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Marcy G Barnes, 71, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Odessa. Marcy was born in Round Rock, Texas, on March 18, 1951, to Jose Gonzalez and Amelia Martinez. She later married James Barnes and had two children, Hashim Barnes and Ezekiel James Barnes (Heidi Ann Barnes) and two grandchildren Serenity Hope Barnes and Malachi Ezekiel Barnes. She did ministry work in the women's prison for many years. Marcy was a soul winner and a Life time member of Life Challenge Church with her husband as a minister. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Amelia Gonzalez, her brothers Pete, Ben, Francisco and Philemon Gonzalez. Marcy is survived by her husband James Barnes,...

Edward Earl Foote was born on August 27, 1932 in Hunt County, Texas. He passed away peacefully at Medical Center Hospital on January 11, 2022. He was the third son of Carroll Aubrey Foote and Marie Pearl Hartwell Foote. Earl went to school in Campbell and graduated from Campbell High School in 1949 where he was the captain of the basketball team. He married Doris Evelyn Smith on June 14, 1951 in Odessa. Doris and Earl celebrated 43 years of marriage before her death on March 18, 1995. In 1951, he became a member of the United States Army Corp of Engineers which prepared him for a long and well respected surveying career alongside Ken Esmond and Wade Howell. For over six decades, Earl...

Jasiel Asbel Gonzalez went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1992 in Odessa, TX. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son & brother who worked hard for his family everyday and still made time to do special things with his babies. He loved his wife, children & family immensely and made sure to show them that love every single day. He was a big teddy bear with a big heart and a contagious laugh. Those who are left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Patricia Gonzalez and their 5 children, Liliana, Ava, Joe, Abel, & Evan. Parents, Maria & Juan Gonzalez, brothers, Abdiel Juan & Alex Gonzalez....

Eleazar Melchor, 50 of Odessa, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 5, 2021. He was born in Ojinaga, Mexico to Aurelio and Irma Melchor. He enjoyed to travel and spend time with his family. He was a very hard worker. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and soccer (America). He is survived by his wife, Renee Melchor; children Karen, Eleazar and Olimpia; Step children Danielle, Adrian, Michael and Rosalynn; 12 grandchildren one of them being his bestfriend Luda; Father, Aurelio Melchor; Brothers, Aurelio, Jose Angel; Sisters, Maria Elsa, Maribel, Susana and Claudia. He is preceded in death by his mother Irma Melchor, and brother Juan Melchor. Visitation will be Monday, September 20,...

Ezekiel "EZ" Martinez came into this earth on December 21, 1993 and passed from this life August 29, 2021. He was a happy, fun loving young man who was a kid at heart. He enjoyed playing video games and watching the Texans on his always latest and greatest large flat screen TV. He enjoyed time with his friends and was always ready to compete with board games at family gatherings. Though he had no children of his own, he doted on his little nieces, nephew, and cousins. He was never too tired for piggyback rides or a good wrestling match, and they could always count on him for a good time. Ezekiel was quite accomplished and determined. He purchased his first home at the ripe age of 21 and was...

Antonio S. Sauceda was born on March 5, 1937 in Villa O'Campo, Hacienda Espiritu Santo, Durango, MX. He was born to Jose Sauceda and Faustina Serrano. Who proceed him in death. He married Clotilde Carillo in 1963 who also preceeds him in death. He is survived by his six children. Enedina Sauceda Fierro her husband Alberto Fierro, Antonia Sauceda, Irma Sauceda, Juan Jose Sauceda, Angelica Sauceda Hernandez her husband Rogelio Hernandez, Rebecca Sauceda Santieseban her husband Sammy Santiesteban. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers Rafael Sauceda and Francisco Sauceda. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews who loved and...

Kayla Elizabeth King , 34, died unexpectedly on August 27, 2021. Kayla was born in El Paso, Texas on October 19, 1986 to Wayne "Chip" King Jr. and Flora Bledsoe. She graduated from Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Tx in 2004. She married Jimmy Carr in 2013. The couple lived in Austin until his death in 2016. She moved to Odessa in 2018. Kayla was extremely artistic and often expressed her feelings through abstract paintings. Those who knew her well loved her quick wit and wicked sense of humor. She loved children, and they loved her! She also loved animals, especially her beloved Chihuahua Lily who was right by her side for 17 years. Most of all Kayla adored her Granny and...

Jerome Roehl, age 81 went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the farm in Gardendale, TX on August 24, 2021. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Charmain Shaw and Valerie Stevens (Preston), sisters, Carol Roehl and Judy Farley, nephew Michael, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We will miss his laughter, quick wit, and conversation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorrie, grandchildren Shae and Ryan, brother-in-law, Ed Farley, and niece, Susan. Jerome was born to Ben and Genevieve Roehl in Winona, Minnesota and they later settled in San Angelo. They preceded him in death. During his 45 years as a friend of Bill W., he left many footprints and touched many...

