Obituaries

Oct 24, 2019

Tommy Lynn Sandlin, 73, passed away October 24, 2019 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Chapel on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Paul Thompson officiating.  Burial will take place on...

Oct 23, 2019

Lyndon Ray Smith, 78, of Odessa passed away on October 23, 2019 in Odessa.

Lyndon was born in McCamey, Texas to Matha "Butch" Davis Smith and Beatrice Eudell Chaffin on August 23,1941. He went to school in Sundown, Texas and attended and played football at West Texas State University.

Lyndon married Mary Hester on February...

Oct 22, 2019

Matthew Anthony Galindo 28, of Odessa, passed away on October 22, 2019.

Matthew was born in Odessa, Texas to Nicolas and Velma Galindo on July 17, 1991. He worked

In the sales department for Workhorse Truck Accessories for 15 years.

Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents Nicolas Galindo Sr., Jesus and...

Oct 19, 2019

Longtime Ector County resident, Mary LaRue Ferguson Hart, age 81, died Saturday, October 19, 2019, in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM in Odessa, Texas, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel (6801 E. Business 20) with brother-in-law, Clydell Chapman, officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from...

Oct 18, 2019

Mike Halldorson - husband, father, son, friend, and teacher – left this life on Friday, October 18, 2019 and entered God’s kingdom where he was received by our heavenly Father with open arms.

Mike was born December 26, 1984, to John and Alice Halldorson in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  Growing up, Mike loved science, his family, and...

Oct 16, 2019

Don Joel Taylor, Sr., age 87, of Odessa, TX passed away on October 16, 2019 in Odessa.

Don was born September 10, 1932 to Joseph and Ruth Taylor in Wright City, TX. He attended school in Levelland, TXC and graduated from Levelland High School. In 1951 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and fought in...

Oct 14, 2019

Kaylie Margaret Smith gained her heavenly wings at the young age of 32 on October 14, 2019. Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 5:00 PM till close, all day Friday and Saturday until noon. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel...

Oct 14, 2019

Alva Michael “Mike” Neal, age 65, of Odessa, Texas passed away on October 14, 2019 in Odessa Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 19, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. Pastor Mark Kirby, Pastor Clydel Chapman, and Ron Krause will be officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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Oct 7, 2019

Alice Jane Jenkins, age 11, of Odessa TX, passed away on October 7, 2019, in Odessa TX.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Bremerman of The Table, officiating.

Alice Jane Jenkins was born at Odessa Regional Medical Center to Ashley Alley and...

Oct 6, 2019

Precious Han Russell Battenfield thrived 9 beautiful months in his mamas womb before jumping lightspeed into hyperspace October 6th, 2019.

Han experienced holding hands, kisses, and an ocean of love with his mama and daddy, along with all his family.

He will live on through his parents, Tanner & Jen Battenfield, his grandparents, “Gramps,” Russell...

Oct 5, 2019

Colleen Startz, 92 of Midland, Texas passed away on October 5, 2019 in Odessa.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 12:30 PM, Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Father Timothy...

Oct 3, 2019

Terry Lynn Rowland Ewing, age 61, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation for Terry will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Martinez...

Oct 2, 2019

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Peggy Beach, Billingsley, Penn, loving Mother of four children, passed away at the age of 87.

Peggy was born on October 30, 1931 in O’Donnell, Texas to Father C. J. (Doc) Beach and Clara Edna Jackson Beach.  Peggy initially practiced as a Nurse until her marriage to Don Billingsley. They had four...

Oct 2, 2019

Michael King, 62, of Odessa, passed away on October 2, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Michael was born in Somerville, MA to Henry and Jean King on August 13, 1957. He married the love of his life...

Sep 29, 2019

Mary H. Smith, 77, of Odessa, passed away on September 29, 2019 in Odessa.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 6801 E. Hwy 80 Odessa, TX 79762, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Funeral Services will be at Gardendale Church of Christ, 4448 E Morning Glory Rd., Gardendale, TX, 79758...

Sep 28, 2019

Dorothy Jean Ussery, 89, of Odessa, passed away on September 28, 2019, in Lago Vista, Texas.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 4, 2019, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jim Braswell officiating.

Dorothy was born in Throckmorton, Texas to Rupert and Opal Blair on August 28, 1930.  She...

Sep 25, 2019

Michael Ramsel Ralston, II, age 59, of Midland, TX, passed away on September 25, 2019 in Midland.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, September 27, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating....

Sep 24, 2019

Billy George Bassett passed away on September 24, 2019, he was 72. Born at Headlee Hospital to AC “Johnny” Bassett and Melba Slaton-Bassett on July 1, 1947, he was a proud lifelong Odessan.

Graduating from Permian High School in 1965, he played football and participated in track. He attended Westminster College in Fulton, MO and graduated with...

Sep 23, 2019

Lidia Tovar Vejil, 92, of Crane, TX passed away on September 23, 2019 in Odessa, TX.

Rosary will be at 6:00 PM, Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial for Lidia will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 27, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Reverend Mark Woodruff...

Sep 23, 2019

Herbert J. Collerd, 88, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Midland, Texas.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy...