August 18, 2026
Obituaries
CAROLYN EHLERS
Carolyn Fern Ehlers, 85, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
MONICA M. MEYER
Monica M. Meyer, 59, of Odessa, MO, died peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
SHARON KAY SETTLE
Sharon Kay Settle, 82, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
RICHARD LEON SHANKS
Richard Leon Shanks of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 81.
Norris Dale Waller
Norris Dale Waller was born in Humphrey, Mo., to Luther and Elgeva (McCalley) Waller on May 11, 1937.
Lawrence Joseph Saale, Jr.
1962 graduate of Chillicothe High School.
Irvin Dewayne “D.J.” Fields Jr.
January 1, 1984-February 4, 2026
JoAnn (Collins) Pemberton
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.
JUDI CAROLYN (GILLIAN) BLOCK
Judi Carolyn (Gillian) Block, 79, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs, Missouri.