Obituaries
Violet "Elaine" Denton
Nov 28, 2020
Violet “Elaine” Denton, 68 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Higginsville, MO. Elaine’s family will have a private inurnment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Preferred Hospice and can be left in care of the funeral home. Memories of Elaine and condolences for her family may be left at...
Gary Dean Short
Nov 27, 2020
Gary Dean Short, 65 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Odessa Cemetery in Odessa, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Odessa. Memories of...
Helen Kopmann
Nov 23, 2020
Heaven has gained an angel. Helen Kopmann, age 97, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 23, 2020, at her daughter's home in Kansas. Born 1923, Helen was the daughter of Edwin Rehmsmeyer and Thelma Smith Rehmsmeyer of Dover, Missouri and the wife of Albert Joseph “Joe” Kopmann, Jr. of Lexington, Missouri.As a young teenager, Helen played piano for...
Peter Sheldon Barnes
Nov 23, 2020
Peter “Pete” Sheldon Barnes, 78, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. The family will host an inurnment at the Payne Cemetery in Polk, Missouri at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Prairie Chapter DAR c/o Kathleen Mais, 2824 SE Bingham Circle, Lee's Summit, MO...
Peter Sheldon Barnes
Nov 23, 2020
Peter “Pete” Sheldon Barnes, 78, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. The family will host a graveside inurnment with Military Honors on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Payne Cemetery in Polk, Missouri. MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING OBSERVED. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to...
William "Bill" Albert Cross
Nov 22, 2020
William “Bill” Albert Cross, 86, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. A private graveside service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Memorials are suggested to the Lexington VFW Post 4052 or the Lexington Presbyterian Disciples Church, and can...
Phillip Earl Zeih
Nov 20, 2020
Phillip Earl Zeih, 88, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at New Haven Living Center in Odessa. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. FACE MASK ARE REQUIRED, NO EXCEPTIONS. A graveside service...
Lori Lee Snelson
Nov 19, 2020
Lori Lee Snelson, 53, of Bates City, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Wellington, Missouri. No services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Friends of the Friendless. Cremation has been entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Memories of Lori and condolences...
Ray Lynn Begemann
Nov 18, 2020
Ray Lynn Begemann, 66, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery in Mayview, MO. Memorials are suggested to the Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery Association or Bikers Against Child Abuse. Arrangements...
Evelyn June Wood
Nov 17, 2020
Evelyn June (King) Wood, 96, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Westwood Living Center in Clinton, MO. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Odessa Restoration Branch, 6783 MO-131, Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. at the...
Larry Thomas Lester
Nov 15, 2020
Larry Thomas Lester, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A graveside service will follow at 2:30...
Lee Wayne Turner
Nov 13, 2020
Lee Wayne Turner, 73, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Lee's family will host a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Community of Christ Church, 515 S. First Street, Odessa, MO, 64076. An inurnment with Military Honors will be held at...
Marshall "Mike" Haskin IV
Nov 13, 2020
Marshall M. (Mike) Haskin, IV, 76 of Bates City, MO passed away Friday, November 13th, 2020 at home. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2020 at St. George Catholic Church, 716 S. 3rd St., Odessa, MO, 64076. Facemasks are required (No Exceptions.) Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. at...
Aaron Clayton Moore
Nov 13, 2020
Aaron Clayton Moore, 33, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home. No public services will be held. Memorials are suggested to the family in the care of Lisa Willard for an education fund for Aaron’s children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524....
Alberta Ballew
Nov 12, 2020
Alberta (Cado) Ballew, 90, of Lexington passed away November 12, 2020 at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville. A graveside service will be Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Lexington Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067, 660-259-2245. Memories and condolences may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com. Memorials may be made...
Carole F Schroeder
Nov 8, 2020
Carole Faye Schroeder, 80, of Lexington passed away November 8, 2020 at New Haven Care Center in Odessa. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. Per the family’s request, please wear face coverings and minimal fragrances. A private inurnment will be in Lexington Memory Gardens. Cremation has been entrusted to...
Daniel Cassius Stubblefield
Nov 6, 2020
Dan Stubblefield led a remarkable life and touched the hearts of many people. He was the most kind, genuine soul and to know him was to love him. His chuckle, smile and fondness for gab will echo in our hearts for eternity. Dan passed suddenly and peacefully at his home on Friday, November 6, 2020. With his passing, he joins...
William Francis Blevins
Nov 6, 2020
William “Bill” Francis Blevins, 68, of Bates City, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. A private family service and burial with Military Honors will be held at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd., Fort Leavenworth, KS 66048. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Arrangements have been entrusted...
Rose Mary Duffett
Nov 4, 2020
Rose Mary (Schwermer) Duffett, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Lexington, passed away November 4, 2020 at The Heritage of Overland Park Nursing Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067, 660-259-2245. A graveside service will be Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lexington. There will be...
Gail Thomas Butler
Nov 3, 2020
SFC Gail Thomas “Tom” Butler, Jr., 77, of Lexington passed away November 3, 2020 at Lafayette Regional Health Center. Visitation will be Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial, with Military Honors will be at Lexington Memory...
