Obituaries

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Joyce Elaine (Haist) Blankenship, a beloved resident of Maryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on Friday, Sept. 22, 1939, in Graham, Missouri, Joyce lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community. Joyce was a proud graduate

Darrell Lee Haggard, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Dec. 4, 1935, in Horton, Kansas, Darrell was the son of Irma Norene Rupe Long and Kelly John Haggard. A standout student and athlete, he graduated from Horton High School, was senior class president

Stephen R. Johnson, 67, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Catherine and Roy Johnson. Stephen attended Lafayette High School. On June 6, 1986, he married Julie Bumphrey. Steve spent several years working construction. His hobbies included fishing, hunting,

Barbara Gayle Montemayor, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, with her son by her side. She was born May 16, 1943, in St. Joseph. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Full obituary and online condolence at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Dr. Lanna L. Ruddy GENESEO, N.Y. – Dr. Lanna L. Ruddy, 78, of Geneseo, New York, a native of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Oct. 18, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Virginia (Myers) Ruddy and William Ruddy, Jr., of St. Joseph; and her brother, William Ruddy III of Breunigsweiler,

Timothy “Tim” “Buffy” Sheridan, 63, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 23, 2025. He was born Sept. 16, 1962, in St. Joseph, to Gerald “Jerry” and Virginia (Forbes) Sheridan. He was a graduate of Wathena, Kansas, High School. Tim was a caretaker for his parents for 29 years. He also had been an assembler at Altec,

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -Karen (Richie) Welch went to be with the Lord Sept. 21, 2025. Survived by her loving husband of 42 years, L.T. Welch; and her three children, Curtis Chase, of Springfield, Missouri, Darline Smith and (Brian), of Monticello, Arkansas, Rick Chase and (Tammi), of Mobile, Alabama. Karen was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 11

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Kerrie Lee Lemon, 68, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Oct. 19, 2025, at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph. She was born on Jan. 11, 1957, to Richard and Rosemary (Schweizer) Smith. A lifelong resident of Andrew County, Kerrie graduated from Savannah High School in 1975. She married Paul Lemon on May

Wonda Joyce Berry, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 30, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Charles and Shirley Berry. She graduated from East Buchanan High School in 1980 and was playing softball from the time she could walk and was mentored

CAMERON, Mo. – Betty Ann (King) Demas, 89, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away peacefully Oct. 21, 2025, at her home. She was born July 30, 1936, to Glen and Edna (Mattox) King, in Cameron. Betty, a lifelong resident of Cameron, graduated with Cameron High school class of 1954. She worked as a flight attendant for

Monserrat “Chico” Erivez peacefully passed away on Oct. 18, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico. His life was a shining example of transformative power of resilience and determination. After coming to the United States, He forged his

Steven D. Frogge Steven Douglas Frogge, 67, of St. Joseph, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Advanced Care of St. Joseph. He was born in Missouri, the second child of four. He was a highly intelligent world traveler. Steven was a Christian missionary in Japan and lived in places like New York and Los Angeles

Michael Guthals Micheal Guthals, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away on Oct. 21, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, graduated from Central High School in 1967 and Missouri Western State College in 1971. Mike dedicated over 25 years with The Department of Family Services. He loved his family, found strength

SARASOTA, Fla. – Theodore “Ted” Alford Wilson passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Oct. 11, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. Born on July 2, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Garland and Jane Wilson. Ted lived a full and joyful life grounded in love, curiosity, and connection. Ted’s career highlights included running the family

Alfred Lee Boyer, 66, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at University of Kansas Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born Nov. 15, 1958, in St. Joseph, son, of Joyce and Alva Lee Boyer. Al graduated from Benton High School, class of 1977. On July 3, 1981, he married Rita

RAYMORE, Mo. – Ralph Mac Filley Jr., of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2025, just ten days shy of his 81st birthday. Ralph lived a life centered on four constants: Faith, Family, Food, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Known universally as Poppy, he was the beloved patriarch and North Star of his

Paul Clifford Helton, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born Feb. 17, 1965, in St. Joseph, son of the late Dorothy and Jesse Helton. He worked at Clarks Tree Service as a Tree Trimmer for many years. Paul enjoyed playing pool and had just started playing

Randy Eugene Sisk, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. He was born Nov. 11, 1958, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, with a funeral service and public livestream starting at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Funeral Home. Interment Mount

Delores Mae Claycomb, 90, of St Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at a Wathena, Kansas, health care facility. She was born Aug. 11, 1935, in St. Joseph, daughter of Eva Esther (Powers) and Loyd Simpson Sr. Delores attended Benton High School. On Dec. 31, 1954, she married Jay Claycomb. She spent many years

“He will cover you with his feathers and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart” Psalm 91:4 Amy was born in Saint Joseph, MO on July 15th, 1992 to Janey Robertson Johnston and Daniel J. Heckman II, both from St Joseph, MO. Amy was preceded in death

David “Mike” Bohon, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. He was born Feb. 10, 1951, to Clinton D., Sr. and Mary F. (Kelly) Bohon in Hannibal, Missouri. After serving in the United States Army during the challenging days of the Vietnam War, Mike returned home to embrace a new chapter. It was

Jackie A. Milbourn, 73, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. She was born Jan. 20, 1952, to Jessie “Alvin” and Elvie Katherine (Mitchell) Henry, in Kansas City, Missouri. Jackie shared 39 years with her husband, Warren Lee Milbourn. The loving couple united in matrimony on Oct. 12, 1970, supporting and cherishing each other

MCFALL, Mo. – Donald Rex Miller, 82, of McFall, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at Crestview Nursing Home, in Bethany, Missouri, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in New Hampton, Harrison County, Missouri, to Wessling Daren and Georgia Lee Miller on Oct. 27, 1942. He graduated from South Harrison High

Glenn Robert “Bob” Ross, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. He was born Jan. 21, 1940, in St. Joseph, to Thomas and Mildred (Breeden) Ross. He was a proud graduate of Lafayette High School, where later he was presented with the Alumni of the Year Award. He went on to attend St.

Helen Marie Crabill, 97, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 15, 2025. She was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Coffey, Missouri, to Clayton Dee Brown and Gertrude Mae Brown (Parmley). She was the youngest of four children. She grew up during the Great Depression and spent her childhood in Odessa, Missouri, before the Brown family

Mildred Louise Chenoweth, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Halls, Missouri, daughter of the late, Myrtle and Archie Boyer. She married Frank on June 6, 1953, and the rest was history. She worked at Peach Tree Door putting the glass into

PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Larry Wayne Mitchell, 58, of Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in St. Joseph. There will be a celebation of life this Saturday, Oct. 18 2025, starting at noon at the Plattsburg Community Courtyard, 117 West Maple, Plattsburg, Missouri. Online full obituary and condolence at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the

Marvin White, 98, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Marvin was born on May 17, 1927, in Garretson, South Dakota, the son of the late Lynn and Olive (Swavely) White. Marvin served in the U.S. Navy in 1946 and 1947 serving on the USS Tappahannock, USS Princeton, and the USS Curtiss. Receiving

Shannon Kirk William Anderson, 52, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born March 21, 1973, in Winchester, Kansas, son of Nina Anderson. He graduated from Leavenworth High School. On Jan. 22, 2000, he married Carmen Stewart, in St. Joseph. Shannon previously worked at Green

MAITLAND, Mo. – Brenda Murphy 56, of Maitland, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Mound City, Missouri. She was born Aug. 23, 1969, in Galt, California. Survived by husband, Drew Murphy. Memorials requested to the Brenda Murphy Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Full obituary, online condolence, at www.ruppfuneral.com. As