Late Notices

Late Notices Gerald L. Brock Gerald Lee Brock, 91, of St. Joseph, died April 28, 2025. Funeral 10 a.m. May 6 at Rupp Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. www.ruppfuneral.com. Roy Conner Roy Conner, 92, St. Joseph, died April 25, 2025. Visitation

Late Notices James E. Hannah TARKIO, Mo. – James E. Hannah, 83, Tarkio, Missouri, died April 26, 2025. Funeral 11 a.m. April 29, 2025, First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Open visitation 12:30 p.m. April 28, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Family visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, prior to service. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Danny

Late Notices Richard O. Pulliam Richard O. Pulliam, 89, St. Joseph, died April 24, 2025. Services pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Late Notices Gary L. Conrad Gary Lee Conrad, 78, of St. Joseph, died April 22, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Angela Lucas Angela Lucas 54, of St. Joseph, died April 24, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Late Notices Karen S. Caples SAVANNAH, Mo. – Karen S. Caples, 83, Savannah, Missouri, died April 22, 2025. Service 1 p.m. June 7, Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Inurnment Savannah Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Phyllis M. Emler KIDDER, Mo. – Phyllis Margaret Emler, 87, Kidder, Missouri, died April 22, 2025.

Late Notices Scott T. Coates Scott T. Coates, 53, St. Joseph, died April 21, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, Living Hope Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Jackie L. Herndon Jackie Lynn Herndon, 68, St. Joseph, died April 22, 2024. Arrangements

Late Notices Sharon Wilkinson Sharon Wilkinson, 89, of St. Joseph died April 18, 2025. Services April 24 at 2 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment will follow at Blakely Cemetery. Visitation April 23, 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. www.heatonbowmansmith.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Late Notices Richard Triplett CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -Richard “Dick” Triplett, 80, died April 17, 2025. Visitation: April 21, 5 to 7 p.m., Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. Service: April 22, 1 p.m., Lindley Funeral Home. www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Late Notices Ruth Crawford Ruth Crawford, 71, of St. Joseph, died April 17, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. Steven Hood Steven “Buck” Hood, 69, of St. Joseph, died April 15, 2025. Service arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. Wilma King Wilma King, 98, of St. Joseph, died April 17, 2025. Arrangements

Late Notices John L. Sutherland John L. Sutherland, 60, of St. Joseph, died April 11, 2025. Cremation under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel. Celebration of life 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 Heaton-Bowman-Smith Sidenfaden Chapel at 3609 Frederick Blvd, St. Joseph, MO 64506. www.heatonbowmansmith.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Late Notices Charles R. Burri Charles R. “Charlie” Burri, 94, St. Joseph, died April 15, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Everett Chapman Everett Chapman, 89, St. Joseph, died April 10, 2025. Cremation under the direction

Late Notices V. Elaine Archdekin V. Elaine Archdekin, 71, died April 12, 2025. Graveside services April 17 at 1 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Melvin Hagan Melvin “Junior” Hagan, 89, of St. Joseph, died April 11, 2025. Visitation April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at

Late Notices Stephen T. Engnes PLATTSBURG, Mo. -Stephen Terry Engnes, 78, Plattsburg, Missouri, died April 7, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream at 1 p.m. May 3, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. May 2, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published

Late Notices Derrick A. Koelliker Derrick “Rick” A. Koelliker, 54, of St. Joseph, died April 9, 2025. Celebration of Life April 15 at 7 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel, in St. Joseph, Visitation April 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. before the Celebration of Life. Cremation to follow services. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Steven McGraw Steven McGraw, 63, St.

Late Notices Timothy J. Spiek Timothy J. Spiek, 74, St. Joseph, died April 8, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Late Notices Delena K. Ferris Delena Kay (Arbuckle) Ferris, 70 of St. Joseph died April 7, 2025. Services April 12, 11 a.m. at The Pentecostals of St. Joseph, 1701 Jules Street, St. Joseph. Arrangements are under the direction of Heaton- Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Georgene Kelly Georgene Kelly, 61, St. Joseph, died April 4, 2025.

