Owen Wesley “Wes” Rhodes, was born on June 26, 1942, the son of Carlos Arthur and Catherine Jane (Roberts) Rhodes in Macon, MO.
Wes was a 1960 graduate of Brookfield High School, and a graduate from the Dallas School of Embalming and Institute of Mortuary Science in Dallas, TX. On April 14, 1967, he married Karen Lee Heath in Marceline, MO. Wes owned and operated the Bowden-Rhodes Funeral Home and Ambulance service for years; he was a member of the Brookfield Fire Department for 54 years; he served Linn County as the Coroner for several years; he was a past member of the Brookfield Township Board; past member of the Linn County 4-H-FFA Fair Board; Brookfield Senior Center Board; Rose Hill Cemetery Board; Linn County Sheriff Deputy; Linn County 9th Circuit Juvenile Transport Officer and he was a truck driver.
Wes is survived by his wife Karen of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Robin Rhodes; grandson, Nicholas and wife Skyler; granddaughter, Sarah Tate; brothers, Art Rhodes and Bill and Cindy Rhodes; sister-in-law, Margie and Chuck Craig; brother-in-law, Vernon and Connie Heath; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Travis Heath.
Per his wish’s cremation will take place. Arrangements are under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield, MO.
Visitation to Celebrate the life of Wes Rhodes will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Brookfield, MO; on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am. to 12:00 pm. Inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, MO. Wes was a big supporter of his grandson’s career as an Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor for Green City FFA and memorial donations have been requested to Green City FFA, payable to Green City R-I and can be left at or mailed to the Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO. 64628.
Source: KMZU, The Farm
