Obituaries
Fredia D. Middleton
Jan 14, 2026
Fredia D. (Simmons) Middleton, 81, of Lexington, Missouri, formerly of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, at Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation in Lexington.
Fredia’s family will host a Celebration of Life from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. on March 7, 2026, at the VFW #3976, 12810 E. Kentucky Road, Sugar Creek, Missouri 64054. Burial will take place at St....
Margie "Mafalda" Cannon
Jan 14, 2026
Margie Mafalda (Braxdale) Cannon, 78, of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
A Celebration of Mafalda’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO 64076 (816-633-5524)....
Cody Keel Hansken
Jan 14, 2026
Cody Keel Hansken was born on July 19, 1956, in Fresno, California, to Howard and Joan (Phipps) Hansken. He passed away on January 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, devotion to family, and a life well lived.
Cody was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared 50 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Karen, whom he...
Lloyd Earl Bybee
Jan 12, 2026
Lloyd E. Bybee, 82, of Odessa, Mo passed away on January 12, 2026. Friends and family are welcome to remember Lloyd at a celebration of life on January 31st from 1pm to 3pm at New Horizon Presbyterian Church in Odessa, Mo. Memories of Lloyd and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements...
Harold Dwight Pinell
Jan 4, 2026
Harold Dwight Pinell, 81, of Holden, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Harold’s family will not have services at this time. Memories of Harold 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....
Sandra Sue Sanders
Jan 4, 2026
Sandra Sue Sanders (Burgess) of Odessa Missouri died peacefully on January 4, 2026, at North Care Hospice House surrounded by family.
Sue was born on March 16, 1938, in Saline County to Leonard and Josie (Coad) Burgess. Sue was a graduate of Sante Fe High School, Grand Pass Missouri. She was united in marriage to Travis Sanders in Independence, Missouri on...
Jill Irene Fisher
Dec 29, 2025
Jill Irene (Christensen) Fisher, 70, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence.
The family has chosen cremation with no services at this time. Memorials are suggested to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Memories of Jill and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page.
Jill was born on January 31, 1955, in...
Karen Ann Hull
Dec 29, 2025
Karen Ann (Jones) Hull, 66, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. A Funeral Service will follow at the church. Interment will take...
Shirley Ruth Owen
Dec 21, 2025
Shirley Ruth (Hamilton) Owen, 81 of Mayview, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Bus, MO-13, Higginsville, MO, 64037. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memories of Shirley and condolences for...
Barbie Ann Daum
Dec 18, 2025
Barbie Ann Daum, 61, of Grain Valley, MO passed away in hospice on December 18, 2025 ending her three year battle with breast cancer.
After attending Lexington High School, she completed her degree in Computer Systems at DeVry University. Barbie then worked for 19 years as an IT professional with one of the largest law firms in Kansas City.
As the daughter...
Marla Ann Halsey
Dec 15, 2025
Marla Ann Halsey, 51, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Marla was born on October 6, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kathy (Oldham) Scott and Gary Scott. She lived a life full of love, faith, and a genuine commitment to caring for those around her.
She graduated from Odessa High...
Elmer Raymond Stark, Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
Elmer Raymond Stark, Jr., 78 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025,...
Chester "Chet" William Towles
Dec 15, 2025
Chester “Chet” William Towles, 95 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Warrensburg Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, 7995 Outer Rd., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at...
Joseph John Berislavich
Dec 11, 2025
Joseph “Joe” John Berislavich, 67, of Bates City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will immediately follow. Interment will be in the Cobb...
Betty Ann Weddle
Dec 7, 2025
Betty Ann (Long) Schwermer Berry Weddle, 90, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 1312 Franklin Ave., Lexington, Missouri 64067. A Celebration of Life will follow at the church....
Inez Evelyn (Goldsmith) Waterworth
Dec 5, 2025
Inez Evelyn (Goldsmith) Waterworth, 91 of Wellington, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 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., Wednesday, December 10,...
Shirley Darleen Knapp
Nov 28, 2025
Shirley “Darleen” (Peters) Knapp, 82, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by family.
Darleen was born on April 4, 1943, in Thurmont, Maryland, to Vacil and Charlotte (Weller) Peters. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri in 1961. Following graduation, Darleen worked as a receptionist for the Vendo and Stephenson-Yost...
Naomi Rolfe
Nov 27, 2025
Naomi June Rolfe, 13 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO from medical complications.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Ralph O Jones Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Jessica Sherwood for a charity to be...
Sherry Kay (Fields) Gremmel
Nov 22, 2025
Sherry Kay (Fields) Gremmel, 82 of Odessa, Missouri formerly of Lexington, MO passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Bus. Hwy 13, Lexington, MO, 64067. Sherry’s favorite color was purple, and she requested...
Norma Jean Helm
Nov 15, 2025
Norma Jean (Payne) Helm, 82 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, MO. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church, 525 S. Bus. 13, Lexington, MO, 64067. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the...
