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Joe Bob "Papa Joe" Stephens Dallas, Texas Joe Bob "Papa Joe" Stephens, 74, of Sherman, Texas, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Feb. 28, 2026 Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Pastor Landon Coleman is officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home of Odessa, Texas.

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Finance Manager (Midland, TX). Master in business finance or foreign equivalent, plus 1 year of experience monitoring, reviewing and approving documentation related to accounts receivable and accounts payable, cash flow projection, expenses categorized in QuickBooks Online. Salary $145,122. E-mail resume to Antoniette@powerrayllc.com at Power Ray LLC

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Sherry Gwen (Roberts) Leverett GARDENDALE, TX Sherry Gwen Roberts Leverett of Gardendale, Texas passed from this life into the next February 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, while visiting her son. Sherry Gwen Roberts was born September 10, 1945 to Elon Mozelle Hufstutler Hinds and Laurence Roberts in Abilene, Texas. Opportunity drew the Roberts family from Abilene to Odessa, where the family opened Robert's Hardware, selling boats. Sherry graduated from Permian High School in 1964, where she met C. Dale Leverett, whom she married on June 5 of that same year. Sherry, Dale, and their family moved from Odessa to Gardendale in 1997. After the loss of Dale in 2005, Sherry built a new life. The foundation for this new life was her faith in God, her family, her friends, and her business. Dedicated to carry on the legacy that she and Dale began with their company, Sherry brought water to Gardendale, pursued development of the area, and continued ranching in southern Texas. Sherry's daughters spent more than three decades living and working alongside her. Tea time was a highly valued tradition for those in proximity, especially with her dear sisters in law, Debbie Leverett and Twilla Leverett. Sherry took great joy in hosting all, offering a refreshing glass of iced tea and a nice chat. Friends and family formed strong connections with bits of wisdom and fun served along with the iced tea. Sherry Gwen carefully maintained lifelong friendships by taking time to visit her friends or have them visit at her home. She remembered birthdays and paid attention to those around her. She tended to her friends and family as beautifully as she tended the gardens that she loved so much. Known as "Mamie" to her devoted grandchildren (there are 10) Sherry demonstrated exceptional skill in organizing gatherings of any size, embracing opportunities for celebrations. A homemade Mexican buffet was easy to put together for an impromptu dinner, and could stretch to feed a few more that might happen in. Serving was something that came naturally to Sherry Gwen, she spent years teaching Sunday School and mentoring the kids around her, including the numerous nieces and nephews that reciprocated her love. Sherry Gwen travelled with her kids and grandkids and was present in all stages of her grandchildren's lives. Homeschooling, high school, presentations, performances, Mamie was always present, smiling and happy to be there. Weddings and babies and the lovely moments that make a life worth living were part of Sherry's special grace. Sherry loved to take her grandkids shopping and spend time having sleepovers at home and at the ranch, these times were a welcome and anticipated weekly event! She enjoyed visits from her son and his children from LA on occasion as well. In recent years, with failing health, Jami and Addie were able to care for their mom. Her faith and love for Jesus sustained all through these difficult times. Sherry shared her pearls of wisdom and love for Jesus generously and without reserve. Sherry Gwen Roberts Leverett is survived by her beloved brother Bill Roberts, her daughters Jami Leverett Langford, and Addie Leverett Christenson, and their spouses Guy Langford and Jesse Christenson, and her son Jody Leverett. Her 10 grandchildren, Sarah Kate Dufford married to Neil Dufford, Addie Ann Tidwell married to Braydon Tidwell, Weston Langford married to Madison Langford, Sydney McBryde married to Devin McBryde, Aubree Gwen Christianson, Millie Jo Christenson, Emoree Christenson, Ryder Leverett, Dylan Leverett, and Hank Christenson Sherry's great grandchildren were extra special blessings to her, Rosemary Dufford, Brooks Dufford, Mila Dufford, Blake Tidwell, Lucy Tidwell, Minor Langford, Scottie Marie Langford, Merrick Lane McBryde and Blaire Kate Tidwell,. Sherry is survived by her brothers - in - law Wayne Leverett married to Twilla Leverett, Shane Leverett married to Debbie Leverett, sister - in - law Sheridan Kirkland. Sherry's many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews will miss her so. Sherry Gwen's family extends a special thank you to all of the wonderful caregivers, you all were the Champions! Services are pending at this time.

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Denise G. Urias Odessa Denise G. Urias, 54, of Odessa, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Odessa. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 Hubbard - Kelly Funeral Home chapel. Arrangements are by Hubbard - Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa.

