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George Ray “Joe” Payne went to be with the Lord, who he called his Buddy JC, on February 23, 2021.   He was born at home in Madill, Oklahoma on June 7, 1945 to JL and Margaret Payne.  He was raised in Kermit, Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Dixie Martin on January 2, 1963.  They moved to Odessa and raised their three amazing children!     Joe worked for Merchants Motorfreight for over 30 years. He earned numerous safe driver...

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Pastor David Ray King, age 64, of Odessa, TX, passed away on February 19, 2021 at Medical Center Hospital. David was born November 26, 1956 to Frank and Zera King, both of Odessa, TX. Pastor David King pastored at Beacon Pentecostal Light House for 5 years.  He was employed at Cudd Energy for 18 years before he retired.  David loved preaching the Word of God and he loved to sing.  He had his hobbies of fishing, camping and the love of traveling. David is preceded in death...

Sherry Geonne Vincent Franklin, age 71, of Temple, Texas passed away on February 19, 2021 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She passed away peacefully in hospice with Chris never leaving her side.   Memorial Services and interment will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.    Geonne was born in Wood Hospital in Odessa, Texas to Jack and Elizabeth Vincent on March 17, 1949.  She graduated...

James Lloyd Bagley, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 while surrounded by family at home.  James was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin Ray Bagley, and Jessie Lorene Sims Bagley and by his brother Charles Bagley. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Lee Bagley and two children: Jimmy Bagley and wife Mariann and also Sherry Kerby and husband, Mike.  James was blessed and survived by five grandchildren; Andrew Kerby and wife, Chelsea; Justin...

Norma Shellenberger, 80, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Odessa, TX was called to her eternal resting place on February 15, 2021. She entered this world on January 1, 1941 in Monahans, TX, born to Floyd Eugene Covill and Mattie Erma Lair.  Norma looked forward every night for three things, cookies, Dr. Pepper, and a phone call from her grandson Dustin. In her younger days she enjoyed traveling and scuba diving. She is now rejoicing in heaven with her husband,...

Arnold A. Nielsen, age 85, of Odessa, TX, passed away on February 15, 2021 in Odessa. There will be no funeral Service. According to his wishes he will be cremated. Arnold was born November 20, 1935 to Arthur and Bertha Nielsen in Paget, Bermuda. He married Beryl Whittaker in December of 1961 in Brackley, England. He was a veteran and served in the Air Force. Arnold is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur, and Bertha Nielsen, his siter, Catherine Turner and his brother, Bernie...

Carl Douglas Neithercutt, 83, died on February 12, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.   Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with John Snider, and Jack Moore officiating.  Interment will follow at 4:00 PM in Family Cemetery in Bradshaw, Texas with Military Honors.   Carl was born in Eunice, New Mexico to Carl and Floy Neithercutt on November 3, 1937.  He graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1956.  Carl married...