Obituaries

By NewsPress Now George W. Pyle III, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. He was born Sept. 29, 1932, to George W. II and Mildred B. (Glover) Pyle in Bluefield, West Virigina. George married Doris Ann Parks on July 22, 1960. An avid golfer, George’s passion for the sport was evident to

By NewsPress Now Laura Lee Weckerlin, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. She was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Griswold, Iowa, to Albert and Eva (Ireland) Viestenz. Laura Lee attended a country school and graduated from Pickering High School, Pickering, Missouri. During her high school years, she was a Northwest Missouri basketball

By NewsPress Now Gloria Jean Gibson, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 27, 2024. Gloria was born Sept. 24, 1940, in St. Joseph, to Perry Henry and Helen (Williams) Frederick. She retired from Stetson. Gloria married Jimmie E. Gibson, on Nov. 18, 1960, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2007. Also

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Ricky Baker Ricky Baker, 62, St. Joseph, died Nov. 26, 2024. Arrangements pending Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Ellen J. White Ellen Justine White, 86, St. Joseph, died Nov. 23, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to

By NewsPress Now Harold Martin Jensen Jr., 73, known affectionately by friends and family as “Hal”, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, St. Joseph. He was born on Sept. 24, 1951, also in St. Joseph, to Harold Martin and Shirley Ramona (Coy) Jensen. Hal dedicated his professional life to the betterment of his beloved hometown

By NewsPress Now Barbara Katherine (Wise) Nagel, 83, passed away Nov. 23, 2024, at her home. She was born in St. Joseph, on Dec. 3, 1940, to Urban and Helen Wise. Barbara attended school at St. Francis Xavier and then at the Convent of the Sacred Heart where she graduated from in 1958. Barbara attended

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Karen S. Freeman SMITHVILLE, Mo. -Karen Sue Freeman, 76, Smithville, Missouri, formerly Tarkio, Missouri, died Nov. 26, 2024. Funeral 2 p.m. Dec. 4, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. Dec. 3, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Family visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, prior to service. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Donald

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Grace Darlene (Karn) Evans, 90, passed from this life Nov. 26, 2024, in Wathena, Kansas, with her loving family at her side. Grace was born on a farm outside Troy, Kansas, July 31, 1934, the youngest child of George V. Karn and V. Berniece Karn. Grace attended Hickory Grove

By NewsPress Now Patrick “Pat” L. Durrie, 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 27, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Louise and Thomas Durrie. He graduated from Shawnee Mission West and Pitt State University. Pat spent many of his working years working as

By NewsPress Now AMAZONIA, Mo. – Rick Russell, 74, Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born Sept. 14, 1950, to Robert “Bob” and Meredith (O’Callaghan) Russell, in St. Joseph. Rick married Janet P. Sollars on Jan. 14, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She survives of the home. He is survived by

By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Jerry Lee Meyer, age 90, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at the Oregon Care Center, in Oregon, Missouri. Services: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Maple

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Tom Grier, 71, of rural Gower, Missouri, passed away, Nov. 19, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1953, to Ralph Eldon and Patricia Ann (Walkup) Grier, in St. Joseph. Tom grew up near Gower on the farm and graduated from Gower High School in 1971. After graduation he

By NewsPress Now Late Notices David Fattig Jr. David Fattig Jr., 65, St. Joseph, died Nov. 22, 2024. Arrangements pending Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Kay F. Harger ROCK PORT, Mo. – Kay Frances Harger, 85, Rock Port, Missouri, died Nov. 23, 2024. Memorial services are pending. Cremation Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com As

By NewsPress Now Frances J. Bowles, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. She was born on Oct. 7, 1930, in St. Joseph, to George and Georgia (Anderson) Poage. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Randall Lee Bowles; and her two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Charles Bowles; her

By NewsPress Now John Howard Foley, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cameron Veterans Home, Cameron, Missouri. He was born Nov. 7, 1939, in McPaul, Iowa, son of the late Lucille and Francis Foley. He graduated from Central High School class of 1957, then joined the United States Marines

