Obituaries

April 14, 1975-February 1, 2026

Jesse Clarence Lee, 86, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

July 21, 1958-February 2, 2026 JoAnn (Collins) Pemberton, 67, of Holden, Missouri, a beacon of kindness and creativity, left us peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her beloved home. The family will host a private celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Friendless. Memories of JoAnn 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, 816-633-5524.

Robert “Robbie” Allen Hemme, 55, of Concordia, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, surrounded by his family.

Elsie Elaine (Klussman) Tieman, age 90 of Higginsville, formerly of Corder, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at the Meyer Care Center in Higginsville.

Roger Donald Riley (Don to his friends and Boompa to his grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and their friends), was born Aug. 29, 1926, and peacefully passed away on Jan. 18, 2026 at the age of 99.

Ethel Lorraine Beatie, age 88, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at her home.

Lorene Clara (Fischer) Reyna went home to our dear Lord, on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Russell W. Kelso, Sr., 80, of Slater, formerly of Mt. Leonard, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at his home.

Gertrude Ann Rolf, age 90, a child of God through faith in Christ, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend.