Obituaries

Gertrude Johnson

Aug 26, 2021

Gertrude Dora Johnson, 97, of Midland, Texas passed away on August 26, 2021, at her home.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Skip Hedgpeth officiating.

Gertrude was born in Pony Creek, Texas to Albert and Marie Heiser on September...

Anton Friske

Aug 26, 2021

Anton Albert Friske, age 77, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Anton was born in Knox City, TX to Lawrence and Martha Friske on September 3, 1943.  He grew up working as a farmer and went to Catholic school in Rhineland, TX.  He married the love of...

Johnny Kidd

Aug 26, 2021

Johnny Lynn Kidd, 36, of Odessa, TX passed away on August 26, 2021, at his home.

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jon Hendricks officiating.

Johnny Lynn was born in Odessa on January 11, 1985, to Johnny and Robin Kidd.

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James Hembree

Aug 24, 2021

James Donald Hembree "Donnie", 74, passed away August 24, 2021, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born in Beaumont, TX, on December 21, 1946, the son of Maynard and Birtie Hembree.

James served with the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Hopewell during the Vietnam War.  He received the Vietnam Service Medal...

James "Jamie" Emiliano

Aug 23, 2021

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Legacy Project at OCFC (Odessa Christian Faith Center).

Matilde Loera

Aug 22, 2021

Matilde Loera, 84 years of age, of Odessa passed away on August 22, 2021, in Odessa.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on August 27, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father Fernando Bonilla officiating.

Matilde Loera was born in Matehuala, S.L.P to Augustine Chavez and Belen Puente on...

David Poyner

Aug 20, 2021

David Leslie Poyner, 69, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 20, 2021, in Odessa, TX. A memorial service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 10:00 am, with Matt Jones of Grace and Mercy Fellowship officiating.

The youngest of three, David was born on June...

Billy Chandler

Aug 19, 2021

Billy Chandler, 48, of Woodsboro, TX, passed away on August 19, 2021, in Midland, TX.

Billy was born in Amarillo, TX to Clifford and Elaine Chandler on January 15, 1973. Billy graduated from Woodsboro HS and enrolled in Del Mar College where he received his certification as a welder.  This would in part start his 20+ year...

Annye Sanders

Aug 18, 2021

Annye Joe McIntosh Sanders passed away August 18, 2021, at the age of 97.

Annye Joe was born July 16, 1924, in Baird, Texas to Joe Bailey and Effie Weathers McIntosh, the second of four children born into the family.  She grew up in Callahan County, Texas, with many aunts, uncles, and cousins around her. ...

Michael Hardison

Aug 15, 2021

Michael “Mickey” Ray Hardison, age 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2021.

Mickey was born in Abilene, TX, on February 25, 1947. He is a graduate of Odessa High School, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He took great pride in serving as president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for four...

Glendya Williams

Aug 15, 2021

Glendya Williams, 79, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on August 15, 2021.

She entered this world on November 28, 1941, in Wheeler, TX, born to Lyman and Viona Green. She was in the first graduating class at Permian High School. She earned her bachelors at Texas Tech University....

David Richardson

Aug 14, 2021

David Lee Richardson, age 82, went to his heavenly home on August 14,2021.

A memorial service will be held, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church, Odessa, Texas, with Pastor Byron McWilliams and Randy Beard officiating.

David was born in Canyon, Texas to Jenness L. Richardson and...

Jo Todd

Aug 12, 2021

Jo B. Todd, 96, died August12, 2021 in Burleson, Texas.

Visitation will be from 10:00 Am to 12:00 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Clydel Chapman officiating.

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Joan Martinez-Burk

Aug 12, 2021

Joan Martinez Burk, 65 years old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitations will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021, and Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday,...

Loweta Coates

Aug 10, 2021

Loweta Mae Coates, 89, of Odessa Texas, passed away on August 10, 2021, in Odessa.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, August 16, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, with Clay Porter officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Loweta was born in Rule, TX to William and Bertha Newsom...

Stephen "Steve" Johnson

Aug 8, 2021

Stephen Francis Johnson, 77, of Odessa, Texas, Midland Memorial Hospital Transfusion Safety Officer, died August 08, 2021, peacefully at home in Odessa.

Stephen was born on May 24, 1944, at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station to John and Barbara Johnson. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy as a Navy Corpsman who...

Clyde Hinton

Aug 8, 2021

Clyde Richard Hinton, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, friend, and most importantly family man, died unexpectedly on August 8, 2021 at the age of 68.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Debi Hinton; his children, Vicki Wells, Dale Hinton, Ricky Hinton, Carrie Shaver, TJ Weaver, Dylan Weaver, and Katie Weaver;  his sister,  Jean Brewster; his grandchildren, Jlynn Harris, John...

Allan Collett

Aug 6, 2021

Allan Ray Collett (72) departed this earthly life on Friday, August 6, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with service to follow at 1:00 pm.  Burial immediately after at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial...

Kaye Harrison

Jul 31, 2021

Kaye Lynn Harrison, 69, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on July 31, 2021, in San Angelo, Tx.

Visitation will be 4-8 pm, Friday, August 6 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, August 7 at NOLB Church with Brandon Utley officiating. Burial will follow...

Anthony Olvera

Jul 30, 2021

Anthony Ray Olvera, 40, of Odessa, TX passed away on July 30, 2021, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born in Hobbs, NM to Andreia Neher and Noel Sanchez Olvera on May 04, 1981.  Raised in Sunnyside, WA. He married his “Babeh Babeh,” Amanda Olvera on September 08, 2018, in Midland, TX.  He worked as...