Obituaries
David Daniel Bates, Jr.
Jun 5, 2025
David Daniel Bates, Jr., 82, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
A visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Blue Springs Assembly, 2501 E. Duncan Road, Blue Springs, MO 64029. A funeral service will follow at the church. Interment with...
Dorothy Ann (Borgman) Stalling
Jun 2, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Borgman) Stalling, 84 of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Monday June 2, 2025, at Stratford Commons Memory Care in Overland Park, KS due to complications related to Alzheimer’s.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at St. Luke Evangelical Free Church, 700 MO-224, Wellington, MO, 64097. A funeral service will follow at...
Larry Lee Knapp
Jun 1, 2025
Larry Lee Knapp, 84, of Mayview, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second Street, Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home. Inurnment will...
Susan Shea Worthington
May 31, 2025
Susan Shea Worthington, passed away in her sleep surrounded by her children and beloved dog, Hodge, on May 31, 2025, at the age of 85 following a valiant years-long battle with blood cancer. Susan was born February 17, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio to John Hamilton Shea and Doris Dugan Shea. She graduated from Lexington (MO) High School in 1957, attended...
Donald Eugene Johnston
May 28, 2025
Donald “Don” Eugene Johnston, 62, of Warrensburg, Missouri went to heaven Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri surrounded by his family and friends.
A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Machpelah Cemetery in Lexington, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...
John Michael Robinson
May 28, 2025
John Michael Robinson, 62 of Napoleon, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO, surrounded by his loving family.
An Elk’s Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Blue Springs Elks Lodge 2509, 100 N.E. Brizendine, Rd., Blue Springs, MO, 64014. Everyone is invited to stay for...
Cleffa Teresia Graceanolia Taylor
May 28, 2025
Cleffa Teresia Graceanolia Taylor (Johnson) was born on January 17, 1965 to the late Clifford Goodwin Johnson and Addie (Dollie) Lillis Johnson. She departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family in Lexington, Missouri. Cleffa’s passion for family was evident by her devotion to them. She drew from her Christian faith the duty...
Steven Mark Fitzwater
May 26, 2025
Steven Mark Fitzwater, 65, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, at First Baptist Church, 525 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri, 64067. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow...
David Earl Porter
May 19, 2025
David Earl Porter, 88 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be Friday, May 23, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 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., Friday, May 23, 2025, at...
Danny Ray Singer
May 18, 2025
Danny Ray Singer, 68, passed away at his home in Odessa, Missouri on Sunday, May 18, 2025.Danny was preceded in death by both Parents, Lloyd Singer, Joann Ty and Stepfather Don Ty;one son, Steven Singer and one grandson, Bailey Bell.Danny is survived by his domestic partner Joy Evans, two brothers, Tim and Terry Singer; and one sister Kathy Hershberger. Danny...
Nancy Sue Martin
May 17, 2025
Nancy Sue Martin, 85, of Kansas City, passed away May 17, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at Crossroads Church, 900 NW Jefferson Street, Grain Valley, Missouri. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the church. Interment will be Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the...
Maurice "Lucky" Gash
May 16, 2025
Maurice Lynn “Lucky” Gash age 82 passed away peacefully with family at home on May 16, 2025. Cause of death was cancer.
There will be a visitation from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second Street, Odessa, MO 64076. Memories and condolences may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com. Arrangements have been entrusted...
Doris Poteet
May 15, 2025
Doris May (Taylor) Poteet, 76, of Bates City, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 15. 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.
Memorial Service will be held from 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second Street, Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524. Memorials are suggested to NASCAR Foundation. Memories...
Sheila Marie Morris
May 14, 2025
Sheila Marie (Anderson) Morris, 55, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Family has requested no services at this time. Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House. Memories of Sheila and condolences may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067,...
Emmett Kenneth Nordsieck, Jr.
May 13, 2025
Emmett “Kenny” Kenneth Nordsieck, Jr., 76, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, Missouri surrounded by his loving family.
A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. Memorials are suggested to the...
Mark Forrest Lichte
May 11, 2025
Mark F. Lichte February 2, 1957 – May 11, 2025
Mark F. Lichte, 68, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lexington, Missouri, on February 2, 1957, Mark was the son of Forrest A. and Glady A. Lichte.
After graduating from Lexington High School in 1975, Mark pursued higher education at Dallas...
Barbara Louise Chadwick
May 5, 2025
Barbara Louise (Curtis) Chadwick, 84, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on May 5, 2025, at Carmel Hills Health and Rehabilitation in Independence, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second Street, Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May...
Connie Lee Gossey
May 1, 2025
Connie Lee (Potter) Gossey, 72, of Buckner, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at St. Luke Evangelical Free Church, 700 MO-224, Wellington, Missouri 64097. A Celebration of Life and graveside service will follow at the church....
Loria Janiece Schwermer
May 1, 2025
Loria Janiece (Hammond) Schwermer, 66, of Wellington, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
A Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens. Memories of Loria and condolences may...
Patricia Ann Hook
Apr 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Hook, 88, of Lexington passed away April 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Pat was born July 3, 1936 in Bonner Springs, Kansas to Frank and Gertrude Honeywell. She married Harrison Hook on August 4, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death February 22, 2020.
In her adult life she once modeled for Harzfelds....
