Obituaries

Apr 18, 2026

Forrest Addron McCeery left this world on April 18, 2026, and stepped into eternity. Forrest was born on February 13, 1922 in Tom Green County to John Joseph McCleery & Lillian Hobbs McCleery. Forrest was raised on a family farm in San Angelo,Texas during the depression, with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. They all learned about hard work, farming and...

Apr 13, 2026

Celebration of Life and Legacy of

Irma Jean Shelton-Hopson

August 10, 1950- April 13, 2026

Irma Jean Shelton-Hopson obtained her Angel Wings and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 13, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1950 in Burlington, Texas to James Carl Leon Shelton and Norma Jean Benson-Shelton. She was the third of ten children....

Jan 16, 2026

Peggy Jean McCulloch, 94, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 in Conroe, Texas.

Peggy was born on March 15, 1931, in Boonville, Missouri. She spent most of her life in Odessa, Texas, a community she loved and where she built many lifelong friendships. In the last ten years of her life, she lived in Conroe, Texas near her daughter.

Peggy was...

Apr 20, 2026

Paula Jean Moore Teel fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. For 19 years, she faced each day with strength and determination, never losing sight of how precious life was. Paula passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on April 20, 2026, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.

Paula was born in Monahans, Texas, in 1952 to Hardy...

Apr 18, 2026

Teresa “Terry” Fletcher McMinn, 99, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026.

She was born on July 14, 1926, in Stonewall, Texas, to Clyde and Estelle Fletcher. She had an adventurous childhood, which included living in Aruba during her teenage years, being chased by German U-boats on her move back home to the United States at the outset of World War...

Apr 19, 2026

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Apr 19, 2026

Robert Lomax, 89, passed away on April 19, 2026—and if you knew him, you know he probably cracked a joke on the way out and called it “another great time.”

Born August 27, 1936, in Lomax, Texas, to Mary Ellen Paulk and R.C. Lomax, Robert lived a full, lively, and love-filled life. He graduated from Stanton High School with the Class...

Apr 14, 2026

Gonzalo P. Berzosa, 87, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2026 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm –7:00 pm, and a service from 7:00 pm -8:00 pm, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, 2680 S. Highway 385, Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 20, 2026,...

Apr 12, 2026

Gary Lynn Beene, 76, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. Born on August 31, 1949, in Odessa, Texas, Gary later moved to Longview, Texas, where he raised his family. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy in his younger years. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and playing games with his kids. He was preceded in...

Apr 12, 2026

Carol Lynn Horton

DOB January 9, 1941 McCamey, Texas

Parents: Halsard Eugene and Katy Lou Haynes Horton

Siblings: Ora Beth Horton Royal; Noel Stephen Horton

Moved to Ector County 1941 lived in Penwell for 13 years.

Attended Austin Elementary, Crockett Junior High, graduated Odessa High School 1959.

Attended, graduated Odessa College 1961

Earned BS from East Texas State College 1963 in Social Studies/Education

Taught history in Sanderson, Texas,...

Apr 11, 2026

Ruth Ann McQuitty, a lifelong resident of Odessa, Texas passed away at 73 after a lengthy illness on April 11, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Mary Lu and Bill Shaw. She was a primary educator for over 30 years. After graduating from Permian High School in 1971, she attended UTPB....

Apr 10, 2026

Tony Kalenak, a devoted father and West Texan, departed this life on Friday, April 10, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents (Dan and Karlene) and is survived by his siblings (Liz and Eric), wife (Eva Lois), children (Ben, Patricia, Michael, and Kyle), and grandchildren (Arron, Angelina, Hadley, Hylo, and Wednesday).

Born in 1955 in Odessa, TX, Tony was...

Apr 9, 2026

Hazel Lou (Adams) Stone, 89, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026.

She was born on September 27, 1936, in Eastland, Texas, to Rayford Howard Adams and Hazel Lounette Howell. In early childhood, her family was later joined by her stepfather, Marlin Leonard Spindle, who helped raise her.

Hazel began her teaching career in McCamey, Texas, before she moved...

Apr 7, 2026

Jovita Elva Herrera Marquez (MariaElena/Wela/Mena/Grandmama) came into the world February 15, 1938 born to Jesus Garcia Herrera and Selsa Mata Herrera in Marfa, Texas, and was greeted into Heaven on April 7, 2026. 

Jovita was always a woman who beat to her own drum. MariaElena proved and showed she belonged in every room, court, diamond, or tractor.

Jovita was a formidable athlete...

Apr 6, 2026

JoAnn Lane (1936-2026)

With hearts full of gratitude & sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, JoAnn Lane who went to meet her Lord at the age of 90, April 6, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa at 2:00 P.M, April 10, 2026 with Pastor Craig Dearmond officiating.

Our mom was a woman of extraordinary...

Apr 4, 2026

Maudie Winn, affectionately known as granny by all who loved her, passed away in Hobbs, NM on April 4th, 2026.

She was born on October 21st, 1945, in O’Donnell Texas to John Johnson and Vera Cook Johnson. She attended school in O’Donnell, Texas. In 1972 she moved with her family to Hobbs, NM where she continued her education at the New...

Apr 3, 2026

Trevor LaPier, 55, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A visitation will be held Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Sunset Memorial. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM, officiated by Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell, also at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Trevor was born on April 15,...

Mar 30, 2026

Carolyn Jo Johnson, 70, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Odessa, surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on April 3, 2026, at Sunset Memorial  Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on April 4, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with Pastor Cody...