Obituaries

Jun 28, 2021

True to how she conducted and lived her life, Mother (Phyllis)/Mom (John and Richard) wrote her obituary several years ago. In her own words:

Myrna Loy Saunders Qualls was born in Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas on December 29, 1928 to John Omer Saunders and Bessie Alma Porter Saunders.

Grew up in...

Jun 26, 2021

Jackie Wicks, 60, of Odessa, passed away on June 26th, 2021 in Granbury, Tx.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm, June 30th, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, July 1st, at Stonegate Odessa, with Dr. Chet Taylor officiating.

Jackie was born in Seminole, TX to...

Jun 25, 2021

John Garner Ward was born on November 18, 1932, in Midland, TX and left this world on June 25th, 2021.

John was born to Franklin Delaney Ward and Johnnie Ward in Midland, TX.  John went to school in Midland, and then on to Texas A&M.  He pursued a golf career during his younger years which ended up...

Jun 24, 2021

Russell Lee Rumbaugh, 83 of Odessa, Texas passed away June 24, 2021.

Memorial Services will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Sterling Parsons officiating.

Russell was born August 22, 1937 in Pecos, Texas to William and Alice Rumbaugh. Russell attended Odessa High...

Jun 23, 2021

Theada RUTH Turner, passed away at home Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was born May 14, 1933 in Anna, Texas to Hardy Pope Nitcholas and Lena Agnes Randles Nitcholas.  She married the late Billy Ray “Bill” Turner on September 20, 1952, in Idalou, Texas and they enjoyed 49 years of marriage before his passing.

Funeral...

Jun 22, 2021

Alejandro (Alex, Cano) Escobedo, 70, of Odessa, TX passed away on June 22, 2021, in Odessa TX. Viewing hours will be on Monday, June 28th from 4pm-6pm also followed by a Rosary from 6pm-8pm at Sunset Chapel. Tuesday, June 29th at 10 am, there will be a Mass held at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 7601 N Grandview Ave, Odessa...

Jun 20, 2021

Father’s Day, a day that will be remembered always by our family; Reginald “Reggie” Yearwood, departed to be with our Heavenly Father, June 20, 2021, at his home in Odessa, TX.

It is a time to mourn, and also a time to rejoice.  His wife of 70 years preceded him and received him with open...

Jun 17, 2021

Maria Elena Campos Rimer, 41, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.

VISITATION will be at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

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Jun 16, 2021

Margaret Ann Johnson Dix Forrest, 82, passed away on June 16, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Margaret was born on February 28, 1939, to Esta Lee (Andress) and Henry Roy Johnson in Eastland, Texas.

Known affectionately as Ann, Granny, or “Mom” to many, she was loved by all who knew her. She was a homemaker and touched the...

Jun 16, 2021

Andy Murillo, age 52, of Odessa, TX, passed away on June 16, 2021, in Odessa.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with prayer service at 7:00 – 8:00 PM.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Impact City...

Jun 15, 2021

Nell Seymour Waddell passed away June 15, 2021, in Midland, Texas.

Nell was born February 22, 1931 in Columbus, Texas to James Dunn Seymour and Jeanette Miles Seymour.  Nell treasured her childhood there and being a part of the large Seymour family that had a special bond.  She graduated from Columbus High School in 1948. ...

Jun 14, 2021

Johnny Lee Bundick, 87 years old, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home in San Tan Valley, Arizona.

He was born in 1934 in Fieldton, TX to Oscar Lee Bundick and Mary Ola Carter Bundick.  He moved to Odessa, TX in 1960 to raise his family with his chosen profession, as a...

Jun 8, 2021

Jason Lee Francis made his last wildly inappropriate, probably sarcastic comment on June 8th, 2021.

Jason was born and immediately dubbed “the favorite child” to Gary and Carla Francis in Andrews, Texas on December 2nd, 1979.

He is survived by his superhero father, best friend a.k.a. mother, sassy older sister Jennifer Clements and dashing older...

Jun 7, 2021

Donald “Don” Raymond Veatch, 69, of Odessa, passed away on June 7, 2021, at his home in Odessa, in the loving arms of his wife.

He was born to the late Lonnie Raymond and Doris Veatch on February 23, 1952, in Monahans, Texas. He graduated from Monahans High School, where he was on the football...

Jun 5, 2021

Cheryl Lee Mayfield Glenn, age 69, of Odessa Texas, was called home to Heaven on June 5, 2021.

Celebration of Life services will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, June 18, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa. Flower arrangements handled by Blooming Rose but in lieu of flowers, we would love a donation to the...

Jun 5, 2021

Brenda Marie Chisum, of Odessa,Texas, passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2021, in Odessa, TX at Medical Center Hospital.

Brenda’s wishes were to be cremated, with no services.

Brenda Marie Chisum was born in Jerome, Idaho on Sept 11th, 1948. Brenda went to school in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Brenda was married...

Jun 4, 2021

Robin Nanette Gutierrez, 56, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on June 4, 2021.

“Maji” bravely battled breast cancer for nearly six years, joyfully praising the Lord and living life to the fullest each day. The unending love of her family and friends, combined with her strong...

Jun 4, 2021

William “Bill” S. Curnutt passed away peacefully on the morning of June 4th, 2021.

Bill was born on February 8, 1930, in Arcadia, Kansas, the son of William Howard and Ollie Minerva Jane (Morris) Curnutt.

Bill grew up in his hometown of Arcadia where he played football and basketball in school and developed his love...

Jun 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Ann Brumit. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2021

John H. Massey of Odessa, TX, passed away on June 3, 2021, in Odessa.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 7, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Mike Bartlett officiating.  Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

John H. Massey was born in Houston, Texas on September 13, 1932 to John...