Obituaries
Patricia Ann Coffey
Oct 22, 2026
Patricia “Pat’’ Ann Coffey, 91, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living of Oak Grove, Missouri surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Odessa Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Luminos Hospice. Memories of Pat and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com...
Stephen Norman Pemberton
Oct 22, 2026
Stephen Norman Pemberton, 74, of Hardin, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital of Kansas City surrounded by his family.
The family will host a private celebration of life as soon as arrangements have been finalized. Memories of Stephen and condolences for the family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been...
James David Garner
Oct 21, 2026
James David Garner, 73, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Liberty Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at First Baptist Church 525 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026,...
Earl Leroy Shoemaker
Oct 20, 2026
Earl Leroy Shoemaker was born May 19, 1967 and passed away at his home in Raytown on October 20, 2026.
He was a welder and worked for Delta Fab in Raytown for many years until he took disability in 2025.
He is survived by his wife Michele Meier of Kansas City, KS. Children: Sabrina Tudisco (Brett), Odessa; Ashley Meier, St. Joseph; and...
Alice "Corrine" Fisher
Oct 15, 2026
Alice “Corrine” (McKay) Fisher, 93, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Odessa Health Care Center in Odessa.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 100 Hwy OO, Odessa, Missouri 64076. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church and...
Sharon Kay Mathiott
Oct 14, 2026
Sharon Kay (Kenney) Mathiott, 79, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Ely, Minnesota.
A family hosted Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Bethel Home Health Care (formerly US Bank), 100 East North Main, Richmond, MO 64085. A special time of sharing memories and celebrating...
Larry Eugene Bollmeyer
Oct 12, 2026
Larry Eugene Bollmeyer, 73, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at First Baptist Church 525 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at...
Patricia Jane Thurmon
Oct 11, 2026
Patricia Jane Thurmon, born January 14, 1927, in Wellington, Missouri, was the daughter of Cecil Alexander Thurmon and Eunice (Larkin) Thurmon. She lived a life filled with a love of learning, a deep love for her family, treasured friendships, and the simple joys that made each day special. She passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026.
Pat dedicated her professional life...
Gilbert Wayne Rector
Oct 8, 2026
Gilbert Wayne “Gil” Rector
February 15, 1940 – October 8, 2026
Gilbert Wayne “Gil” Rector, 86, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on October 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, coach, and public servant, Gil dedicated his life to his family, his students, his community, and the many people whose lives...
Jeffrey Allen Frost
Oct 5, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Frost, 54, of Lawson, Missouri passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at KU Medical Center.
A family hosted Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Lexington VFW, 3109 Franklin Avenue, Lexington, Missouri, with Military Honors at 4:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans. Memories for Jeffrey...
Gerald Lee Lockwood
Oct 3, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Lockwood, 90, of Centerview, Missouri, a faithful ambassador for his Lord and Savior, went home to be with Him on Saturday, October 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Jerry was a devoted member of Enon Baptist Church for 52 years and faithfully served as a deacon for 50 years. His faith was the foundation of his life, and...
Dwayne Thomas McNeel
Sep 30, 2026
Dwayne Thomas McNeel passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on July 5, 1949, to parents, Thurston and Edith VanMeter McNeel in Odessa, Missouri.
Dwayne’s childhood memories included playing on the family farm, taking turns riding their family’s one bike, sledding with neighbors, swimming in the pond, hunting, and fishing. He...
Lawrence Fredrich Heman
Sep 30, 2026
Lawrence Fredrich Heman, 96, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home on the Century Farm surrounded by his loving family, the same farm where he was born.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 206 Old W. Lexington Road, Levasy, Missouri 64066....
Keith Allen Dorsch
Sep 29, 2026
Keith Allen Dorsch, 76, of Lexington, Missouri, joined the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, September 29, 2026, while receiving care at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. Keith and his twin brother Kent Ervin entered this world on October 20, 1949, to Mr. Allen Richard Dorsch and Mrs. Elsie Marie (Gausman) Dorsch. Reverend Beissenherz of St. Luke Evangelical Church...
Charles D. Emerson
Sep 24, 2026
Charles Dana Emerson, 80, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, Missouri.
The family will host a celebration of life from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Lexington Elks Lodge 801 Main Street. Lexington, MO 64067. Memorials are suggested to Drew Emerson Scholarship Fund. Memories of Charles and condolences for his...
Jacob Patrick Husemann
Sep 23, 2026
Jacob Patrick Husemann, 24, of Lexington, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Lafayette Regional Health Center.
The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date. Memories of Jacob and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067, 660-259-2245.
Jacob was...
Jo Ann Cox
Sep 23, 2026
Jo Ann (Pallette) Cox, 83, of Wellington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 30,...
Donnie "Chief" Lee Jordan
Sep 5, 2026
Donnie “Chief” Lee Jordan, 93, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Tranquil Grove at Rotary Park Care Center in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Donnie was a hardworking man, a devoted husband and father, a proud grandfather, and a friend to many. He lived a full and meaningful life, finding joy in his family, his faith, the...
Steven Daniel Thompson, Sr.
Sep 2, 2026
Steven “Steve” Daniel Thompson, Sr., 48, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, from injuries sustained in an accident.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Church of Christ, 210 North Fourth Street, Odessa, Missouri. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the...
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...
