Obituaries
Helen Lucille Hapes
Aug 22, 2023
Helen Lucille (Rockhold) Hapes, 87, of Odessa, Missouri passed away August 22, 2023, at her son’s residence in Hale, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home. A funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the funeral home. ...
Beth Renee Burk
Aug 21, 2023
Beth Renee (Maxwell) Burk, 62, of Jones Creek, Texas passed away August 21, 2023. Originally from Lexington, Missouri, Beth's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, love, and dedication to her family, community, and teaching.
A celebration of Beth's life will be held in two locations to honor her memory. Friends and family are invited to join...
Bonnie Irene Dutton
Aug 20, 2023
Bonnie Irene (Westerhold) Dutton, 95, of Higginsville, Missouri formerly of Odessa, MO, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2023, at the First Christian Church, 224 W. Dryden St., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will follow at...
Cynthia Jo Hiles
Aug 10, 2023
Cynthia Jo Hiles, age 64, of Bates City, passed away on August 10, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Cindy was born on November 12, 1958, to Pebble Murray (Kinney) in Harrisonville, MO.
Cindy and Ralph (Bill) William Hiles began dating nearly 50 years ago and wed shortly after high school graduation. The two were married...
Clarence Ray Andrews
Aug 9, 2023
Clarence Ray Andrews, 81 of Odessa, Missouri formerly of Middlebury, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO.
Private family services. Memories of Clarence 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...
Daisy May Mueller
Aug 7, 2023
Daisy May (Danner) Mueller, 97, of Oak Grove, Missouri, formally of Napoleon, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August...
Agnes Mary Schreiner
Aug 4, 2023
Agnes M. Schreiner, 90, died August 4, 2023. Agnes was born to Joseph and Angeline Henke Hartmann on December 21, 1932 in Salisbury, Missouri. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in 1950. On October 6, 1956, she was united in marriage to L. Bernard Schreiner at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Moberly, Missouri.
Prior to...
Xavier Orion Cobb
Aug 4, 2023
Xavier Orion Cobb, 28 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 11 from 5-7pm, and a Celebration of Life will follow on Saturday, August 12 from 3-4pm, both at New Horizon Presbyterian Church in Odessa, MO. Memorials are suggested to 988...
Deborah Faye Galegor
Aug 2, 2023
Deborah Faye (Potts) Galegor, 70, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Memories of Deborah and condolences for her 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,...
Elnor Ruth Seitz
Jul 26, 2023
Elnor Ruth Seitz, 99, of Webster Groves, Missouri, formerly of Lexington, Missouri, passed away July 26, 2023 at Laclede Grove Assisted Living, Webster Groves. Mrs. Seitz will lie in state (family will not be present) Friday, July 28, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Saturday, July 29, 2023 at...
Byron Dane Tretter
Jul 26, 2023
Byron Dane Tretter, 77, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, surrounded by his family at his residence.
Byron’s family will hold a private inurnment at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to (CAR) Cancer Assistance Relief. Memories of Byron and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have...
Jesse Alan Schuler
Jul 24, 2023
Jesse Alan Schuler, 34, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence in Warrensburg, Missouri surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home. 306 South 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076. A memorial service will be held...
Shelly Lynn Keehler
Jul 23, 2023
Shelly (Babcock) Keehler, 51, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Services will be held at a later date. Memories of Shelly and condolences for her 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....
Kent Dorsch
Jul 19, 2023
Kent E. Dorsch, age 73 of Wellington, MO left this world for a better one on July 19, 2023 doing something he loved—standing on the shore of a pristine lake fishing for trout with dear friends in northern Colorado.
Kent was born October 20, 1949, to Allen and Elsie (Gausman) Dorsch of Lexington, MO. His parents, as well...
Earl David Murry
Jul 15, 2023
Earl D. Murry, 97 of Odessa, Missouri passed away at 6:40 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, 7995 Outer Rd., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023,...
Christopher Ray Morris
Jul 10, 2023
Christopher Ray Morris, 47, of Lexington, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 10, 2023.
Christopher’s family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memories of Christopher and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, MO, 64067,...
Roena Faye (Rice) Keim
Jul 8, 2023
Roena Faye (Rice) Keim, 83 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at home.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Odessa Church of Christ, 210 N. 4th St., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the church. ...
Tanya Renee Dowd
Jul 7, 2023
James “Jim” Joseph Dowd, 55, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Tanya Renee (Busch) Dowd, 52, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 7, 2023, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Memories of Jim and Tanya and condolences for their family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on...
Margaret Louise Wright
Jul 6, 2023
Margaret Louise (Twitchell) Wright of Lebanon, MO passed away peacefully on Thursday July 6, 2023 at Anew Health Care in Odessa, MO surrounded by family and friends and her Anew Health Care friends and family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm Saturday July 15, 2023 at the Presbyterian Church, 914 Franklin Ave, Lexington, MO 64067.
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James Joseph Dowd
Jul 5, 2023
James “Jim” Joseph Dowd, 55, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Memories of Jim 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.
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