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Gary Alan Wynne ODESSA Gary Alan Wynne passed away on April 6, 2026 at the age of 66. Gary was a lifelong resident of Odessa, Texas, where he built a long, successful career and raised a family he cherished deeply in the community he always called home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Immanuel Baptist Church in Odessa. Born on November 9, 1959 to Chalmas Edwin Wynne and Nancy Miller Wynne, Gary attended Permian High School and graduated in 1978. Following high school, he attended Odessa College where he played on the basketball team, meeting life - long friends and creating memories, which he enjoyed recounting over the years. Gary obtained his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Gary worked for more than 40 years in the commercial and industrial electrical supply industry. During his long career, he sold electrical supplies for several local, regional, and national electric supply companies, culminating in more than 20 years with General Electric and JD Martin. Gary enjoyed the work he did and was involved in hundreds of projects across the Permian Basin. Without question, most fulfilling for him were the interactions with the people of his community and meaningful friendships he forged and maintained during his career. Gary also served as a volunteer for the United Way of Odessa for more than a decade. Anyone who knew Gary, knows he was an avid sports fan. From the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Texas Rangers to the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Permian High School Panthers, he was a fan, critic, and a walking, talking sport statistics encyclopedia. He also enjoyed playing and watching golf, coaching his son's pee wee soccer and little league baseball teams, and watching his 10 - year - old granddaughter, Felicity, play volleyball and basketball. Gary loved being a father to Whitney and Hunter, and he most treasured his title of "G - Pa" to Felicity and his 3 - month - old grandson, Titus?enjoying any opportunity to show their pictures to friends and strangers alike. His soft heart, quick wit, and infectious laugh will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends. Gary is preceded in death by his father and mother Chalmas and Nancy Wynne and his brother Scott Wynne. Gary is survived by his daughter Whitney Rike, her husband John, and their daughter, Felicity; son Hunter Wynne, his wife Brianne, and their son, Titus; and sister Susan Wynne. Gary's family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses at both Medical Center Hospital and Baylor Scott & White of Dallas for caring for Gary with love and compassion in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his memory to the Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin, the Odessa Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.

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Ruth Ann McQuitty Odessa, Texas Ruth Ann McQuitty, 73, of Odessa, Texas, died Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, April 17, 2026 First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home of Odessa, Texas.

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Johnnie Mae Carter MIDLAND, TX Johnnie Mae Carter, of Odessa, TX passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born in Caldwell, TX to Jessie Mae (Williams) and Johnny Arthur Walker on February 9, 1934. She graduated from Dunbar High School in Lubbock, TX in 1952 and pursued a career in service, nursing, as an LVN. After completing career courses, she was assigned to the Neo - natal unit at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa until her retirement in 1994. Johnnie Mae was a devout Christian woman and a charter member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. She introduced her family to Christ and raised them to be faithful at St Matthews Baptist Church, where they spent many years worshipping together. She attended bible study weekly at the senior citizen center, was a member of the Citywide Mission and an overall pillar of support in the local church community. Her heart for service and community connection led her to Meals to Wheels, where she volunteered as a driver from 1999 until 2023. She was also a member of the Castinettes social club. In acknowledgement of her community involvement, she was recognized by the Black Cultural Council of Odessa (BCCO) as a "Hometown Hero" in the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration. Johnnie Mae is preceded in death by her husband James Carter; daughters Brenda Moore, Cynthia Patterson and Andy Carter; sisters Dessie Edwards and Lorraine Collins; brothers Sylvester Jordan, Ray Walker and Charlie Walker. She is survived by her son Darin Carter (Kim) of Virginia; daughter Carmen (Hopie) Yonke of Odessa, TX, sister Ann Shepard of Ft. Worth, TX; 3 special daughters Sherley Taylor of Odessa, TX, Doris Faye Smith of Amarillo, TX, and Marilyn Foster of Longview, TX; special son Leroy Hutson of Marshall, TX; 17 grandchildren, 47 great - grandchildren, 37 great - great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1 - 9 p.m. on April 17, 2026, at Martinez Funeral Home, 1040 S. Dixie Odessa, TX. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 18, 2026, Living Vision Church, 525 S. Grandview, Odessa, TX - Reverend Darren Willis officiating / Reverend Donald Flinn eulogizing.

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Ruth Ann McQuitty ODESSA, TEXAS Ruth Ann McQuitty, a lifelong resident of Odessa, Texas passed away at 73 after a lengthy illness on April 11, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Mary Lu and Bill Shaw. She was a primary educator for over 30 years. After graduating from Permian High School in 1971, she attended UTPB. Upon graduation, she began her career as an elementary kindergarten teacher. Her master's degree led her to the UTPB teaching early childhood courses where she was a devoted educator for decades helping to shape the lives of future educators. Ruth Ann was a loving mother who raised her sons Michael and David in the First Methodist Church. She loved her time with FUMC Odessa, MYF, hand bells, and choir. She played the flute in the Permian High School Symphonic Band and was a member of the National Honor Society. Ruth Ann was devoted to our late mother. Our mother always said she would have been lost without Ruth Ann's loving care. During holidays she loved to play Spades and Scattergories. Her biggest game challenger was her brother Billy who held her to a one point advantage either way. Earl Shaw, her late brother, was always on hand to fix something for her. Spending time with family was a joy for Ruth Ann. Trips to Ruidoso to visit cousins were a special time. The time spent with family on Dover Drive was always a special time too. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and friends would gather for fun, food, and fellowship. The smells of homemade food, the laughter and love were a big part of her life. Ruth Ann is survived by David and Tyffani McQuitty, Michael and Cassie McQuitty, Billy Shaw and Jimmy Hill, Brenda and Jeremy Shaw, and her grandchildren Madie and Marlie McQuitty, Tommy Franklin, William Smyers, Micah and Sarah Butry and great grandchild Nora Franklin. The viewing will be Thursday, April 16th from 5 - 8 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Funeral service will be at First Methodist Church of Odessa on Friday 17th at 11:00am with internment at Sunset to follow. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, Please sign her guestbook at www.Sunsetodessa.com

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Anthony "Tony" Martin Kalenak ODESSA, TEXAS Tony Kalenak, a devoted father and West Texan, departed this life on Friday, April 10, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents (Dan and Karlene) and is survived by his siblings (Liz and Eric), wife (Eva Lois), children (Ben, Patricia, Michael, and Kyle), and grandchildren (Arron, Angelina, Hadley, Hylo, and Wednesday). Born in 1955 in Odessa, TX, Tony was a loving husband, father, and friend. Whether he was comforting his children with hugs and back scratches, drafting the streets and causeways of West Texas or sharing his interests in arts and science, he approached everything with passion, care, and respect. He was known for his love of space, science fiction, music, and learning new technology (most recently adding drones to his work repertoire), Tony could often be found tinkering with his domes and gadgets. Whether he was in the backyard with his geodesic domes or spending time with family talking and listening to a good album, Tony embraced life with curiosity, a love of learning, and a reverence to being present in the moment. He left us with a lifetime of fond memories and love. A celebration of Tony's life will be held at Sunset Memorial on Saturday 4/18/26 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Planetary Society (https://www.planetary.org/support - projects) or the buckmister fuller institute (https://www.bfi.org/ ) , organization's centered on things Tony held dear. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, Please sign his guestbook at www. Sunsetodessa.com

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Assistant Principal (Odessa, TX): Assist Principal to administer academic prog. Master in Edu. +3 yrs exp OR Bachelor in any field+5 yrs exp. Mail res.: Harmony Public Schools, 1255 Enclave Pkwy , Houston, TX 77077, Attn: HR, Refer to Ad#MK.

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