Obituaries
Robert "Bobby" Waldron Martin
Jul 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobby Waldron Martin
Bobby Waldron Martin, a devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved friend, passed away on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 46. His gentle spirit, unwavering love for his family, and passion for the great outdoors will be forever remembered by his Family and friends.
Born on March 23, 1979, in Andrews, Texas but grew...
Amanda Lee Martin
Jul 4, 2025
Amanda Lee Martin went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 4, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1980, in Durant, Oklahoma. She attended school in Odessa, Texas, graduating from Permian High School in 1999. She married the love of her life Bobby Martin, and together they had a blended family of four beautiful children. Amanda...
Jayda Christeel Floyd
Jul 4, 2025
Jayda Christeel Floyd, 22, of Odessa, Texas passed away July 4, 2025, in Kerr County.
Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:00 PM -8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, at Crossroads, 6901 TX-191 Frontage, Odessa, Texas Friday, July 25, 2025, with Pastor Larry Elder of Hope Community Church officiating. Burial will follow...
Bailey James Martin
Jul 4, 2025
Bailey James Martin, aged 23, of Odessa, TX passed away on July 04, 2025 in the tragic floods of Kerrville, TX while camping with family.
A celebration of Bailey’s life with ceremonial honors will be held at 10:00 am on July 18, 2025 at First Baptist Church with Wally Schiwart, officiating. A private burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens courtesy...
Anthony Tarango
Jul 4, 2025
Anthony Tarango, age 22, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 11,2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Sunet Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Cliff DeArmond of Hope Alive Church.
Anthony was born in...
Lela Mae Daly Lilly
Jul 4, 2025
Our precious mother Lela Mae Daly Lilly, 94 years old, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. She was born to Earl E. Anderson and Bertha Mae Pace Anderson on April 30, 1931, in Melrose, New Mexico. Lela married Charles E. Daly on July 23, 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1981. Several years later,...
James Leonard Jones Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Leonard Jones Jr., who departed this life on July 3, 2025, at the age of 91. Leonard was born on May 27, 1934, in Doniphan, Missouri to Bertha and James Jones Sr.
Leonard was a dedicated husband to Norma Jones, his loving wife of 65 years and a devoted...
Velma Galindo
Jun 29, 2025
Velma Galindo was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 67 years of life. She passed away peacefully and suddenly on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home in Odessa, Texas. She was born to Jesse and Olivia Sanchez in Del Rio, Texas on December 26, 1957; the oldest of six children. Velma met the love of her...
Dewayne Kenneth Phillips
Jun 28, 2025
Dewayne Kenneth Phillips, age 95 of San Marcos, Texas slipped his earthly bonds and entered into the Kingdom of God, Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born July 14, 1929, in Graham, Texas.
Dewayne was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. A man of many interests and endeavors, he was a member of the US Air Force, a lifelong learner, mathematician,...
Wanda Lyle Payne
Jun 28, 2025
Wanda Lyle Payne, born in Carlisle, TX on June 23, 1931, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She left behind a family that loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gene Payne and her parents, Marvin and Bonnie Prindle, her two sisters Fern Wagner and Elizabeth Timms.
Those left to cherish her...
Alicia Dominguez Molinar
Jun 27, 2025
Alicia Domínguez Molinar, de 78 años, originaria de Odessa, Texas, falleció el 27 de junio de 2025 en Odessa, Texas.
La velación se llevará a cabo el lunes 30 de junio de 2025 de 1:00 PM a 8:00 PM; el rosario se rezará el mismo lunes de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Los servicios funerarios...
Isidoro Calzada Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Isidoro Calzada Jr, 78, of Sanderson, TX, passed away on June 26, 2025 in Odessa, TX Rosary will be 10:00 am Monday July 7, 2025 at St James Catholic Church in Sanderson, TX followed by a celebration of mass at 11:00 am with the reverend Francis Njoku officiating. Burial will follow at Santa Rita Cemetery in Sanderson, TX. Arrangements are by...
Jaxon Joe Navarrette
Jun 23, 2025
Our little angel, Jaxon Joe Navarrette, was called to heaven on June 23, 2025. Even though his time on Earth was brief, the love he provided his family will last a lifetime.
His great-grandparents Jose D. Navarrette Sr., Gustavo Gonzalez, Ausencia Marin, Benito Castorena, and Reynaldo Martinez, as well as his big sister Zoe, were all waiting for him in heaven...
Jackie Neill Rogge
Jun 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and immense love that we share the unexpected passing of Jackie Rogge, age 68. Jackie passed away after a long and well lived life. Jackie enjoyed his Fox news, spending time with friends, and telling old pipeline stories. He loved riding his Harley and enjoyed playing golf as often as he could. He spent many...
Collins Rice
Jun 19, 2025
Collins Rice, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and proud West Texan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on January 7, 1954, in Odessa, Texas, Collins lived a life rooted in love, loyalty, and quiet service to others.
He was the son of Rebecca Madlyn Rice and Clyde Charleston Rice and a lifelong...
Robert William "Robby" Massey
Jun 18, 2025
With heavy hearts and immense love, we share the unexpected passing of Robert “Robby” William Massey—our cherished son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend—who left us too soon on June 18, 2025, at the age of 24, due to complications related to a past seizure disorder.
Robby Massey was born on March 22, 2001, in Odessa, Texas, to Robert “Bobby” Wayne Massey...
Kathy Jane Jones
Jun 16, 2025
The world lost a truly bright light with the passing of Kathy Jane Jones on June 16, 2025, at the age of 76. A caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathy's kind heart and zest for life touched everyone she met. Born in Delano, CA, on July 23, 1948, Kathy grew up in California, Texas, and Louisiana – graduating...
Thomas "Tommy" Webb
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Webb, 64, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2025. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, and grandfather, and a friend to all who knew him.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, June...
Roy Smotherman
Jun 14, 2025
March 10, 1935 – June 14, 2025
Roy Smotherman, 90, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. Born on March 10, 1935, in Mountain View, Missouri, to Roy Granvelle and Mary Ellen Smotherman, Roy spent his formative years in San Antonio, where he graduated from Edison High School.
Roy began his working life driving a bread route for Rainbow...
James "Jim" Henry Gilliland III
Jun 12, 2025
James Henry Gilliland III of Odessa, Tx was called home by The Father on June 12, 2025. There will be a service in his honor on June 18th at 2pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home Chapel.
Jim was born in Tulsa, OK to James and LaRue Gilliland on February 15, 1941. He was a graduate of Odessa High School...




