Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

Ronald Lloyd Anderson peacefully passed away with his family by his side on July 29th, 2021.

Ron was born in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, July 10, 1954.  He is the son of Robert LeRoy Anderson and Mary (Dee Dee) Anderson.  He was raised and lived in Des Moines until proudly joining the Navy in 1971.  While...

Jul 29, 2021

Flor Maria Castillo De Villa, 48, of Odessa, passed away July 29, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas.

Flor was born in Ojinaga, Mexico on June 14, 1973, to Maria Guadalupe Olivas Orona and Domingo Castillo Jimenez. She was the eldest child and had 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She moved to Odessa in 1991 and raised...

Jul 27, 2021

Patsy Ruth Robbins died during the early morning of Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 94.

Pat was born in Happy, Texas to James and Ila Gaston on February 11, 1927.  She married Harold (Dee) Holley on October 10, 1943 in Muleshoe, Texas.  They lived there, together with their 4 children, on a...

Jul 24, 2021

Joseph Thomas "Tom" Stalik, 70, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 23, 2021. He was born on June 7, 1951 in Snyder, TX, born to Willie and Margaret Stalik. He was raised in Odessa, Texas, and lived here the majority of his life.

Upon his high school graduation from Ector High School...

Jul 24, 2021

Pauline Amburgey Gage, 102, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and woman of remarkable talents and decades of achievements, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2021, in Odessa, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Jonesboro, Louisiana, she moved with her parents, G.E. and Elma Shows, to Odessa in 1926. She later graduated from...

Jul 23, 2021

[In her own words]

My name is Mary Jo Adams Russell Baker. On my birth certificate it is spelled Mary Joe, but I’ve used the girl version of “Jo” since my days in Junior High School. I was born in Burkburnett, Texas, November 27, 1925, in a house, and the event of my birth is hearsay, mostly...

Jul 23, 2021

Howard Cleo Houston passed away on July 23, 2021.

He was born in Clovis, New Mexico on December 13th, 1938, to Fred Cleo Houston and Kathryn Morgan Houston. Howard grew up and attended school in Clovis, where he graduated high school. He later moved to Odessa, Texas with his wife and children. He was active...

Jul 23, 2021

Jack H. Black, 94 of Slaton, Tx. Passed away on July 23, 2021 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, , 2021.

Jack H. Black was born in Rotan, Texas to Pearlie Ray Black and Mattie Lella Black on July 3, 1927. He married Maetta Higgins in...

Jul 22, 2021

Polytimi “Polette” Verouti Parker, 86, of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born July 2, 1935 in Sparta, Greece to Theodore Veroutis and Marigo Marinakou Veroutis.

Polette grew up in Sparta with her five older siblings. She had a loving, playful, and adventurous spirit. She enjoyed sports and was a great...

Jul 21, 2021

Elva Molinar Espinoza, 83 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 26, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home (6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX).

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Sunset...

Jul 18, 2021

Carlos Santana Sarabia, 41, of Odessa left this world on July 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas, after a long illness. Carlos was born on November 4, 1979, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Carlos had a huge heart and would do anything for his friends and family. His primary passion was music, and he was a very...

Jul 18, 2021

Dorothy Lois Harper Davis of Odessa, TX passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born on September 3, 1932, to Ernest and Maggie Mae Harper.

She is survived by her daughter, Terry Ann Unruh and husband Terry; 3 grandsons: Bryant Unruh and wife Shannon, Bradley Unruh and wife...

Jul 17, 2021

Jonell Sims, devoted wife, mom, and JoJo, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the age of 96 after a two-year residency at the Courtyards Assisted Living Facility.

Jonell was born in El Paso, TX on October 20, 1924, to Lloyd A. Nelson and Fay (Wynn) Nelson.  Jonell (Nelson) marred Alonzo G. (Lonnie) Sims on June...

Jul 14, 2021

Mary Ella Axton Simmons, 98, of Cypress, entered heaven on July 14, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family.

Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, July 19, 2021 at 1:00pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

She was born on February 28, 1923, to Elwood and Maymee (Stevens) Axton in New Harmony, Indiana. Mary Ella was the oldest of three;...

Jul 12, 2021

Katherine Hembree (Granny Kate), age 95 of Odessa, Texas passed from this life on Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born on June 3rd, 1926 in Rule, Texas to Hugh and Vera Gober.

Granny Kate dedicated her love and life to her family. She never missed an important moment with any of her loved ones...

Jul 11, 2021

Trinidad Rodriquez Hernandez (78) Of Barstow Tx, died July 11, 2021 in Odessa TX. Rosary will be held on Wednesday July 14, 2021 from 6-8pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held at Holy Redeemer on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10am, Mass will be given by Father Bernard.

Trinidad R Hernandez...

Jul 10, 2021

Raymond Hernandez, 53, of Odessa, passed away on July 10, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 10:00 am at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Rosary will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 7:00 pm, also at Sunset.

Funeral services will be...

Jul 9, 2021

Doris Ann (Pittman) White, 90 years, of Odessa, TX passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021 in Odessa. Doris Ann was born in Anson, TX on March 25, 1931 to Maude (Hardy) Pittman and Ernest Martin Pittman.

Doris Ann married Joe Brooks White of Anson, TX on September 2, 1948 in Anson.

Doris Ann and...

Jul 4, 2021

Debbie Dian Tyler, age 64, passed away July 4, 2021, in Odessa, TX.

She was born on January 7, 1957, to Raymond L. Reeves and Wanda L. Yeager.  On December 31,1977 she married Jerry D. Tyler. Their eternal love led them to 44 years of marriage. Debbie touched many people’s hearts in her lifetime and was a...

Jul 4, 2021

Rene Rubio Carrasco, 49, lost a long battle with cancer and passed away July 4, 2021, at home with his loving wife of 30 years and daughter by his side in Odessa, TX.

He was born on December 20, 1971, in Alpine, TX to his parents Hector and Gracia Carrasco, both of whom preceded him...