Obituaries
Micah Haislett
Sep 5, 2022
Micah Aaron Haislett, 35, of Odessa, died unexpectedly on September 5, 2022.
Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Funeral services will follow Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reverend Don Haislett of ICFP will be officiating....
Wanda Brinlee
Sep 5, 2022
Wanda Lee Jordan Brinlee ‘Bugs’, 85 of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Odessa.
There will be a private family graveside burial service at 10:00 on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Lynn Money officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
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Leonarda Bustos
Sep 1, 2022
Leonarda “Lee” Bustos, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Leonarda was born in Midland, Texas to Ricardo and Josefa Sanchez, on November 6, 1929. Lee was a long-time resident of Odessa, Texas, moving with her loving husband, Roberto Molinar, in "1954”. Together, they raised 6 beautiful children. They were married for “51” years,...
Melba Faris
Aug 30, 2022
Melba Faris, 86, of Odessa, Texas, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Odessa, from a lengthy illness.
Melba is survived by her daughters, Phyllis and David Heilman, Kathy and Steve Henderson, Elizabeth Lingle, Tina Evans all of Odessa, and Diana Crowder of Menard; sons, CT Harris of Dallas, Glen and...
Don Lawson
Aug 30, 2022
Don Lawson, 83, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, peacefully in his home.
Don was born January 15, 1939, to Louie (PeeWee) and Susie Lawson in Elmer, Oklahoma. He went to school in McCamey, Texas, and graduated in 1957. He married the love of his life, Mary Ruth Culvahouse, on January...
Garion Brunson
Aug 28, 2022
Garion Dennis Brunson, 73, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Crossroads church with Reverend David Newton officiating.
Garion was born in Dallas, Texas, to Roland and Helen Brunson on March 24,...
Paul Hurt
Aug 27, 2022
Paul David Hurt, of Odessa, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the age of 69. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10:00 AM.
Paul was born June 3, 1953, to Gene and Elizabeth Hurt and was an only child.
Paul is survived by his wife, Cary...
Marie Elliott
Aug 26, 2022
Marie Jervis Elliott passed peacefully of natural causes on Friday, August 26, 2022, just 11 days past her 101st birthday.
Marie is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Guy Elliott.
She is survived by children, Michael Dean and Gary Eugene; six grandchildren, Shannon, Robert, Amanda, Matt, Madison and McKamey; and...
Herbert Reynolds
Aug 26, 2022
On the evening of Friday, August 26, 2022, our beloved Herb Reynolds went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away at his home peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and family members.
Herb Reynolds was born in Midland, TX, to Herman & Elizabeth Reynolds. Herb & Dale moved to...

Joyce Brandes
Aug 25, 2022
Joyce Brandes of Odessa, Texas passed away on Aug 25, 2022. Joyce’s loved ones are composing Joyce’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Joyce Brandes
Aug 25, 2022
Joyce L Brandes ,95, of Odessa, TX, passed away at her home, on August 25, 2022, in Odessa, TX.
Funeral services will be officiated by Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Joyce Brandes was born in Buffalo, NY to Walter and Bertha Digel on...
Andres Cardenas
Aug 23, 2022
Andres Cardenas Platas, 75, of Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Rene Chaves of Jehovah...
Doris Hood
Aug 22, 2022
Doris D. Hood, 91, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, after spending a happy weekend at the Hood family reunion.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2022, Spirit and Truth Church, at 1301 E. University.
Doris was born in Owens, Tx. (Not...
Fidencio Ramirez
Aug 21, 2022
Fidencio Ramirez of Sonora, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his wife on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born September 8, 1947, in Rankin, Texas.
Fidencio is survived by his wife, Susie of 53 years who was the love of his life and often referred to her as his...
Buddy Hale
Aug 20, 2022
On Aug. 20, 2022, Buddy Floyd Hale graduated wearing that unforgettable smile as he marched into the Heaven and met his Savior, Jesus Christ. As he moved from this life into eternity, he was surrounded by his family and used the opportunity to take us on one last adventure together.
He was born...
Allie Conley
Aug 11, 2022
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Rachel Ambler
Aug 10, 2022
Rachel Mary Christine Ambler, age 54, of Odessa, Texas, passed on August 10, 2022. She was born December 23, 1967, in Castro Valley, California to Peter William Arthur Ambler and Christine Mary (Shaw) Ambler. Rachel graduated from Trinity Valley High School in Fort Worth, Texas, and she graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Texas at Permian Basin in...
Stanley Thomas
Aug 9, 2022
Stanley Thomas, 75, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Odessa.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, August...
Marie Atkinson
Aug 6, 2022
Marie Elizabeth Atkinson, 71, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, in Odessa.
Visitation is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 1:00 PM. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will be officiating.
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Thelma Handley
Aug 4, 2022
Thelma Ruth (Harp) Handley, 82, formerly of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 12, 2022, at Sunset...