Odessa American

Petrita Gonzalez, 83, of Odessa, TX passed away on April 16, 2024, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 20th at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Bernard Getigan officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Petrita was born on June 29, 1940, in Doctor Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Anastasio Gutierrez and Isabel Martinez. She married Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez and was happily married for 58 years. She was the co-owner of family-owned Southern Maid Donuts on 8th and Hancock Ave. in Odessa, TX since 1966 where she made and sold donuts for her community and beyond with love for decades. She attended mass...

Jackie Marker, born October 27, 1942, in Loraine, Texas to Ernest and Reba McMillan, was reunited with the love of her life on April 14, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Jackie was raised most of her younger life in Iraan, Texas and moved to Odessa, TX in 1960's and married her soul mate, Terry Marker shortly after. Together they had four children: Alan, Bambi, Mike, and Lance. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Terry, parents Ernest and Reba McMillian, and her sister, Margie Gilbert. She is survived by her children, Alan Wells, and wife Patricia of Odessa; Bambi Marker of Odessa; Mike Marker and wife Krisha of Odessa; and Lance Marker and wife Christi Marker of Odessa;13...

Jackie Marker, born October 27, 1942, in Loraine, Texas to Ernest and Reba McMillan, was reunited with the love of her life on April 14, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Jackie was raised most of her younger life in Iraan, Texas and moved to Odessa, TX in 1960's and married her soul mate, Terry Marker shortly after. Together they had four children: Alan, Bambi, Mike, and Lance. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Terry, parents Ernest and Reba McMillian, and her sister, Margie Gilbert. She is survived by her children, Alan Wells, and wife Patricia of Odessa; Bambi Marker of Odessa; Mike Marker and wife Krisha of Odessa; and Lance Marker and wife Christi Marker of Odessa;13...

Adan Subia Pena, 82, of Odessa passed away on April 11th, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. The recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:00 PM, Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 19th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial. Adan was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Ysidro & Eulalia Pena on March 16th, 1942. He was raised and attended school in Big Lake, Texas. He worked in the oilfield retiring from Chevron after more than 30 years of service. Adan loved all of his family and tried hard to be present for any and all special occasions....

William Wesley (Bill) Schmidt, age 56, passed away on April 9, 2024, in Odessa, TX. Bill was born in San Antonio, TX on October 2, 1967, to William H. and Anna Schmidt. He graduated from A. S. Johnston High School in 1985 and attended Texas Tech for two years to study Marine Biology. In 1989, he had his twin daughters Krysti and Staci. In 2000, he met his bonus daughters Chelsea and Ashton. In 2019 he met the love of his life Martha and bonus children Marina, Mikaela, Josh, and Josiah. Bill's children and grandchildren were his world and always made sure they were well-loved and provided for. In February 2020, Bill married his soulmate, Martha. Together they had a beautiful life...

Robert Charles Peterson of Odessa was born on July 1, 1984, and his journey on earth ended April 6, 2024. Robert was born and raised in Odessa, TX to Missy Foote Peterson and Billy Peterson. Robert was a proud Master Mason. He loved music and was known for his beats. He loved Wu-Tang. He also loved to paint. He was known for painting for nothing more than the cost of the paint. He loved going to the gun range with his dad. He enjoyed watching new episodes of The Chosen with his mom. He enjoyed receiving random, corny jokes from his sister. He had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his herbs and succulents. His most favorite past time was spending time with his nieces, Adalynn, and Sophia....

Phyllis Jean Howell (also known as Mama and Nana) passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home in Odessa, Texas. She was a loving wife, mom, and Nana who was devoted to her family. Billy Ray Howell Sr. (known as BR, Daddy, and Papa) passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home in Odessa, Texas. He was a loving husband, dad, and Papa who would do anything for his family. Phyllis and Billy lived a long and happy life until God called them home. We are so grateful that He chose to take them within hours of each other because they would not have wanted it any other way. Phyllis was born on April 23, 1944, in Mayfield, California. At the age of 3, she moved to Odessa, Texas, where she...

