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  • Photo of Ronald Leslie Blevins

    Ronald Leslie Blevins

    December 18, 1944 – April 20, 2026

    Ronald Leslie Blevins (81 )of Wellington, MO. passed away on April 20, 2026 at Research Hospital, in Kansas City, MO. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the United Methodist Church in Wellington, MO. Burial in Wellington City Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, 2026 with a Mic-O-Say Service at 4:00 P.M.,Visitation will follow until 6:00 p.m. at the Wellington-Napoleon Funeral Home Chapel, Wellington, MO. Memorials to Children’s Mercy Hospital or The Wellington Boy Scouts.

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  • Photo of John Phillip Friend

    John Phillip Friend

    November 2, 1958 – April 17, 2026

    The family of John Phillip Friend is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born on November 2, 1958, in Denver, Colorado, John lived a full and remarkable life. His family moved to Missouri in 1965. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1977. Shortly after John married the perfect love of his life, Kate, on August 5, 1978. John worked in the cutting tool industry and ended his career as the sales manager of the western half of the United States. He and Kate shared a happy life raising three daughters and traveling. John touched the hearts of everyone he met through sharing the love of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Ghost. It was his greatest joy. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years Kathy (Kate) Friend, his daughters Jennifer Friend, Rachael (Eben) Sanchez, and Katie Friend, his grandchildren Marley and Faith Sanchez and Chloe and John Terry, and his siblings Hannah Anderson, Marlena (Andrew) Friend-Farago, Nita Dillon, James (Joey) Friend and Peter (Teresa) Friend and many cherished “other” friends. A celebration of life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Odessa on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:00 am.

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  • Photo of Joyce Loraine Thomas

    Joyce Loraine Thomas

    June 23, 1956 – February 21, 2026

    Joyce Loraine Thomas (69) of Richmond, MO. passed away on February 21, 2026 at the Shirkey Nursing & Rehab Center, in Richmond, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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  • Photo of Todd Alan Good

    Todd Alan Good

    December 19, 1964 – February 3, 2026

    Todd Alan Good of Lexington, MO., Known as “Frog” by many, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Concordia, MO. Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

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  • Photo of Ray William Dubbert

    Ray William Dubbert

    November 9, 1957 – January 8, 2026

    Ray William Dubbert, 68, of Bates City, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026 at his home. Graveside services will be held on, Tuesday January 13th, 2026 1:00 PM at St. Lu...

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