Obituaries
Stephen Helm
Jun 6, 2021
On June 6, 2021, Stephen Helm left this world to join all the blues travellers that passed before him. The day was fitting (D-Day) for Steve had a love of World War II. He read many books on the subject. His dad was in the Pacific Theatre. His father-in-law was in the European Theatre. Rosemary Collins and J. B. Helm...
Teresa Raye Johnson
Jun 2, 2021
Teresa Raye (Gering) Johnson, 73, of Lexington, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Walker Nadler Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. A rosary will begin at 8:00 p.m....
Betty Lou Eggert
Jun 2, 2021
Betty Lou Eggert, 84, of Odessa, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her home. A private burial will be in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, 20109 Business Hwy 13, Higginsville, MO, 64037. The family will host a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Odessa Restoration Branch, 6783 MO-131, Odessa, MO, 64076. In...
Rose Eileen Alverson
May 26, 2021
Rose Eileen Alverson passed away on May 26, 2021. Eileen was born December 14, 1929 to the late Edwin and Mamie Baur in Marble Hill, Missouri. She was fifth in a family of one boy and five girls. She had reached the age of 91. Eileen is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Marvon; parents, Edwin and...
Eleanor "Nute" Ann Specker
May 25, 2021
Eleanor “Nute” Ann (Hobbs) Specker, age 80, of Odessa, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the New Haven Living Facility in Odessa, MO. A private graveside inurnment will be held at the Odessa Cemetery in Odessa, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S....
Dena Williams Lindhorst
May 24, 2021
Dena Williams Lindhorst, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed on May 24th, 2021 after 91 years of a full life. She started life on Christmas Eve in Arapahoe, Nebraska before moving to Indian Creek, Missouri. She grew up helping on the family dairy farm, surrounded by aunts, uncles and first cousins. She graduated from St. Stephen Catholic school and moved...
Mervin Ray Barker
May 22, 2021
Mervin Ray Barker, 72, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at home. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Lexington United Methodist Church, 211 S. Business Hwy. 13, Lexington, MO, 64067. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in...
Dennis Eugene Campbell
May 21, 2021
Dennis Eugene Campbell, age 65 of Kansas City, MO formerly of Odessa made his final journey on Friday May 21, 2021 at his home in K.C., MO surrounded by those who loved him. Dennis was born April 16, 1956 as the third of five children to Kenneth M and Betty (Bedwell) Campbell. Dennis attended 12 years of school at Odessa,...
Harold Richard Barker
May 15, 2021
Harold Richard Barker, 81, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will be held at 11:00...
Mary Lou Gustafson
May 10, 2021
Mary Lou (Dirck) Gustafson, 66, of Oak Grove, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, MO. Memorials are suggested to the First...
Nicole Christine Hollingsworth
May 1, 2021
Nicole Christine Hollingsworth, 26, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus and entered her eternal home on May 1, 2021. Born in Jefferson City on December 21, 1994, she was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Holts Summit, Missouri. She moved with her family to Lexington in 2011 and graduated from Lexington High School in 2013. She completed...
Rolla Dean Wilson
Apr 28, 2021
Rolla Dean Wilson, 63 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at home surrounded by family. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Mindy Rowland-Riley. Memories of Rolla and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page....
David Lee Bray
Apr 23, 2021
David Lee Bray, 63 of Wellington, Missouri passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral...
Tony Mike Cogdill
Apr 20, 2021
On Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, Tony Cogdill, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 59. Tony was born on July 29, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to Sharon and Jasper Cogdill. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1979, he served in the US Navy from 1979-1983. Tony raised two sons, Chase and James....
Michael "Mike" Aaron Bayless
Apr 18, 2021
Michael “Mike” Aaron Bayless, 52, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, MO passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Clinton, MO. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Samuel...
Carroll LaVerne Hoffman
Apr 17, 2021
Carroll LaVerne Hoffman, 87, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home. A graveside service will be held on Friday April 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., at the Odessa Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Odessa Cemetery Association. Memories of Carroll and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page....
Tommy Paul Thompson
Apr 17, 2021
Tommy Paul Thompson, 72, of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021,...
Veronica Elaine Goodloe
Apr 17, 2021
Veronica Elaine Goodloe, 55, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was surrounded by family and the love of her life-Bill Fish. Veronica was born on August 25, 1965, in Lexington to Gail and Woody Goodloe. She attended Lexington schools and graduated from Lexington High School in 1983. She earned her bachelor's degree from Central Missouri...
Linda Faye Soendker
Apr 16, 2021
Linda Faye (Ballard) Soendker, 75 of Mayview, Missouri passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, 525 S. Bus. Hwy. 13, Lexington, MO and a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,...
Arthur Samuel Emanuel
Apr 15, 2021
Arthur Samuel Emanuel, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, surrounded by love. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow...
