Obituaries

Claudia Roberson

Claudia Roberson

Jan 15, 2021

Claudia Jane Roberson, 68, died on January 15, 2021 at Oaks Nursing Center in Burnet, Texas.

She was born in Odessa, Texas on August 10, 1952 to Darlyene McCuiston Roberson and William K. Roberson.  She graduated from Odessa High School in 1970 and went to Houston Baptist to study nursing.  Claudia then returned to Odessa...

Ottie Taulman

Ottie Taulman

Jan 15, 2021

Ottie Clay Taulman of Lakehills, Texas died Friday, January 15, 2021.

Graveside memorial service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Texas, Monday, January 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.  The Reverend Jan Reed, St. Luke’s Methodist Church of Midland will officiate.  Military dignitaries and members of the Colorado National Guard will attend in affirmation...

Kenneth Wallender

Kenneth Wallender

Jan 12, 2021

Kenneth David Wallender, also known as K. David, July 28, 1939 – January 12, 2021.  Passed away at his resident in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:00 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset...

Vernon Dye

Vernon Dye

Jan 12, 2021

In loving memory, Vernon Elbert Dye, 89 years of age, passed away on January 12, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Vernon was born in Prague, Oklahoma on April 26, 1931 to Dallas Jackson Dye and Lula...

Bettye Talley

Bettye Talley

Jan 12, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Bettye Sue Talley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Clara Sissel

Clara Sissel

Jan 11, 2021

January 11, 2021, at the age of 86, our mother, Clara Ilene Storms Sissel, received her heavenly reward.

She was born May 9, 1934 on a farm in rural Hugoton, Kansas.  Mom will be remembered by many as the owner of Ba’ Lene’s Dress Shop “Open & Hopen” from 1968 to 1994.  She enjoyed dressing her ladies...

Chester "Ray" Christopher

Chester "Ray" Christopher

Jan 11, 2021

Chester Ray Christopher, 75, residing in Checotah, OK, but who was originally from Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

There will be no public viewing.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Griffin Jones, formerly of Crossroads...

Harriet Seibold

Harriet Seibold

Jan 10, 2021

Harriet Seibold passed away on January 10, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside Services will be Friday, January 15, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 3:00 PM. Matt Wilson will be officiating.

Harriet Seibold was born July 20, 1928 in Albany, New York to Henry and Dorothy Greene. She married Robert Seibold...

Tommy Stanford

Tommy Stanford

Jan 10, 2021

Tommy Dean Stanford, 71 years old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, January 18, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with David Newton of Crossroads Church, officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Tommy Dean...

J.B. "Bull" Price

J.B. "Bull" Price

Jan 10, 2021

JB “Bull” Price gave up the good fight on January 10, 2021 at his home in Gardendale, Texas with his loved ones by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens....

Catherine Jackson

Catherine Jackson

Jan 9, 2021

Catherine Jackson, 64, passed away on January 9, 2021 at her home in Pleasant Farms, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 15, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Odessa with Reverend Bryon McWilliams officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas.

Catherine Jackson...

Jean Holder

Jean Holder

Jan 9, 2021

Jean Huckabee Holder, age 84, passed away on January 9, 2021 in Odessa, TX.

Jean was born in Lubbock County, TX to Richard D.  and M. Maye Huckabee on June 20, 1936. She went to school in Wolfforth, TX. She married Earnest W. Holder on February 14, 1956 in Wolfforth.  Jean worked various office administrative...

William "Bill" Knighten

William "Bill" Knighten

Jan 9, 2021

William Lamar (Bill) Knighten went peacefully home to his Creator on January 9, 2021, after a brief illness and a long, wonderful and accomplished life. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, he lives forever in the many hearts of those who loved and cherished him.

Bill was the first born...

Sherryl Brown

Sherryl Brown

Jan 8, 2021

Sherryl Brown, 65, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her eternal resting place on January 8, 2021.

She entered this world on October 4, 1955 in Odessa, TX, born to Jack and Nettie Lee Thompson.

She is survived by her spouse, Thomas Brown; daughter, Shauna Keith and her...

Roberto Garcia, Sr.

Roberto Garcia, Sr.

Jan 4, 2021

Roberto R. Garcia, 76 of Odessa, TX passed away on January 4, 2021 in Odessa.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm at St. John Episcopal Church with Pastor Ricardo Lopez officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Roberto was born in Nueva Rosita Coahuila to Cresencio and Anita...

E.D. "Jack" Gardner, Jr.

E.D. "Jack" Gardner, Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

E.D. “Jack” Gardner, age 88, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2021.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jackie Brem of Second Baptist Church officiating.

Jack Gardner was born in Breckenridge, Texas to...

Jose Banuelos

Jose Banuelos

Jan 2, 2021

Jose Maria Banuelos, age 72, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

Graveside Services will be limited to immediate family at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father Chavez of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating.

Big Joe was a good father and grandfather—setting many meaningful examples in his lifetime for his...

Ann Mcguire

Ann Mcguire

Jan 1, 2021

Ann Lamarr McGuire, 79 of Odessa Tx passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.  She was born March 1, 1942, in Inglewood, Ca, to Jack and Pauline Chapman.

Ann moved to Odessa from Sweetwater Tx at age 12 where she spent the rest of her life, until moving to Louisville, Ky in 2016...

Zena Morse

Zena Morse

Jan 1, 2021

Zena Kay Morse, 78, of Midland, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday January 9, 2021 at 2:00pm at Home Line Baptist Church, 3500 Anetta Drive, Midland, Texas 79703 with Pastor Robb Foreman officiating.  Seating will be partially limited due to COVID-19, and COVID-19 protocols will...

Wanda Lomax

Wanda Lomax

Jan 1, 2021

Wanda Jean Thomas Lomax, 84, of Odessa, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2021.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., at Parkview Church of Christ, 1700 Park Boulevard, Odessa, Texas.

Funeral...