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Rachel Lee (Strickland) Gard 6:00 A.M. Rachel Lee Strickland Gard, age 90, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 8th 2026 to meet her Lord and Savior, at home with family at her side. Rachel was born March 31, 1936 in Los Angeles, California to Elton Green Strickland and Effie Quails Strickland. She grew up in Rochester, TX and in Odessa, TX. She had 5 older sisters, 1 younger sister, and 2 younger brothers. She loved her family dearly. She dedicated her life to helping her parents, siblings, husband, and children. She married Bobby Earl Gard April 21st, 1961. She and Bobby were married 59 years. Bobby's work required traveling across the country and, at times, overseas. Rachel loved traveling with him, and together they visited most every state. One job placed them in France for a year, where they were able to tour much of Europe. Rachel loved collecting mementos from all her traveling; including State Birds, dolls, and fine art. She also loved her jewelry, which she wore at all times. She loved the traveling, but the place she loved the most was being home; which was primarily Odessa less a few retirement years in beautiful Mobile Alabama. In addition to all of her travels, she loved spending time playing cards and bowling with her family. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Bobby Earl Gard. Her parents: Elton Strickland, Effie and James Rouse; her older sisters, Floy May Goode, Glendora Parker, Betty Badgwell, Wanda Jones, and Imogene Peterson. She is survived by her brothers Claude Strickland and Michael Strickland, and her dear sister Donna Honnoll, with whom she was blessed to be sharing her home with at the time of her death. She is also survived by her three children: son Mark Gard, daughter Serena Freeland & husband Paul Freeland, and daughter Sherry Wilson and Steve Brown, as well as her 4 grandchildren: Jodie Osborn and husband Matt, Kyle Wilson, David Freeland and his wife Brittany, and Michael Freeland. She also has four precious great grandchildren: Abbey Marie Osborn, Austin Mark Osborn, Easton Young Freeland, and Jax Michael Freeland. Rachel recently celebrated her 90th birthday at her home, where she was able to welcome family and friends; some of whom she hadn't seen in years. We thank God for her good health and sound mind to enjoy the celebration and enjoy being with family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, with Deacon Leroy Morrison officiating. Date is currently pending. The family gives thanks for the love and attention provided from St. Barnabas. The family would like to extend our gratitude for the care she received from Maria at Hospice, and for the wonderful program at Meals - On - Wheels.

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Christopher Allen Hall Odessa Christopher Allen Hall, 46, of Odessa, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 in Odessa. No services have been scheduled. Arrangements are by Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa.

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Lane Wilson ODESSA Freeman Lane Wilson formerly of Odessa, TX passed away on September 4th, 2026 in Abilene. Lane is survived by his wife Cricket Wilson of Brownwood, TX. His son Trevor Wilson of Odessa, TX. His mother Annita Wilson Welborn of Kingsland, TX. Lane was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Dell Wilson and his beloved Bouvier, Eland. Lane graduated from Permian High School. Lane was employed with Oil Works in Odessa for the past 30+ years where he was very respected by many. Lane loved his job and was extremely competent. Mentoring many others in the oil field. Lane was known as "Mr. Oil Works" for many years. He married the love of his life, Cricket on February 14, 1997. Together they went on many adventures and enjoyed life to the fullest. One of Lanes favorite past times was playing a round of golf with his beloved son, Trevor who he was extremely proud of. Lane was a member of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday October 2nd at 11:am in Barn A at the Coliseum in Odessa, TX.

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Adan Rivera Luna Odessa, Texas Adan Rivera Luna, 77, of Odessa, Texas, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Oct. 3, 2026 Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pastor Mateo Rendon is officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home of Odessa, Texas.

