Obituaries
Sondra L. Millican
Aug 2, 2024
Sondra L. (Becker) Millican, 71 of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Carmel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation in Independence, Missouri.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Memories of Sondra and condolences for...
Diana Jane Sanders
Jul 31, 2024
Diana Jane “Janie” Thomas Sanders passed away on July 31, 2024, in Olathe, KS, at the age of 76. Born on August 28, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, Janie attended both elementary and high school in Odessa, Missouri where she graduated in 1965. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Odessa where she was baptized.
Upon high school graduation,...
Vernon Lee Sperry
Jul 25, 2024
Vernon Lee Sperry, 89, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Friday, July 25, 2024, at Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Bus MO-13 Hwy, Higginsville, MO, 64037. Memorials are suggested to The Lexington Restoration Branch of the...
Neal Douglas Niendick
Jul 25, 2024
Devoted husband, father and “Pa”, Neal Douglas Niendick passed away on July 25, 2024 at the age of 59 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Neal was born on January 8, 1965, to Alvin and Jeanette (Tilly) Niendick. He graduated in 1983 from Wellington-Napoleon High School in Wellington, MO. On June 25, 1988, Neal was united in marriage to...
Audrey Smith
Jul 22, 2024
Audrey L. (Hopkins) Smith, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri formerly of Odessa passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024,
at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July...
Allen Gene Bush
Jul 22, 2024
Allen Gene Bush, 73, of Odessa, Missouri formerly of Oak Grove passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Odessa Cemetery. Memorial are suggested to VFW 5675. Memories of Allen and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our...
John Richard Daniel
Jul 19, 2024
John Richard Daniel, 82 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m.,...
Christine Marie Repphun
Jul 17, 2024
Christine “Chris” Marie (Stauber) Repphun, 75, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by her loving family.
A Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. Visitation will follow from 6:00 p.m. to...
Terry Lee Gilkeson
Jul 17, 2024
Terry Lee Gilkeson, 76, of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Bus MO-13 Hwy, Higginsville, MO, 64037. Memorials are suggested to the Children’s Mercy Hospital. Memories of Terry and...
Anita Jablonski
Jul 16, 2024
Anita (Weinstein) Jablonski, 98 of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO.
A Rite of Committal will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Odessa Cemetery in Odessa, MO. Memorials are suggested Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Turman Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64137. Memories of Anita...
Ronnie Dale Borts
Jul 11, 2024
Ronnie Dale Borts, 61, of Odessa, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Kimi Borts. Memories of Ronnie and condolences for his family may be left at...
Margery Ann (Nastave) Shonfelt
Jul 11, 2024
Margery Ann (Nastave) Shonfelt, 92, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Per Margery’s wishes cremation with no services at this time. Memories of Margery 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....
Shirley Dean Ross
Jul 10, 2024
Shirley Dean Ross was born outside of Wright City, MO on January 3, 1936. At the age of 12 years old, her mother passed away from a heart defect. She had one brother, Kenneth, and three sisters: Ruth, Rosie and Loretta.
Times were very hard and every day she and her siblings would walk the railroad tracks picking up coal to...
Margarita (Minjarez) Hicks
Jul 9, 2024
Margarita (Minjarez) Hicks, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away on her birthday Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.
The family has requested no services at this time. Memories are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association. Memories of Margarita and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on...
Larry Nordsieck
Jul 6, 2024
Larry E. Nordsieck, 76, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.
A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family and may be left in care of Heather Nordsieck. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home. Memories of Larry and condolences for...
Myrtle Beatrice Burns
Jun 29, 2024
Myrtle Beatrice (Davidson) Burns, 92, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, Missouri, 64067. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Inurnment will follow...
Willetta DeMastus
Jun 26, 2024
Willetta "Willie" Sue DeMastus, 80, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Aspire Oak Grove, in Oak Grove, Missouri.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memories of Willie 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 Home,...
Emilie Jean Smith
Jun 20, 2024
Emilie Jean Smith, 56, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
A family hosted Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.., Tuesday July 2, 2024, at the VFW Post 4052, 3109 Franklin Ave. Lexington, MO 64067. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Roxanne Nuzzo....
Susan Kaye Torres
Jun 18, 2024
Susan Torres, 79, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Anew Health and Rehab in Odessa, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was born on July 24, 1944, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Wilfred P. and Kathryn Mary Bell (Briggs) Eoff. After graduating from Sullivan High School in 1962, Susan went on to receive her bachelor’s degree...
Alice Catherine (Beretta) Summerlin
Jun 14, 2024
Alice Catherine (Beretta) Buchanan Summerlin, 92 of Lexington, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, Mo. Visitation will follow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be...
