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Debra Barton ODESSA Debra Barton, 64, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Midland. Me - morial mass was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025 at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Debra was born on November 9, 1960, in Carrizo Springs, Texas, to Pauline and Isidoro Menchaca. Debra was raised in Carrizo Springs and graduated from Carrizo Springs High School and from Sul Ross State University. A longtime educator, Debra taught elementary school for many years in Carrizo Springs, Coahoma, and Odessa, Texas, before working in the private sector. But most of all, Debra was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. Debra is survived by her husband Don Barton of Odessa, her son Austin Barton of Houston, and her son Eric Barton of Chicago, as well as by her brothers, sisters, nieces, and neph - ews. Debra is preceded in death by her parents and by her sister Yolanda Menchaca. The family would like to express their gratitude towards their beloved and supportive friends, family, and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Nalley - Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com .

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H.T. "Rusty" Millican ODESSA At the age of 83 he joined his beloved wife Frankie "TuTu" in heaven on, Tuesday, May 20,2025. Rusty died peacefully in Odessa, Texas with family at his side. Rusty was born to Mary Odessa and CL Millican on August 1, 1941, in Del Rio, Texas. He was married to his beloved wife Frankie for 55 years. In 1979, Rusty purchased Apache Machine & Manufacturing and successfully operated that business for 26 years before retiring. Rusty always had something planned for every weekend with his family. Dune buggies, trail rides, dirt bikes, jet boats, snowmobiles or hunting. He loved to go to Colorado hunting every year with his friends by his side. There were a lot of memories and adventures made in Lake City at the cabin. Rusty was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Millican; Mother, Mary Odessa and Father, CL Millican. He is survived by his son, Dean Millican (April) of Burleson, and Doug Millican (Tracy) of Odessa; Grandchildren, Hilary, Dane, Claire Millican &, Mason Steen; Great Grandchildren, Kason Steen, Adyson, Haizen & Zaiden Hollis. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday, May 26, 2025, in Odessa, Texas at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Odessa, Texas at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

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