Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Howard Ruble Bethel, Jr., 81, of Odessa, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in New Braunfels, Texas.

Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  Monday, September 20, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M.,...

Sep 13, 2021

Richard (Rick) Kenneth Rinker, age 66, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.

He was born in Anchorage, AK to Earlie and Lloyd Rinker. He graduated from Killeen High School and then enlisted in the Army. Rick met his wife of almost 40 years, Debra (Deby) Gayle Dupuy Rinker while stationed in...

Sep 10, 2021

Joy DeAnn White Welch-Miller passed peacefully on Thursday September 10, 2021, in Odessa, Texas after a lengthy medical battle with complications related to diabetes.

Joy DeAnn was born to John L and Martha (Flory) White on March 17, 1967, in Fort Worth, Texas. Joy is proceeded in death by her Father John L., Her Grandparents...

Sep 9, 2021

Barbara Jeanette Lee entered Heaven’s glory and into the presence of the Lord on Thursday morning of September 10, 2021.

Barbara ‘s service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Northside Baptist Church with Reverend Clydel Chapman officiating.  Burial and arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

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Sep 9, 2021

Randy Dale Chaney, 66, of Odessa, passed away on September 9, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa, Texas 79762.

A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM,...

Sep 7, 2021

Joyce Marie Saverance went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Burial services will be held at 10:00 AM on September 14, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Garden and Funeral Home.

Joyce was born in Levelland, Tx on July 26, 1939.  She went to school in Levelland...

Sep 7, 2021

Mr. Robert "Bob" Darrell Childers passed away on September 7, 2021, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 75.

Bob is survived by his sister, Judy White and husband Buddy of Grand Prairie, TX; daughters, Christie Wagner and husband Chris of Odessa, TX and Cara Hicks and husband Derek of Andrews, TX; the lights-of-his-life grandchildren,...

Sep 7, 2021

Cleveland “Jesse” Godfrey left this world unexpectedly September 7,2021.

Jesse Godfrey was born April 2, 1982, in Hobbs, NM.  He ended up moving with his family to Odessa, TX as a child.  Growing up he loved football and his Kansas City Chiefs, but once basketball season came, he was all about Kobe and his L.A....

Sep 5, 2021

Margaret Janell Gilbert “Grammy” went to be with her Lord and Savior September 5, 2021 at the age of 77.

Visitation will be at 11:00 A.M., September 17, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, followed by Graveside Service at 1:00 P.M. Officiated by Pastor and long-time friend Reverend Clydel Chapman.

Margaret...

Sep 5, 2021

Benny Dean Rehders, age 74, of Odessa, TX, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Athens, TX.

Benny was born on August 9, 1947 to Malcolm Dean Rehders and Jane Wininger Rehders in Odessa, TX. He was raised in Odessa, but spent some time in Farmington, NM before his father’s death. He worked for Sameden...

Sep 5, 2021

Marjory Jane Jennings, 96, of Denver, CO, formerly of Odessa, TX, died peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2021, at Bellview Suites at DTC Assisted Living.

Born December 8, 1924, in Ft Wayne, IN, she is predeceased by her parents, William and Lois Cutting of Tulsa, OK, her late husband of 35 years, Willie...

Sep 5, 2021

Robert Troy Joiner went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Troy was born in Monahans, TX to Jean Squyres and Robert J. Joiner on July 13, 1959. The family moved to Odessa shortly thereafter, where Troy grew up and attended school. He graduated from Permian High School in 1977. After graduation,...

Sep 4, 2021

Raymond Earl (Pete) McAfee, 93, of Odessa, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021, at his home in Odessa surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Sunset...

Sep 4, 2021

Jo Frances Boring, 73, left this earth and went to her heavenly home on September 4, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Faith Fellowship Church, 1603 N. Grandview Avenue, Odessa, Texas.

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Sep 3, 2021

Manuel Bernal Mancha

October 4, 1926 — September 3, 2021

Manuel Bernal Mancha passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 3, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Services will be at Holy Redeemer...

Sep 3, 2021

Donnie George “Howdy” Melton, 68, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, September 3rd, 2021, in Odessa.

A memorial will be held at 10am Wednesday the 8th at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Aaron Zapata officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial.

Donnie “Howdy” was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma on December 22, 1952,...

Sep 2, 2021

Michael Joseph Carrasco, of Midland, TX, passed away on September 2, 2021 in Odessa, TX.

Michael was born in Pecos, TX on May 7, 1978, to Margie and Luis Carrasco. He attended Pecos High School and joined the United States Army right after graduating in 1996. He served honorably for 21 years, retiring as Staff Sergeant in...

Sep 2, 2021

Vicki Marlene (Smallwood) Vincent, 66, went to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on September 2, 2021, at her home with the love of her life by her side.

She was born on February 6, 1955, in Odessa, Texas to Jimmy Winfred Smallwood and Janice Marlene (Foil) Foster.

Vicki graduated from Permian High School...

Aug 31, 2021

Michael “Mike” David Smith, 51 years old, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 31, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 6, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Sunset...

Aug 27, 2021

Heaven has gained another angel, our husband/father George G. Rodriguez Sr., 71 years old, of Odessa Texas, passed away on August 27, 2021, at ORMC in Odessa Texas.

Viewing will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 12 PM to 6 PM, with Rosary to follow at 6:30. Funeral services...