Obituaries

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donald Walter Hanson Sr., 80, Savannah, Missouri, passed from this life on Sept. 7, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Donald was born on Feb. 15, 1944, to Donald J. Hanson and Willma Lee (Pike) Hanson. On Aug. 6, 1977, he and Linda Irene Gross were united in marriage. Don

By NewsPress Now AMITY, Mo. – Bettie Ruth Arnold, 89, Amity, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1935, to Clarence and Laura (Kitchen) Harris, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Bettie married Robert Burk Arnold on July 13, 1953. He preceded her in death. She worked as an

By NewsPress Now Jean Marie Handy, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born June 7, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, daughter of the late Nedra and Roger Handy. She attended Lafayette High School. She enjoyed line dancing, making jewelry, crochet, and crafts with her grandchildren,

By NewsPress Now John Carter Miller, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 8, 2024. He was born on Feb. 22, 1960, in St. Joseph, to Phillip E. and Patricia J. (Mattox) Miller. He married Tina M. Deever on Oct. 15, 2019. He is survived by his children, Dustin Miller, Misty Spencer, John J. Miller (Andrea),

By NewsPress Now Dennis Marcinko, 76, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. He was born Jan. 15, 1948, in St. Joseph, to Francis and Lucy (Fisher) Marcinko. Dennis spent his time reading western books. He also enjoyed visiting the Open Door Food Kitchen and Job Services on a regular basis. He was preceded

By NewsPress Now On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, Larry Lee Hoecker, loving husband and father of two sons, passed away at the age of 81. Larry was born on Sept. 23, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Raymond and Nannie (Cox) Hoecker. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1961, and had a career as an

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Jean M. Handy Jean Marie Handy, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 4, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Rupp funeral Home. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Joseph E. Miller Joseph E. Miller, 72, St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 3, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. Martha M. Smith MARYVILLE, Mo. -Martha Marie Smith, 90, Maryville, Missouri, formerly Rock Port, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now Velma Faye (Miller) Brandt, 98, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. She was born Oct. 4, 1925, in Easton, Missouri, to Clarence H. and Faye (Kessler) Miller. She grew up in Easton, then the family moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where Velma graduated from Ward High School. The family then

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Gerald “Jerry” Lee Rainey DVM, 82, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Sept. 3, 2024. He was born Aug. 22, 1942, to Laurence R. and Evelyn (Scott) Rainey, in St. Albans, Missouri. Jerry was a 1967 graduate of Hickman High School, in Columbia, Missouri. He received his doctor of Veterinary

By NewsPress Now Christine Ann Murphy, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. She was born March 7, 1954, in Oneida, New York, to William and Gladys (Mulvaney) Baker. She worked at Love’s Truck Stop. Christine enjoyed travel, game shows, getting her nails done, and spending time with her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

By NewsPress Now LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Albert G. Clark, 78, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Louisville, Kentucky, East Post Acute Care following an extended illness. Born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to the late Albert W. and Margaret Clark, Albert was a retired Army veteran having served in the Vietnam Conflict, and also a retired

By NewsPress Now Larry Lee Conroy 51, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Dec. 4, 1972, in St. Joseph, son of Lonna and Roger Conroy. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested

By NewsPress Now Rebecca S, Allen, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. She was born Aug. 13, 1938, in Nevada, Missouri, to Ralph and Rebecca (Parr) Cook. After retiring from her longtime job at Wyeth Hardware, Rebecca moved to Branson, Missouri, where she worked in gift shops. She loved to be out

By NewsPress Now REA, Mo. – Joyce Ann (Reece) Roberts, 89, of Rea, Missouri, went to her heavenly home on Sept. 5, 2024. She was born on Aug. 20, 1935, to John and Ura (Courtney) Reece. Joyce married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Roberts, on Feb. 20, 1955, and together they made their

By NewsPress Now PLATTE CITY, Mo. – Thomas A. Morris, 79, of Platte City, Missouri, passed away on Sept. 4, 2024. Tom was born on May 4, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Thomas Asbury Morris II and Mary Lorraine (Bancks) Morris. He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy for six years and was

By NewsPress Now NIXA, Mo. – Cheryl Louise Glasgow, age 78, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Aug. 31, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on May 16, 1946, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1964. Upon graduation, she started data entry for the Navy in Washington, DC, during the war.

By NewsPress Now Mrs. Mary Margaret Hicks was born on Sept. 1, 1932, to the late Thomas and Helen M. Fox, in Moberly. Missouri. She went to be with the Lord on Aug. 31, 2024. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Hicks moved to St. Joseph as a teenager and attended Bartlett High School, where

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Doris J. Adkins Doris J. Adkins, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 2, 2024. Funeral Sept. 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Sept. 8, 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Josh Pacetti Josh

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Lester Robert Garton Jr., 81, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in DeKalb. He was born Sept. 20, 1942, in St. Joseph, son of the late Josephine and Lester Garton. He attended Bethel School and graduated Dekalb High School in 1961. He married Caroline Wilson, in

By NewsPress Now OAK GROVE, Mo. – Sandra Sue (Goold) Cusick, 78, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with dementia. Sandy was born March 11, 1946, in Fremont, Nebraska, to Jack and Ann Goold. Jack served in the Navy, and Sandy spent her

By NewsPress Now Annora E. Newman, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1935, in Maryville, Missouri, to Vincent and Thelma (Brown) Smith. Annora married Robert J. Newman on July 2, 1969. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1986. She worked as a nurse in Maryville

By NewsPress Now Norma Jean Scroggins, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. She was born July 7, 1934, in St. Joseph. Her parents were Ward Merriott and Wilma (Brown) Ryther and stepfather, Emery Ryther. Norma married Ivan L. Scroggins on Aug. 28, 1957. She was an excellent cook. She was a beloved

By NewsPress Now HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Margaret Jean Watkins, 88, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died Sept. 2, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born May 23, 1936, in rural Nodaway County, Missouri, to James Elden and Margaret Elaine (Damon) Huls. Known as Jean to all her family and friends, she graduated from Clearmont High School,

By NewsPress Now Cassandra Jade Williams passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Children’s Mercy Hospital, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on Oct. 8,2013, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Cody and Kelly (Owens) Williams. Cassandra lived in Lincoln before moving to St. Joseph where she attended Pickett elementary

By NewsPress Now LAMONI, Iowa – Sandra L. Pace (Sandy Daniel), passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side on May 10, 2024. Sandy was born on Dec. 25, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. In 1955, Sandy was adopted by her loving and caring parents, Covell and Ruth (Redman) Daniel. Sandy

By NewsPress Now Robert “Red” Steven Haarlammert, 71, of St. Joseph, peacefully passed away on Aug. 29, 2024. He was born on Dec. 20, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Gloria and Donald Ralph Haarlammert. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Paul Albertson; his sister, Donna Hageman; and his brothers, Larry

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” Edwin Swope, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Aug. 29, 2024. Bill was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 1943, and was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, known for his generosity, humor, and commitment to his community. Bill attended Williamsburg Technical School

By NewsPress Now Shirley Collen Simmons, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. She was born Oct. 30, 1943, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Evelyn and David Cox. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David and Dexter Cox; sisters, Sudie Perman, Carol Archer and Betty Blakely. Survivors

By NewsPress Now Scott Allen Thompson, Sr., 59, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at his home. He married Anita Kay Thompson on Nov. 11, 1983. He was a very kind, hardworking, soft-spoken man, who worked for Midwest Warehouse 31 years. Out of many things, he loved his family the most. He enjoyed