April 1, 2026
Obituaries
DANNY DWAYNE EATON, SR.
Danny Dewayne Eaton, Sr., 68, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love, comfort, and presence of his family.
MELISSA LEE (HOOSER) CLARK
Melissa Lee (Hooser) Clark, 64, Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 525 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri, 64067. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately. Inurnment will take place at the Machpelah Cemetery. Memories of Melissa and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, Missouri, 64067, 660-259-2245.
KEN MARSHALL COX
Ken Marshall Cox, 85 of Higginsville, Missouri, formerly of Dover, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Lafeyette Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Dover Christian Church, 141-147 Locust Street. Dover, MO, 64022. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at the church. Interment with military honors will follow at Dover Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital. Memories of Ken and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH. com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245 Ken was born on July 9, 1940, in Leeton, Missouri to Roy and Mary (Bratten) Cox. In 1958, he graduated from Lexington High School. Ken first worked for Lake City, then later worked as an oiler and operator for Texas Utilities. Ken honorably served his country by enlisting in the United States Army. On Christmas Eve, Ken was united in marriage to Virginia Frances (Brockert) Cox. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2007. Ken was a proud member of the VFW 4052 and found solace in his faith as a devoted attendee of Dover Christian Church. He possessed a great passion for hunting and was an avid reader.
Frances Kay Toms
Frances Kay Toms, 86 of Higginsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg.
