Month: April 2025

Juana Bradley, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born Aug. 23, 1938, in St. Joseph, and graduated from Central High School. She married Don Bradley on Aug. 7, 1959. They were married 63 years before his death on April 9, 2023. Juana had a passion for baking and gardening. She

Danny Lee Bramble, 64, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was born June 22, 1960, in Leavenworth, Kansas, son of the late Gloria Jean Shaver and Omar “Tex” Bramble. Survivors include lifetime companion, Trish Newton; daughters, Desiree and Samantha Newton; son, Joshua Lee; four brothers; five sisters; four grandchildren: Alexi, Liliana,

Lillie Mae Cook, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born March 13, 1950, to the late Raymond and Lucille (Garner) Gelvin, in St. Joseph. Lillie was a graduate of Benton High School and carried with her the sense of community fostered there throughout her entire life. In 1988 she embarked

Cherie Sue Crockett, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 11, 1953, to Jean and Henry Mattice, in St. Joseph. Cherie graduated from Benton High School and later married the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Crockett, in December of 1971. Cherie

Patricia “Patty” Hatfield, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home. She was born Aug. 14, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of Karen and Edward Amos. Patty attended Benton High School. She worked as a Med-Tech at several area nursing facilities. Patty enjoyed working with her flowers, being outdoors and

TIFFANY SPRINGS, Mo. – T. Joan Lang (McWilliams), 87, passed away April 4, 2025, at Benton House of Tiffany Springs, Missouri. Joan was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Easton, Missouri, to Coval and Thelma (Hines) McWilliams. She worked as Foundation Accountant for Missouri Western State University, retiring in 2002. Joan was a lifelong member of

Masae Ludwig, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Feb. 27, 1957, in the Federated States of Micronesia. Survivors include husband, After Ludwig; daughters, Aflyn Ludwig, Afly Ludwig, and Afmi Ludwig (IM Sewell); and numerous other family members. Funeral services and public live stream

WORTH, Mo. – Franklin Edward Pigg, 91, of Worth, Missouri, passed away April 4, 2024. Survivors: sons, Kenton (Susan); Allen (Peggy); and Roger (Kerri); six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, Missouri. Burial: Knox Cemetery, Worth. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service

Phillip Saverino Jr., age 82, after a life richly lived, passed away at home on April 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 5, 1943, Phil was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip (1969) and Georgia (2007); brothers, Melvin (1961), Floyd (2003); and son,

STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Mr. Leonard Wayne Woosley, 76, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home. He was born Oct. 18, 1948, in the state of Kansas, son of the late Minnie (Gill) Woosley and Leonard Woosley. He graduated from Highland High school and served in the United States Navy. Leonard