Obituaries
Traci Lynn Howell
Apr 25, 2025
Traci Adams Howell, 60, passed away April 25, 2025, with family nearby.
Traci was born on August 7, 1964, to Gerald and Jullee Adams, the second of four children. She attended elementary at the Mayview School, then junior high and high school at Odessa. She graduated from OHS in 1982. While there, she loved playing sports and was well known as...
Delbert Edwin Rodenberg
Apr 22, 2025
Delbert Edwin Rodenberg, age 93 of Napoleon, MO passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2025.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Paul Church in Napoleon. Interment with military honors will be in the St. Paul Cemetery. Celebration Gathering: All Family & Friends, whether able to attend the funeral or...
Larry Douglas Nadler
Apr 20, 2025
Larry Douglas Nadler, 88, of Higginsville, Mo., passed away April 20, 2025, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo., surrounded by family and listening to the music of the gospel quartet that he was a proud member of for over 40 years, the Gospel Lovin’ Four.
Larry was born July 16, 1936, in Wellington, Mo., to Edith and Reuben...
Phillip "Phil" Arthur Evans
Apr 13, 2025
Phillip “Phil” Arthur Evans; husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather; 77, of Bates City, Missouri passed away Sunday April 13, 2025, at Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A Celebration of Life will...
Jerimi Dale Worley
Apr 13, 2025
Jerimi Dale Worley, with an outpouring of love and honor from his family and numerous others that he had blessed during his life surrounding him, took the next step in his journey from this life to his eternal home on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. In death as in life, Jerimi will be a gift...
Alistair Silas Lamb
Apr 9, 2025
Alistair Silas Lamb, 5, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on April 9, 2025.
A Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to an account for Alistair’s family at Bank Midwest in Lexington, MO under Catherine Woods. Memories of Alistair and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com...
Helen Joyce Neville
Apr 8, 2025
Helen Joyce (Lefman) Neville, 97, of Odessa, Mo., formerly of Lexington, Mo., passed away on April 8, 2025 at her home.
Joyce was born on July 18, 1927 at the Lefman family farm in Mayview, Missouri and graduated from Mayview High School in 1946. On February 14, 1947 she married the love of her life, Edward "Junior" Neville and they celebrated...
Rosa Ella Olinger
Apr 7, 2025
Rosa Ella (Winnie) Olinger, 63 of Lake Lafayette, MO passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at home.
Per Rosa’s wishes cremation with no services at this time. Memorials are suggested to the family and may be left in care of the funeral home. Memories of Rosa and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook...
Grace H. Niemeier
Apr 6, 2025
Grace (Fasse) Niemeier, age 90, of Higginsville, MO, died April 6, 2025, at the Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. She was born on June 10, 1934, to John August and Clara (Nolte) Fasse, on a farm near Higginsville, MO.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at Salem United Church of Christ 1500...
Robert "Bob" Forest McNeece
Apr 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” Forest McNeece, 90 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday,...
Roscoe "Jack" Jackie Brown
Apr 5, 2025
Roscoe Jackie “Jack” Brown, 83 of Odessa, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 7, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April...
Shelli Lynn (Moore) Perrey
Apr 1, 2025
Shelli Lynn (Moore) Perrey, 67, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her residence.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30p.m., on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Mount Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. Memorials are suggested to KC Pet Project. Memories of Shelli and condolences for her family may be left...
Oakley Emerson Guthrie
Mar 25, 2025
Oakley Emerson Guthrie, infant baby of Patrick Wayne Guthrie and Alisa Jean Gwatney of Richmond, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
In addition to Oakley’s parents, survivors include siblings, Kimber White, Emily Guthrie, Lukas Palmer, and Malachi Farris; aunts and uncles, Crystal (Jared) Lind of Excelsior Springs, MO, Michael Guthrie of Mayview, MO, Merissa Fritz of Kentucky, Cassandra Jones...
Rhonda Sue Rothman
Mar 23, 2025
Rhonda Sue (Stiverson) Rothman, 53, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Side Pockets, 1237 MO-7, Blue Springs, Missouri 64014. Family and friends are encouraged to wear their Chiefs or Royals attire. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested...
Calvin Clair Randall
Mar 23, 2025
Calvin Clair Randall, 87, of Centerview, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
A family hosted Celebration of Life will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Three Rivers Hospice and may be mailed to the funeral home. Memories of Calvin and condolences for his family...
Givens Lee Barker
Mar 18, 2025
Givens Lee Barker, 82, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas surrounded by his loving family.
A private family inurnment will take place at Greenton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Greenton Cemetery Association. Memories of Givens and condolences for his family may be left...
Maxwell "Max" Boyd
Mar 16, 2025
Maxwell “Max” Taylor Boyd, 34, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO surrounded by his loving family, friends, and loved ones.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church, 100 Hwy OO, Odessa, MO, 64076. Interment with Military Rites will be...
Michael David Speakman
Mar 15, 2025
Michael David Speakman of Odessa, Missouri, passed away at home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the age of 55.
The family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to City Union Mission Kansas City. Memories of Michael and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page.
He is survived...
Ronald Allen Amer
Mar 11, 2025
Ron was born on March 17, 1947, in Lexington, MO, the son of Albert “Beans” and Marguerite (Dunkle) Amer. At a young age, he was baptized by his Uncle Clifford, a moment that shaped his lifelong faith. He met Ruth Ann Hall of Lexington, early on, and together they built a marriage filled with devotion and love. Together they enjoyed...
Steven Kermit Shroyer
Mar 10, 2025
Steven Kermit Shroyer, 47 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday,...