Brenda J. Bywater ROCK PORT, Mo. — Brenda Jene Bywater, 61, Rock Port, died April 6, 2025. Celebration of life at later date. Cremation Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Frances D. Jones PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Frances Dianne Jones, 80, died April 3, 2025. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Steven R. Beattie SAVANNAH, Mo. – Steven Ray “Steve” Beattie, 62, of Savannah, Missouri, died April 2, 2025. No public visitation or services will be held. A private family inurnment will be held at the Savannah Cemetery at a later date. A register book will be available for signing at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. www.

Sylva J. Summers Sylva J. Summers, 68, of St Joseph, died April 2, 2025. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rupp Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Derks officiating. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Mrs. Summers will be cremated following services. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Norma L. EdwardsSAVANNAH, Mo. – Norma Lee Edwards, 85, of Savannah, Missouri, died April 1, 2025. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Heaton~Bowman~Smith Savannah Chapel. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday also at our chapel followed by interment at the Whitesville Cemetery. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Lorraine NicholsLorraine “Lori” Nichols, 84, of St. Joseph, died March 31, 2025. Visitation

Late Notices Theodore S. Elo Theodore Stephen Elo, 65, of St. Joseph, died March 30, 2025. Visitation 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. April 5, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. John H. Fennewald John Henry Fennewald, 92, died March

Late Notices Theodore S. Elo Theodore Stephen Elo 65, of St. Joseph, died March 30, 2025. Visitation 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. April 5, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Garry J. Kunzler Garry J. Kunzler, 79, St. Joseph,

Late Notices Charles Branham Charles Branham 89, of St. Joseph, died March 28, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Dallas Heald HASTINGS, Neb. – Dallas Heald, 31, of Hastings, Nebraska, died March 26, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Wilbur Lang TARKIO, Mo. – Wilbur “Bill” Lang, 95, Tarkio,

Late Notices Lee E. Davis Lee Edward Davis, 75, of St. Joseph, died March 24, 2025. Cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. There will be no service. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Estella Jenkins KANSAS CITY, Mo. -Estella Jenkins, 97, Kansas City, Missouri, died March 24, 2025. Cremation under the direction of Missouri Cremation Services. Edward

Late Notices Brenden L. Burnett Robinson, Kan. – Brenden Lee Burnett, 16, of rural Robinson, Kansas, died March 26, 2025, at his home. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Late Notices Colleen M. Clark Colleen M. Clark, 87, St. Joseph, died March 22, 2025. Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 3 p.m. Friday, Mount Auburn Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The procession will leave from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Brent T. Rhyne Brent Tyler Rhyne,

Late Notices Yuley Lago-Batista Yuley Lago-Batista, 48, of St. Joseph, died March 23, 2025. Ms. Lago-Batista has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Celebration Life 6 to 8 p.m. March 28, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home. www.ruppfuneral.com. Nancy Lumb Nancy Lumb, 78, St. Joseph, died March 23, 2025. Farewell Services 10 a.m.

Late Notices Elmer L. Hatheway Jr. Elmer L. Hatheway Jr., 57, of St Joseph, died March 20, 2025. Funeral 10 a.m. March 28, 2025, at Rupp Funeral Home. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will follow services at Bethel Cemetery in Cosby, Missouri. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St.

Late Notices Joyce Reinert-Atienza MENLO, Calif. – Joyce Reinert-Atienza, 85, Menlo, California, formerly of St. Joseph, died March 19, 2025. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Judy I. Goben Judy Iren Goben, 84, of St, Joseph, died March 18, 2025. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Rupp

Late Notices Tom Allison GOWER, Mo. – Tom Allison, 79, of Gower, Missouri, died March 18, 2025. Funeral 10 a.m. March 24 at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, in Gower. Rosary 5:30 p.m. March 23 with a visitation following from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors: Allen Cemetery, Gower. As published