All Obituaries

Since 1953, Julian “Coach” Pressly has been an Odessa fixture.   During an October 2021 interview, Coach stated he hoped Odessans would remember his slogan, “Life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives.”  And, what an impact he made!   Born January 18, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas, Coach was the son of Josh and Fern Pressly.  He graduated high school from Fort Worth Technical High in 1942 before attending college at Allen...

Mike Fierro, Sr., age 81, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.   Mike Fierro was born in Marathon, Texas, to Ventura and Manuel Fierro on September 29, 1940. He went to school in Kermit, Texas. He married Amelia Fierro on January 6, 1961, in Kermit, Texas.   Mike Fierro, Sr., is preceded in death by his son, Michael Fierro; son-in-law, Bobby Luna; and daughter-in-law, Judy Fierro.   Mike Fierro, Sr., is survived by his lovely wife,...

Dorothea Jean (Forehand) Hix Howell, age 89, passed from this life Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Midland, TX.   Dorothea was born on May 24, 1933, to Burgess and Maye Forehand in Haskell, TX. She married Leroy Hix on July 15, 1950, and enjoyed 43 years of marriage, until his death on December 30, 1993. Dorothea married James Howell on November 25, 1996, until his death on August 7, 2021.   Dorothea was affectionately referred to as “Lady” by her parents and...

Kade James Rodriguez, 4 days old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.   Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 30, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Babyland, with Pastor Doug Herget officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.   Kade James Rodriguez was born in Odessa, Texas, to Jeremy and Brandi Rodriguez on September 19, 2022. He was a fighter and surpassed all...

Salvador “Sal” Jordan, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.    Visitation and viewing will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 23, 2022. Recitation of the Rosary will start at 6:30 PM.  Funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bernard Getigan officiating, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM.   Salvador was born September 24, 1951. ...

Delmar Gene Crane, a longtime Odessa resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on September 12, 1941, in Qulin, Missouri, to the late Raymond Wesley Crane of Thurber, Texas, and the late Dathel Jullean Scott Crane of Qulin, Missouri.   Affectionately known as “Pop” to his family and friends, Delmar is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Marianne (Dolan) Crane, of Odessa, Texas; two children,...

Jarrell Robert Driver, age 60, of Midland TX, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Midland TX, after a short battle with cancer.   In lieu of a formal visitation, the family will be receiving guests at the home on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 6 PM to 8 PM, at 1204 Castle Rock Court, Midland TX, 79705.   A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Raies officiating. Arrangements are...

Betty Jo Pierce, 89 of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, in San Antonio.   Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 23, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Gardens beside her loving husband.  Pastor David Rivera will officiate.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvis Lee Pierce; her mother and father, Floyd Houck, and Tiny Hart; her brothers, J.Y. Houck, and Hubert Houck; and her only sister, Gertrude Houck.   Betty...

Donald Paul Reaves, age 93, passed away Friday, September 16th, 2022, at his residence.   A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Church (401 West County Road) with the Reverend Ricardo Lopez officiating. Following the service, there will be family visitation and refreshments in the St. John’s parish hall. Arrangements made by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.   Don was born February 7th, 1929, in...