Obituaries
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...
Sharon Boers
Jun 27, 2026
Sharon (Gray) Boers, 85, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, Missouri, 816-633-5524. A Celebration of Sharon's Life will follow at 11:00...
Frank Phillip Tandy
Jun 26, 2026
Frank Phillip “Phil” Tandy, 83, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, June 26, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Mound Grove Cemetery, 1818 N. River Blvd., Independence, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memories of Phil and condolences for his family may be...
Evelyn Loretta Van Meter
Jun 25, 2026
Evelyn Loretta Van Meter, 91, of Odessa, Missouri passed away June 25, 2026 at Odessa Health Care Center.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am, Monday, June 29, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 100 Highway OO, Odessa, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Interment will be at Odessa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...
Summit Rose Haygood
Jun 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness and endless love that we announce the passing of precious baby Summit Rose Haygood, on June 21, 2026, at Western Missouri Medical Center.
A private family hosted memorial service will be held at a later date. Memories of Summit and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have...
Larry Dean Brown
Jun 12, 2026
Larry Dean Brown, 68 of Bates City, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO surrounded by his loving family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., June 16, 2026 at Cobb Cemetery in rural Odessa, MO. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Lorie Brown for a charity to...
Catherine "Cathy" Ann Bellis
Jun 9, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine "Cathy" Ann Bellis, 65, of Mayview, Missouri a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Services to honor her beautiful life will be held starting with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026, followed by Visitation at 6:30pm-8:00pm Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, located at 306 South...
Bonnie Jean (Jacks) Barker
Jun 8, 2026
Bonnie Jean (Jacks) Barker, 77, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Bonnie was born on March 17, 1949, in Clinton, Missouri. She often joked that she was born on St. Patrick's Day and proudly told anyone who asked that she was a "green baby." She attended Clinton schools and graduated from Clinton High School in 1967. She was born to Warren...
Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Zeller
Jun 7, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Zeller,73, of Lexington Missouri was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Lexington, Missouri, on June 7, 2026. Born on August 22, 1952, in Lexington, to Edward & Edith (Mullarkey) Zeller. Larry’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering kindness, a warm sense of humor, and a remarkable...
Timothy "Tim" Blaine Brown
Jun 7, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Blaine Brown, 62, of Lexington, Missouri a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on January 6, 1964, in Columbia, Missouri, To Alvin and Glenda (Hickey) Brown. Tim’s life was a testament to kindness, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June...
Bernadine Ann Magruder
Jun 4, 2026
Bernadine Ann (Kaminski) Magruder, 96, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church, 716 South 3rd St., Odessa, MO, 64076. Visitation will follow from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. A Mass of...
