Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Verba Marie Massey, 98, of St. Joseph, died on Dec. 14, 2024, at Country Squire Retirement Residence. Verba was born on June 29, 1926, in Leona, Kansas to Robert and Ona (Bond) Richter. She graduated from Leona High School. She was married to Floyd Wilson Massey on April 12, 1944, in Frankfurt,

By NewsPress Now Marion D. Burton ALBANY, Mo. – Marion Dale Burton, 75, of Albany, Missouri, passed away Dec. 10, 2024. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Inurnment with Military Rites in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial

By NewsPress Now Shawn Michael McBride, 44, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the Liberty Hospital. He was born May 21, 1980, in St. Joseph. Shawn graduated from Central High School, enjoyed working at Mosaic Life Care as a greeter, and was an avid St. Louis Rams fan. He enjoyed sitting

By NewsPress Now Mary Fulcomer, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. She was born March 8, 1942, daughter of Dorothy and James Johnson. Survivors include children, James Walker, Diane Walker, Joyce Walker, and Chester Walker. Ms. Fulcomer has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolences and obituary

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Douglas “Doug” Mehrer, 61, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in a Kansas City health care center. He was born Aug. 23, 1963, in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from East High School, in Iowa, and worked at Burlington Northern as a Conductor for over 25 years.

By NewsPress Now Jennifer Lynn Lamar, 65, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born April 22, 1959, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Patricia and Robert Lamar. She graduated from Benton High School, class of ’77, and Missouri Western State University with a degree in Manufacturing

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Ila Borkowski Ila “Joanie” Borkowski, 66, of St. Joseph, Died Dec. 15, 2024. Ms. Borkowski has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home, visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday. www.ruppfuneral.com Elizabeth A. Burton EASTON, Mo. – Elizabeth Ann Burton,

By NewsPress Now Beatrice Darlene Aiken, 93, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1931, to Hurles Edward and Eva Jean (Weese) Mackley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Whitmer Aiken, whom she married on March 8, 1955; and her brothers Bud, Marvin,

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – James “Jim Bob” Robert Cordonnier, 76, Faucett, Missouri, passed away Dec. 13, 2024, at home. He lived in Faucett since 1973 moving from St. Joseph. He was born on Aug. 16, 1948, to James Robert and Norma Lavone Cordonnier. Jim Bob graduated from Benton High School. He was a

By NewsPress Now Lloyd Wayne Jewett, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. He was born to Guy and Josephine Jewett on May 11, 1942, in Craig, Missouri. He graduated from Craig High School in 1960. Wayne was a car enthusiast and worked as a service and detail manager, among other jobs.

By NewsPress Now Jay Alan Gould, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at his home. He was born July 1, 1957, in St. Joseph, son of Margie and Roy Gould. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1975 and attended Platt Business College. Jay was a longtime cook at Perkins

By NewsPress Now Richard Reece Rullman, widely known as “Pa”, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. He was born in St. Josephon Nov. 30, 1946, to Francis (Reece) and Richard D. Rullman. Richard worked at Montgomery Ward’s for 33 years and many years as a capable and respected Service Advisor for Ford.

By NewsPress Now Joyce Ann Graves, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at her home. She was born Oct. 3, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of Lorraine and Roy Touchtone. She spent much of her early years living in California. In 1991, she married Richard Graves, in Troy, Kansas. She was

By NewsPress Now Late Notices James R. Cordonnier Jr. FAUCETT, Mo. -James Robert Cordonnier Jr., 76, of Faucett, Missouri, died Dec. 13, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Mary Fulcomer Mary Fulcomer, 82, St. Joseph, died Dec. 10, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Lloyd Jewett Lloyd “Wayne” Jewett,

By NewsPress Now Jay Alan Gould, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at his home. He was born July 1, 1957, in St. Joseph, son of Margie and Roy Gould. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1975 and attended Platt Business College. Jay was a longtime cook at Perkins

By NewsPress Now Patty Richey passed away on Dec. 11, 2024, after putting up a very brave battle with brain cancer for over a year, with her son, daughter-in-law and grandson by her side. Their unwavering love the last years was amazing, making many trips to Mayo Clinic and KU. Patty was the daughter of

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Rebecca A. Butrick HIAWATHA, Kan. – Rebecca A “Becky” Butrick, 89, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Dec. 11, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Todd Clements Todd Clements, 57, St. Joseph, died Dec. 7 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com. Jesse P. Merriett Jesse P. Merriett, 63, St.

