Obituaries

Carla Duree

Feb 20, 2022

Carla Duree’s love of life did not come to an end with her death. Carla passed away on February 20, 2022, at the age of 71 enveloped by the love of her children who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Carla was born November 3, 1950, in Tulsa Oklahoma to...

Karen Barker

Feb 20, 2022

** DUE TO WEATHER - SERVICE WILL BE INSIDE THE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL**

Karen Hamm Craig Barker died on February 20, 2022, at the age of 77 at her residence in Odessa, Texas after battling cancer for several months.

Karen was born on November 11, 1944, in Amarillo, Texas and moved to Odessa...

Bonnie Schnaubert

Feb 20, 2022

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Boyce Lay

Feb 18, 2022

Boyce Weldon Lay, age 90, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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Herschel "Don" Perry

Feb 18, 2022

Herschel “Don” Perry, age 85, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on February 18, 2022, in Lubbock.

Don was born April 21, 1936, to Ira and Ethel Perry in Abilene, Texas. He married the love of his life, Mary, on October 6, 1973, in Odessa, and they were together for 44 years. Don worked in the...

Manuel Hernandez

Feb 16, 2022

Manuel N. Hernandez, 96, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 16, 2022. He entered this world on May 6, 1925, in Walters, OK, born to Senaido and Maria Hernandez.

He is survived by his wife Margarita Hernandez; sister Ramona Esparza; brother Senaido Hernandez; daughter Elva Gonzales and...

Kimberly Contreras

Feb 14, 2022

Kimberly Contreras, 34, of Odessa, TX, passed away on February 14, 2022, in Houston, TX.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday, February 21, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Mid-Cities Church. Obed Borrero of Mid-Cities...

Marcos Guereca

Feb 14, 2022

Marcos Luna Guereca, 75, of Panuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico. passed away on February 14, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Rosary will be at 6:00 PM, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 18, 2022, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church...

Freddy Mckee

Feb 13, 2022

Surrounded by family, Freddy McKee gained his angel wings on February 13, 2022.  After a long, hard battle with diabetes, he is now healed and free from pain.

His Military Memorial will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, February 13, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor David Newton of Crossroads Fellowship officiating.

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Malcolm Hensley

Feb 13, 2022

Malcolm Kay Hensley, 85, of Odessa lost the battle to cancer, but claimed victory in Jesus on February 13, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Donald Bugg of Crossroads Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements for services...

Carolyn Russell

Feb 13, 2022

Carolyn Russell, 79, of Trent, TX, passed away on February 13, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Carolyn was born in Trent to Clara Bell Henager and Thomas Melvin Raborn on October 26, 1942. She went to school at Odessa High School. She married Vernon Russell June 19, 1982, in Odessa, TX. Carolyn worked in the public...

Nancy Neel-Bass

Feb 12, 2022

Nancy G. Neel-Bass was born September 29, 1964, to James Merrill Neel Sr. and Lanell Chaffin Neel in Houston, Texas. She attended school in Houston and graduated from St. Agnes Academy.  Nancy began her college studies at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and finished her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Black Hills State University in South...

Garland "Vance" Ford

Feb 10, 2022

Garland “Vance” Ford, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Vance was born in Monahans, Texas on June 17, 1956, to Al and Marie Ford.  His family moved to Odessa shortly after and never left “home”.  Vance was an only child, but enjoyed spending time with his...

Lola Malcolm

Feb 9, 2022

Lola Katherina (Hildenbrand) Malcolm, age 84, went to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Odessa after a brief illness. Lola was born October 3, 1937, in Higgins, TX.

Lola was the loving wife of Paul “Dick” Malcolm, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage earlier this...

Joe Mcculloch

Feb 8, 2022

Joe McCulloch, 79, of Midland, TX passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Hoskinson of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church officiating.

Joe...

Billie "Bill" Barnhill

Feb 8, 2022

Bill Barnhill, age 95, left this earth for his eternal home on February 8, 2022.

Bill was born on May 31, 1926, in Cisco, TX.  He attended school and played football for the Cisco Loboes.  He left school early to proudly serve in the United States Navy during WWII.  He later completed his GED to...

Donald Alford

Feb 6, 2022

Donald Alford, age 72, died February 6, 2022, in Crane, Texas. Donald was born March 7, 1949, in Odessa, Texas to the parentage of Hardy and Marjorie Alford Sr. He attended public schools in Odessa. He worked at the MCM Fundome in Odessa, Texas for 20 years.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents,...

Anita Elms

Feb 4, 2022

Anita Childress Elms passed from this world on February 4, 2022.  Though small in stature, Anita leaves a large legacy in her hometown of Odessa and in her extended family. While we grieve her death, we also give thanks for her large life.

The youngest of four girls born to Marjorie and Jack Childress, Anita...

Kethel Broadstreet

Feb 4, 2022

Kethel Ray Broadstreet was called home to be with his Lord on February 4, 2022, at the age of 87, after a long illness.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and he will be dearly missed.

Ray was a Navy veteran of Korea, and a retired employee...

Nancy Brewer

Feb 4, 2022

Nancy Brewer, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on February 4, 2022.

She entered this world on April 9, 1934, in Rio Hondo, TX, born to Finis and Dalta Fox. She is survived by her son, Richard Doss and his wife Kathy; son, Jay Doss;...