Obituaries
Martha Louise Gussman
Feb 25, 2024
Martha Louise (Ohrn) Gussman, 87 was born on July 14, 1936, in Virginia, IL., to Joseph and Grace Ohrn. She grew up on a farm near Virginia, IL. Martha always had a love for music. She took 8 years of piano lessons and 2 years of organ lessons. She enjoyed 4H where she showed animals and did sewing projects. After...
Wilva S. Hannon
Feb 24, 2024
Wilva Schurline (Walters) Hannon, 84, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at University Health Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024. Memories of Wilva and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral...
Mason Ray McQuitty
Feb 22, 2024
Mason Ray McQuitty, 17, of Holden, MO passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit.
Visitation will be held from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second St, Odessa, Missouri, 64076. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00a.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024, at...
Ronnie Joe Arms
Feb 17, 2024
Ronnie Joe Arms, 71, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
A family hosted celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at American Legion. 103 South Beeman Street Pineville, MO 64856. Memorials are suggested to the family in the care of Natasha Miller. Memories for...
Fred Roy Scholle
Feb 15, 2024
Fred Roy Scholle, 84, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Ebenezer United Church of Christ. 206 W. Old Lexington Road, Levasy, MO 64066. A funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24,...
Carolin Sue Morris
Feb 14, 2024
Carolin Sue (Jenkins) Morris, 75, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation in Lexington, MO.
A family hosted graveside service will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Friendless in Lexington, MO. Memories of Sue and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our...
Bernice Irene Stompoly
Feb 13, 2024
Bernice “Bea” Irene (Glienke) Stompoly, 81, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at home.
Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Funeral Home. A...
Larry Bentsen
Feb 13, 2024
Larry Ray Bentsen, 72, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at CenterPoint Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on September 16, 1951, to Raymond and Betty (Baker) Bentsen. Larry graduated in 1969 from Osage City High School in Osage City, KS. Larry proudly served from 1971-1974 in the United States Army...
Gregory Scott Duncan
Feb 10, 2024
Gregory “Greg” Scott Duncan, 55, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. Memorials are suggested to the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition. Memories of Greg and condolences...
Francis "Shorty" Warren Alumbaugh
Feb 7, 2024
Francis Warren (Shorty) Alumbaugh
Francis (Shorty) Alumbaugh of Odessa was born March 8, 1929, to Homer and Irene Alumbaugh in his parents’ home of rural Odessa and passed on Feb. 7th, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Shorty began working on the family farm with plow horses. By the time he was 10 years old he started his first job as a custodian...
Charles Douglas Liese
Feb 6, 2024
Charles “Dougie” Douglas Liese, 72, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00pm, Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Lexington VFW. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Friendless. Memories of Dougie and condolences for his family may...
David Lee Ballew
Feb 5, 2024
David Lee Ballew, 73, of Lexington passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
David Lee was born May 13, 1950 to David William and Alberta (Cado) Ballew in Lexington.
David Lee worked at Fairfax GMC as well as Higginsville Habilitation Center and retired from Lafayette County as an appraiser.
David Lee is survived by his wife, Ruth...
Robert Lee Green
Feb 4, 2024
Robert Lee Green (Bob), 83 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, surrounded by family.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life will follow at New Horizon Presbyterian Church, 4266 MO-131, Odessa, MO, 64076. Inurnment will follow at Greenton Cemetery. Bob’s family strongly suggest no flowers,...
Casey Ryan Airrington
Feb 3, 2024
Casey Ryan Airrington, 5 months old, passed away on February 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family in care of Taylor and Shelby Airrington. Memorials may be mailed to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St.,...
David Stanley Lunsford
Feb 3, 2024
David Stanley Lunsford, 77, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri.
A Committal Service with military honors will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville, Missouri. 20109 Bus, MO-13, Higginsville, Missouri 64037. Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church or...
Merlin Gene Hansen
Jan 28, 2024
In Loving Memory of Merlin “Mert” Gene Hansen. Cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Merlin “Mert”, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 surrounded by those who loved him deeply.
Born on December 29, 1939, in Mitchell, Nebraska to Victory and Mary Hansen, Merlin brought immense joy and love to his family and friends throughout his 84 years. Living on...
Rose Mary Sherman
Jan 28, 2024
Rose Mary “Rosie” (Brooks) Sherman, 76, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Grandview Health Care in Washington, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, Missouri, 64067. Graveside Services will follow at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Dover Cemetery. Memorials are...
Randall Reed Sammons
Jan 26, 2024
Randall “Half-Pint” Reed Sammons, 69 of Odessa, Missouri formerly of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Church on The Rock, 1700 SW Market St, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64082. In lieu of...
Wanda Louise Martin
Jan 25, 2024
Wanda Louise (Stewart) Martin, 75, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 12:00p.m. to 1:30p.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Mt. Tabor Methodist Church, 12507 Mt. Tabor Road, Odessa, Missouri, 64076. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:30p.m., Friday, February 2, 2024. Memorials are suggested...
Dale Gene Durham
Jan 21, 2024
Dale Gene Durham, 73 of Bates City, MO passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Visitation will follow from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, at the funeral...
