Sunset Memorial Gardens And Funeral Home

Charles Copeland, a child of God, passed to eternity with family and friends by his side on January 9th, 2025. He was born on September 15th, 1937 to Ida V and Buck Copeland. Charles grew up in Lawn, Texas and graduated from Lawn High School, and then attended McMurry College. Charles served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1966. He then moved to Monahans, Texas where he worked for Lane Wells and met the love of his life Linda, when Linda's aunt introduced them. They married on March 21, 1964. Charles his survived by his daughter Michelle Copeland of Odessa, brother in law Don Blair and wife Sue of Canyon Lake, sisters-in-law Sue Copeland of Ft. Worth and Kaye Blair of Odessa,...

Justin Glenn Brooker came into this world on July 16, 1975 & passed peacefully on January 8, 2025. He was a remarkable & loving young man who will be missed by all who knew him. He touched many lives in his journey on earth. We will see you when we see you, Justin. We love you always! Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please sign their guest book at www.sunsetodessa.com.

Jim Bob (J.B.) Cavender, 84, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. A celebration of his life will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at New Life Church, with Lynn Money officiating. J.B. was born in Eastland, TX, on July 18, 1940, to Willie and Leona Cavender. He graduated from Odessa High School and later earned his degree from Abilene Christian University. On July 29, 1962, he married the love of his life, Judy Keefer, in Odessa. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on family, community, and service to others. J.B. spent 35 years as a dedicated educator with Ector County ISD, shaping the minds and hearts of countless students. He was passionate...

Daniel Oliver Mitchell, 87, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Odessa, Texas.Daniel was born on January 23, 1937, to Mary and Wilton (undefinedBusterundefined) Mitchell in Gladewater, TX. After graduating from Albany High School in 1956, he moved to Odessa to attend Odessa College focusing his studies on chemistry while working at a local chemical company. He completed his BS in chemistry at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 1977. On December 20th, 1957, Daniel married his high school sweetheart, Sandra. They started their life together and had three children, Todd, Traci and Toby. Daniel worked for El Paso Products, in both El...

It breaks our hearts to share that Brock Bizzell, 22, died at home in Odessa on December 19, 2024. He entered this world on February 4, 2002, in Odessa, TX. He is survived by his parents, Gayle and Joe Bob Bizzell; brother, Clayton Oscar Bizzell; brother and sister-in-law, Jim Bob and Jessica Bizzell; uncle and aunt, Eddy and Jennifer Bizzell; cousins, Carlee and Blaine Perkins; grandparents, Ken and Margaret Spradley; aunt and uncle, Brenda and Russell Worthen; cousins, Natalie and Chad Sandell; uncle and aunt, Scott and Andrea Spradley; cousins, Leah and Sam Primera; cousins, Megan and Anthony Rossman; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carelton Odie...

Eva Deloris Bryant was born in Seminole, Oklahoma to Hildred Eugene Bryant and Chloea Faye Voyles Bryant on October 13, 1948. She was the third of four children. The family moved to Iraan, Texas, when Eva was a young child. While in school, she met the boy of her dreams who became the man she'd love and adore the rest of her life. Eva married Orville Lee White on November 20, 1966, in Iraan, Texas. They made their home in Odessa, Texas. Together they had two sons, Richard White and Stephen White. Many people were the recipient of her unending generosity of homemade cookies and cakes. She loved to gift loved ones their favorite baked goods on special occasions or just because. Countless...

RC Quinton Kelley, Jr., 81, of Fruitvale, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Tyler, TX. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Bill Eggar, officiating. Burial will follow at follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. RC Quinton Kelley, Jr. was born in Anniston, Alabama to Lillie Mae and RC Quinton Kelley, Sr. on August 30, 1943. He graduated from Ector High School. He married Judy Lanham on July 4, 2017, in Fruitvale, TX. He was the Owner of Kelleyundefineds Controls, Inc. for 39 years. RC Quinton Kelley, Jr.is...

George Joseph Colee peacefully passed away, at 93 years old, on December 1, 2024. His visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clydel Chapman of Northside Baptist Church officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Joseph Colee, a well-established business owner; known for his unwavering work ethic and generosity. He was born in Shelbyville, Indiana to John and Justina Colee on November 23rd of 1931. George lived a life full of...

Barbara Anne Scribner passed peacefully on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 28, 2024, at home with close friends and family. She was preceded in death by her father Lenville Coleman (Sonny) Nugent, her mother Willie B. Nugent, her brother David Lynn Nugent, her son Kevin Scribner, and her grandson Tyler Scribner. Barbara was born on June 6th, 1940, in Levelland, Texas. Her father was in the oil business and the family lived in many small towns in southwestern New Mexico and West Texas. Barbara attended school in Lubbock, Midland, and Farmington, New Mexico, graduating from Farmington High School in 1958. In Farmington, Barbara was a member of the National Honor Society, Editor in Chief of...

Barbara Anne Scribner passed peacefully on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 28, 2024, at home with close friends and family. She was preceded in death by her father Lenville Coleman (Sonny) Nugent, her mother Willie B. Nugent, her brother David Lynn Nugent, her son Kevin Scribner, and her grandson Tyler Scribner. Barbara was born on June 6th, 1940, in Levelland, Texas. Her father was in the oil business and the family lived in many small towns in southwestern New Mexico and West Texas. Barbara attended school in Lubbock, Midland, and Farmington, New Mexico, graduating from Farmington High School in 1958. In Farmington, Barbara was a member of the National Honor Society, Editor in Chief of...

Barbara Anne Scribner passed peacefully on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 28, 2024, at home with close friends and family. She was preceded in death by her father Lenville Coleman (Sonny) Nugent, her mother Willie B. Nugent, her brother David Lynn Nugent, her son Kevin Scribner, and her grandson Tyler Scribner. Barbara was born on June 6th, 1940, in Levelland, Texas. Her father was in the oil business and the family lived in many small towns in southwestern New Mexico and West Texas. Barbara attended school in Lubbock, Midland, and Farmington, New Mexico, graduating from Farmington High School in 1958. In Farmington, Barbara was a member of the National Honor Society, Editor in Chief of...