Obituaries
Robert Wayne Parker
Aug 19, 2026
Robert “Bob” Wayne Parker, 85, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Bob was born on July 28, 1941, in Lexington, Missouri, to Raymond and Nettie (Wood) Parker. A lifelong hard worker and proud American, Bob served his country honorably in the United States Navy for four years before continuing his service with the Missouri...
Norman Alfred Brodeur
Aug 13, 2026
Norman Alfred Brodeur, 85, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Research Medical Center.
Services to honor his life will be held starting with a Rosary at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 19, 2026, followed by visitation from 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. at St. George Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will follow immediately at 10:30a.m. at St. George...
Victoria Elizabeth Vorwork
Aug 10, 2026
Victoria Elizabeth (Dear) Vorwork, 69, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home....
Corey Alan Wasmer
Aug 9, 2026
Corey Alan Wasmer, 43, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, at Life Point Church, 707 S. 1st St., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Greenton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the...
Janet Lee Roncelli
Aug 5, 2026
Janet Lee Roncelli, 85, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2026.
Janet was born on April 25, 1941, in Amsterdam, Missouri, to Woodford James and Mary Williams James. Janet grew up in Higginsville, Missouri where she graduated high school in 1959.
On August 23, 1963, she was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Ronald Lee Hontz
Jul 31, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Lee Hontz, 72, of Lampe, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO 64076 (816-633-5524). A funeral service...
Steven Leroy Miller
Jul 31, 2026
Steven Leroy Miller, 70 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at his home.
Per Steven’s wishes cremation, with no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.
Steven was born on August 13, 1955 in Odessa, MO to James Dale and Betty Lou (Claunch)...
Irvin Clay Littleton
Jul 31, 2026
Irvin Clay Littleton, 91, of Odessa, Missouri passed away peacefully at his residence Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Papa, Irvin Littletons’s Home Going Celebration will be hosted by the family at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at First Baptist Church Odessa, 100 Highway OO, Odessa, MO 64076. Come and celebrate a life well lived for his...
Elizabeth "Liz"Ann Woodward
Jul 22, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann (McFadden) Woodward, 81, of Higginsville, Missouri passed away July 22, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by family.
A celebration of life service will take place at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the United Methodist Church, 1211 South Business Highway 13, Lexington, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home in Lexington,...
LeRoy Deward VanCleave
Jul 22, 2026
LeRoy Deward VanCleave, 83, of Mayview, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Oak Pointe of Kearney in Kearney, Missouri.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to V.F.W. Post 5675 in Odessa, Missouri. Memories of LeRoy and condolences for...
Linda Diane Carter
Jul 18, 2026
Linda Diane (Teeter) Carter, 76, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm. to 2:00 pm on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the United Methodist Church, 1211 South Business Highway 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. A Celebration of Life will follow...
Billy Lee Wilson
Jul 14, 2026
Billy Lee Wilson, 91, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2026, at Greenton Baptist Church, 9345 Greenton Rd., Odessa, MO 64076. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church, with interment...
Ronald Gene Cowick
Jul 12, 2026
Ronald Gene Cowick, 67, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center.
A graveside service will take place at 2:00p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Odessa Cemetery in Odessa, MO. Memorial are suggested to the family in care of Marla Rukavina. Memories and condolences may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on the funeral home’s Facebook page....
John C. Marlott
Jul 10, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of John C. Marlott on July 10, 2026, at the age of 59.
John was born on October 16, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Holden High School with the Class of 1985 before earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Central Missouri in 1990.
John lived a...
John David Windsor
Jul 9, 2026
John “J.D.” David Windsor, 83, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO 64076 (816-633-5524). A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m....
Kenneth "Hoppy" Wayne Hopkins
Jul 8, 2026
Kenneth “Hoppy” Wayne Hopkins, 91, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Ralph O Jones Funeral Home 306 S. Second Street Odessa, MO 64076 A graveside service will immediately follow at 12:15p.m., at Odessa Cemetery in...
Gary Wayne Kratz
Jul 7, 2026
Gary Wayne Kratz, 81, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Odessa Health Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 100 Hwy. OO, Odessa, MO 64076. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Early
Jul 4, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Lee Early, 82, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by the love of his family.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, Missouri, 816-263-7577. A Celebration...
Robert Richard Long
Jul 1, 2026
Robert “Bob” “Butch” Richard Long
Robert “Bob” “Butch” Richard Long, 74, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on September 14, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, to Robert W. Long and Betty Rice Long. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1969 before attending Wentworth Military Academy, where he was a member of the Honor...
Gregory Allen Jenkins
Jun 27, 2026
Gregory “Greg” Allen Jenkins, 61, of Wellington, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family he loved deeply.
Greg was born on December 1, 1964, in Lexington, Missouri, to Larry and Judith (Ainsworth) Jenkins. From the start, Greg had a spark, an easy smile, a competitive streak, and a way of making even ordinary...
