Obituaries

Nov 15, 2020

Joyce Carr Miller went home to be with her Savior on November 15, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Byron McWilliams officiating.

She was born on January 24, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas, the youngest of three...

Nov 15, 2020

Carl Derwin Stracener, 79, of Odessa Texas, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Odessa Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, November 20, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clydel Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Carl Derwin Stracener was born Seminole, Texas to Paul Scott Stracener...

Nov 13, 2020

Lourdes “Miss Lou” Cherry passed away on November 13th, 2020 in her beloved town of Odessa, Texas at the golden age of 94 years.

She was happiest when outdoors as an avid deer hunter, who enjoyed fishing, as a wildlife enthusiast and loved being in the garden at dusk & dawn tending to nature. The people who...

Nov 13, 2020

Larry Lee (“LL” or “Lump” to friends and foes) joined the (hopefully) heavenly “C” shift “42” players on November 13, 2020.

He burst into the world at Palisade, CO on October 6, 1940.  Following high school graduation, LL left the Nebraska wheat fields for the dust and mesquite of Texas.  He attended college at SW Junior College...

Nov 12, 2020

Dr. Saroja Balasekaran passed away on November 12, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pujari Vignesh Mahadevarahalli officiating.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Perumal Balasekaran; two sons, Venkatesh and Ranga; her grandchildren, Nithya, Vijay, Neil,...

Nov 11, 2020

Patricia Marlene Young, age 61, known as Pat to her friends and acquaintances, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 11, 2020 at ORMC Hospital in Odessa Texas.

Graveside Services are pending and will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, TX.

Patricia was born in Odessa, Texas to Edward Doy...

Nov 11, 2020

Our beloved “Gigi”, Louise Walker, passed from this world November 11, 2020, surrounded by both of her children, Becky Stanford and Randy Walker and their spouses.

Louise Walker was born in Loraine, Texas, to Hugh and Susie Hallmark on December 6, 1923.  She attended Loraine High School and then graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor...

Nov 9, 2020

Deborah Boomer Autry, 66, of Midland went to be with her Savior on November 9, 2020.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Odessa with Reverend Tommy Culwell officiating.

Debbie was born August 3, 1954 to Eva Mae and Earl Boomer in Snyder,...

Nov 8, 2020

Betty Laverne Tindol, age 78, of Odessa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

Betty was born on June 22, 1942, to Delbert and Dolly Johnson in Littlefield, Texas.  Betty moved to Odessa in the 1950’s, where she met and married the love of...

Nov 7, 2020

AC Brewer, 93, of Odessa, Texas passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

AC was born in Merkel, Texas to Raymond and Lola Brewer on July 28, 1927. He graduated from Mattson High School. ...

Nov 7, 2020

Bobby Lee Chandler, 88, passed away November 7, 2020 in Round Rock, Texas.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Bob was born on July 26, 1932 in Gatesville, Texas.  He was the...

Nov 6, 2020

Juanita Dominguez, 83, of Midland, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2020 in Midland, Texas.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father Mark Woodruff officiating.

Juanita was born in Ft. Stockton, Texas to Benito and Sofia Sosa on October 31,...

Nov 6, 2020

Matthew Levi Gutierrez, 34, of Odessa, Texas passed away on November 6, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas.

Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Sam Gutierrez officiating.

Matt was born on March 6, 1986 in Dumas, Texas to Ruben and Helen Gutierrez.  He was an avid pool player;...

Nov 6, 2020

We are so very sad to say goodbye to our wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend, Truman Laro “Woody” Gregory of Odessa, TX.

Woody was the finest man and our greatest hero, and he will be greatly missed. He was kind, loving, generous, a great businessman and leader, and funny - always with a twinkle in his...

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara Ann Woodard was born in Abilene, Texas to Ira and Bessie Bownds on August 14, 1949. She graduated from Permian High School. She married Danny Woodard June 13, 1970 in Odessa.

God was first in everything she did. She immersed herself daily in the Word. Barbara had a giving spirit, enjoyed serving others and always put...

Nov 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Betty June Searcy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 2, 2020

Yo soy el camino la resurrección y la vida. La Familia Escandón y Estrelló participa con profunda pena el fallecimiento de nuestra muy querida

Ma. Rosario Escandón Estrelló.

Con el amor de su esposo, Sr. Álvaro Estrelló, sus hijos, Luis Jesús, Brenda Rosario Ochoa Escandón, y nietos Luis Ángel, Brenda Abigail, Diego Armando Román Ochoa....

Nov 2, 2020

Randy Lee Gouard, Jr. was born on October 6, 1982 in Odessa, Texas to Randy and Dian Gouard. Randy graduated from Odessa High School in 2001 and went on to play football at West A&M University. Randy worked as part of the coaching staff for the Amarillo Venom football team. He was employed at the Ector County Jail and...

Nov 1, 2020

Donald Wayne Clark 81, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his residence. He was the first baby boy born in Denver City to Wayne and Susie Clark on July 12, 1939.

Family graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A public memorial will be held...

Nov 1, 2020

Trey (Thomas) Barron III went home to glory on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Garden and Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas with a live feed virtual attendance option at www.sunsetodessa.com. Pastor Tony Pitcox will be officiating.