Herbert "Herb" Welton Dannar

Herbert “Herb” Welton Dannar, 80 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO.

 A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memories of Herb and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. 

 Herb was born on February 3, 1944, in Stanberry, MO to Welton Bridges and Sarah Ellen (Reece) Dannar. He graduated from Maryville High School in Maryville, MO. Herb was united in marriage to Carole Hiett on June 18, 1963, in Stanberry, MO. After 25 years of service, Herb retired from Yellow Freight trucking company as a mechanic. Herb was a member of the Machinist and Aerospace Workers Local 778. After retirement, Herb began stock car racing and antique tractor pulling. He also built black powder guns and competed in black powder shooting competitions. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, Herb enjoyed hunting, fishing, and country music. 

 Herb is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carole Dannar of Holden, MO; two sons, Dean Dannar and wife Renee of Odessa, MO and Donnie Dannar and wife Sarah of Odessa, MO; five grandchildren, Austin Dannar, Justin Dannar, William Dannar, Clayton Dannar, and Everett Dannar all of Odessa, MO; a sister, Kendle Beecham and husband Wilber of Valley Falls, KS; a brother Verlin Dannar and wife Karen of Sheridan, WY; a brother-in-law, Jack Murphy of Wellington, MO; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

 In addition to his parents, Herb was preceded in death by three sisters, Janett Maxwell, Romayne Phillips, and Louise Murphy; and a brother, Clarence Dannar.