Obituaries
Dora Louise Newberry
Mar 12, 2020
Dora “Louise” (McMillan) Newberry, 88 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Dora L. Newberry Account. Memories of Louise and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com...
Virgie Ellen Stratton
Mar 11, 2020
On her own terms, Virgie Ellen (Brooks) Stratton, 79, of Lexington passed away March 11, 2020. Virgie was born September 8, 1940 to Guy Adolphice and Elizabeth Alice (Willard) Brooks in Lexington. Virgie married William “Bill” Stratton on December 14, 1979 in Lexington and worked for the Bayer Corporation until she retired. Virgie was preceded in death by her husband,...
David Wayne Douthit
Mar 3, 2020
David Wayne Douthit, 71, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 pm Friday, March 13, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, 100 State Hwy OO, Odessa, MO 64076. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 13, 2020, also at First Baptist Church. Inurnment...
Scott Harris Wilson
Mar 2, 2020
Scott Harris Wilson, 56 of Mayview, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memories of Scott 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.,...
Leland Hubert Van Meter
Mar 1, 2020
Leland Hubert Van Meter, 84, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on March 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m....
Carol Elaine Wingate
Mar 1, 2020
Carol Elaine Wingate, 82, of Higginsville, passed away March 1, 2020 at her home. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington. Visitation will also be on Thursday at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Burial will be in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity...
Mary Margaret Butler
Mar 1, 2020
Mary Margaret Butler, 83, of Lexington, passed away March 1, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington. Visitation will also be on Saturday at the funeral home from 9:00 am until 11:00am. Burial will be in Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington. Memorials...
Michael Lynn Van Vleck
Feb 29, 2020
Michael Lynn Van Vleck, 57, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524. Memorials are suggested to Missouri Special Olympics,...
Rosemary Gover
Feb 29, 2020
Rosemary Gover, 84, passed in her sleep on February 29, 2020 at John Knox in Higginsville MO. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenton...
Joyce Elaine Stephens
Feb 28, 2020
Joyce Elaine (Howe) Stephens, 89, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the New Haven Living Center in Odessa. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the House of Hope or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Memories of Joyce and condolences for her family may be left at...
Dennis Ray Elliott
Feb 27, 2020
Dennis Elliott, 65, of Lexington, Mo, returned to Heaven on February 27, 2020 at 2:45pm. To honor the man Dennis was, we would appreciate you joining and uplifting his family in a celebration of his life Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 3 pm-5 pm at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home at 1720 South St, Lexington, Mo.Dennis was born, October 25, 1954, to...
Mary Ann Vanecek
Feb 27, 2020
MaryAnn Vanecek, age 89, of Tabor, SD died February 28th, 2020 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, Missouri. MaryAnn was born on June 18th, 1930 in her parent’s home near Tabor. Her parents were James Arthur and Mary Magdeline (Kreber) Barger. MaryAnn grew up living on various farms in Bon Homme and Yankton Counties. She attended Breezy Hill and Elm...
Keith Charles Kronshage
Feb 26, 2020
Keith Charles Kronshage, 55, of Napoleon, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Ralph O. Jones funeral home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March...
Sandra Sue Thomas
Feb 23, 2020
Sandra “Sandi” Sue (Nichols) Thomas, 72, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memories of Sandi and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFh.com or on our Facebook Page. Cremation has been entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306...
Joyce Baker
Feb 21, 2020
Joyce (Day) Baker, a pioneering businesswoman and member of the Greatest Generation, died Feb. 21, in an Arlington, Texas hospital after a brief illness. She was 95. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. Second St., Odessa, Mo 64076, 816-633-5524. She will be interred in a private service...
JoAnn Tye
Feb 20, 2020
JoAnn (Ellison) Tye, 85, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Oak Grove Nursing and Rehab in Oak Grove, MO. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street, Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. Graveside service will follow at the Odessa...
Virgie Josephine Murry
Feb 19, 2020
Virgie “Jo” Murry, 77, of Odessa, Missouri, formerly of Bates City, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at her home. The family will host a Celebration of Life, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the First Baptist Church of Bates City, 200 Market St, Bates City, MO 64011. Memorials are suggested to...
Bonnie Jean Walquist
Feb 16, 2020
Bonnie Jean Walquist, 86, of Lexington passed away February 16, 2020 at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington. Visitation will be Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington. Inurnment will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family in care of Tammy Harrison. Memories...
Dorothy Athon
Feb 16, 2020
Dorothy M. (Bolander) Athon, 84, of Mayview, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Odessa Restoration Branch, 6783 MO-131, Odessa, MO 64076. Funeral service will start at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Marvin...
Ronald Roy Nimmo
Feb 15, 2020
Ronald Roy Nimmo, 78 of Centerview, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Ron’s family will host a Celebration of Life from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Church of Hope, 580 NW 105th Rd., Centerview, MO, 64019. A private inurnment will be held at a later day. Memorials...
