Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Lena Faye Wynn Miller, 93, of Odessa passed away peacefully October 6, 2021 in Midland Texas. She was born September 3, 1928 in Hockley County to Clyde and Mabel Wynn.

Lena Faye known to everyone that met her as grandma, attended high school in Smyer, Texas where she played on the girls’ basketball team and graduated in...

Oct 4, 2021

Teresa Marie Sumner, 73, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, in Odessa.

Teresa Sumner was born in Oak Hill, WV, where she grew up until she moved to Grants, NM, at age 13. She graduated from High School in 1966. Teresa married James “Jim” Michael Sumner in December 1967 and moved...

Oct 3, 2021

Mildred Lavon Bean, 89 years old, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in the town of Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at...

Oct 2, 2021

Gregorio Acosta Valdez, 85, joined our Heavenly Father on October 2, 2021. Greg was born December 24, 1935 to Martin and Santos Valdez. Gregorio spent his younger years in Corpus Christi, Texas and later moved to Odessa, Texas where he worked in real estate and as a long-time groundskeeper at Ratliff Stadium. Greg took great pride in his work...

Oct 1, 2021

Deloris or "Dee", as she was often called, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Dallas of natural causes.

As a native of West Texas, it's not surprising that Deloris had a determination to her spirit that was unmatched.  She was formidable when she made up her mind when deciding the next direction...

Sep 30, 2021

Dean Rogers was called home on September 30, 2021, at the age of 50, in Odessa, Tx.

His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Dean came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Dean...

Sep 29, 2021

Virginia Ilene Infield Thomas, of Odessa, passed away on September 29, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 am on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Texas with Joshua Carpenter, officiating.

Virginia was born in Hominy, Oklahoma to Lura Lavina (Brittain) and Orley Nathan Infield...

Sep 26, 2021

Billy Dean Arnold peacefully passed away with his family by his side on September 26, 2021.  He was born in Overton, Texas on May 17, 1935.

Upon graduation in Overton, Texas, he attended 2 years at Kilgore College.  Billy moved to Odessa, Texas to work for Gulf Oil Corporation in 1956.  He married the love...

Sep 26, 2021

Frieda Mae Theesfield, 99, died peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Frieda was preceded in death by her husband Edmund (Ed) Theesfield, son Gary Theesfield, and grandson Ryan Theesfield. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Beverley Wilkerson, Steve Theesfield, and Roddy Theesfield and his wife Debra as well as her 12 grandchildren and...

Sep 26, 2021

Kimberly Dianne Frederick, 51 of Odessa passed away on Sunday September 26, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 2-5 PM, Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home for immediate family only.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 4, 2021, at Grace...

Sep 25, 2021

Adan Rodriguez Ramirez, 79, of Odessa, TX, passed away on September 25, 2021.

Adan was born on August 10, 1942, to Reynaldo and Francisca Ramirez in Terlingua, Texas.  In 1964 he went on to join the Army and served 2 years.

After returning from the Army, he started his first job...

Sep 25, 2021

Lou Ann (Adkins) Ehrenberg, 85, of Odessa, passed away at her home September 25, 2021.

Lou was born April 17, 1936, to the late Allen Henry Adkins and Lottie Lee (Hull) Adkins in Sonora, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Sunset Memorial...

Sep 24, 2021

Denise Day Haynes, 58, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on September 24, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends.

Denise was born in Witchita Falls, Texas on March 6, 1963. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1981. Denise married Mike Haynes on January 25, 1991, in Odessa, Texas. She was a wife, mother,...

Sep 24, 2021

Malcolm K. Owens, 85 of Pembroke Georgia, passed away on September 24, 2021, in Odessa Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday September 29th, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home located at 6801 E. Hwy 80 in Odessa, TX with the Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  Burial will follow...

Sep 23, 2021

Michael “Mickey” Olliff was born on November 28, 1937, to John & Annie Olliff in Girard, Texas and passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

He attended high school at Girard High School where he played football for the Cardinals. Mickey loved to joke that he graduated tenth his class and would...

Sep 21, 2021

Patricia Elaine Glenn, 72, of Midland, TX, passed away on September 21, 2021, in Carrolton, TX.

Pat was born May 5, 1949, in Turlock, CA, to Jack and Henrietta Glenn.  She met her sweetheart, Mike Baucom, in the mid 80's and was with him till she passed.  She graduated with a degree in business management...

Sep 20, 2021

Just as dawn broke revealing a perfect West Texas sunrise on Monday, September 20,2021 Frank Irwin Edmiston peacefully left this world and was welcomed to Heaven at the beginning of this glorious new day. His adored Pat, as always, was right by his side.

Graveside services celebrating Frank’s extraordinary life are scheduled for 1:00 p.m....

Sep 20, 2021

Marsha Venna Giesler, age 90 of Odessa, TX., passed away at her home September 20, 2021, with family by her side.

Memorial Services will be held at 3pm, Friday, September 24, 2021, at the chapel of Sunset Funeral Home.  Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will officiate.

Venna was born on February 6,...

Sep 17, 2021

David Ray Fullen Sr., 82, of Eastland, TX, passed away on September 17, 2021, in Eastland.

David was born in Whiteface, TX to W. B. and Nellie Fullen on April 20, 1939. He married Edna Fullen on July 21, 1960, at Fairview Baptist Church in Levelland, TX.

David loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors with...

Sep 14, 2021

Billy Ferrell Winkler, 93, of Odessa, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Odessa.

He was a loving wonderful son, brother, husband, dad, uncle, grandpa, and great grandpa.  Billy retired from Haliburton after 33 years.  He also worked as a crossing guard for the Ector County School District (a job he dearly loved)....