Obituaries
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....
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...
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...
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....
