Obituaries

Gailyn "Jean" Albritton

Dec 4, 2021

Gailyn Jean Albritton, 77, of Paris, Texas passed away on December 4, 2021, in Midland, Texas.  She is survived by her daughter, Tami and son, Ronald.

Jean was born in Paris, Texas on January 9, 1944, to Monroe and Geraldine Dunnam.  She attended Odessa High School growing up.  Jean found her soulmate, Danny, in 1976;...

Michael "Boomer" Mcalpine

Dec 2, 2021

Michael “Boomer” McAlpine passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Matt Wilson officiating.

Michael was first born child to Bob and Neva (Cross) McAlpine in Archer City, Texas on June 2, 1953.

Michael was among...

Patsy Brown

Dec 2, 2021

Patsy Brown, 92, beloved mother and Grammy died on December 2, 2021.

She was born on November 6, 1929, in Albany, Texas to H.A. and Mary Jeffers.

Patsy is preceded in death by her father, mother, sister Rose Mary Hardin, son Larry Bailey, and daughter Mary Ann Culberson.

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Mary Patterson

Nov 30, 2021

Mary Patterson, 92, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 30, 2021.

She entered this world on February 4, 1929, in Scotts Hill, TN, born to Iley Oscar and Mary Stanfill.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Goldie; son, Donald Patterson; son, Byron Patterson; and brother,...

Robert "Bob" Lester

Nov 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” G. Lester, 79, of Midland, left this earthly home for his heavenly one on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Midland Memorial Hospital, in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, at Fairmont Park Church of Christ in Midland.

Funeral Services celebrating Bob’s...

Rick Beardslee

Nov 27, 2021

Rick Duane Beardslee, 80, of Midland, TX, passed away on November 27, 2021, in Midland, TX.

Visitation will from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 4, 2021, Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr....

Bettye Blackwood

Nov 26, 2021

Bettye Lou (Pulliam) Blackwood passed away from this life and into her Heavenly home on November 26, 2021.

She was born on July 18, 1942, in Jackson, MI, to Gilmore "Dottie" Pulliam and Madeline Howard Pulliam. She was raised in and claimed Owensboro, KY, as home. In 1959, she married Joe Blackwood at the age...

Wynell Simpson

Nov 21, 2021

After more than a century of enjoying life on her Lord’s earthly creation, Wynell Blacklock Simpson peacefully took her promised place in heaven on November 21, 2021.

Wynell was born on May 22, 1921, to John and Maggie Blacklock in Hamilton County, Texas, the youngest of eight daughters.

Growing up on...

Larry Stringer

Nov 21, 2021

Larry Joe Stringer, age 66, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend left this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Born September 30, 1955, in Odessa, TX. He graduated from Odessa High School class of 1974, and attended college at University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated class of 1978 with a...

Charles Mcnabb

Nov 20, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Eugene McNabb. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Howard Morrow

Nov 19, 2021

Howard Lee Morrow, 92, of Odessa, passed away November 19, 2021, in Llano, Texas.

Viewing will be at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, followed by Graveside Services at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Paul Thompson officiating.

Howard was born in El Paso, Texas on July 14,...

Frank Miller

Nov 18, 2021

Frank Lee Miller, 63, passed peacefully in his home in Gardendale, Texas on November 18, 2021.

Frank entered this world November 18, 1958, the fourth of five children born to GH Miller and Lexie Jackson Miller.

Frank was a life-long resident of Odessa, Texas. He attended several Odessa schools including Reagan,...

Charles Sweatt

Nov 17, 2021

Dr. Charles Sweatt, 81, of Odessa, TX, peacefully passed away at home on November 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, following a battle with dementia, and suffering a stroke.

The family will receive friends for visitation and viewing on Monday, November 29, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral...

Melvin Burdick

Nov 14, 2021

Melvin Lee Burdick, 87, died in Amarillo, TX on November 14, 2021. Melvin was born on May 19, 1934, to Levi and Fern Burdick in Oklahoma City, OK.  Services will be on Tuesday, November 23 at 10:00 AM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.  Officiated by Paula Brooks and David Chisham of First Christian Church of Midland, where...

Carol Nelle

Nov 14, 2021

Carol Louise Kreidel Nelle, age 85, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 14, with her devoted husband of 64 years at her side.

A service will be held at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021, with a graveside service following with Kimberly Stinson, Pastor of...

Scott Griffin

Nov 12, 2021

Scott Wesley Griffin, 63, of Odessa TX, passed away on November 12, 2021 in Odessa.

Visitation and Viewing will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Renee Phillips, officiating.  Burial...

Brenda Wagner

Nov 6, 2021

Brenda Joan Wagner, 73, passed away on November 6, 2021, at her home in Odessa, Texas.

Brenda was born in Odessa to Johnny and Mona Wagner on September 1, 1948.  She graduated from Odessa High School in 1966 and attended the University of Houston.  She co-owned several businesses in Odessa.  Brenda retired from Town and...

Ollie Perkins

Nov 5, 2021

Our sweet mom, grandma, nana, GG, and aunt went home to our Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family as she walked into her family in heaven, welcoming her with open arms and singing on November 5, 2021, at the age of 89.

Ollie Mae St. John Perkins was born to Earl and Maydell St....

Lola Darlene Conn

Nov 4, 2021

L. Darlene Conn, 74, of Odessa, passed away on November 4, 2021, in Midland, Texas.

Darlene was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Donald and Helen Conn on May 28, 1947. She was a merchandiser in Missouri and California and served as House Mother to Kappa Delta Sorority Beta Epsilon Chapter in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She...

Steve Chavez

Nov 3, 2021

Steve Chavez, 43, left his earthly home November 3,2021 in his home of Odessa, TX. Visitation will be Sunday 3-5pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10am at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home with preacher Travis Walker of Billy Hext Road Church of Christ, officiating. Graveside services to follow....