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Albert Lee Jones Odessa Albert Lee Jones, 92, of Odessa, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Odessa. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 Newport Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hubbard - Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa.

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Carole Ann (Spence) Zea LUBBOCK, TEXAS Carole Ann Zea (Spence) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 16, 2025 at the age of 84. She was born on July 16, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas to Paul and Evelyn (Jackson) Spence. Carole Ann was a faithful member of her local church in Odessa, TX, serving as a greeter and on several committees; she had a love for missions. She also loved traveling, dancing, and bowling, even achieving the noteworthy "300 Club" status. As a teenager, she was an active member of the Pioneers youth group at the First Presbyterian Church in Odessa, TX. She was a graduate of Odessa High School in 1959; she was active in student activities, participated in choir, and served as class treasurer. She continued and maintained connections with friends and consistently attended reunions until her health no longer permitted. She also attended Odessa College, where she was a member of the Señoritas De Las Rosas Bull Whip Dance Team. Carole Ann's career path took her from banking as a teller and loan manager in the Fort Worth area to oilfield supply secretary in Elk City, OK, and ultimately paralegal work in Mineral Wells and Odessa, TX. Her life was marked by love and generosity for her Lord and Savior, for her friends and family, and for her church community and missions. She is survived by her daughter Terry Cooke, granddaughter Cambrie Holguin and her husband Dustin, grandson Keegan Cooke and his wife Gloria, great - grandchild Annabelle Cooke, great - grandchild Brian Cooke, her sister Mary Jane Smith, niece Genevieve Smith and her husband Chad, and their son Ewan and the John Smith family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Evelyn Spence, brothers Jack and Ted Spence, brother - in - law John Smith, and son - in - law Brian Cooke. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on January 25, 2026, at Combest Family Funeral Home, 2210 Broadway, Lubbock, TX. Chaplain H. Dean of Beyond Faith Hospice will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite mission. Her friends and family will miss her earthly presence dearly yet we all rejoice in knowing that she is now at home, wrapped safely in the arms of her Lord. Revelation 21:4, He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

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Paula Olivares San Antonio Paula Olivares, 56, of San Antonio, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in San Antonio. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Jan. 17, 2026 Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pastor Filomeno Galindo is officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home of Odessa, Texas.

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Mary Jeannene "Jean" (Young) Gray ODESSA Mary Jeannene Gray was born in Midland, Texas, to parents Bud Young and Vic Cosper Young on November 22, 1931. She and her brother Jack were raised in Andrews County living the country life, including attending a two room country school house and community church. As she began third grade, she had the pleasure of a 20 mile bus ride into Andrews, 40 miles round - trip until she graduated from Andrews high school in 1948. Jean was taught the value of honesty, accountability, staying true to your word, and the honor of each individual. Banking was her career, not just a job. She spent 40 successful and happy years in banking. She was grateful to have mentors along the way who gave her good advice during a time when banking institutions were not as receptive to women being in upper management positions and she strived to pass that advice along to younger staff members with ambition. She was a pioneer in her field with the introduction of a Woman's Division at First National Bank in Odessa geared toward instructing and assisting women manage their own financial affairs. Jean retired from banking after 40 years, but went on to work for an accounting firm for another 12 years and retired at age 85. Jean was active in numerous civic activities and was on the Board of the United Way, Permian Playhouse, Odessa Arts and Humanities, Midland - Odessa Symphony, Friends of the Library, Salvation Army, and Chairman of the board of the Odessa housing Authority. She attended Westminster Presbyterian Church and served as Moderator of the Diaconate and as an Elder. Mimi taught us the true meaning of unconditional love, and all of her family members and friends could attest to the fact that she always made you feel as if you were her 'favorite'. We always knew we were loved. She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Jack, C, Young, and sister - in - law, Roberta of Spearfish, South Dakota and her husband, Lewis E Gray. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Addington of Odessa, her granddaughters Amy Addington of Corpus Christi, and Haley Addington of San Antonio. Great grandchildren, Chloe, Izzy, and Cooper. Nephew Jack Douglas Young, great nephews Trae, Young, Jesse Cooper of South Dakota, OK

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Kelly Jane (Cottingham) Morris Odessa Kelly Jane (Cottingham) Morris, 65, of Odessa, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Odessa. No services have been scheduled. Arrangements are by American Heritage Cemetery Funeral Home Crematory of Midland.

