Obituaries

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. — Pamela Arlene Osborn, 74, of Easton, Missouri, passed away on Sept. 22, 2024. Pam was born on March 5, 1950, in Long Beach, California, to John S. Courtney and Ida L. Courtney (Frogge) and lived a life full of passion and purpose. For 31 years Pam was the proud

By NewsPress Now LIBERTY, Mo. – Mark David Giddens, warrior and friend, loyal and true, passed away peacefully at the age of 55, at his loving home in Liberty, Missouri, surrounded by those who cherished him on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Born on Thursday, Dec. 26, 1968, to James and Donna (Van Cleave) Giddens, of

By NewsPress Now SGM Tex “Conley” West Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 80, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. He was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Kayjay, Kentucky, to Conley West Sr. and Sally (Lawson) West. Conley enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963, where he became a skilled sniper. He served five tours

By NewsPress Now James Potter Jr. James “JT” Potter Jr. passed away Sept. 20, 2024, at home surrounded by family. JT was born in Plattsburg, Missouri, to Blanch (Hatcher) and James Potter. He graduated from Plattsburg High School and two years of college. After graduation, he joined the Army in 1962, serving three years, then

By NewsPress Now Mary “Denise” Lewis, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1956, to Jim and Dee Jordan. Denise attended Cathedral Catholic School and graduated in 1974 from Bishop LeBlond High School. She spent over 30 years working at Cablevision. She then started a

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Edith Cook Edith Cook passed away Sept. 20, 2024. Edith’s service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with David Mejia Officiating. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Agency, Missouri. Timothy D. Nelson Sr.

By NewsPress Now Jean (Ogden) Blanton, 93, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. She was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Strickler, Arkansas, to Charles and Dona (Cantrell) Ogden. Jean married James “Buck” Blanton on April 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2006. She was a pricing specialist for American

By NewsPress Now Caroline J. Fankhauser, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Caroline was born Sept. 24, 1935, in St. Joseph, to Allen and Mary Calhoon. In 1953 she married Marvin Fankhauser Jr. after graduation from Central High School, and they shared 71 years of marriage together.

By NewsPress Now Our loving mother and grandmother, Betty June (Schaber) Crawford, age 95, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born June 20, 1929, in Amazonia, Missouri, the daughter of the late John and Cecil (Moser) Schaber. She graduated from Lafayette High School, and the

By NewsPress Now Sharon K. Miller, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. She was born March 12, 1942, to Voylet and Chastine McGaughey, in St. Joseph. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, especially watching her granddaughters grow. She was a dedicated Kansas City Chiefs fan and an avid bingo player, always

By NewsPress Now Lloyd Cecil Ridge was born Aug. 21, 1933. He passed away Sept. 19, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by wife, Alice, parents, Lloyd W. and Ola (Ray) Ridge. Surviving are son, Roger (Lisa) Ridge, of St. Joseph; daughter, Becky (Jim) Carlson, of King City, Missouri; four grandchildren; and

By NewsPress Now Cynthia Jo Hornbeck, 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. She was born April 13, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late Betty and Archie Allen. Cynthia was a loving mother, grandma and great-grandma who was a housewife and a wonderful painter who loved watching Law and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Jane M. Copsey MAITLAND, Mo. – Jane M. Copsey, 92, passed away Sept 19, 2024, at a Mound City, Missouri, care center. Family visitation: Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m., Chamberlain Funeral Home, Mound City. Graveside services and interment: Monday, 10 a.m., I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri. Memorials: Donor’s choice. A full obituary can

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Cynthis J. Hornbeck Cynthia Jo Hornbeck 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Marvin J. Pierce Marvin J. Pierce, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp funeral Home Stanley B.Tietjens ROBINSON, Kan. -Stanley

By NewsPress Now CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – Barbara Jeanette (Barber) Crane, 85, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away Sept. 13, 2024. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, Missouri. Burial in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Friends may call anytime

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Susan Rippen, 77, Mound City, Missouri, passed away Sept. 4, 2024, at a St. Joseph hospital. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, United Methodist Church, Mound City. Family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. Private family inurnment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City. Memorials: the Mound City United Methodist Women.

By NewsPress Now Wallace “Sonny” Dean Bittick, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born July 26, 1943, in St. Joseph, son of Edna and Arthur Bittick. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur Bittick Jr.; twin sister, Donna Butner; sister, Ruby Catheral; and

By NewsPress Now COLUMBIA, Mo. – Donald Gene Malson, age 76, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Sept. 15, 2024, at Boone Hospital. He was born on Oct. 26, 1947, in St. Joseph, a son of the late Lester and Alma (Denham) Malson. He was united in marriage to Susan Lutz on Dec. 22, 1974.

By NewsPress Now Betty Lou Wilson, 85, St. Joseph, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sept. 16, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1939, in Clinton County, Missouri. Betty was a true firecracker who brought light and love into the lives she touched. She married Gordon W. Wilson Sr., on Oct.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now David Groenke, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. He was born Dec. 3, 1940, in St. Joseph to Lloyd and Inez (Hamm) Groenke. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School in 1958. David married his high school sweetheart, Helen Grant, on Dec. 16, 1961. She survives of the

By NewsPress Now Gwenevera A. Massey Gwenevera Arlene Wilkinson Massey, 90, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 15, 2024, in St. Joseph, surrounded by her family. A St. Joseph native, she attended Bartlett High School in St. Joseph. After getting married, she worked in factories and later did housework while raising her family. Supporting her children

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Russell Dale Skidmore passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. After a very recent cancer diagnosis, he chose to spend his final days comfortable at home on the family farm. Russell was born to Bob and Donna (Pierce) Skidmore at the family’s Pierce Farm on

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – William “Bill” Pruett, 65, Country Club, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1959, to Kenneth and Betty Pruett, in St. Joseph. Bill graduated from Lafayette High School. After 40 years of dedicated service, Bill retired from Clarios in 2021. He married

By NewsPress Now AGENCY, Mo. – Henry L. Bibb, 67, Agency, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. He was born July 17, 1957 to Vincent H. and Clara B. (Hartman) Bibb, in St. Joseph. Henry married Sandi J. Leeson on June 11, 1982. He worked for Bartlow Electric for seven years. In 1995, he

By NewsPress Now Patricia L. (Black) Capps, 87, St. Joseph, passed away in her home surrounded by family on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. She was born Aug. 9, 1937, to Earl W. and Virginia R. (Everett) Black, in Kansas City, Missouri. Patricia married John E. “Jack” Capps on Aug. 20, 1960, and they were married

By NewsPress Now Albert Wesley Paslay, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in a Wathena, Kansas. He was born April 30, 1934, in Wathena. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Friskies as a general operator. Albert was preceded in death by wife, Delores A. Paslay; son,

By NewsPress Now Jennifer J. (Proffit) Dickinson, 52, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. She was born Nov. 14, 1971, to Gary L. and Deloris A. (Tunell) Proffit, in Maryville, Missouri. Jennifer married Scott W. Dickinson on Nov. 7, 2018. She was a member of Renew Church. Jennifer enjoyed spending time crafting and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Phyllis Jackson TARKIO, Mo. – Phyllis Jackson, 96, Tarkio, passed away Sept. 13, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. Sept. 17, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Open visitation 9 a.m. Sept. 16, Davis Funeral Home. Family Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Gwenevera