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Athol Kent Stallcup FT WORTH Athol Kent Stallcup was born July 26, 1961 in Ardmore, OK to Frank and Margaret Stallcup and moved to Odessa, TX when he was a little over a year old. Kent and Tammy were married on September 1, 1984 in Abilene, TX. They moved to Andrews, TX in 1986 where Kent was the Chamber of Commerce director from 1987 - 1991 and eventually settled in Odessa where Kent taught school and worked as a petroleum landman before moving to Ft Worth in 2019. He passed away on February 20, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Tammy, children - Holly, Amanda, Schuyler and partner, Lindi, Ashley and partner, Mike, Cait, brother - Chuck and wife, Denise, grandchildren - June, Michael, Audrey, and Everley, and many nieces and nephews and their families. The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on February 28th at St. Paul Presbyterian Church in Ft. Worth and will be live streamed. Please see Tammy Stallcup or Kent Stallcup's Facebook page for a full tribute to Kent's life, to see where to send donations in his memory and to get more information about the service.

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Judy Kay (Gleason) Newkirk PURCELL, OKLAHOMA Judy Newkirk - Gleason age 75 of Purcell passed away in Oklahoma City on February 19, 2026. Judy Kay Gleason was born to James Mac Gleason and Jewell Agnes Gleason (Raines) on June 10, 1950 in Green River, Wyoming. Her father worked for the rail road, so Judy's childhood was spent traveling the country wherever his work led the family. They eventually settled in Oklahoma, and it's been home for most of her life. Judy married Laurence Houston Newkirk on December 17, 1966 in Carnegie, Oklahoma. The young couple made their home in Odessa, Texas for nearly twenty years before returning to Oklahoma in the late 80s. Judy worked a number of odd jobs over the years. She worked for Texas Instruments, Piggly Wiggly, assembled fruit baskets, and delivered milk to local schools. Her primary job throughout the years was taking great care of her family and her home, which she did with love and devotion. Judy loved to garden, read, and write. She believed you could tell all you need to know about a person by the shoes they wore. Though she was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandma, and sister the title she wore most proudly was Christian. She was a proud woman of faith who deeply loved her savior Jesus Christ and took comfort in God's word daily. Judy was preceded in death by her parents James and Jewell Gleason, and her siblings Jeanette Kirkendall, Mary Gleason, and John Gleason. She is survived by her husband Laurence Newkirk of Maysville. Her children Jenny Newkirk and husband Ron of Purcell, Thomas Newkirk and wife Tara of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Julynn Patton of Marble Falls, Texas. She also leaves behind her sister Betty White and husband Bill of Odessa, Texas, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and her niece and nephew Michael & Kelly Brown. Judy's family will gather at a later time to celebrate her life.

