Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

Joe Angel Gomez, age 83, of Hobbs, NM, passed away on January 24, 2020 in Hobbs.

Joe Angel Gomez was born on October 1, 1936 in Barstow, TX. Joe married the love of his life, Anita Rubio in 1957. The couple settled in Odessa TX in the early 1960's, where they had their four children; Angelita, Elsa,...

Jan 23, 2020

Franky Gene Helton, age 87, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Odessa.

Franky was born July 13,1932 to Henry and Bessie Helton in Clarendon, TX. Franky served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After his time in the service he met the love of his life, Beverly...

Jan 20, 2020

Walter Christopher “Chris” Hiller III, age 55, of Odessa passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Memorial Services will be held 4 Pm, Friday, January 24,2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.  Chris was born in Odessa to W.C. and Janie Hiller on April 11, 1964.  He went to school at Odessa Christian, Nimitz, and...

Jan 19, 2020

Diamantina “Tina” Sosa, age 89, of Odessa, TX passed away January 19, 2020.

Tina was born November 29, 1930 to Enrique Sanchez Sr. and Antonia Sanchez in Big Spring, TX.  She attended public schools in Big Spring and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1948.  After high school graduation, Tina attended training classes for nursing assistant....

Jan 19, 2020

Patricia Ann Stubbs, 67, passed away at her residence in Houston, TX on January 19, 2020.

Ann was born in Odessa, TX on December 31, 1952 to Leland and Alice Stubbs.  She grew up enjoying sports such as racquetball, golf, tennis and softball.  She continued to enjoy watching sports, but the college Women’s Basketball in particular.  She...

Jan 17, 2020

Barbara John Branson went home to the Lord from her earthly home surrounded by her family and puppies on Friday, January 17, 2020.

Barbara John Branson was born Lady Faith Barbara Atkins, to Temple and Lela Reigh Atkins on March 24, 1937 in Ada, OK.  She married Robert John Branson on June 3, 1963 in Las Vegas,...

Jan 17, 2020

Rita J. Yearwood, age 90, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be 6 PM – 8 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  The Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

The...

Jan 17, 2020

It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce to you that Kathy Lynn Pounder has passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer on January 17, 2020.

She was born on January 2, 1956 in Snyder, Texas to Lawrence and Ruth Swann.  She married, Ian Pounder, the love of her life, in Oplin, Texas on...

Jan 15, 2020

James Bruce Atkinson, 65, passed away January 15, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

James was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Trevor and Julie...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Louise Wells Fisher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on January 14, 2020 in Houston. Mary was born December 27, 1930 in Everett, Washington to John and Anna Deanne Wells. Her parents moved to North Hollywood California where she lived for 13 years. Mary graduated from Western High School in Washington, D.C. and then continued...

Jan 14, 2020

The Honorable Judge H. Joseph “Joe” Connally, of Odessa, Texas, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the age of 84. He was known for his love and great knowledge of the law, and his fair and balanced legal opinions.

Joe was born July 15, 1935, in San Angelo, Texas, to Herschel Christian and...

Jan 14, 2020

ODESSA, TEXAS - Margaret Daphne Hansen Anderegg, age 87, of Odessa went home to Heaven on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 6801 E 1-20 Business (6801 E. Highway 80) Odessa, Texas 79762, with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell...

Jan 10, 2020

Floetta E. Stafford of Odessa, TX passed away on January 10, 2020 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Visitation will be from 4:00-5:00 pm on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Services for Floetta will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 10:00 am on January 13, 2020 with Pastor Shane...

Jan 9, 2020

Cecilio Martinez Arzaga passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Cecilio was born November 22, 1946 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Hilario and Dorotea Arzaga.  He was raised in Chihuahua and later met and married Ramona Varela on February 5, 1967 in Aldama, Mexico.  The couple later moved to Odessa, TX where Cecilio went to work...

Jan 9, 2020

Debra (Deby) Gayle Dupuy Rinker, age 66, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

She was born December 19, 1953 in Odessa, TX to Otto “Chick” Dupuy and Ann Marie Dupuy. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1973 and enlisted into the Army in 1974, making her a Vietnam Era Veteran. Deby met...

Jan 8, 2020

Frankie Skinner, 95, of Odessa, Texas, went on to glory on January 8, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home with Pastor Jackie Brem of Second Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Frankie was born in Glendale, California, to Orion...

Jan 7, 2020

Helen Elizabeth Cooper, age 88, transferred from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on January 7, 2020, in Katy, TX.  She was born July 20, 1931 in Buffalo, OK to Dr. Thomas Harold and Gladys Williams.  She was married to Jim (James Paul) Cooper in Odessa, TX on June 21, 1952.

Helen was reared in...

Jan 6, 2020

Monday, January 6, 2020, Donald Richard Hart, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age 62.

Don was born February 16, 1957, in Youngstown, OH to Donald and Jeanette Hart.  He graduated from South Range High School in 1975.  He then studied Aircraft Mechanics for a short time.  Later on, he met his loving wife...

Jan 6, 2020

John Earl Pulte, lovingly known as Pops and occasionally Old Goat, was welcomed home to heaven on January 6, 2020. He was 92 years old. He was born on December 31, 1927 in Omaha, Nebraska to Earl and Mildred Pulte. He had one brother, Jim.

John was a WWII Veteran, US Navy. He sailed aboard the USS...

Jan 5, 2020

Zela Ruth Adkins Buford Rives

Mom passed from this life on Earth joining loved ones that have gone on to meet our Heavenly Father in Heaven.

Ruth was born on August 14, 1921 in Sanco, TX to David Jefferson Adkins and Suzie Nancy Adkins. She was the second child in a family with 7 children. She...