Obituaries

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 Reva Loree Carter, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Carriage Square, in St. Joseph. Survivors include her husband, Eb Carter; sister, Norma Brazzell; and brothers, Robert Whitaker and Roger Whitaker; her granddaughter, Tasha (Austin) Kirschner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and Burial will be held at

By NewsPress Now FORT WORTH, Texas -John C. Wright, 67, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Aug. 25, 2024. He was born in St. Joseph but had lived in Fort Worth for the last 12 years to be close to his grandchildren. John proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert Bliley CONCEPTION JUNCTION, Mo. – Robert “Bud” Bliley, 93, of Conception Junction, Missouri passed away Sept. 8, 2024. Parish Rosary 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at St. Columba Catholic Church with visitation to follow. Family visitation following the rosary until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Sept. 12

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 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 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 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 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 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

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Mary M. Hicks Mary Margaret Hicks, 91, St. Joseph, passed Aug. 31, 2024, funeral arrangements are pending, Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. www.bullockffc.com. Christine A. Murphy Christine Ann Murphy, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 30, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Ernie Schabert KING CITY, Mo.

By NewsPress Now Harold Eugene Cline Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the age of 92. Harold’s life was characterized by his dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, and his love for the outdoors. He was born on April 28, 1932, to Morris and Birdie Cline, in Wallace, Missouri.

By NewsPress Now Shirley Gillett FLORISSANT, Mo. – Shirley Felch Gillett graduated to her heavenly home on Aug. 29, 2024. She passed over peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Her family was at her side. She was the daughter of Hallard and Esther (Downing) Felch. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon;

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