Obituaries

Nov 26, 2025

Buster Carl McClinton, 83 years of age, passed away on November 26,2025 in Odessa Texas.

Visitation will be December 2 ,2025 Tuesday at Sunset Memorial from 6-8 pm .

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3,2025, 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa Texas. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell will be officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Buster graduated...

Nov 27, 2025

Thomas R. Zeigler, 84, of Midland, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 in Sweetwater, TX.

Visitation will be 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, TX.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, December 4, 2025 with the Reverend Dillon Ferguson of First Presbyterian Midland, officiating. Tom will be laid to rest at Sunset...

Nov 27, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Donald Ray Riggs was born July 21, 1940 and passed from this life on November 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Don was born in Roscoe, Texas, but very quickly was taken to Odessa by his parents C.M. and Mabel Riggs. Don completed high school at the Oklahoma Military Academy for Boys. Upon completion he soon joined the United...

Nov 20, 2025

Blake Morgan Walker, of Midland, Texas passed away on 11/19/2025 in Seymour, Texas

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday December 6th 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Ryan Rampton, of GCR church of Christ, officiating. A reception will follow at GCR.

Blake was born in Odessa, Texas to Troy Walker and Leslie Burleson on 1/18/1999....

Nov 18, 2025

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Nov 21, 2025

Ralph Sandell Jr., 81, of Odesa passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Visitation will be at 9:00 am, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Ralph was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ralph and Mary Sandell on January 21, 1944. He moved to...

Nov 21, 2025

William Paul "Chop" Van Pelt, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 21, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Born in Big Spring, Texas, in 1932, Chop graduated from Big Spring High School before attending Austin College, where he was a football standout. After earning his degree in 1954, he married his college sweetheart and the love of his...

Nov 20, 2025

Sam Wren Powers, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, with family at his side.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas, with Jimmy Braswell officiating. A private family viewing will begin at noon, followed by the graveside service at 1:00 p.m....

Nov 19, 2025

Joan Ethel Morris passed away on November 19, 2025, in Odessa, TX.

She was born in Waukegan, IL on April 29, 1934, to William and Ethel Hovanec. She married James Thomas Morris on December 30, 1956.

Joan worked in Odessa TX for Texas Department of Human Services as a case manager for 31 years till she retired in 1999.

She is preceded in...

Nov 19, 2025

Barbara Ann Pollard, 91, passed away during peaceful sleep in her Odessa, Texas, home on November 19, 2025, while surrounded by her five children and other family members.

Viewing will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 23, followed by the Rosary.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 24, at...

Nov 18, 2025

Ishmael H. Gonzales, aged 89, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 18, 2025, of natural causes at home. Ishmael was born October 1, 1936, to Adolfo and Maria Gonzales in Marfa, Texas. Ishmael was preceded by death, parents Adolfo and Maria Gonzales; all 12 of older siblings including, his sisters, Natalia Gonzales Quiroz, Lorina Gonzales Tercero; his firstborn...

Nov 17, 2025

May 27, 1949 – November 17, 2025

Alphonso Vallejo Martinez, 76, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, with an open casket. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025,...

Nov 15, 2025

Roberta Ann Hall Wilhelm, 76, of Gardendale, Texas went gently Home to her Lord and Savior, November 15, 2025 in Odessa after a brief hospital stay.

Roberta, called “Berta” by her family, was born August 16, 1949 in Odessa, Texas to the late Fred. Hall and Leona (Hughes) Hall. The family moved to Midland in 1950 to begin farming.

Roberta learned to...

Nov 14, 2025

Robert (Bobby) Jaye Douthit

Bobby, born on February 12, 1942, in Odessa, Texas has passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. He was the beloved son of C.A. & Gladys Douthit.

Bobby was a shining light in the lives of all who know him. His journey was marked by love, compassion and unwavering Faith in God. His passing has left a void...

Nov 11, 2025

Sandra Gail Foster, 68, of Midland, TX, passed away on November 11, 2025, in Midland.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Alamo Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Murphy officiating.

Sandra was born in Kermit, TX to Linda King and Nevin Foster on November 5, 1957.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents and father.

Sandra...

Nov 9, 2025

William Carl Beard

January 29, 1933 – November 9, 2025

William Carl Beard was embraced by the loving arms of Jesus on November 9, 2025, at the age of 92, just as he always said he would, living a full and blessed life beyond 90 years.

Carl was born on January 29, 1933, in Beeville, Texas, to Georgia Fay and Sebe Herman “Curly”...

Nov 7, 2025

Our mother went home to be with Jesus on November 7, 2025. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Thank you to all who provided care; Dr. Kubacak, Hospice of Midland, and especially Tina Hurlburt who was with her daily in her last months. We give special thanks to Jim and Michelle for making space in their home...

Nov 2, 2025

Wayne Ewell Stewart, 73, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surround by his loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2025, with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Wayne was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Guy Stewart and...

Oct 31, 2025

Mark Douglas House, 61, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, dedication, and love that touched countless lives.

Born on December 10, 1963, in Snyder, Texas, Mark was the son of Patsy House and the late Milton House. From an early age, he demonstrated a natural ability for mechanics and problem-solving skills that...