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Dorris Mae Bowden Wendt KERRVILLE Dorris Mae Bowden Wendt passed from this life on January 14, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. She was born May 17, 1928, in Brownwood, Texas, to Mae and Orville Bowden. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jim Bowden; two sisters, Jeanette Mehaffey and Jane Pettit; a granddaughter, Alexandra Bond Roberts; grandson, Chris Wendt; her son, Fred Wendt Jr.; and her husband, Fred. They had been married 70 years at the time of his death. Dorris grew up in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School in 1945 and attended Odessa Jr. College, and then Texas College of Mines (now UTEP) where she met and married Fred in 1950. They had four children, Janie Love of San Antonio, Nancy Williams (Steve) of Hammond, LA, Fred Jr., (deceased) and Pat Roberts (Jeff) of Naples, FL; grandchildren, Chris Wendt, (deceased), James Love, Renton, WA, Brian Love, Colorado Springs, CO, Heather Geiring (Scott) of Kelowna, BC, Canada, Ashley Salazar (Carlos) of Petaluma, CA, Alexandra Roberts (deceased), Allison Wendt (Josh Holley), Odessa, TX, Michael Williams (Emma) of New Orleans, LA, and Kelly Williams (Steve Blair), Portland, ME; and great - grandchildren, Hayden, Mateo, Santiago, Aiden, Jordyn, Sophie, and Giulia. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great - grandmother, and shared in all of her families' activities. Her hobbies included family gatherings, antiquing, refinishing antiques, travel, bridge, needlepoint, and stained glass work and gardening. She also owned and operated an antiques shop in Odessa for several years. She was always active in the Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Women, Delta Delta Delta Alumna and was a Golden Girl member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She and Fred lived in Odessa over 40 years. When Fred and Dorris retired, they moved to Fredericksburg for a year and then to Kerrville. She continued with the family gatherings, travel, antiquing and bridge. She and Fred visited all fifty states, Canada and Mexico in their motorhome, with her sharing the driving duties. They also took many cruises and trips to Europe. She and Fred lived in Kerrville for over 25 years. At her request, there will only be a family graveside service in Kerrville. Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com . Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

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Ignacio Tavares Zuniga ODESSA Our Daddy, Ignacio Zuniga, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 13th, after suffering a stroke a week earlier. He was born in Baranco Azul, Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan & Lucia Monje Zuniga on February 1, 1937. At the age of 4, his father passed away & then around the age 6, his mother passed away. His aunt (Isidra Zuniga - whom he called "Mina") then took responsibility for him & his two sisters. He was raised in Valle Nuevo, Mulato, Mexico which lies directly across the border from Redford, Texas. His aunts were thrifty & very industrious; a trait he quickly learned from them & began to apply in his own life. While in 2nd grade, Ignacio decided that school was not for him. He left school & began working as much as a child his age could: he would gather & sell eggs & help work in the fields. He eventually found a farm to work on where he helped handle farm animals. This experience would later serve him as he worked with an older cousin who owned a large farm in Redford, Texas. Around 1957, he met Dolores Sosa Baesa (our mother) in Ojinaga, Mexico & were soon, thereafter, married on May 26, 1959. They then moved to Stephenville, Texas for two years where they then had their firstborn son, Adrian, in 1960. In 1962, they decided to move to Odessa where they then had their second son, Marcos, the following year in 1963. In 1967, they welcomed their first daughter & final child, Christina. Although originally trained in farming, Ignacio decided to venture out into residential painting where he eventually became a master painter for over 60 years. Although our mother was the glue that held our family together, our dad was the driving force of our family. He was a great provider for the family & an amazing innovator: he was a very good problem - solver. We believe this skill was a direct result of him having to learn how to live on his own & become self - sufficient due to having become an orphan at such a young age. After his children came to know the Lord, Ignacio & Dolores helped them start two churches. Although they didn't know the Lord when these churches were birthed, both Ignacio & Dolores came to know Jesus as their Lord & Savior & began to have a loving relationship with Him. In our Dad's later years, his love for the Lord grew deeply: he loved going to church & reading his Bible & Christian literature. Most of his conversations would usually lead to talking about Jesus! He loved his wife, children, grandchildren & great - grandchildren. He was so proud of his kids! Ignacio is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores, his parents & his siblings. He is survived by his sons Adrian (Asucena), Marcos (Letticia) & his daughter, Christina; his grandchildren: Yvette, Joshua, Elsa Marie (Isaac), Marc, Jon & Jeremiah; and his great - grandchildren: Yael & Isaiah. We will miss him, but we know we will see him & our momma again in heaven! ARE YOU PREPARED TO MEET JESUS?

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Purchasing Manager for OSEM Enterprises Inc. in Odessa, TX: Devlps & executing procurement strategies that ensure timely & cost-effective sourcing of inventory, raw materials, & supplies for all company brands.  Req’s: Mast’s + 1 yr. exp. Mail CV: 1340 E. 7th St., #270, Odessa, TX 79761. Ref. Job ID CY

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Notice of Public Sale In accordance with the Texas property code, Chapter 59, Just A Closet #15, LLC - Odessa, 8140 Brownstone Rd., Odessa, TX, 79765, will conduct a public auction to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale will be held online at bid13.com starting on Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 10:00 am and concluding on or after Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 10:00 am. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before sale. Unit items sold as-is to the highest bidder. General description of contents: household/personal goods/misc items. Names of tenants as they appear on the lease: Tanna Varela Rausalyn Brown Rosario C Songcuan

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

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Hiring Valve Tech to work in the shop and run hotshots on occassion. Must have a valid drivers license. Housing available. Health benefits offered. Willing to relocate to Monahans, Texas and willing to work 24 hours on-call. Come to 700 N. Loope 464 Monahans, Tx or Apply online: monahansnippleup.com

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