Obituaries

Charles Dana Emerson

July 26, 1946 - September 24, 2026 Charles Dana Emerson, 80, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, Missouri. The family will host a celebration of life from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m., Saturday, October 3,2026, at Lexington Elks Lodge 801 Main Street. Lexington, MO 64067. Memorials are suggested to Drew Emerson Scholarship Fund. Memories of Charles and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067,660-259-2245. Charles was born on July 26,1946, in Kansas City, Missouri to Dana Hill and Joyce Jeanne (Bray) Emerson. Charles was a proud graduate of Lexington High School and dedicated many years of his life to trucking, specifically hauling automobiles. He was deeply involved in his community, serving as a member of the Elks Lodge in Lexington, where he made countless friends and memories that enriched his life. On March 13, 1965, Charles was united in marriage to Joyce Ann (Rodekohr) Emerson in Lexington, Missouri. Charles cherished every moment spent with his only grandchild, Kelbey Emerson, never missing a soccer game and reveling in the joy that family brought to his life. An avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and a lover of the outdoors, Charles found joy in boating and celebrating life’s simple pleasures with a diet Pepsi.

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Marjorie Sue Rowan

November 26, 1935 - September 21, 2026 Marjorie Sue Rowan, age 90, of AJva, Florida, passed away on September 21, 2026, at Discovery Village in Lewisville, TX. She was born on November 26,1935, in Ray County, Missouri, to Roscoe Jones and Mabel (McGinnis) Jones. A graveside burial service to be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Richmond Memory Gardens. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.

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Sandra L. Alvey

Sandra “Sandy” L. Alvey, 85, of Concordia, formerly of Raytown, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Sandy was born on April 29, 1941, to Louis Krause and Ethel Nolen Krause who preceded her in death along with two brothers, Richard “Dickie” and Terry “Butch” and one sister, Sharon “Sherry.”

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