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Jackie “Jack” Roades, 83, of St. Joseph passed away on Jan. 17, 2026. Jack was born on Oct. 30, 1942. He married Patricia “Pat” Kline on July 26, 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, and parents, Buell and Mary Roades. Survivors include three children, Tina Leight-Roades (Julie), Greg Roades (Julie), and

Jackie “Jack” C. Townsend, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1959, in St. Joseph, son of the late Mary and Virgil Townsend. He attended Savannah, Missouri, High School and Penn State University. Jack married Jennifer Erickson on June 21, 2014. He worked at

Dennis L. Hart, 79, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. He was born Oct. 18, 1946, to Andrew and Margaret (Hanway) Hart, in St. Joseph. Dennis married Jeanette M. Clardy on Feb. 5, 1966. Dennis dedicated two decades of his life to the United States Navy. He completed his education with a bachelor’s

Edna Mae (Roberts) Osborn, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. She was born Feb. 18, 1954, in Maysville, Missouri, to Loyd and Maxine (Wattenbarger) Roberts. She graduated from Maysville High School in Maysville, Missouri. Edna worked at the St. Joseph State Hospital for 31 years before retiring in 2003. On Aug. 21, 1975,

DEARBORN, Mo. – Melvin L. Whitlock, 87, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Dearborn, Missouri. Born Dec. 3, 1938. Preceded in death by parents, William and Ella May Whitlock; brother, Gary Whitlock. Survivors include wife, Helen Whitlock; sons, Byron and Dennis; daughter, Christa (Ralph) Simmons; brothers, William Whitlock Jr. and Ronald (Hilda) Whitlock; two granddaughters;

Eileen Ramlatchman, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2026. Born on Jan. 30, 1931, Eileen grew up in Guyana, South America. She was an active neighbor and church member, enjoyed decorating beautiful wedding cakes and creating floral arrangements, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday School. She and her husband, Peter,

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Idella “Nadine” Rogers, 84, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. The Interment will follow services

ATCHISON, Kan. – Charlotte Rae (Thomas) Thompson, age 85, a resident of Atchison, Kansas, for 67 years, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 15, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village. A private burial will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, with a family graveside service to be

Francis Andrew Bremer, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 14, 2026. Francis was born Oct. 17, 1941, in Ravenwood, Missouri, to John and Dorothy (Reed) Bremer. Francis served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era, receiving an honorable discharge on June 14, 1967. He retired as an electrician with Owens &

Donald Paul Butcher, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on Dec. 21, 1944, in Bethany, Missouri, to the late George and Lida (Mitchell) Butcher. He was a 1963 graduate of Bethany High School and attended two years at Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Butcher

DENVER, Colo. – Glenna Lee (Zimmerman) Batchelder, 78, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after a five year journey with Frontotemporal Dementia. Up until the end Glenna maintained her joy of talking with friends and strangers alike. Whether they knew Glenna or had just met, everyone she encountered received an enthusiastic