Obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 20, 2024

Terry J Niece “DA”, 86 of Odessa, TX passed away on April 20, 2024, in Odessa, TX.

 

Visitation will be April 24, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

 

Funeral Services will be April 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

 

Terry was born in Itasca, TX to Travis and Violet Kemp on Sept 18, 1937. 

 

He went...

Apr 19, 2024

Daisy Marie Page was born on August 21,1929 and gained her angel wings on April 19, 2024 at the age of 94. 

Daisy was born in Big Spring, Texas to Allie and Almedia Steveson. She was the youngest of 7 siblings.  

She married Donald R “Tedo” Page in 1954. They had 2 children - Donna Lou Page and Linda Darlene Henshaw....

Apr 18, 2024

Don O Forrest, Jr., 88, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Odessa, Texas.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, April 26, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Gardens chapel, 6801 Business I-20, Odessa, Texas, 432-362-2331.  Pastor Jimmy Braswell will be officiating.  Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and burial will be at their cemetery.  Visitation will be...

Apr 16, 2024

Stanley Cuba, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. 

A rosary will be recited at 9:30AM, Monday, April 29, 2024, with a funeral mass to follow at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 29th, 2024,  at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Megargel, Texas. The graveside service will take place at the Megargel cemetery.

Stanley, one of...

Apr 16, 2024

Petrita Gonzalez, 83, of Odessa, TX passed away on April 16, 2024, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 20th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bernard Getigan officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. 

 

Petrita was born on June 29, 1940, in Doctor Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon,...

Apr 15, 2024

Ronald Wayne "Ron" Irwin Sr., age 74, passed away on April 15, 2024 in Odessa, Texas.  He was the son to Lewis Glenn Irwin from Barstow, Texas and Melba Geraldine Kyees from Henryetta, Oklahoma.  He and his wife were married in Mexico, they had one son.  He worked for Cities Service/Oxy USA for 33 years, then ConocoPhillips for about 5 years,...

Apr 15, 2024

Joe Chandler Erwin, 83 years old, of Odessa Texas, passed away from this life on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at his home, in Odessa, Tx.   He was born on June 30th, 1940, in Tishomingo, OK, to Joseph Richard and Dena Vasti Erwin.

Joe dedicated his love and life to his family. Family was everything to him. He enjoyed spending as...

Apr 14, 2024

Jackie Marker, born October 27, 1942, in Loraine, Texas to Ernest and Reba McMillan, was reunited with the love of her life on April 14, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. 



Jackie was raised most of her younger life in Iraan, Texas and moved to Odessa, TX in 1960’s and married her soul mate, Terry Marker shortly after. Together they had four children:...

Apr 11, 2024

Alyssa Monique (The Champ) Vega, 19, of Odessa gained her wings on April 11, 2024. She was born April 22, 2004, in Odessa, Texas to Aaron Vega and Audawnica Martinez.

Alyssa graduated from Permian High School in 2022. After graduation she attained a certificate as a Nurse’s Aide/Tech. She was employed at the Medical Center Hospital–she worked in 3 West and...

Apr 11, 2024

Adan Subia Pena, 82, of Odessa passed away on April 11th, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. 

The recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:00 PM, Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 19th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.   Arrangements are...

Apr 6, 2024

 

Robert Charles Peterson of Odessa was born on July 1, 1984, and his journey on earth ended April 6, 2024. 

Robert was born and raised in Odessa, TX to Missy Foote Peterson and Billy Peterson.

Robert was a proud Master Mason. He loved music and was known for his beats. He loved Wu-Tang. He also loved to paint. He was known for...

Apr 5, 2024

Phyllis Jean Howell (also known as Mama and Nana) passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home in Odessa, Texas. She was a loving wife, mom, and Nana who was devoted to her family. Billy Ray Howell Sr. (known as BR, Daddy, and Papa) passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home in Odessa, Texas. He was...

Apr 5, 2024

Wanda Edell Shugart (Grandma) 91, passed away peacefully on Friday April 5,2024 in Odessa, Texas.  Born November 2, 1932, in Miller’s View, Texas to Mary Jane Turner and Elmer Brown.  She had 1 brother R.V. Brown and a sister Nelda Brown-Clements.  Wanda grew up in the Eden and Brady area of Texas. She married Clyde J. Shugart August 15, 1950,...

Apr 4, 2024

Phyllis Jean Howell (also known as Mama and Nana) passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home in Odessa, Texas. She was a loving wife, mom, and Nana who was devoted to her family. Billy Ray Howell Sr. (known as BR, Daddy, and Papa) passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home in Odessa, Texas. He was...

Apr 2, 2024

On May 10,1937 Neil L. Grape was born to Leon and Merlyn Bunday Grape in Brookings, South Dakota and went to be with Jesus on April 2, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.  Neil married Jo Ann Mobley on July 11, 1975, and they spent 48 wonderful years of marriage together.  

Neil took great interest in education at an early age and...

Apr 1, 2024

Joyce Whisnant Parker

December 27, 1937-April 1, 2024

 

Joyce Whisnant Parker entered into her heavenly reward on April 1, 2024, at Brayden Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in San Angelo, Texas. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86.

 

Joyce was born on December 27, 1937, to Robert Roosevelt Whisnant and Ollie Mae Rhamy Whisnant in Culp, Arkansas. She...

Apr 1, 2024

Gracie Ellen Willis was age 84 when her journey on this earth ended. She passed at her residence in Odessa, TX, on April 1, 2024. 

Gracie was born on October 28, 1939, to Fred Oren Wilson Sr. and Madie Belle Wilson in Athens, TX. She married Elmer Dee Willis on March 19, 1955, in Odessa, TX. She was a homemaker while...

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Kevil (Hannon), 89 of Odessa, Tx, passed unexpectedly on March 28, 2024 in Odessa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday April 1, 2024.  The service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa with Matt Wilson of Antioch Church, officiating.  Interment will immediately follow at Sunset cemetery.

Pat was born near Wright City, Tx to William and...