Obituaries

Sep 14, 2025

Sep 11, 2025

Wilma Susanne “Sue” (Falkner) Byrne

March 23, 1955 – September 11, 2025

Wilma Susanne (Falkner) Byrne, lovingly known as “Sue” and most fondly as “Grammy,” passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 70 after a long illness.

Sue was born on March 23, 1955, in Odessa, Texas, the youngest child of William Scott Falkner and...

Jul 16, 2025

Edwin Walter Higgs, 61, passed away on July 16, 2025 in League City, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 10am, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell, officiating.

Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Edwin was born in Malden, Massachusetts to Jeanne Stetson and Earl Higgs, Jr. on March 5, 1964.

He went to school...

Sep 11, 2025

Glen Allen Carson Jr., 72 of Odessa, TX passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025.

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4 - 8 PM.

Glen was married to JoAnn on May 17, 1975. He worked tirelessly as a welder for over 40 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley with...

Sep 16, 2025

Sep 11, 2025

Clarice Cleghorn, or Nanny as she liked to be called, passed away on Thursday September 11th, 2025, a day shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on September 12th, 1930 in Hermleigh, TX to Fred and Carrie Russell. She was the youngest of five siblings. The family lived out in the countryside of Scurry County surrounded by miles &...

Sep 3, 2025

Brian Hoang of Odessa, TX, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, in Odessa, TX.

Arrangements are being made by Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Family is allowing visitors on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1pm – 5pm & Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1pm – 8pm. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10am in the chapel with...

Sep 3, 2025

Born in a tent in Cisco, Texas (1938) to Roscoe and Mary Lou Seay, Elizabeth Ann Seay was the oldest of three children. She had fiery red hair and a zest for life, fueled by her love for Jesus and those around her.

"Miss Liz," as many knew her, married David Clay in 1965. Together, they raised four children – Mitch,...

Sep 1, 2025

Celia Munoz, a loving and caring soul, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in her hometown of Odessa, Texas. She was 66 years old. Celia was surrounded by her family, who will forever cherish her memory and her loving heart.

Born on July 14, 1959, Celia dedicated her life to helping others and spreading happiness. She was a graduate of...

Aug 31, 2025

Aug 30, 2025

Ruben “Chuby” Canava, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on August 30, 2025.

Visitation will be from 2-8pm, with a rosary to start at 6:30pm, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held at 1pm Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Bernard Getigan officiation. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial...

Aug 30, 2025

Riley Lee Williams of Odessa passed away on August 30, 2025.

There will be funeral services held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 5401 John Ben Shepard Parkway Blvd Odessa, TX 79762 on Friday September 5, 2025 at 6pm. Please enter through the south doors.

A celebration of his life is scheduled Saturday September 6, 2025 at...

Aug 28, 2025

Tristin Stanley, age 29, rode his last wheelie into the sunset on August 28, 2025, straight into his papa’s arms. If you knew Tristin, you knew three things: he loved his family, he loved his sport bike, and he loved giving everyone around him a hard time.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 5, 2025, at...

Aug 28, 2025

Stanley Lynn Webber, 77, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, at Sunset Memorial in Odessa, Texas, with his son-in-law, Shane Kenney, officiating. Burial will follow immediately afterwards.

Stan was born in Hagerstown, Maryland to Curtis and Faye (Bower) Webber on April 11, 1948. He married the love...

Aug 27, 2025

Mrs. Eddie Jean Smith, aged 74 of Odessa, TX, was called home to Glory on August 27, 2025, in Lubbock, TX.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1pm, at St. Matthew Baptist Church in Odessa, TX. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Mrs. Eddie Jean Smith was born in Kemper County, Mississippi to...

Aug 23, 2025

William Michael “Mike” Herron, 69, passed away on 8/23/25 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday 8/27/25 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Mike was born 6/10/1956 in Odessa to Bill & Bobbie Herron. He was born on his mother’s birthday and said that later as adults, it was always fun to share the day! He attended Burnet Elementary,...

Aug 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of the “Worlds Greatest Mimi” Kisa K. Lee announces her passing on Friday, August 22, 2025. 

Kisa was born in Odessa, TX, on February 5, 1964. She graduated from Permian High School in 1982. In 1988 she started a new job and met the love of her life while working there. On February...

Aug 21, 2025

Jay Edward Kasparek, 87, of Odessa was born in Seymour, Texas, November 14, 1937, to Josephine (Hostas) and Joe A Kasparek and passed away August 21, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. Jay served in the US Army in 1958 and retired from ECISD in 2011.

Jay worked hard during his life to support his family whom he loved and cherished.

Jay is preceded...

Aug 21, 2025

Dona Jean Meadows was called home by her Momma, Daddy and daughter Monique due to a short courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer, on August 21st, 2025.

Dona Jean was born on November 15th, 1965, in Las Animas, Colorado, to Carolyn and Jr. Garrett. As the baby of the family, she may have been the youngest—but she was never one to be...

Aug 15, 2025

Tyson Cooper Avery, an amazing husband, father, and GIFTED diesel mechanic, passed away in a tragic car accident on August 15, 2025, at the age of 32. Born on July 11,1993 in Preston ID, Tyson was a man whose talent, generosity, and love for his family left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

Tyson’s expertise in diesel mechanics was...