Obituaries

Barbara Allen

Dec 31, 2020

Barbara June Allen, 85, of Odessa, Texas, passed away December 31, 2020.

She was born June 25, 1935 in London, Ontario, Canada to the late Charles and Lillian Skelding. Barbara was the oldest of 3 siblings. On March 2, 1963 She married Woody Allen and they celebrated a beautiful 52 years together.

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Artie Jarrett

Dec 31, 2020

Artie Lee Jarrett, 90, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on December 31, 2020, in Midland, Texas.

Artie Lee Jarrett was born in O’Donnell, Texas to Lenna and Ervin Sumrow on September 19, 1930.  She married the love of her life, David Jarrett, on July 6, 1946.  After being married,...

Emil Beck

Dec 30, 2020

Emil Frederick Beck, 96 years old, died on December 30, 2020. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Emil F. Beck will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX with Pastor Cheryl Homsher officiating.

Emil F. Beck was born on May 27, 1924 to...

Kenneth Sewell

Dec 30, 2020

Kenneth “Dusty” Sewell, 68, of Odessa, TX passed from this life on December 30, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Dusty was born in Monroe, LA to Bob and Ocie Sewell on August 7, 1952. Dusty attended grade school in Kermit, TX before graduating to the school of Hard Knocks. He married Ann Lucas in 1972 and moved to...

Haskell "Hack" Hestand

Dec 30, 2020

Haskell (Hack) Edmond Hestand, Jr., son of Martha Jeanette Ricker and Haskell Edmond Hestand, Sr., MD, was born in Odessa, Texas, August 2, 1947, and deceased in Dallas, Texas, December 30, 2020.

Haskell was a 1965 graduate of Odessa High School, where he was chosen to play the oboe in The Band of America, which toured the...

H.B. Baker

Dec 28, 2020

H.B. was born June 30, 1926, in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma to Harvey and Dovie Baker. H.B. was the oldest of seven children.

H.B. served his country in World War II and was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp. Upon returning from the war he married his beautiful wife, Anna Modelle Orsborn in January of 1948. Later...

Linda Donham

Dec 28, 2020

Linda Ann Donham, 68 of Odessa passed away peacefully at ORMC on December 28, 2020 with family by her side.

Due to concerns of Covid-19 a private service for immediate family will be held. We appreciate your understanding during these unprecedented times.

Linda was born in San Angelo, Tx to Leland and Ann Shadley. She...

Mark Koehn

Dec 27, 2020

Mark Douglas Koehn, 67 of Odessa passed away on December 27, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Lynn Money of Sherwood Church of Christ officiating.

Mark was born in Hobbs, NM to Leo and...

Robert Rautio

Dec 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Walter Rautio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Steven Warden

Dec 21, 2020

Steven “Stevo” Lloyd Warden, age 27 of Presidio, TX (formerly of Hobbs, NM and Odessa, TX) was born July 27, 1993 in Hobbs, NM and passed away on December 21, 2020 in Presidio, TX from a motor vehicle accident.

He attended elementary, junior high, and high school in Hobbs, NM and graduated from Camp Shelby YCP in...

Warren Young

Dec 20, 2020

Warren Houston Young was born in Pool Community of Terry County, Brownfield, Texas on April 17, 1931 to Hubert Lee and Ethel Mullins Young.

He started school at age seven, going to the Pool school until third grade, when it closed; he transferred to Meadow schools, graduating in 1949.  In high school he participated in...

Mary Snyder

Dec 18, 2020

Mary Ola Snyder of Odessa, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2020 on Odessa, Texas.

Mary was born in Roscoe, TX to Louise and Alvie Duncan on November 25, 1935.  She graduated form Roscoe High School.  Mary married Don W. Snyder on December 28, 1953 in Roscoe, TX.  She was a homemaker.  Mary was a...

Joan Moseley Schluter

Dec 18, 2020

The lady that loves to travel has just taken her last and most wonderful trip-she has gone home to her Lord.  Of all her many accomplishments, her most prized was her family.

Joan Whitsitt Moseley-Schluter departed this life on December 18, 2020.  Joan was born in Clay County, Texas to Homer and Mary Whitsitt on July 17,...

Sarah Dodson

Dec 18, 2020

Sarah “Helen” Dodson, 80 years old, of Odessa, Texas passed at home, with family by her side, on December 18, 2020.

She was born Sarah Helen Bryant, in Stanton, TX to Buck and Nancy Bryant on May 27, 1940.

Helen is preceded in death by 1 daughter, Helen Louise Dodson; 2...

Mary Carrasco

Dec 18, 2020

Mary Bueno Carrasco, age 85 passed away peacefully December 18,2020. She was born August 1,1935 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Arnulfo and Ysabel Bueno. She eloped and married her longtime friend and love, Carlos Carrasco Jr. in July of 1953 who preceded her in death in 1985.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents: Arnulfo and Ysabel...

Barbara Chappell

Dec 18, 2020

Barbara Chappell, 73, of Odessa, Texas was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 18, 2020.  Barbara was a loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, committed sister and loyal friend.  Her love of family and enthusiasm for life will echo eternally in the hearts of those she touched.

Barbara was born to Lois and...

Consuelo Burciaga

Dec 16, 2020

Consuelo Maria Burciaga, 64, of Odessa, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Consuelo was born to Catarina Chavez on August 1, 1956in Pecos, Texas.  She graduated from high school and earned her associate degree from American Commercial College.  Consuelo married Ricardo Burciaga and they had enjoyed 34 years of marriage at the time...

Maria Barrientos De Lopez

Dec 14, 2020

Maria Ignacia Barrientos de Lopez, 74, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Maria was born in Loma Verde, Durango to Febronio and Herminia Barrientos on February 1, 1946.

Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Febronio and Herminia Barrientos.  She is survived by her husband, Manuel...

Raul Sanchez

Dec 14, 2020

Raul (Raulo) Sanchez, 53 of Odessa, TX went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 14, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at Odessa Christian Faith Center with Pastor Don Caywood, officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Raul was born on June...

Elmer Evans

Dec 14, 2020

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Dean "Fafa" Evans. He left this earth peacefully in his sleep on December 14, 2020. He was 80 years old, born on January 26, 1940 in Riverton, Wyoming.

He is survived by his loving wife, Myrna Evans, whom he still called his bride. Dean...