Obituaries

Charles LeRoy Ray, Sr., 71, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home.E Charles was born on May 12, 1954, in Rich Hill, Missouri to Orville Elvin Ray and Mary Jane (Wheeler) Bybee.

Connie Kay Baker, 74, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on April 23, 1951, in Oberlin, KS, the daughter of Melvin Steven and Ida “Darlene” (Stephens) Petrasek. She was united in marriage to Gary W. Baker of Stet on January 29, 1973; he survives of the home.

Shelley Lee (Taloney) Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO surrounded by her loving family.

July 9, 1936-February 2, 2026

Ryland Wayne Nace, 89, of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, Missouri, passed away February 2, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. The family has requested no services at this time. Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House, 2525 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO. 64108 or on their website at https:// rmhckc. org/. Memories of Ryland and condolences for the 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 Street., Odessa, MO 64076, 816633-5524.

April 20, 1959-February 4, 2026 Shelley Lee (Taloney) Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO surrounded by her loving family. Shelley’s life will be celebrated with a visitation on February 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 AM at First Baptist Church, located at 525 S Business Hwy 13, Lexington, MO. Following the service, Shelley will be laid to rest at Lexington Memory Gardens. Memories of Shelley and condolences for the 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, MO 64067, 660-259-2245.

Jerald “Lil 50” Douglas King, 50, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away February 1, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri surrounded by loved ones.

May 26, 1946-February 5, 2026

Today, the Richmond community joins family and friends in recognizing the colorful and formidable life of Elizabeth Ann (Bea) Hendrix.

April 14, 1975-February 1, 2026