By NewsPress Now Velma “Sis” Lykins, 97, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph, on March 30, 2024, to Rose (Mitchell) and Joseph T. Miller. Velma’s life was defined by the love she bore for her family and her zest for life. Affectionately known to all as “Sis,”

By NewsPress Now COLUMBIA, Mo. – Albert Terrell Jennings, 78, known as “Terry”, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Bible Baptist Church, Columbia with a visitation from 10 a.m. until time for

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marilyn F. Stevenson STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Marilyn Faye Stevenson, 88, died Dec. 10, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. Dec. 14 at Community of Christ Church in Stewartsville, Missouri. Burial: Stewartsville Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Turner Family Funeral Home of Stewartsville. www.Turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph

By NewsPress Now Charles Dwayne Ham, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 10, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Charles was born Oct. 9, 1949, in St. Joseph. Charles married Linda (Taylor) Ham Feb. 6, 1971. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked at Mead for 25 years and

By NewsPress Now Suzanne M. Eiman, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. She was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Walter and Mary (Baker) Humphrey. Suzanne grew up in Kansas City and graduated with a degree in Nursing from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. Suzanne married

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Larry D. Burton Larry Dean Burton, 74, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 8, 2024. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, at Rupp Funeral Home, followed by interment at Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, Missouri. Ronald Carrington Ronald Carrington, 79, of St. Joseph, died

By NewsPress Now WESTON, Mo. – On Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, our beautiful and loving mother, Carol Ann Green Glass, 75, of Weston, Missouri, passed away peacefully. Carol was born on March 11, 1949, in St. Joseph, to Howard William and Nellie Jane Stout Green. As a young girl Carol developed a love for dance,

By NewsPress Now It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Dean Burton, husband, father, and brother. Born on Jan. 17, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Roy “Lucky” and Lucille Burton, and passed away on Dec. 8, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. Larry was a hard worker who

By NewsPress Now ROLAND, Iowa – Marilyn Ruth Nichols, 81, of Roland, Iowa, passed away on Dec. 4, 2024, at Rolling Green Village, in Nevada. Graveside services will be Saturday Dec. 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Roland Cemetery. Marilyn was born on April 2, 1943, in Sedalia, Missouri, to James E. and Dorothy

By NewsPress Now Holly Michelle Dewar, 44, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at her home following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 29, 1980, in St. Joseph, daughter of Susan (Robbins) and Leslie Kunzler. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1998. On Sept. 15, 2001,

By NewsPress Now Gertrude Lawson Gertrude Lawson, 97, died Dec. 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death were Lawrence Lawson (husband); Mike Lawson (son); her mother and father, Roy and Grace Turner Lowe; stepbrother, Kenneth Lowe; brothers, Harold, Eugene (Mike), Raymond, and Bill; a sister, Dorothy “Sis” Spinner; nephews, Chris and Ronnie

By NewsPress Now Donald Ole Evenson, age 88, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. He was born Aug. 15, 1936 in Denver, Colorado, to Ole and Ruthie (Quinn) Evenson. He graduated from Denver East High School, then went on to attend the University of Colorado, in Boulder, where he met his wife of 60 years,

By NewsPress Now Margaret “Peggy” Ellen Morris, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born March 27, 1935, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mary and William Starnes. She worked at Big Smith, Sherwood medical, and the Buchanan County Jail in the dietary department.