Obituaries
Russell Irl O'Brien
Sep 30, 2021
Russell “Rusty” Irl O’Brien, 60, of Ocala, Florida (formerly of Odessa, Missouri) passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Ocala Regional Hospital in Ocala, FL. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service will begin...
Lester Eugene Luehrs
Sep 24, 2021
Lester Eugene Luehrs, 81, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 806 S. Bus. Hwy 13, Lexington, MO, 64067. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church....
Stephen "Steve" Dale Young
Sep 23, 2021
Stephen Dale Young, 73 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 29,...
Christopher Lee Teter
Sep 17, 2021
Christopher Lee Teter, 51 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at home surrounded by family. Christopher’s family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family in care of Stacy Richardson. Memories of Christopher and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or...
Ellen Beatrice Buck
Sep 16, 2021
Ellen Beatrice (Richardson) Buck, 83, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Ellen was born on March 18, 1938, to Roy and Lillie (Collins) Richardson in Fortuna, MO. She graduated from Versailles High School in 1956. Ellen worked as a secretary for BMA Tower in Kansas City for 5...
Shirley May (Roecker) Sparks
Sep 12, 2021
Shirley May (Roecker) Sparks, 90, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St. Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m.,...
Frederick Howard Gann
Sep 11, 2021
Frederick Howard “Feech” Gann, 88, Odessa, died September 11, 2021, at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville. Born October 1, 1932, in Chapel Hill, he was the son of Fred Conley and Gayle E. Burrow Gann. He was a 1951 graduate of Odessa High School. On June 23, 1972, he married Bernice Schmidt in Odessa. He was employed in the pipeline and...
Bill Jones
Sep 11, 2021
Bill Jones, 82, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at home. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Bill’s request if for everyone to wear blue jeans to both services. On Thursday,...
Clifford Clemens
Sep 9, 2021
Clifford Clemens, 58, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Berry Acres, 6825 MO-131, Odessa, MO 64076. Funeral service will be begin at 2:00 p.m. at Berry Acres. Interment will follow at...
Vicki Lee Stubblefield
Sep 8, 2021
Vicki Lee (McAfee) Stubblefield, 64, of Odessa, MO, passed away on September 08, 2021, at her home. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. Second Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. An...
Louis Anthony Mautino
Sep 7, 2021
Louis Anthony Mautino, 85, of Lexington passed away September 7, 2021 at Belton Regional Hospital, Belton, Missouri. Visitation will be Monday, September 13, 2021 from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lexington. The Rosary will be prayed at 2:00 pm, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 2:30 pm. Burial with Military Honors will be in Memorial...
Carolyn Jean Eastridge
Sep 7, 2021
Carolyn J. Eastridge passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 75. She was born on October 8th, 1946, in Newton, Kansas. On May 6, 1967, she married William "Bill" Eastridge. The eldest of three siblings, her role as a loving caregiver began early on. She was a passionate woman who enjoyed life to the fullest and...
Charli Rae Lewis
Sep 5, 2021
Charli Rae Lewis, 15 of Napoleon, Missouri passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Charli’s family will host a Celebration of Life starting at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 14584 Riverview, Dr., Napoleon, MO, 64074 and will continue throughout the day. Memorials are suggested to the Wellington-Napoleon Band & Drama Club in memory of Charli “Alexander” Rae Lewis...
Michael "Mike" C Fisher
Sep 5, 2021
Michael “Mike” Charles Fisher, 66, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. Memories of Mike and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family in...
Margaret Ellen (Scharnhorst) Reynolds
Sep 4, 2021
Margaret Ellen (Scharnhorst) Reynolds, 83 of Leeton, Missouri formerly of Lexington, MO passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Lutheran Good Shepherd Home in Concordia, MO. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Walker-Nader-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. A funeral service will follow at...
Kenneth Andrew Wilson, Jr.
Sep 3, 2021
Kenneth Andrew Wilson, Jr., 70 of Warsaw, Missouri formerly of Odessa, MO passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Greenton Cemetery Association. Memories of Kenneth and condolences for his family may be left at...
George "Cowboy" Garilee Faulkner
Sep 2, 2021
George “Cowboy” Garilee Faulkner, 72, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday September 2, 2021, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 12:00...
Larry Eugene Christy
Sep 1, 2021
Larry Eugene Christy, 73, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. A visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will be held at...
James Wesley Lee Jr.
Aug 30, 2021
James Wesley Lee, Jr., 28, of Mayview, Missouri passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home. Cremation has been entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Memories of James and condolences for his family may be left on our website www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. James was born on...
Earl DE Struchtemeyer
Aug 29, 2021
Earl D.E. Struchtemeyer, 95, of Higginsville passed away August 29, 2021 at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville. Visitation will be Friday, September 3, 2021from 10:00 until 11:00 am at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. A funeral service will also be on Friday at the funeral home at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Higginsville. In lieu of...


