Obituaries

Aug 29, 2020

Michael Villa, 26, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 29, 2020 after a selfless, fatherly, heroic act in saving the life of his 8-month-old baby boy.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 7, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday,...

Aug 29, 2020

Dorothy Mae (Parmer) Keener, age 95, passed away on August 29, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Jeff Cleere officiating.

Dorothy was born in Electra, Texas to Ivian and Creole Parmer on July 6, 1925.  She graduated from Albion Community...

Aug 27, 2020

Christopher Gary Hill of Odessa, Texas, died on August 27, 2020, at the age of 55, but his storytelling, trademark teasing, and larger-than-life persona will not be forgotten.

Chris was born in Provo, Utah on April 27, 1965.  He was the oldest child of Gary Hill and Judy Johnson.  Although he spent his adult life in big...

Aug 27, 2020

Reta Jean Mabry, 68, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 31, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Reta was born on November 16, 1951 in Kermit, Texas to W.L. and Willie...

Aug 25, 2020

Aubrey Gene “Sonny” Schnaubert passed away peacefully August 25, 2020 at Parks Senior Living Center in Odessa, Texas. He was 94 years old. Born in McCamey, Texas on July 5, 1926, he was a 4th generation Texan and was recognized as the first baby born in McCamey.

At 17 years of age, he enlisted in the Navy...

Aug 23, 2020

Nancy Louise Eloi Creech, 64, passed away early morning on August 23, 2020. Her only daughter, Meredith Louise Creech McLain, and cherished son-in-law, Ryan Christopher McLain were with her through the end. She was also surrounded by love from family and friends both near and far.

She was a firecracker; independent, opinionated, vocal, and strong-willed. She was...

Aug 23, 2020

Lisa Rose Jackson, 62, has also gone to be with our Heavenly Father on August 23, 2020, at Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation, after a long and lengthy illness.

At Lisa’s request, there will be no viewings, and any service or memorial will have to be held at a later date.

Lisa was born...

Aug 22, 2020

Adam Ceniceros, 66, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 28, 2020 at First Pentecostal Church with Jim Owens officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Adam was born on November 9, 1953 in Fabens, Texas. He married Beatrice Tijerina on November 13,...

Aug 18, 2020

Mildred Lenora Smith passed away quietly August 18, 2020 in Temple, Texas at the age of 90.

Lenora, as she was called by friends and family, was born February 25, 1930 in Balko, Oklahoma.  She was the 10th of 12 children of John Leroy Kinsey and Stella May Ballard Kinsey.  When Lenora was young, the family moved...

Aug 17, 2020

Mary Brown, 77, was granted her angel wings on August 13, 2020.  She passed with peace and grace, comforted by her loving daughter and sister.

Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Mary was born on August 9, 1943 in Gorman, Texas to the late Lonnie and Mary...

Aug 16, 2020

Marjorie (Koenig) Craig, 76, crossed over on August 16, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, August 21, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Clydel Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Marjorie was born in Port Lavaca, Texas to John and Sylvia Koenig...

Aug 15, 2020

Cole Wilson Stanley was born in Odessa, Texas to Chad and Laura Stanley on March 26, 1997.

He was raised in Midland and graduated from Midland High School in 2015.  At Midland High, Cole was a member of Future Farmers of America, Academic Decathlon team, and the Mighty Bulldog football team.

He earned his associate...

Aug 14, 2020

Max W. Baer, 86, of Odessa passed away on August 14, 2020 at his home in Odessa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Odessa with Reverend Bryon McWilliams officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Max was born in Roxton, TX to James...

Aug 14, 2020

Our loving Mother, Mary Louise Duke passed from this life to the hands of Our Heavenly Father on August 14, 2020 in Odessa.

Louise was born July 4, 1931 in Alabama, to George and Beatrice McKerley.  She came to Texas and met the love of her life, Robert A Duke. They were married for 40 years until...

Aug 12, 2020

MARILYN SUE BENEFIELD was called home on August 12, 2020 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Odessa on April 11, 1975 she was 45 years old.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday August 17, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Donnie Rollie, Chaplin of Home Hospice, officiating.

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Aug 12, 2020

Patricia Harnden went to the loving arms of Jesus the morning of August 12, 2020.  Patricia was a determinted, feisty, vivacious woman.  She was born to John and Elizabeth Pettus in Goliad, Texas on June21, 1928.  Her early years were spent on the family ranch near Berclair.  Later, she and her family moved to Yoakum, living in the house...

Aug 12, 2020

Elaine Wofford, 69, of Henrietta, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Bartlett officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Elaine Wofford was born in Henrietta,...

Aug 12, 2020

Danny Mack Zant, age 75, of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 12, 2020 in Ward County, TX.

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Danny Mack was born March 3, 1945 to Lonnie A. Zant and Mildred Eileen Zant in...

Aug 4, 2020

Abel Joshua Luera (AJ) passed away on August 4, 2020, in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Minister Steve Lawhone officiating. Face Masks Are Required as is Responsible Social Distancing. Due to COVID-19, we are asking that you limit yourself when paying condolences to the family...

Aug 4, 2020

Betty Jane Jennings Deatherage Ferguson, 92 of Denton, Tx left this life and entered her eternal Heavenly Home on August 3, 2020 at the Carriage House.

The Graveside Service will be 1:00PM, Friday August 7, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

A memorial service will be August 15, 2020 at 10:30 at Friendship Church in Denton....