Obituaries
Mary Margaret Robinson
Nov 10, 2023
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Robinson, a retired educator, passed away on November 10, 2023 at ANew Healthcare in Odessa, MO. She was born on March 26, 1924 at home on the family farm in Johnson County, MO, the daughter of Nellie (Thompson) McCarthy and David Elvin McCarthy.
Mary graduated from Odessa High School in 1943 and from Central Missouri...
Melvin Steven Dunkle
Nov 10, 2023
Melvin Steven Dunkle, 85, of Concordia, Missouri formerly of Dover, MO passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Lexington Memory Gardens Cemetery, 13512 MO 13 Bus., Lexington, MO, 64067. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to...
Jim Wade Jones
Nov 4, 2023
Jim Wade Jones, 80, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Blue Springs surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at 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.,...
Jewell Dean Reade
Nov 2, 2023
Jewell Dean (Alumbaugh) Reade, 75, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House, in North Kansas City, MO surrounded by family.
Per Jewells wishes, cremation with a family hosted Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Friends of the Friendless, memorials...
Wayne Alan Bottemuller
Oct 30, 2023
Wayne Alan Bottemuller, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri formerly of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Centerpoint Hospital, surrounded by family.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 4153 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103. A funeral service will follow at 10:30...
Antonia Victoria Fuller
Oct 29, 2023
Antonia Victoria (Saraceno) Fuller, 86, of Lexington, Missouri formerly of Washington passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation in Lexington, surrounded by family.
A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., Monday, November 6, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 107 N. 18th St., Lexington, MO, 64067. The family will host...
Cecil Wheeler
Oct 21, 2023
Cecil L. Wheeler, 87 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at New Haven Nursing Home in Odessa, MO.
Per Cecil’s wishes, cremation with no services at this time. Memories of Cecil 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...
Carolyn Norena White
Oct 20, 2023
Carolyn Norena (Culver) White, 84, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.
A visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South 2nd Street. Odessa, MO 64076. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m....
Jessie Louise May Craven
Oct 20, 2023
Jessie Louise May (Kinnaman) Craven, 99, of Odessa, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 27, 2023, at Odessa Restoration Branch 6783 MO-131 Odessa, MO 64076. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 27, 2023, at Odessa Restoration Branch....
David "Chris" Christopher Reed
Oct 19, 2023
David “Chris” Christopher Reed, 68 of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Family hosted committal service will be held at 11am, Monday, October 30, 2023, at Higginsville Veteran Cemetery 20109 Bus, MO-13, Higginsville, MO 64037. Memorials are suggested to the family in the care of Maria R. Reed. Memories...
Ronald Dwayne Rector
Oct 16, 2023
Ronald “Ron” Dwayne Rector, 61, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2023, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 1312 Franklin Ave., Lexington, MO, 64067. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m....
Keisha Marie Sisk
Oct 13, 2023
Keisha Marie Sisk, 31 of Weatherford, Texas formerly of Odessa, Missouri passed away due to an accident on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.
Keisha was born on June 22, 1992, in Liberty, Missouri to Keith and Marla (Harris) Sisk. She attended Blue Valley West High School in Overland Park, Kansas until her junior year. She then...
Bonnie Lou Bolin
Oct 8, 2023
Bonnie Lou (Simmons) Bolin, 92, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, October 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Ignite Medical in Blue Springs, Missouri.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Odessa Restoration Branch, 6783 MO-131, Odessa, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to the Odessa Restoration Branch. Memories of Bonnie and...
Catherine Christina Shull
Oct 8, 2023
Catherine “Cathy” Christina (Ward) Shull, 74 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on October 8, 2023, surrounded by family. Jim lost his wife of 45 years, Amanda (the love of Cathy’s life) lost her mother, Whitney lost her grandmother and Joni lost her sister. Cathy was born on July 20, 1949, in Independence, Missouri to John and Mary Ward, who...
Kathleen May Berry-Debo
Oct 8, 2023
Kathleen May Berry-Debo, 65, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away October 4, 2023, at her residence in Bates City, Missouri.
Services at a later date. Memories of 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, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.
...
Lynn Katherine McCallister
Oct 2, 2023
Lynn Katherine (Repp) McCallister, 82, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at her residence in Higginsville, Missouri.
There are no services per the family’s request. Memories of Lynn 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, 306 S. 2nd St.,...
Marjorie Ann Smoot
Oct 2, 2023
Marjorie Ann Smoot, 94, of Odessa Missouri, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Anew Healthcare in Odessa, Missouri, surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of life will take place at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Greenton Baptist Church 9345 Greenton Road, Odessa, MO 64076. Inurnment will be in Evergreen Cemetery Braymer, Missouri. Memorials are...
Steven Gilbert Burkhart
Oct 1, 2023
Steven Gilbert Burkhart, 60, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Warrensburg, Missouri.
There are no services at this per family request. Memorials are suggested to The Food Pantry or The Humane Society. Memories of Steven and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Roger Evan Buis
Oct 1, 2023
Roger Evan Buis, 74, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 300 E. Crestview Drive Odessa, MO 64076. A...
Robert Eugene Nevels
Sep 30, 2023
Robert “Bob” Eugene Nevels, 70 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. A funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the funeral home. Interment will be...
