Birthdays

Lloyd Hargrave will be celebrating his 95th birthday on April 18, 2024. He and wife, Bev, have been married 74 years and have two daughters, Crista Carpenter and Candace (Gerald) Goll and a son, Craig, (deceased). He also has three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Lloyd’s family requests a birthday celebration with a card shower. He

Georgia Morriss will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 13, 2024. She was born in Bethany, Missouri, on April 13, 1934. Georgia was married to Ray Morriss, who passed away on Nov. 12, 2008. She has two children, Cheryl Davis (Romey Keith) and Jackie Whorton (Donald Lee). She also has four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Dr. Tommy Taylor will be celebrating his 100th birthday, March 19, 2024. He is a WWII veteran, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Purple Heart. He graduated from the University of Missouri, UMKC dental school and had a dental practice for 35 years. Barbershop singing was his favorite hobby, he was

Elizabeth “Susie” Nelson will celebrate her 95th birthday on Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on Feb. 27, 1929. Cards may be sent to Susie at 1228 N. Leonard Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64506. (No gifts please)

Tom Schoeneck turned 90 on Jan. 25, 2024. He was born, in St. Joseph, on Jan. 25, 1934. Cards may be sent to Tom at: 7509 San Miguel Way, Naples, FL 34109.

Happy Birthday Ralph Vulgamott! Please join us to celebrate Ralph’s 90th birthday on Jan. 20, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. at the American Legion located at 501 E. Price Ave., Savannah, Missouri.

Linda Rose Clark will turn 80 on Nov. 1, 2023. She was born on Nov. 1, 1943, to John and Lillian Sullender. She was a “Premie”, with many respiratory problems, and was given no chance to live. Her mother was given 50-50 chance to live. They both lived and have gone on to busy, active

Lou Luke will celebrate his 90th birthday on Oct. 18, 2023. If you would like to send him birthday greetings, his address is P.O. Box 464, Wathena, KS 66090.

Lorene Hogan, of St. Joesph, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. She was born in DeKalb, Missouri, on Sept. 1, 1920. Lorene has four children: Janice Kerns, Rosie Sampson, Pat (Clay) Jennings, and George (Barbara) Woyski. Lorene has two step-children: Tommy (Donna) Hogan and Sue (Larry) Dickens. She has five living grandchildren

Helen Price will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sept. 16, 2023. Helen was born in rural Savannah, Missouri, to Oscar and Evelyn Turpen Gebauer on Sept. 16, 1933. She lived in Andrew County until moving to St. Joseph in 2001. Helen attended Helena Elementary and High School, graduating from Savannah High school. She later

Nina George, a life-long resident of Oregon, Missouri, turns 90 years young on Friday, Sept.15, 2023. Nina worked at South Holt R-1 for 46 years, and was listed as a ‘20 Who Count’ in the St. Joseph News-Press. Nina was also named as a ‘Missouri Outstanding Older Worker’ for her four decades in education. She