Obituaries
Terry Lee Gilkeson
Jul 17, 2024
Terry Lee Gilkeson, 76, of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Bus MO-13 Hwy, Higginsville, MO, 64037. Memorials are suggested to the Children’s Mercy Hospital. Memories of Terry and...
Anita Jablonski
Jul 16, 2024
Anita (Weinstein) Jablonski, 98 of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO.
A Rite of Committal will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Odessa Cemetery in Odessa, MO. Memorials are suggested Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Turman Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64137. Memories of Anita...
Ronnie Dale Borts
Jul 11, 2024
Ronnie Dale Borts, 61, of Odessa, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Kimi Borts. Memories of Ronnie and condolences for his family may be left at...
Margery Ann (Nastave) Shonfelt
Jul 11, 2024
Margery Ann (Nastave) Shonfelt, 92, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Per Margery’s wishes cremation with no services at this time. Memories of Margery 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....
Shirley Dean Ross
Jul 10, 2024
Shirley Dean Ross was born outside of Wright City, MO on January 3, 1936. At the age of 12 years old, her mother passed away from a heart defect. She had one brother, Kenneth, and three sisters: Ruth, Rosie and Loretta.
Times were very hard and every day she and her siblings would walk the railroad tracks picking up coal to...
Margarita (Minjarez) Hicks
Jul 9, 2024
Margarita (Minjarez) Hicks, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away on her birthday Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.
The family has requested no services at this time. Memories are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association. Memories of Margarita and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on...
Larry Nordsieck
Jul 6, 2024
Larry E. Nordsieck, 76, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.
A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family and may be left in care of Heather Nordsieck. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home. Memories of Larry and condolences for...
Myrtle Beatrice Burns
Jun 29, 2024
Myrtle Beatrice (Davidson) Burns, 92, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, Missouri, 64067. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Inurnment will follow...
Willetta DeMastus
Jun 26, 2024
Willetta "Willie" Sue DeMastus, 80, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Aspire Oak Grove, in Oak Grove, Missouri.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memories of Willie and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home,...
Emilie Jean Smith
Jun 20, 2024
Emilie Jean Smith, 56, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
A family hosted Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.., Tuesday July 2, 2024, at the VFW Post 4052, 3109 Franklin Ave. Lexington, MO 64067. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Roxanne Nuzzo....
Susan Kaye Torres
Jun 18, 2024
Susan Torres, 79, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Anew Health and Rehab in Odessa, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was born on July 24, 1944, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Wilfred P. and Kathryn Mary Bell (Briggs) Eoff. After graduating from Sullivan High School in 1962, Susan went on to receive her bachelor’s degree...
Alice Catherine (Beretta) Summerlin
Jun 14, 2024
Alice Catherine (Beretta) Buchanan Summerlin, 92 of Lexington, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 S. St., Lexington, Mo. Visitation will follow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be...
Marc Brian Davidson
Jun 13, 2024
Marc Brian Davidson, 61, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home 306 South Second Street Odessa, Missouri 64067. A family hosted celebration of life will take place at...
Jerry Nance
Jun 13, 2024
1935 – 2024
Jerry Nance
August 27, 1935 – June 13, 2024
Jerry Nance, 88, of Odessa, MO joined Irma, his life partner and wife, in everlasting life. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by friends and family.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second St., Odessa,...
Doris Elaine Graham
Jun 8, 2024
Doris Elaine (Groseclose) Graham, 71, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington.
Doris was born February 6, 1953, in Independence, Missouri to John and Elnore (McDonald) Groseclose. She graduated from Odessa High School. Doris was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Doris had a generous hand helping with Boxes for the...
Denis Douglas Oliva
Jun 8, 2024
Denis Douglas Oliva, 76 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. A time of sharing will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20,...
Marie Eloise Barnes
Jun 4, 2024
Marie Eloise (Thomas) Barnes, 91 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at home.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024, at Lexington Memory Gardens Cemetery, 13512 MO-Bus 13, Lexington, MO, 64067. Memories of Marie and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. In lieu of flowers,...
Charles Lane Kirk
Jun 4, 2024
Charles Lane Kirk, 71, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
A family hosted celebration of Life will be at the Odessa VFW on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 4:00 pm until 8:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the VFW Post 5675. Memories of Charlie and condolences for his family may be left...
Patsy Ruth (Oakes) Jordan
Jun 4, 2024
Patsy Ruth (Oakes) Jordan, 88 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024, at Anew Healthcare in Odessa, MO surrounded by family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2024, at Concord Cemetery, 2899 Baptist Ln., Bates City, MO, 64011. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross or Concord Cemetery Association. Memories...
Linda Sue (Brock) Schick
May 31, 2024
Linda Sue (Brock) Schick, 75 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO battling a very recent cancer diagnosis.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. A private family inurnment will be held at...
