Obituaries

Marquis Taliaferro

Marquis Taliaferro

Apr 12, 2025

Marquis Eldred Taliaferro, Jr., 82, of Brownwood, TX passed away on April 12, 2025, in Brownwood, TX.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 M, on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Blau of Mason, TX, officiating....

Nathan Gray

Nathan Gray

Apr 12, 2025

Nathan Dale Gray, 78, of Odessa, gained his ultimate healing on Saturday, April 12, 2025, while surrounded by his family.

Nathan lived a life devoted to service. His first and foremost priority was serving God, and as a 70-year member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Odessa, it was evident that he had his priorities in the right place. Nathan...

Frances L Vetter

Frances L Vetter

Apr 11, 2025

Frances Vetter, 89, of Sentinel, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Frances was born on April 8, 1936, in Sentinel, Oklahoma, to Odis and Tressie Rozell McWhirter. She grew up helping on the family farm while attending school in Sentinel. Frances later enrolled in nursing school at the University of...

Lynda Diane Clark

Lynda Diane Clark

Apr 10, 2025

Lynda Clark, age 83, of Odessa, Texas passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Midland, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will be officiating.

Lynda was born in Kilgore, Texas to Doc and Vera Ellerd on May 31, 1941. She owned Trails End and Lynda’s Pawn...

Robbie Jo Vanderburg

Robbie Jo Vanderburg

Apr 9, 2025

Robbie Jo Vanderburg passed from this world on April 9, 2025.

Robbie Jo was born in Rule, TX on January 15, 1928. She spent her childhood in various farming communities during the depression and her teenage years during WWII. She moved to Odessa, TX during this time and started attending Immanuel Baptist Church in 1946 where she met her husband, Jack....

Armida Carrillo

Armida Carrillo

Apr 7, 2025

Armida Carrillo, de 79 años, de Ojinaga, Chih. fallecio el 7 de Abril en Lubbock, Tx. 

Visita sera de 9am-8pm el Jueves, 10 de Abril y el Rosario sera a las 7pm en Sunset Memorial Gardens. 

Servicio funebre sera a las 10 am el viernes, 11 de Abril en Sunset Memorial Gardens. El entierro seguira en el mismo lugar. Los arreglos son...

Terry Layne Christian

Terry Layne Christian

Apr 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Terry Layne Christian

January 9, 1957 – April 5, 2025

Terry Layne Christian, a man whose life was defined by quiet strength, deep love, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 68. To know Terry was to know kindness, loyalty, and a steady presence that...

Damiana Celaya Lopez

Damiana Celaya Lopez

Apr 3, 2025

Damiana Celaya Lopez, 72, of Marathon TX, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Midland TX.

Damiana's greatest joy was her family, who brought her endless happiness and cherished memories. We love her deeply, and her spirit will forever be in our hearts, guiding us through the days ahead. Her laughter and kindness will always resonate with us, reminding us...

Joni Van Deventer

Joni Van Deventer

Apr 3, 2025

Joni Cooper Van Deventer, 63, of McCamey, passed away on April 3, 2025 in Odessa.

A brief visitation at 1:00 PM, followed by Funeral Services, officiated by Reverend Paul Thompson, will be held at 2:00 PM April 11, 2025, at 6801 E Highway 80 in Odessa, Texas. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Odessa. Graveside service will...

Reynaldo Lascano

Reynaldo Lascano

Apr 2, 2025

Reynaldo “Rey” Madrid Lascano, 69, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 7th, 2025, with a Recitation of the Rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Chris Wayne Duke

Chris Wayne Duke

Mar 30, 2025

Christopher Duke, 48, of Odessa, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Houston, TX.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Branecky of Community Bible Church officiating. Burial...

Daniel "Dan" Lloyd Brazeal

Daniel "Dan" Lloyd Brazeal

Mar 29, 2025

Daniel Lloyd Brazeal, born August 20,1956, in the small town of Kilgore, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and a deep-rooted sense of family. At the time of his passing, Daniel was residing in Odessa, Texas, a place he called home for many years,...

Jose Antonio Chavez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...