Obituaries
Darlene Estell Williams
Nov 3, 2025
Darlene Estell Williams, 59 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO surrounded by her loving family.
A Graveside service for immediate family will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at Lexington Memory Gardens Cemetery. A Celebration Of Life will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the...
Carol Lena Heman
Nov 1, 2025
Carol Lena (Anderton) Heman, 92, of Napoleon, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2025, at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 206 West Old Lexington Rd., Levasy, MO, 64066.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2025,...
Michael Riley Gonder
Nov 1, 2025
Michael “Mike” Riley Gonder, 68, of Branson, Missouri formerly of Lexington, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by his loving family.
A visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Celebration of Life immediately following 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Lexington United Methodist Church,...
Debra Ann Ottmer
Oct 30, 2025
Debra “Debby” Ann (Weaver) Ottmer, 72, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life for Debby will be held from 2:00p.m.~3:00p.m. on November 9, 2025, at Tiemeyer Park, 3311 Ashby Road St. Ann, Missouri 63074, in the pavilions across from the pool. An...
Tressa Marie Glazier
Oct 29, 2025
Tressa Marie (Barker) Glazier, 45 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Odessa, MO surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November...
Beverlee June Duvall
Oct 27, 2025
Beverlee June (Bowman) Duvall, 80, of Independence, Missouri formerly of Lexington, MO, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Celebration of Life immediately following 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Bus 13...
Jeffery Don Fahrmeier
Oct 20, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” Don Fahrmeier, 63 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at home.
Jeff’s family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Memories of Jeff and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the...
Joseph Milfred Walton
Oct 19, 2025
Joseph Milfred Walton, Jr., 82 of Wellington, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at The Ashton on the Plaza in Kansas City, MO.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Bus. MO-13, Higginsville, MO, 64037. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Lumino’s...
Bernard Martin O'Brien
Oct 14, 2025
Bernard Martin “Bernie” O’Brien, 80, of Odessa, Missouri passed away October 14, 2025, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri.
A Rite of Committal with Military Honors will take place at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to West Central Missouri Veterans Assistance League or ACG Hospice. Memories of Bernie and condolences...
Luella May Burge
Oct 10, 2025
Luella May Burge, 89 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Odessa Cemetery in Odessa, MO. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in Odessa or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memories of Luella and condolences for...
Russell Lee Scott
Oct 8, 2025
Russell Lee Scott, 77 of Grain Valley, formally of Lexington, Missouri passed away at Monterey Park Care Center in Independence, MO on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. We know he felt a deep sense of joy and gratitude knowing his children and grandchildren were present that day.
A graveside service will be held on November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the...
Kyle Ray George
Oct 7, 2025
Kyle Ray George, 37 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at home.
A family hosted Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memories of Kyle and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S....
Cary Jene Franklin
Oct 7, 2025
Cary Jene Franklin, 84 of Bates City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2025, at Church of Christ, 210 N 4th St., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at...
Jerry Lee Bice
Oct 5, 2025
Jerry Lee Bice, 70 of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry’s family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warriors. Memories of Jerry and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted...
Frank Macek
Oct 2, 2025
Frank Anthony Macek, 81, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on December 12,1943, in Kansas City, Kansas, Frank was the son of Victor Macek and Mary (Slanc) Macek and was one of eleven children. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather...
Scott Phillip Dowell
Oct 1, 2025
Scott Phillip Dowell, 67, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove, Missouri.
Scott’s family has selected no services at this time, but plan to hold a small memorial service in Wauconda, IL at a later date. Memories of Scott and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our...
BreAnne Renee Hunton
Oct 1, 2025
BreAnne Reneé Hunton, 33, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025, at her residence in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
A visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Bus 13 Hwy., Lexington, MO, 64067. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 10,...
Stephen Wentworth Sellers
Sep 30, 2025
Stephen Wentworth Sellers October 6, 1926 - September 30, 2025
Stephen Wentworth Sellers passed away September 30, 2025, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond, Missouri. He was 98 years old. Stephen was born October 6, 1926, in Kansas City to James McBrayer Sellers and Rebekah Evans Sellers.
Steve grew up in Lexington, Missouri, on the campus of Wentworth Military Academy, where...
Alan Jeffrey Duncan
Sep 26, 2025
Alan Jeffrey Duncan, 58, of Higginsville, Missouri passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Interment will follow at...
Robert Leroy “Bob” Barnes
Sep 25, 2025
Robert Leroy “Bob” Barnes, 82, of Holden, Missouri formerly of Odessa, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri.
A visitation will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at...
