Obituaries

Dec 28, 2022

Richard Anthony Padgett, 79, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2022, in Odessa.

A memorial service will be held on January 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time or 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time at Immanuel Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas. The service will also be lived streamed via Immanuel Baptist Church’s...

Dec 27, 2022

Shelley Kidd, 60, beloved sister, and aunt was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She entered this world on November 1, 1962, in Monahans, Texas, born to Willis and Doris Kidd.

She is survived by her sister, Mary and husband Rusty Courtney; her two nieces, Rachel...

Dec 25, 2022

Mildred Elizabeth Walraven, age 87, of Tyler, Texas went on to be with the Lord, Sunday December 25, 2022. She passed peacefully with family at her side at Prestige Estates Assisted Living.

Mildred was born in Artesia, NM to John D. House, Father and Irma May Payne, Mother on December 9, 1935.

Mildred was an...

Dec 24, 2022

Flossie Dunlap, 99, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Medical Center Hospital.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, on Wedneday, December 28, 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home...

Dec 24, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Polly Leann Foster Bruner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 23, 2022

Sandra Kay Sweeden, 77, of Odessa, Tx passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, in Brownwood, Tx.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, Friday, December 30, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, December 30, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Brother Johnny Touchstone will be officiating.  A...

Dec 18, 2022

John Caraway, Jr., departed this world for his heavenly home on December 18, 2022.

John, also known as Jr or Cash was born to John and Anne Caraway on July 24, 1944, in Plainview, TX. His dad was serving in the Marine Corp when Jr was born and didn’t get to see him until he was two years...

Dec 17, 2022

Connie Earlene Nix Clark of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements are made by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Connie was born in...

Dec 17, 2022

Elaine Contreras Treviño, 52, of Odessa Texas, passed away on the 17th day of December of 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation hours will be held from 10:00 AM - 6: 00 PM   Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, with a Recitation of the Rosary to follow.

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Dec 16, 2022

Dana Erwin (Granny), 78 years old, of Odessa Texas, passed from this life on Friday, December 16, 2022, in Odessa, Tx. She was born on September 25, 1944, in Mineral Wells, Tx, to Les and Katie Hembree.

Dana dedicated her love and life to her family. Family was everything to her. She enjoyed spending as much time...

Dec 14, 2022

Glenda Marie Swann Giesler was born on October 4, 1936, in Bradshaw, TX. She attended school and grew up in Colorado City. Her family moved to Abilene, Texas, the summer before her senior year of high school. She graduated from Abilene High School in May of 1955. Glenda married Alvin Giesler on December 24, 1955. They had two children...

Dec 14, 2022

Kelly Lee Autry, 71, of Odessa went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Visitation Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa with Reverend Tommy Culwell officiating.

Kelly was born May 29, 1951, to Betty Joyce and James Harold...

Dec 12, 2022

James Walker Archer Sr. of Odessa, Texas passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

There will be an informal viewing on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, where some family will be available for visitors at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January...

Dec 12, 2022

I, Barbara Elaine Harris, to quote Rabelais (1494-1553 C.E.), “…go to seek a Great Perhaps”.

I left Monday, December 12, 2022, from Odessa, Texas, at 6:55 AM. My parents, Tommye Blankenship Harris & Charles (Charlie) D. Harris welcomed me, their only child, into the family.

I, Barbara Elaine Harris was born...

Dec 11, 2022

Edward “Beaver” Andrade passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Edward “Beaver” Andrade was an electrician by trade. He was very generous to friends and families, always fixing their electrical problems. Edward was a very affable person. He had a very pleasant attitude, always very respectful, considerate and courteous.

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 9, 2022

Eric Wayne Armstrong was born on May 24, 1969.  He graduated from Permian High School in 1987.  He joined the Navy in 1989 where he went to boot camp in San Diego, CA.  He was stationed at the Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, FL.  Eric deployed to Desert Storm in the Northern Persian Gulf on the USS Saratoga where...

Dec 9, 2022

John H. Elledge was born around the area of Rains County, TX, to William Paul Elledge SR and Pearl Cooke on May 22, 1935.

He passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 4:30 AM, at Sienna.

John was a very simple man that liked to stay to himself....

Dec 8, 2022

Ronnie Wayne Weaver was born September 18, 1944, to Jack and Viella Weaver in Dallas, Texas. On Thursday, December 8, 2022, he passed suddenly from this life to walk among the Kingdom of Heaven.

Ron and his siblings grew up all over West Texas as his father chased work in the oilfields and attended at...

Dec 7, 2022

Dwight “Ike” L. Pelopero was born on May 28, 1951. He was the son of the late Ramon Pelopero and late Florita Laluma and was the 5th of 10 children. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 71.

He is survived by his wife Nena, daughter Joy, and grandson...

Dec 6, 2022

Petra was born in the small town of Valentine Texas on June 29th, 1936.

She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great - grandmother. She lived a full life always standing her ground and taking charge. She raised five hard - working and strong -willed men and one kind and loving daughter. Petra came from humble...