By NewsPress Now George Raymond Wilson, 64, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 3, 1960, in Hiawatha, Kansas, son of Ethel and George Wilson. He worked at B&R Insulation for over 20 years as an Asbestos Removal Supervisor. He loved photography, was an avid

By NewsPress Now ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Doug Fuller, 80, St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. He was born June 29, 1944, in Selma, Alabama, to E.B. and Helen (Harder) Fuller. He grew up in Selma, graduating from Suttle High School in 1962, then attending Marion Military Institute

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Betty R. A. Beaver AGENCY, Mo. – Betty Ruth Anders Beaver, 82, of Agency, Missouri, died Nov. 22, 2024. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. with the service officiated by Pastor Earnestine Blakley following at 11 a.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel at 3609 Frederick Blvd. St. Joseph, MO 64506 on Nov. 26.

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Eugene “Gene” Anthony Miller, 94, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Atchison, Kansas. He was born Dec. 28, 1929, in Troy, Kansas, son of the late Josephine and Joseph Miller. In his early years, he attended Pleasant Ridge School, a one room school house. Due

By NewsPress Now Geoffrey “Grimm” Scott Nichols, 38, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. He was born Aug. 22, 1986, to Greg Nichols and Cathy Crockett, in St. Joseph. Geoffrey enjoyed playing video games and loved animals of all kinds. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Greg; grandparents, Janice and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Stephen C. Crouse EASTON, Mo. – Stephen Clifford Crouse, 77, of Easton, Missouri, died Nov. 21, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Easton. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m Nov. 25 at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Easton.

By NewsPress Now My name is Nellie M. Shipman. I was called to Heaven Nov. 19, 2024, by my maker. I was born May 3, 1925, the sixth of seven children, to Roy and Maggie Rullman in the family home near Wathena, Kansas. In 1944 I married the love of my life, Donald E. Shipman.

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Walter Jones, 79, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Walter Thomas Jones Jr. was born on March 30, 1945, to Walter and Ruth (Snyder) Jones, in Creston, Iowa. On June 3, 1972, he married Mary Ann Scanlan, who survives of the home. Walter’s life was

By NewsPress Now Kenneth P. “Kenny” Bachman, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 20, 2024. Kenny was born on Oct. 26, 1961, in St. Joseph, to Louis and Anna Mae (Kruse) Bachman. Following his graduation from Lafayette High School in 1981, he attended Missouri Western State College for two years and subsequently

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Kenneth Blackman Kenneth Blackman, 63, St. Joseph, died Nov. 20, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Frances J. Bowles Frances J. Bowles, 94, St. Joseph, died Nov. 21, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Charles William Libel Sr. HIGHLAND, Kan. -Charles William Libel, Jr., 85, of

By NewsPress Now HAMILTON, Mo. – Sharon Lee Day, 81, of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. She was born Sept. 21, 1943, to Ralph and Ethel (Bowman) Day, in Chillicothe, Missouri. Sharon married James Day May 4, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. She worked as a secretary for a dental office. Sharon loved

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Bonnie Gates, 88, Stanberry, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Springfield, Illinois, to Clarence and Nell (Clemens) Manis. Bonnie grew up in Athens, Illinois, where she graduated from Athens High School in 1954. Bonnie lived most of her adult life in

By NewsPress Now Sandra May Flynn, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1949, in St. Joseph, to George and Billie Sue (Williams) Sechler. Sandra married Larry Flynn on Dec. 24, 1988. He survives of the home. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Sandra enjoyed

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Vernell Taylor, 93, passed away Nov. 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born near Weatherby, Missouri, Sept. 12, 1931, to Basil and Cecil (Fleming) Helms. Vernell attended Winston High School, graduating in 1949. She worked as a waitress at a young age, later working

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elaine Dunster SAVANNAH, Mo. -Elaine Dunster, 75, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Nov. 20, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.