Wanda Edell Shugart (Grandma) 91, passed away peacefully on Friday April 5,2024 in Odessa, Texas. Born November 2, 1932, in Millerundefineds View, Texas to Mary Jane Turner and Elmer Brown. She had 1 brother R.V. Brown and a sister Nelda Brown-Clements. Wanda grew up in the Eden and Brady area of Texas. She married Clyde J. Shugart August 15, 1950, and together they had 2 children Teresa Shugart -Fuentes and Clyde R. Shugart. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband and daughter. Wanda leaves behind a large family who will miss her greatly. She is survived by her son, Clyde Shugart and wife Anne; their 3 daughters, and families. Marcy and Donnie Raney and daughters,...

Paula Jane Whitton DeBolt, 89, peacefully passed away April 4, 2024 in her home. She was born April 7, 1934 in San Augustine, Texas to Paul and Hazel Whitton. Paula graduated from San Augustine High School in 1951 and North Texas State College in 1955, where she received a Bachelor of Science and Home Economics Degree and met the love of her life She married Vernon "Lyle" DeBolt Jr. on June 25, 1955. They moved to Odessa, TX in 1958 after Lyle's service in the Air Force. Together they raised two sons in Odessa, Vernon Lyle DeBolt III and Paul Whitton DeBolt. They moved to Harlingen, TX in 1980 where Lyle was publisher of the Valley Morning Star until he retired in 1998. They were...

Kathryn Nell Chapman, 81, went to be with our Lord on April 4, 2024 with her daughters by her side. Kathryn was born November 14, 1942, in Alvord, TX to William and Agnes Barker. The family settled in Fruitland, TX where she rode the bus to attend school in Bowie. It was never a dull moment with 4 siblings, they worked hard on chores, schoolwork and would continue to bring their families to their family home for many holidays until their parents passed away. She joined the First Methodist Church March 29,1953 on Easter Sunday. A fond memory is their daddy would give them each a nickel to put in the offering plate each Sunday. She was raised in the church and loved her Lord dearly until the...

Bill Gene Prichard, age 92, of Odessa, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Bill was born June 3, 1931, in Troup, Texas to Milford and Lizzie (Brooks) Prichard. He was the second oldest of five children. Bill graduated from Whiteface High School in Whiteface, Texas. Shortly after graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force, and he proudly served for 4 years. After he separated from the Air Force, he met the love of his life, Sue Clarkson, who was a close friend of his sister. Bill and Sue married in 1954. They moved to Odessa around 1962 to be closer to family and made it their home. They raised their two children, Debbie and Ron, in Odessa. Bill worked his...

Moises Leal, forty-two of Odessa, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday April 2, 2024. Moises was born in Odessa, Texas on March 11, 1982, he has our Dad Roy M. Leal, Sister Corina De La O, our Grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins that were waiting for him at the gates of Heaven to welcome him as God himself hugged and held him in his arms. He worked as an inside salesperson in the Oil and Gas industry. He enjoyed watching and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, spending time with his girls, taking them to eat and going to watch movies at the theater, he especially loved watching all the Marvel movies. Moises survived by his Two Daughters Naomi Nevaeh Leal,...

On May 10,1937 Neil L. Grape was born to Leon and Merlyn Bunday Grape in Brookings, South Dakota and went to be with Jesus on April 2, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Neil married Jo Ann Mobley on July 11, 1975, and they spent 48 wonderful years of marriage together. Neil took great interest in education at an early age and graduated as Valedictorian of his class in 1955 at Brookings High School. He continued his education at Yale University and graduated with honors in 1959 with a B.A. in Economics. Upon graduation from Yale, Neil began his 25-year banking career. In 1962-63, Neil's career was temporarily put on hold when he was activated in the Military by President John F. Kennedy. He served...