Obituaries

Lacey Renee Larison, 35, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. She was born June 17, 1990, in St. Joseph. She loved spending time with her boys and spending time with her niece and nephews, she was everybody’s ray of sunshine, who loved to take long walks. She is survived by two sons,

Robert McCammon, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. He was born Oct. 18, 1942, in King City, Missouri, to Robert and Jennie (Sherard) McCammon. On April 8, 1967, Robert married Patricia Ann Forbes, who survives of the home. He owned and operated Midwest Mobile Radio Service and Mobilpage since 1963, at one

Ruby M. McDowell, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in St. Joseph, to Clarence and Bessie (Chesser) McCall. Ruby grew up in the St. Joseph area and graduated from Central High School in 1948. Ruby married Earnest Franklin McDowell in the summer of 1953. He preceded

James “Jim” A. Sterling, 92, St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Jim was born on Nov. 15, 1932, in Elwood, Kansas, to the late William and Mary (Philips) Sterling. Mr. Sterling served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Jim worked as a truck driver

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Beverly F. Garrett, 89, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Nodaway Nursing Home. Beverly was born on Oct. 12, 1935, in Maryville, to Oral W. and Evelyn J. (Dowden) Porter. She was a 1953 graduate of Horace Mann High School and graduated from Northwest Missouri State College,

June Marlene (Combs) McKenny passed on from this earth into the loving arms of Christ on the evening of Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 90. On April 16, 1935, June was born in a one room log cabin on Empire Prairie in western Gentry County, Missouri. June, the oldest of three children, lived

WATHENA, Kan. – Thomas Wilson Heath, 83, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Born on Aug. 30, 1942, in Mound City, Missouri, Tom was the beloved son of the late Harry H. and Vergene G. Heath. His life was a vibrant tapestry woven with dedication, passion, and an extraordinary ability

Jeana Rose Hogan, 40, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 27, 1985, in Trenton, Missouri. Jeana was preceded in death by sister, Jennifer. Survivors include parents, Angela Saxton, and Ron (Angela) Hogan; and close friend, Kara Colhour. Family to recieve freinds: 1 to 2 p.m.

Dean Edward Scofield, Feb. 19, 1979 to Sept. 14, 2025, 46 years old, passed away Sunday. Survived by mother, Karen Scofield; uncle, Ralph Scofield; brother, Ronnie Scofield; three children, Deanna Scofield, Denni’lee Kneib, Maverick River Scofield; three grandchildren, Conner, Gavin, and Lizzie; one nephew, Dalton Scofield; one great- niece, Briella Scofield. Cremation under the direction

Rosemary “Kathy” Slocum-Kissel, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at KU Medical Center. Kathy was born on Oct. 30, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Fred and Elouise (Blau) Slocum. She was a 1959 graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart here in St. Joseph, and attended St. Teresa’s

Harry Wayne Horsman, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 11, 1942, in Clarksdale, Missouri, son of Wilma and Frank “Bud” Horsman. Harry graduated from Clarksdale High School, class of 1960. In July 1971, he married his wife of nearly 45 years, Roberta “Sissy”

WATHENA, Kan. – Nellie Arlene (King) Juhl, 87, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1938, at home in Blair Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wallace Juhl; daughter-in-law, Carrie Juhl; grandsons, Kyle Juhl and Lukas Juhl; granddaughter-in-law, Katlyn Keller;

FAUCETT, Mo. – Glenda Mae LeClare, 77, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in a local health care center. She was born July 2, 1948, in Breckenridge, Missouri, daughter of the late Bertha and Charles LeClare. She graduated from Breckenridge High School, she worked at Southwestern Bell retiring after 28 years of

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sandra Joy Harvey Richardson died Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her nieces, Gina and Vicky, were with her when she died peacefully at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster. Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Gentry County, Missouri, to Vernon Harvey and Jessie Belle Wolford Harvey, Sandra was graduated

