Obituaries
Deborah Faye Galegor
Aug 2, 2023
Deborah Faye (Potts) Galegor, 70, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Memories of Deborah and condolences for her 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. 2nd St., Odessa,...
Elnor Ruth Seitz
Jul 26, 2023
Elnor Ruth Seitz, 99, of Webster Groves, Missouri, formerly of Lexington, Missouri, passed away July 26, 2023 at Laclede Grove Assisted Living, Webster Groves. Mrs. Seitz will lie in state (family will not be present) Friday, July 28, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Saturday, July 29, 2023 at...
Byron Dane Tretter
Jul 26, 2023
Byron Dane Tretter, 77, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, surrounded by his family at his residence.
Byron’s family will hold a private inurnment at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to (CAR) Cancer Assistance Relief. Memories of Byron and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have...
Jesse Alan Schuler
Jul 24, 2023
Jesse Alan Schuler, 34, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence in Warrensburg, Missouri surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home. 306 South 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076. A memorial service will be held...
Shelly Lynn Keehler
Jul 23, 2023
Shelly (Babcock) Keehler, 51, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Services will be held at a later date. Memories of Shelly and condolences for her 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....
Kent Dorsch
Jul 19, 2023
Kent E. Dorsch, age 73 of Wellington, MO left this world for a better one on July 19, 2023 doing something he loved—standing on the shore of a pristine lake fishing for trout with dear friends in northern Colorado.
Kent was born October 20, 1949, to Allen and Elsie (Gausman) Dorsch of Lexington, MO. His parents, as well...
Earl David Murry
Jul 15, 2023
Earl D. Murry, 97 of Odessa, Missouri passed away at 6:40 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, 7995 Outer Rd., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023,...
Christopher Ray Morris
Jul 10, 2023
Christopher Ray Morris, 47, of Lexington, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 10, 2023.
Christopher’s family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memories of Christopher and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, MO, 64067,...
Roena Faye (Rice) Keim
Jul 8, 2023
Roena Faye (Rice) Keim, 83 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at home.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Odessa Church of Christ, 210 N. 4th St., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the church. ...
Tanya Renee Dowd
Jul 7, 2023
James “Jim” Joseph Dowd, 55, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Tanya Renee (Busch) Dowd, 52, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 7, 2023, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Memories of Jim and Tanya and condolences for their family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on...
Margaret Louise Wright
Jul 6, 2023
Margaret Louise (Twitchell) Wright of Lebanon, MO passed away peacefully on Thursday July 6, 2023 at Anew Health Care in Odessa, MO surrounded by family and friends and her Anew Health Care friends and family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm Saturday July 15, 2023 at the Presbyterian Church, 914 Franklin Ave, Lexington, MO 64067.
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James Joseph Dowd
Jul 5, 2023
James “Jim” Joseph Dowd, 55, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Memories of Jim 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. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.
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Donald Wayne Cone, Sr.
Jul 4, 2023
Donald W Cone Sr, 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his home in Bates City, MO. Don was born in Fayette, MO to William and Emma Lee Cone. Immediately after graduating high school, Don enlisted in the Army and fought in Vietnam. After his military service Don used his skills and innate abilities to construct homes,...
Betty Jean Slusher
Jul 3, 2023
October 23, 1932 to July 3, 2023
Betty Jean Slusher was born to William Pryor Campbell and Mildred Krebs Campbell on the 23rd day of October, 1932 in Humboldt, Kansas. The family moved to Osawatomie, Kansas in 1943 where she completed her education in the public schools, graduating from Osawatomie High School in 1950. She attended Ursuline College...
Robin Lei Green
Jul 2, 2023
Robin Lei Green, 62 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at New Horizon Presbyterian Church, 4266 MO-131, Odessa, MO, 64076. Inurnment will follow at the Odessa Cemetery. Robin’s...
Connie Sue Archer
Jul 2, 2023
Connie Sue (Knight) Archer, 76 of Lexington, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2023, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2023, at the funeral home. Interment will...
Thomas "Bones" Earl Martin
Jun 30, 2023
Thomas “Bones” Earl Martin, 77 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A Celebration of Life...
Edith Marie Shipman
Jun 29, 2023
Edith M. Shipman, formerly of Lexington, Missouri, passed away at the age of 96 on June 29, 2023 outside Seattle, Washington. She is preceded by husband David E. Shipman and daughter Barbara Shipman, both of Lexington. She leaves son David W. Shipman, currently residing in Seattle. For many years, Edith served as a third grade teacher at...
Joyce Darlene Westerman
Jun 20, 2023
Joyce Darlene Westerman’s life paused on June 20th, 2023.
Born May 14th, 1939 to Annabelle and John Leach, Joyce lived a full and vibrant life. She was always ready for adventure, and her smile could light up a room. She was married to her best friend, Bill, up to his passing in 2017, and leaves her son, Michael...
Hazel Charlene Hiatt
Jun 20, 2023
Hazel Charlene (Hughes) Hiatt, 94, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation in Richmond, MO.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the funeral home. ...