Buddy Ralph Barnett went to be with our Lord, June 27, 2021 after a brief illness. Buddy was born October 10, 1932 to Herbert Louis and Winifred Ruth (Powell) Barnett in Morris, OK. He served in the army during the Korean War stationed part of his tour in Japan where he met and married his life partner. He worked on airplanes with his dad at Midland Air Terminal after returning to the states. He later went to work in the oilfield as a mechanic until he retired. He is survived by his sisters, Lois Petitt of Pagosa Springs, CO and Myrl Harkrider of Crawfordsville IN, children Ruth Baggs & husband Billie of Odessa, Tim Barnett of El Segundo, CA and Terry Barnett of Odessa, grandchildren...

Dorothy Faye Brandon - Pearce was a nurse with a passion for helping others. She passed on from this world in the early hours of Monday, June 21st at the age of 67. Affectionately known as Dot to her friends and family, she was full of compassion and always worked to make the lives of those around her better. Dot went to school in Estancia, New Mexico where she graduated as valedictorian. She went on to complete a double major at West Texas A&M, where she also earned her nursing license. Dot worked as a registered nurse for the next 45 years in several roles, such as emergency room service, surgery, L&D, home health, hospice, and rehab. She was also an exceptionally skilled wound...

Agustin Gonzalez Orozco, 64, entered eternal life, April 14, 2021 at his residence in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico in his loving sons arms. He was born August 22, 1956 in Ejido Nogal y Anexas, Ch. Mexico to parents Eva Orozco Rojo & Heriberto Gonzalez Murillo. He married the love of his life Dora E. Gonzalez. He went to school until 6th grade to work and care for the family. He was a very humble man who worked in construction. He loved family gatherings and travel. His pride and joy were his family and farm animals. Survivors include his loving wife Dora E. Gonzalez of 45 years; 3 children. Daughter Myrna Gonzalez and husband Raul Vasquez of Odessa, TX. Son, Agustin Gonzalez Jr of...

Sergio Mu?oz 34, of Odessa passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2021 in Odessa. Sergio was born in Alpine, Texas to Jesus & Rosa Mu?oz on December 13, 1986. Sergio "Sausage" was a man full of life that would light up a room as his presence was always felt. Whether it was his infectious laugh or the unique loudness in his voice that he had, if a room or place was not calm, Sergio was there. He loved spending time with his daughters Annaly & Aaliah who were his world. Sergio enjoyed cooking for his family & friends on any occasion. He loved to eat anything chocolate at any time. Sergio enjoyed playing poker with family and watching his favorite football team the 49ERS play. Those...

Brittany Ilene Martinez, age 25, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Brittany was born to Tina Salazar and Ursulo Llanez on August 21, 1995. Brittany was such a loving mother and wonderful daughter. She loved her daughters and enjoyed being a mother. Her beautiful smile would always lighten up the room. She enjoyed life to the fullest and always was there for her family. She was a reborn Christian that attended Potter House. She dedicated herself to serving the Lord. She is preceded in death by her maternal grand grandmother Ida Hinojos and grandfather Jesus Salazar Sr. and paternal grandparents Lucy and Ursulo Llanez Sr., daughter Cataleya Martinez and half brother Albert Llanez Jr. She...

Katie Lorene Walker Arnold was born on March 31, 1929 in Tennessee Colony, TX. She was baptized at an early age and grew up in the Baptist church. She was the eldest child of Albert and Mary Walker. Katie was united in marriage to Curtis Arnold, Sr. on March 21, 1952. They enjoyed 35 years of marriage and owned Arnold Janitorial Service together. Katie also worked as a domestic house engineer and took care of many children as a childcare provider in her home. Katie took pride in her community and often worked the polling stations for local and national elections. Katie enjoyed working in her yard; she was known for her enormous sunflowers and lilac wisteria that were a sight to behold. She...

Timothy Wade York, 78, of Odessa TX passed away on Monday February 22,12021in Odessa Texas. Visitation will be 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 at Perches Funeral Home at 1506 North Grandview in Odessa. Funeral Services will also take place at Perches Funeral Home on Thursday March 4th at 2pm with Dr. Jimmy Braswell of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Tim was born in Stamford Texas to Archie and Sallie York on February 20th, 1943. He went to Oklaunion High School. He married the love of his life Theresa Lynn Bunch on August 2nd, 1980, in Odessa Texas. He worked as an electrician for Chevron/Texaco for 30 years. He was a...

Thomas Coleman Sosa Jr., 69, of Odessa Texas was called by Our Lord Jesus Christ on February 18,1951. Our family and relatives called him Tomitto/Mitto and others Tomas. Thomas was born on July 27,1951 in Big Spring, Texas to Thomas Coleman Sosa Sr. and Diamantina Sanchez Sosa. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, (1)brother, Estanislao, (1)sister, Rosemary. Thomas is survived by his (3) sisters, Cynthia S. Vasquez, Norma Sosa, Mary Katherine (Katy)Sosa, Olivia Carolyn Sosa. (1) Brother, Alexander Sosa. Thomas was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Odessa, Texas on December 09,1951. Thomas graduated from Ector High School in 1951 in Odessa, Texas and afterwards he went to...