) que los vio como padres. Ella era el gran ejemplo de una persona trabajadora y humilde.
Siempre ayudando a las personas sin esperar nada a cambio. Chayo fue y siempre será la guía perfecta de cómo ser una mujer virtuosa y...
Myra Susanne Savage
Mar 23, 2025
Myra Susanne Savage passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Myra was born on November 9, 1951 in Odessa, Texas, to Gease Savage & Jo Nell Clark Savage.
Graveside service will be held on saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Regan Walters Officiating.
Mary Lou Davis
Mar 22, 2025
Mary Lou "Luddie" Robinson Davis, 85, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Born March 2, 1940, in Bonham Texas, she was the daughter of the late H.C. Robinson and Gracie Mae Robinson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, H.C. Robinson and Gracie Robinson; ex-husband, Rayburn Davis; brother, Marion Earl ‘Tuffy’ Robinson and wife Lucille Robinson; sister, Maudie...
Monty Douglas Collins
Mar 22, 2025
Obituary for Monty Douglas Collins
It is with a full heart that we announce the passing of Monty Douglas Collins, age 70, on March 22, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.
A Service to Commemorate his Life will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.
Monty was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Monty Rue and Irma...
Betty Green
Mar 20, 2025
Betty Faye Stephens Green of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Odessa.
A Celebration of her life will be on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:00 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. Griffin Jones will be officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Betty was born on May 7, 1930, to Henry Grady and Christine...
Gina R. Gist
Mar 19, 2025
Gina Gist, a resident of Odessa, TX, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital. Gina was born on August 20, 1963, in Laguna Beach, CA to Sally Wright Gist and John Lee Gist. She was 61 years old.
Gina graduated from Permian High School in 198. She attended West Texas State University in Canyon, TX, graduating with...
Bernice Lily Lujan
Mar 19, 2025
Bernice Lily Lujan Went home to the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, March 19th in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will be Monday, March 24th, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 25th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Bernice Lujan was born in Santa Fe,...
Heather Batte
Mar 19, 2025
Heather Batte, 47, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with brain cancer, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.
Her battle with cancer was one of courage. Never complaining, never questioning, she faced her battle armed with her faith in Christ.
She was a sparkling light in every room, an unstoppable force of warmth and conversation-she never met a stranger...
Ray Eldon Braswell, Sr.
Mar 17, 2025
Ray Eldon Braswell Sr. 1933 - 2025
Ray Eldon Braswell Sr., age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1933, in Vernon, Texas, to Johnie and Elsie Braswell. He was the third child in a family of six with one brother, Johnie Jr., and two sisters – Virginia...
Edwin David Rathbun
Mar 15, 2025
Dr. Edwin David Rathbun, MD Obituary
Edwin David Rathbun, a celebrated doctor, academic, pilot, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. He was 88.
No services are scheduled at this time. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Ed was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold Vernon and Minnie Belle Rathbun on June 13,...
Rachel Martinez Ornelas
Mar 15, 2025
With love and gratitude, we honor the life of Rachel Ornelas, who passed away on March 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 79. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and strength.
Rachel was born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Pascual and Felipa Martinez on August 28, 1946....
Joy Lane Maddux
Mar 14, 2025
Joy was born to Robert Lee and Meek Stanford in Cisco, TX on September 01, 1934. She and her family moved to Odessa, TX in 1937. As the youngest, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Stanford, Bessie Peevy, and Bobby Stanford. Joy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt. She is survived by her "prides...
Anne Catherine Roney
Mar 13, 2025
Anne Catherine Roney, 68, of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
Born on April 5, 1956, in Borger, Texas to James Ralph and Lucille Roney, Anne was a kind and gentle soul who brought warmth to all who knew her. After graduating from Permian High School in Odessa, she attended Odessa College, where she earned...
Erin Kelly Barton
Mar 10, 2025
Erin Kelly Marvin Barton, 43, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, In Odessa, Texas.
Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, March 18th at 1:00 PM.
Erin was born in Odessa, Texas on January 18th, 1983, to Thomas Marvin and Janet Ramos. She was a Christian with great faith in our lord. She was a...
Viola Melendez
Mar 10, 2025
Viola Melendez passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will begin from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with...
Manuel A. Romero
Mar 10, 2025
Manuel Altamirano Romero, 95, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, surrounded by his children.
Manuel was born on February 20, 1930, in Coyame, Chihuahua to Augustin and Manuela Romero. He married his beloved wife Amelia Levario Romero, and they raised 10 children together including
Dolores Benavides, Sylvia Urias, Guadalupe Romero, Manuel Romero, Elco Romero, Rene Romero, Veronica...
Betty June Wells
Mar 9, 2025
Betty June (June Bug) Wells, 82, passed away peacefully with family and friends around her on March 9, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.
She was the Rock of her family, not only was she a mother, but she was their friend, protector and number 1 supporter. . She was nurturing and would do anything for them. She was a true friend to...
Velma Louise McClung
Mar 9, 2025
Velma Louise (Flack) McClung, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 9, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, March 12th, at Sunset Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, March 13th at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Vaughny Taylor of Central Baptist Church, Odessa,...