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Linda Gay (Ritchie) Crawford ODESSA, TX Linda Gay Crawford, age 80, of Odessa, TX, passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 9, 2026. Linda Gay was born in Fort Worth, TX, to Wanda Coats Ritchie and Lee Ritchie on September 18, 1945. Her dad called her Linda, while her mom called her Stink or Stinkum! She attended Odessa High School, where friends knew her as Gay Gay. She married her high school sweetheart, Gene Crawford, on July 16, 1966, in Odessa, and they spent 60 wonderful years together, recently celebrating their 60th anniversary. Gay and Gene attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX together. After graduating from Tarleton, they returned home to Odessa, where they built their life and raised their family. Gay's faith was important to her and she was a long time member of Central Baptist Church and had more recently attended Chapel Hill Baptist Church where she enjoyed her ladies bible study. As a young mother, she was involved in the Odessa Mother's Club before beginning a teaching career with ECISD that spanned more than 20 years. She touched the lives of many young people in Odessa during her years at Goldsmith Elementary, Pease Elementary, and Cavazos Elementary. After retiring, when she wasn't visiting or traveling to see her children and grandchildren, Gay and Gene enjoyed being part of the Permian Basin Oil Burners Old Car Club. Gay also spent her time volunteering in the auxiliary at Medical Center Hospital and at the Wagner Noel Center for Performing Arts. She especially enjoyed delivering meals for Meals on Wheels alongside some of her very dear friends. Gay was the most positive and optimistic person you could ever know. She had a beautiful, contagious smile that she wore every day, no matter her circumstances. She couldn't help but see the good in every situation and every person. Gay was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great - grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She was fiercely loyal, kind, and loving. Her life was a true testimony of a life well lived and we have no doubt she was greeted in heaven by her savior with the words, "Well done my good and faithful servant". Gay is preceded in death by her parents, Wanda and Lee Ritchie, and brother, Larry Ritchie. Gay is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Gene Crawford; her children, Carolyn Crawford Sykes and husband Wes of San Angelo, TX, and Gina Crawford Hovis and husband David of Knoxville, TN; the people who were lucky enough to call her Grandma, Hunter Sykes and wife Hayley, with children Finnley and Fisher of Odessa, TX, Cole Sykes and wife Jensen, with daughter Sutton of Seguin, TX, London Hovis of Atlanta, GA, Crawford Hovis of New York, NY, and Winston Hovis of Auburn, AL. She is also survived by her nephew Race Ritchie and wife Shawna with children Kenna and Rynden, and other family members, nieces, nephews, and life long family friends that she loved dearly. Funeral services were held on September 11, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, with Reverend Aubrey Jones of Chapel Hill Baptist Church officiating. Memorials may be given to Home Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.The family of Linda Gay Crawford wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Maxine and Eunice for the loving care they provided to our mom, Gay.

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Charlotte Tonroy Slack AUSTIN, TEXAS Charlotte Tonroy Slack, formerly of Pecos, Texas died peacefully in Austin on September 1, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1930 in High River, Alberta, Canada to Morris Elliott Tonroy and Mary Audrey Payne where her father had found a job in the oil field. The family moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma and lived there until Mary died, at which time they moved to Corpus Christi. Charlotte was nine years old. After graduating salutatorian from Corpus Christi High School in 1947, Charlotte entered The University of Texas where she was Chair of the Cultural Entertainment Committee, a member of Mortar Board honor society, and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She then attended UT Law School where she wrote for the Law Review and was voted Portia, law school sweetheart. She graduated in 1953 and passed the bar exam with the 2nd highest score in the state. During her third year of law school she met Richard C. "Dick" Slack at the capitol where he was a freshman State Representative from Pecos, Texas. They married and raised three children in Pecos. Charlotte was a leader in the Pecos community. She was an organizing member of the Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce and was the chair of the Rodeo Parade. In 1967 she received the Award of Service from the Chamber of Commerce and in 1979 was named Outstanding Director. She was President of the Twentieth Century Club, and was especially proud to have served as President of the Permian Basin Girl Scout Council, which later named her a Woman of Distinction. She also served on the UT Permian Basin Development Board, the Board of Friends of the Governor's Mansion, and was President of the Representative's Wives Club. Charlotte was an Elder and Sunday School teacher at the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos for many years. She also served on the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church USA. In 1975 Charlotte became the self appointed "star" of the newly established Pecos Players. The group traveled around Texas performing their original play "Who Fired That Shot?" to honor and celebrate the Bicentennial. The troupe continued for ten years, performing many original plays and skits while making each other laugh. An accomplished seamstress, she made countless clothes and items for her children and grandchildren including dresses, pant suits, sport coats, curtains, and ornate garment bags. Charlotte was a consummate hostess and gave many large parties, including an annual pre - rodeo cocktail party. She also enjoyed snow skiing, tennis and an occasional scotch and water. After Dick's death in 2013, Charlotte moved to Austin in 2017 and made dear friends at Westminster Senior Living Community. Charlotte Slack is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Dick Slack and her sister, Gwen French. She is survived by her sister Cheryl Marshall (Kent) of Sugar Land; her children Anne Mackey (Doug) of Odessa; Clay Slack (Ann) of Austin; Cynthia Shaw (Stan) of Austin; grandchildren Sarah Staley (Mark) of Midland; Dugger Faulkner (Rachel) of Burleson County; Trey Slack (Imogen) of San Antonio; Robert Slack of Austin; Margaret Murphy (Andrew) of Portland, OR; David Shaw (Jordan) of Pflugerville; Sara Shaw of Austin and nine great grandchildren. The family expresses special thanks to the caring staff of The Arbour at Westminster and of Christopher House in Austin, TX. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Pecos on October 3 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West of the Pecos Museum, PO Box 1784, Pecos, TX 79772; First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 926, Pecos, TX 79772; or the charity of your choice

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