Obituaries
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,...
Monte William Lauderdale
Mar 9, 2025
Monte William Lauderdale, 75 of Lexington Missouri, passed away on March 9th, 2025 at NKC Hospice. Monte was born September 29, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri the son of James G. Lauderdale and Lois "Dankers" Lauderdale. Monte graduated from Wenworth Military Academy High School in 1967 then graduated from Wentworth Military Academy Junior College in 1969.
Monte married Ruthie Lemler Lauderdale...
Norma Jean Murry
Mar 5, 2025
Norma Jean (Barker) Murry, 97 of Odessa, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Odessa Health Center in Odessa surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, Odessa, Missouri 64067. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the...
Alice Etoile (Eldredge) Flournoy
Feb 28, 2025
Alice Etoile (Eldredge) Flournoy, 105, of Higginsville, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, MO, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Odessa Cemetery in Odessa, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holden H.O.P.E. Coalition, 100 S. Market St.,...
James Guy Cook
Feb 27, 2025
James Guy Cook, 56 of Independence, Missouri formerly of Odessa, MO passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Osceola, MO.
A family hosted Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Odessa V.F.W. Post 5675 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation. Memories of James and condolences for the...
Ruby May Utz
Feb 24, 2025
Ruby May Utz , 98, of Lexington, MO passed away Monday February 24, 2025 in Warrensburg, MO at Country Club Care and Rehab.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Friday, February 28, 2025 at Walker-Nadler- Fuller Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, Missouri. Memorials...
Judith May Roberts
Feb 23, 2025
Judith “Judy” May (Jordan) Roberts, 82 of Lexington, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27,...
Karen Ilene Breedlove
Feb 22, 2025
Karen Ilene (Molder) Breedlove, 82, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Anew Health Care in Odessa, Missouri surrounded by her family.
The family will host a celebration of life from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Friday March 14, 2025, at Faith Community Church, 102 S.W. 9th Street Oak Grove, Missouri 64075. Memorials are suggested to the American...
Donald Wayne Reynolds
Feb 22, 2025
Donald Wayne “Wayno” Reynolds, 55 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by family and friends.
The family will host a Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Lexington V.F.W. Post 4052, 3109 Franklin Ave., Lexington, MO, 64067. In lieu of flowers...
Bruce Wayne Rains
Feb 17, 2025
Bruce Wayne Rains, 72 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Per Bruce’s wishes cremation with no services at this time. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Nona Rains. Memories of Bruce and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements...