Sunset Memorial Gardens And Funeral Home

Charles "Charlie" W. Anderson peacefully went to be with his heavenly Father, surrounded by all his girls on January 11, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1943, in Mansfield, Louisiana. He was the beloved son of Linwood B. and Mary Alice Thigpen Anderson, the oldest of four boys, raised in Notrees, Texas. He enjoyed playing baseball with his brothers and friends at the back stop built by his Dad. This pastime reflected his deep love for family, friendship, and time spent with others. Charlie "Charlie Boy" graduated from Odessa High School in 1962. He also attended North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. It was on the school bus to OHS, where he met the love of his life, Linda...

Grady Robert "Bob" Sanford, 92, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, in the Chapel at Crossroads Fellowship, with David Newton officiating. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home. Bob was born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, to Charles and Grace Sanford on May 23, 1933. He attended school in Santa Rosa and graduated from New Mexico State University (formerly A&M). In June 1954, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Sally Henry, beginning a marriage that spanned 72 years. He worked as a chemical engineer and retired as a manager from Huntsman in 1998 after 30 years of dedicated service. A faithful servant of God,...

May 31, 1941 - December 24, 2025, Bobbie Ann McGinn, resident of Midland, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Known for being "tiny but mighty," Bobbie was a classy, spunky, and outgoing spirit who was truly full of life. Born in Pecos, Texas, on May 31, 1941, to Bob and Nita Blalock, Bobbie grew up longside her brother, Sheldon, and sister, Donna. She spent many years raising her three children?Lezlie, JimBob, and Vance?on their farm west of Pecos. A true fashionista, Bobbie turned her passion into a career. She founded her own clothing store in Pecos, The Cottage Shop, and later spent several years as a representative for Doncaster clothing. In March 1990,...

May 31, 1941 - December 24, 2025, Bobbie Ann McGinn, resident of Midland, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Known for being "tiny but mighty," Bobbie was a classy, spunky, and outgoing spirit who was truly full of life. Born in Pecos, Texas, on May 31, 1941, to Bob and Nita Blalock, Bobbie grew up alongside her brother, Sheldon, and sister, Donna. She spent many years raising her three children?Lezlie, Jim Bob, and Vance?on their farm west of Pecos. A true fashionista, Bobbie turned her passion into a career. She founded her own clothing store in Pecos, The Cottage Shop, and later spent several years as a representative for Doncaster clothing. In March...

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Lightfoot, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 03, 2026 with Pastor Clydel Chapman at Northside Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas. A private burial for the family will be held following the memorial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Kathy was born on January 12, 1941 in Colby, Kansas. She was the beloved daughter of Lewis and Fyrma Rose Fannell. She moved to Flagler, Colorado, and eventually made her home in Odessa, Texas. She attended Odessa High School and later married her love, Richard Lightfoot, on June 05, 1956. Together, they raised two children, Lee and Susie. Kathy was...

Donna Lea Barbee, 79, of Odessa, Texas, has passed away on December 19th, 2025 in Odessa. A viewing will be held from 6pm-8pm on Friday, December 26th at Sunset Memorial. Her funeral will be held at 10am on Saturday, ecember 27th at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, with Jeff Cleere of Chapel Hill officiating the services. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Donna was born in Eastland, Texas to Robert Alfred and Mary Jo Morrison. She went to Permian High School, and graduated from Odessa College. She worked as an accountant for many years for various companies, until she reached her retirement. She was always involved with Chapel Hill...

Oscar Joe Linman, 94, of Odessa, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Sherman, TX.Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.Oscar J. Linman, who commonly went by "Joe," was born in San Angelo, TX to Oscar and Rhoda Linman on May 6, 1931. The family soon moved to Roswell, NM, where Joe received most of his education. He married Vera May Jeffrey on July 11, 1959, in Austin, TX. He attended the University of New Mexico, although he did not complete a degree. He worked as a chemist for Rexene Corporation for 48 years, through a number of company buyouts and name changes. He...