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Peggy Mae "Mimi" Cherry FORT WORTH, TX Peggy Mae Cherry, 71, of Odessa, TX, gained her beautiful Angel wings on January 23, 2026 in Fort Worth, TX surrounded and held by those she loved. Peggy was born May 28, 1954 in Chandler, AZ, the daughter of Kenneth and Betty Jo Sundwall. She married David Cherry on November 26, 1977 in Odessa, TX. Peggy completed the cosmetology program at Aladdin Beauty College and earned her beauty license in 1978. Her passion was doing hair, meeting people and keeping customers happy. Peggy's talent was matched only by her ability to make everyone feel like family. Peggy wasn't just your stylist. She was your therapist and your best friend. She was honored to work in some of the best shops in Odessa and in the early 80s, Peggy opened her own salon, Scruples. Scruples was her pride and joy. It enabled her to work with the top stylist in town while producing trend setting styles of the 80s. Scruples was the absolute go to salon of its time, chic and cutting edge. Peggy mentored countless up - and - coming stylists throughout her career and helped shape Odessa's beauty scene of today. Peggy opened a second shop, Hair Razors, in the early 2000s and this is where she continued to work all the way until her passing. Through her years as a stylist, Peggy had many customers and friends, all of which meant the world to her. She loved making people feel beautiful! Peggy had a huge giving heart and always wanted to help where she could. She loved to volunteer and held various positions with multiple organizations throughout the years, including the Rape Crisis Center, Boys and Girls Club and Make - A - Wish. Peggy raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for organizations over the years with her fundraising skills as she knew everyone in town and you just couldn't tell Peggy no when she came asking. Peggy loved her Make - A - Wish kids and families. She was directly responsible with honoring and completing over 10 direct wishes in the Permian Basin area. Peggy was known by all that loved her as Mimi. She was given that title by her granddaughter, Madison, when she was a toddler and from that point on, that's who she was, Mimi. Being a Mimi to her grandbabies was the most important role life ever gave her and all you had to do was ask her and she would tell you that. Mimi had the largest personality that a room couldn't contain and she absolutely lived for her family. The love and relationship she had with her daughter and her grandkids was epic. She never missed a single program, party, school function, hospital stay, doctors appt, practice, tournament or game. Everything she did and every breath she took was for her daughter and her grandkids. Anyone who crossed her path knew this because you couldn't be around Mimi without hearing one of her stories about her Madison or her Bryson. They were the air that she breathed. She loved them with every fiber of her being. Mimi touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing her, which is pretty much everyone as she never met a stranger. Her selflessness, warmth and vibrant personality will be remembered forever. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, strength and commitment that lives on in all of us. Our lives will never be the same without our Mimi. Peggy was met at Heaven's gates by those that proceeded her in death, including her parents Kenneth and Betty, her husband, David Cherry; brother Kenneth Sundwall, Jr; both her sisters, Penny Nichols and Pamela Toliver; her favorite Aunt Pat and many other beloved family members, customers and friends. Mimi is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Clement; son - in - law Brian Clement; her adored grandkids, Madison and Bryson Clement; Nieces Jessica Oatman (Robert & Ryder), Kathryn Thompson (Tyler & David), Kirstyn Riggs (Jane), Candus McNabb and Amanda Sundwall. Nephews Danny Roper (Mari) and Zachary McNabb; Goddaughter Marilyn Pethers; Dear friends Jane Benavidez, Mary Harris, and Freda Redd; and many cousins, great nieces, great nephews and a ton of dearly loved customers and friends. We invite all friends and family to a memorial service honoring Mimi's life to be held Friday, February 27, 2026, 4:00 pm at Bethany Church, Odessa, TX to be officiated by Rev. Jimmy Braswell. Arrangements handled by Bethany Church. There will also be a Celebration of Mimi's Life party that evening, Fri. Feb 27th @ 6:30 pm at The Shack in the Back, Odessa, TX. This will be a come and go as you want event all evening, so please come and celebrate Mimi with us and bring your memories and stories to share.

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Mary Ann Carter ODESSA Marianne Carter a Christian and a true free spirit, passed away peacefully on February 23 2026 in the beautiful care of Home Hospice. She was born in Odessa in 1956. She graduated from Permian High School in 1974. Marianne found God's handiwork in the vast and the small alike. She was a woman of the horizon, deeply moved by the rugged peaks of Big Bend and the desert's silent strength. Yet, she also found immense joy in the seasonal return of the Texas bluebonnets. Like the wildflowers she loved, Marianne possessed a natural, unforced beauty and a spirit that couldn't be fenced in. She is survived by daughter Olivia, husband Robert, and grandons Brooks and Bruin Dutko and daughter Ashley Williams, grandson Payton Mapes, great grandson Scotty Mapes and granddaughter Lauren Williams who will continue to see her spirit in every springtime bloom. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Carter and mother Kathryn Turner Carter.

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Sunset Memorial Gardens  Garden Peace Lot 213 Space 3 Please contact: Sherry Whitmore 817-659-3795

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Gary Don Francis BRECKENRIDGE Gary Don Francis, 72, of Breckenridge, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 8, 1953, in Anson. Family was the center of Gary's world. Gary was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Don Francis and mother Margaret Fern (Mayfield) Francis. He shared a beautiful life with his beloved wife, Carla of 53 years. He was a proud father to Jennifer and Jeremy, and to his son Jason, who preceded him in death. Gary lovingly welcomed his children's spouses into the family: Nathan Clements, husband of Jennifer, and Jennifer Francis, wife of Jeremy. His legacy lives on through his nine grandchildren and two great - grandchildren. Gary is also survived by his loving siblings, Liz Roedel, Debbie Smith, and Mike Francis, as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Gary's life will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Odessa.

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CLIFF TREE SERVICE Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding. Years of Experience. Insured. Free Estimates. 432-248-9121.

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CEMENTOS READY MIX IS LOOKING FOR CDL CLASS B MINIMUM 2YRS. EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR OUR COMPANY. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG TEST. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 432-385-7477 OR EMAIL cementosreadymix@gmail.com

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