Amy Margaret Robertson, July 15, 1992 to Sept. 13, 2025. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 Our world is a little dimmer without the bright light and joy of Amy Margaret

OREGON, Mo. – Albert D. “Coach” Atkins, 93, passed away Sept. 11, 2025. Family visitation Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri. Services 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, Oregon United Methodist Church. Interment with military honors at Forest City Union Cemetery. Online condolences and complete obituary

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Jerry L. Carr was born July 18, 1936, in St. Joseph. He passed away Aug. 24, 2025, at the VA Hospice in Prescott, Arizona. Jerry was born to Leo O. Carr and Helen R. (Worthen) Carr and was the eighth of 10 children. On July 22, 1953, Jerry enllisted in the United

EDGERTON, Mo. – Judy Fletchall, Edgerton, Missouri, passed away Sept. 13, 2025, in Gower, Missouri, at the age of 91. She is survived by children, David (Ann) Fletchall, Jeffrey (Kathy) Fletchall and Paula (Doug) Wolf. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the Fletchall Cemetery near Grant City, Missouri.

STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Linda Grier, 80, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away, Sept. 14, 2025. She was born on Aug. 18, 1945, to Boyd and Callie (Banks) Simpson in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Plattsburg and graduated from Plattsburg High School. On Jan. 25, 1969, she was united in marriage to Eddie Grier. After

Harry Earl Hamilton Sr., 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at 11:05 p.m. at his home in St. Joseph. He was born June 27, 1950, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Billie “Bill” Ray Belcher departed this life Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. He was born, in St Joseph, Sept. 5, 1951. Bill’s college degrees in Criminal Justice and Mortuary Science guided him to a career with Buchanan County, Missouri, Sheriffs Department for many years before becoming a dispatcher for Iowa State Highway

FORT WORTH, Tx. -Donald M. Brown, 91, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. The only child of Miles L. Brown and Dorothy (Barbee) Brown, he was born on May 17, 1934, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Dearborn High School in Dearborn, Missouri in 1952. He worked on the family farm outside of Dearborn, raising

Marilyn R. Harvill LINCOLN, Neb. – Marilyn Rose Harvill, 88, Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Sept. 11, 2025. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com. As published in the St.

Steven DeWayne Hicks, 52, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born June 20, 1973, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, son of the late, Nancy Mahoney and Gerald Hicks. He worked at Walmart as a Retail Manager. Steven was a hard-worker who loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was

Kathy “Kat” Ann Linder, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1966, in St. Joseph, daughter of Carolyn and Buster Mosier. Kathy attended Benton High School. Kathy devoted many years as a caretaker. Besides taking care of others, she loved her dog and cat.

COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. -On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 Jesse C. Mace of Country Club, Missour, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years. Jesse was born on March 9, 1938, son of Mary Payne and Jesse Mace. Jesse retired from Operating Engineers Local 101 with 58 years of dedicated service. Jesse is preceded in

Lela Mae Bachman, 98, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 9, 2025 at her home. Lela was born Jan. 3, 1927 in Santa Monica, California, to Floyd and Bernice (Heschong) Wilson. Lela married August “Auggie” Bachman on Oct. 29, 1954. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 1 p.m. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The procession will leave

Susan J. Jennings, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born Aug. 5, 1948, in St. Joseph. Survivors include son, Joey (Brenda) Huff; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Stanley; and sister Virginia, companion. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.

KING CITY, Mo. – Connie Oliver Kennedy, 83, of King City, Missouri, passed away at her residence in King City on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. She was born in Maryville, Missouri, on Jan. 29, 1942, to Lee and Virginia (Rasnic) Oliver. She married E. Dean Kennedy on Nov. 20, 1973, and he preceded her in

Tara Michelle O’Callaghan, 37, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Jan. 11, 1988, in St. Joseph, daughter of Tammy and John OCallaghan. She graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 2006. Tara married Phillip Berger on May 29, 2014. She loved listening to music, cooking and