Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Donald William Cox, 84, of St. Joseph, and longtime resident of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in a St. Joseph healthcare facility. He was born April 11, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, son of Sarah Elizabeth Bertha Pulliam (Betha) and William Otis Hopkins “Otis” Cox. He graduated from Aurora High

By NewsPress Now Jessica Kaye Ball, 35, was born on July 9, 1989, in St Joseph, to Tony Corcoran and Cindy Murphy (Auxier). She was their first born, she was her mothers world and her fathers baby girl. Jessica was raised in St Joseph and graduated from Benton High School in 2007. For fun, she

By NewsPress Now G. Deon Jensen, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Deon married Karen Logbeck on Aug. 1, 1987. She survives of the home. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, First Lutheran Church. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Drusilla A. Boos HIAWATHA, Kan. -Drusilla Ann “Dru” Boos, 71, of Hiawatha, died Aug. 2, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Clara Jane Close, 77, St. Joseph, peacefully slipped into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, surrounded by her goddaughter and her sisters of the heart. She was born Oct. 17, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Floyd and Mary (Mapes) Close. In 1964 Jane graduated from Lafayette high school

By NewsPress Now Billy Lee Culver (William) was born Oct. 2, 1930, in St. Joseph. He passed away at Wexford Place Assisted Living on August 4, 2024. He was 93 years old. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Hal Culver; mother, Hattie Culver; and sister, Doris Keller. Bill was married to Bonnie Hair

By NewsPress Now Michael Dixon, 71, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Patee Park

By NewsPress Now James Michael Connors, known affectionately as “Jim” or “Mick”, passed away on Aug. 2, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on March 30, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to Norbert and Mary Connors. For over 50 years, he resided in St. Joseph. Throughout his life, Jim wore many

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Ruth Celia Rogers, 94, passed away Aug. 1, 2024. She was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Hamilton, Missouri, to Samuel and Bertha (Dewalt) Jones. Ruth spent her entire life in Caldwell County. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1947. In 1950 she married John Rogers and they were

By NewsPress Now Nicholas Dion Murphy, 44, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. He was born on Sept. 11, 1979, in St. Joseph. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints. He married Olga Arce on Feb. 22, 2023. She survives of the home. Nicholas enjoyed painting and was

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Timothy “Tim” Floyd, 65, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph. Tim was born on Jan. 29, 1959, in St. Joseph, to Forrest and Joan (McIntyre) Floyd. He was a long-time resident of Wathena. Tim married Cathi Hoffman on May 27,

By NewsPress Now Greg Gilpin, 68, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. He was born in St. Joseph to Joseph and Jacqueline (Swafford) Gilpin. Greg married the love of his life, Michelle Annigian, in 1987. He was a sergeant with the St. Joseph Police Department for 33 years, which made him a familiar

By NewsPress Now Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Nash, 65, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born April 22, 1959, in Nebraska, to Russel and Zella June Nash. He worked at his father’s farm, Pine Tree Lane, which grew Christmas trees and berries. Most recently, he had worked as a forklift operator at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Francis J. Hibler CAMERON, Mo. – Francis Junior Hibler, 97, passed away Aug. 2, 2024. Graveside services 11 a.m. Aug. 6, Cameron Memory Gardens, Cameron, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. George Jensen George “Deon” Jensen, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 5 2024. Arrangements pending

By NewsPress Now Darlene Ann Wegenka, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. She was born May 23, 1930, in St. Joseph, to Joseph and Florence (Jasper) Kerner. Darlene graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart and then earned her nursing certificate at Hillyard Technical Center. Darlene married Gregory Joseph Wegenka on

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Charles L. Shipp COLCORD, Okla. -Charles Lester Shipp, 93, passed away Aug. 1, 2024. Funeral 2 p.m. Aug. 10, at First Baptist Church of King City. Burial: King City Cemetery. Visitation: one hour prior to funeral service at the church. online condolences: www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Dorothy Mae Webb, 79, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in Independence, Kansas, to Leonard and Clara (Alberty) Webb. Dorothy married Harry Eugene Carriger in May 1963. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2002. She worked as a claims representative for AAA

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Nicholas “Nick” L. Miller Sr., 96, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Aug. 1, 2024, at the Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Nick was born on Dec. 6, 1927, in Troy, Kansas, to Robert E. and Emma (Shalz) Miller. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,

By NewsPress Now Randy Dewayne Martin, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born Aug. 26, 1962, in St. Joseph. He married Deanna Saunders on Sept. 8, 2017, and she survives of the home. He worked in the construction industry. He enjoyed water skiing, boating, fishing, and building things. Randy

By NewsPress Now Lesa Diane (Stamp) Wall, 76, was called to the lord on July 30, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Nov. 19, 1947, to John and Delores (Moore) Stamp, in St. Joseph, where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Benton High School in 1966. Lesa married her beloved Everett

By NewsPress Now Donald R. Vollintine, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away on July 30, 2024. Don was born on July 20, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Marshall and Mary (Shearin) Vollintine. He married Carole (Courtney) Vollintine on Aug. 7, 1964, in St. Joseph. They were married for nearly 60 wonderful years. Don was a

By NewsPress Now Troy Christopher Allen Brown, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in a Kansas City hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1969, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School, and worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a lineman. He served in the United States Navy during the

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Johnathan S. Harness Johnathan “Johnny” Scott Harness, 21, St. Joseph, passed away July 29, 2024. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memories shared at 6 p.m. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Patty Lou Smith, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Houston, Texas, daughter of Helen and Gladys Earl Gustafson. On April 22, 1955, she married Kenneth Smith. She was “Mother of our old Neighborhood” in N.

By NewsPress Now D. Scott Summerford, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born Feb. 20, 1954, in Tampa, Florida, son of Gola “Jeanne” and Al Summerford. He graduated from Lafayette High School, 1972, and Park University, RN. Scott worked many years as a Registered Nurse.

By NewsPress Now Delbert Richardson, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his son’s home in Wichita, Kansas. He was born Oct. 18, 1937, in Moberly, Missouri, son of Thomas and Sarrah Richardson. He graduated from Moberly High School. On July 8, 1960, he married Alice Hickman. Delbert served in the

By NewsPress Now Patricia “Pat” Roades, 75, of St. Joseph passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. Patricia was born on May 29, 1949. She married Jackie “Jack” Roades on July 26, 1969. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Anthony and Gladys Kline. Survivors include her husband, Jack; three children, Tina Leight-Roades (Julie),

By NewsPress Now PALATINE, Ill. – Martha Lois (formerly Todd) Henderson, 92, passed away July 27, 2024. Martha was born near Dearborn, Missouri, on Nov. 8, 1931, and moved to Palatine, Illinois, with her husband, Bob Henderson, and daughters, Joan and Lynn, in 1969. Funeral and visitation will be held on Aug. 3, 2024, at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Carl Perkins AMITY, Mo. – Carl “Dean” Perkins, 81, passed away July 31, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home, of Maysville. No services scheduled at this time. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Patty Smith Patty Smith, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away July 30, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. Aug. 6

By NewsPress Now Nadine Kretzer passed away on July 30, 2024. Nadine was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Gail Fisher. In 1943, the family moved to California. In 1952, Nadine married Emerson Kretzer Jr. They later divorced. After raising her family, she returned to school, graduating from Missouri Western State College