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ELWOOD, Kan. – Louise “Weezy” Jeanette Davis, 92, Elwood, Kansas, beloved mother, grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend, went to be with our Lord on April 25, 2025, with family at her side. Weezy had a great heart and always spread kindness and good cheer to whomever she was around. A bit of a firecracker, yet

LANCASTER, Kan. – Russel E. Pike, 69, of Lancaster, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday May 1, 2025, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Spaulding, officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Creek Cemetery. The family will receive

Margie Mary Roseberry passed away on April 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by family, a year after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Margie was born on July 22, 1949, in St. Joseph, daughter of Louise and Dewey Meade. She was fortunate to grow up with a built-in best friend, her sister, Frances Henson. Margie graduated

WATHENA, Kan. – Robert “Bob” Dean Meng, 85, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Two Timbers, in Highland, Kansas. Bob was born on July 29, 1939, in Gladden of Burr Oak Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, to Henry and Vera (Kiehnhoff) Meng. He was a lifelong

Wanda Jean (Atkinson) Barbosa, 78, of St. Joseph, returned to The Lord Saturday, April 26, 2025. Wanda was born April 6, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Frank W. Atkinson and Evelyn A. (O’Callaghan) Atkinson. She graduated from Benton High School and completed two years of business school at Gards Business School. She would later marry

Willis Clark Griggs Jr., 89, of St. Joseph, passed away April 27, 2025. Willis was born Nov. 27, 1935, in St. Joseph, to Willis “Clark”, Sr. and Agnes (Pugh) Griggs. Willis was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette High School. He served for over 20 years in the Missouri National Guard in the Signal Corp. He

Trey James Ratliff, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in North Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Aug. 25, 2005, in St. Joseph, son of Audrey Hornsby and Donald Ratliff. Trey loved watching anime, his favorite being Re:Zero. He was an avid gamer and would build his own gaming computers. Trey

OSBORN, Mo. – Gerald L. Clark was born June 22, 1938, to IJ and Ermina (Herald) Clark, in Jameson, Missouri, and passed away April 28, 2025. Gerald attended Winston High School graduating in 1956. He later attended Central Missouri State College, in Warrensburg, Missouri, earning a degree in education. Gerald earned a Master of Arts

Sean Quirk, 87, a friend to many, passed away on April 24, 2025, in St. Joseph, after a life well-lived. He was born on May 7, 1937, to Thomas and Eleanor (Davis) Quirk, in Ashland, Pennsylvania. Sean’s journey was marked by the love of the outdoors and the countless friendships he cultivated along the way.

Ordell P. Akre, 85, St. Joseph, passed away on April 26, 2025. Ordell was born to Palmer and Ethel Akre, in Clarkfield, Minnesota. Ordell then married Betty (Crawford) Lynne, she survives of the home. He is also survived by his two children, Brian (Ruth) Akre and Vicki (Sean) Moser, and three stepchildren. Services will be

DEKALB, Mo. – David Ray Pyles Jr., 56, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1969, in St. Joseph, son of Carlene and David Pyles Sr. He attended the DeKalb High School. David worked at Blue Scope as a Stradle Carrier. He enjoyed jug fishing,

Joan “Jo Ann” Huber, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Carriage Square, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on June 7, 1939, in St. Joseph, to the late Luther Allen and Naomi Lee (Earp) Auwarter. She was a lifelong resident and 1958 graduate of Lafayette High School. Joan married

Steven “Buck” Hood, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 22, 1955, son of Jennie and Richard Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ramona and Cynthia. Survivors include children, Steven, Payton, Stevie, Stephanie, and Tempestt Stillman; siblings, Richard, James, Darlene, Carol,

Frank Montemayor Sr., 83, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born Nov. 11, 1941, to Blas and Hope (Ventanzur) Montemayor, in St. Joseph. He married Ramona C. Guthrie on June 10, 1990. Frank dedicated over 25 years of his life to ensuring public health and safety as a USDA Meat Inspector.