Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Leslie Frank Waller, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at a Savannah, Missouri health care center. He was born Aug. 22, 195,8 in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, son of Ethel “LaVaughn” and Frank Waller. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1976. He proudly served in the United

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

By NewsPress Now FORBES, Mo. – Phyllis Rachel (Johnson) Banks, of Forbes, Missouri, died June 20, 2024, at the age of 102, at Oregon Care Center, Oregon, Missouri. A private family service will be held at a later date. Care entrusted to Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri. A full obituary can be found and condolences

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Brandon Scott Moore, 29, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away June 23, 2024, in St. Joseph. Brandon was born Jan. 16, 1995, in St. Joseph, to Doyle Moore and Vonda Lee (Kleeman) Moore Edwards. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Vonda (Mark)

By NewsPress Now LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Ray D. Miller, 88, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed to his Heavenly Father Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living. He was born in Forest City, Missouri, on Feb. 9, 1936, to Herbert William Miller and Ruby Mae (Robinson) Miller. He graduated from Maitland High School, Maitland, Missouri, and

By NewsPress Now Joseph Stehr, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. Joseph was born Nov. 18, 1956, to Gregory and Frances Stehr, in Nuremberg, Germany. He graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School and attended Missouri Western State University. Joseph loved science and Star Wars. His favorite holidays were Christmas and the

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Aneia G. Marriott, 56, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born July 10, 1967, in St. Joseph, daughter of Dixie and Richard “Dickie” Matthews. She graduated from DeKalb High School and worked as the bus driver for the DeKalb

By NewsPress Now Marcia Ann (Layland) Brown, 80, joined her beloved husband, Merlin, in heaven on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Marcia married Merlin Brown in 1962 and together they built a life centered on their faith in Christ and family. Marcia was a secondary education teacher until she found her calling in nursing, first at

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Anna Marie Marriott, 93, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday night, June 20, 2024, in a Liberty, Missouri, health care center. She was born Aug. 5, 1930, in Chillicothe, Missouri, daughter of the late Marguerite and Carl Pfaff. She graduated from Chillicothe high

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Kirstan Canterbury Kirstan Canterbury, 29, St. Joseph, passed away June 20, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Karolyn K. Chadwell MORRILL, Kan. -Karolyn Kay Chadwell, 83, rural Morrill, Kansas, died June 23, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Candy O. Miller BASEHOR, Kan. – Candy O. Miller, 61, of Basehor, Kansas, passed

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. — Aneia G. Marriott, 56, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born July 10, 1967, in St. Joseph, daughter of Dixie and Richard “Dickie” Matthews. She graduated from DeKalb High School and worked as the bus driver for the DeKalb

By NewsPress Now Richard Edward “Rick” Weyer, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born July 1, 1956, in St. Joseph. He attended Benton High School and married Deborah Despain on Jan. 15, 1978. He was the owner operator of several local businesses throughout his life, including

By NewsPress Now John H. Winslow MOSES LAKE, Wash. – John Henry Winslow, 86, affectionately known as “Trevin” and “Pops”, died during a cardiac event on the evening of June 15, 2024, with his beloved daughters by his side. John was the youngest of seven children born to Edward and Lola in Nodaway County, Missouri.

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

By NewsPress Now DELAND, Fla. – Vailla Reece-Dittemore, 73, of DeLand, Florida, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, in a DeLand hospital. She was born Dec. 3, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Marjorie and James Bird. She graduated from Missouri Western State University and was a Registered Nurse.

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bob” Melton, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Plattsburg, Missouri. He was born April 13, 1942, in Duenweg, Missouri, son of Pearl and James Melton. He retired from the State of Missouri as a psychiatric aid. Bob’s passion was country music and he was a member

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Richard E. Weyer Richard E. Weyer, 67, of St. Joseph, died June 19, 2024. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday with a funeral service following at 3 p.m. Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Adelina “Sis” Thompson, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Farewell Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests contributions to Adelina’s Funeral Fund. To donate

By NewsPress Now SYCAMORE, Ill. – Donna Boyles, 91, formerly of New Point and Savannah, Missouri, passed away June 10, 2024, at a Sycamore healthcare facility. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, Cowan Cemetery, New Point, Missouri. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert Melton Robert “Bob” Melton 82, of St. Joseph, passed away June 18, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services and public live stream 1 p.m. June 21 at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at King Hill Cemetery. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Delora Lorene Davis, 101, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away on June 17, 2024. She was born on March 18, 1923, in Moorhead, Iowa, to Leslie and Gladys (Nuzum) Outhouse. They preceded her in death. Delora was a 1940 Soldier High School graduate. Delora married David Lyle Davis Dec. 22,

By NewsPress Now Bruce Wayne Hartman, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born on Nov. 10, 1953, to William “Bill” and Patricia (Bauman) Hartman, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Central High School. Bruce enjoyed golfing and was an avid gamer. He was a handyman who took pride in being

By NewsPress Now Mary C. Searcy, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born Oct. 26, 1937, in St. Joseph, daughter of Wava and Andrew Biller. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She married Gerald Searcy on Jan. 11, 1954. Mary worked

By NewsPress Now Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Marriott, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in a St Joseph hospital. He was born July 9, 1944, in St. Joseph, son of the late Virginia and Leslie Marriott. He graduated from Benton High School, class of 1962, and joined the United States Marine Corp.

By NewsPress Now TOPEKA, Kan. – Jerry Lee Tapee, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Jerry was born in St. Joseph on June 10, 1943, the son of John Henry “Jack” and Joyce (DeShon) Tapee. On Dec. 28, 1962, he married Joan Eloise “Elly” Henderson,

By NewsPress Now Dallas Cornelius went home to be with his beloved Lord and Saviour on June 13, 2024. He was greeted in heaven by his parents, two of his children and nine grandchildren. Dallas was born on Sept. 24, 1951 in St. Joseph. He attended Central High School where he enjoyed being a part

By NewsPress Now GOLDEN, Mo. – Carole Ann Holmes, age 75, of Golden, Missouri, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born Nov. 19, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of John Elwood and Etta Maurice (Williams) Mayer, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her stepfather, L.C.

By NewsPress Now Pamela Sue Wall, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was born April 17, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Dwight and Ella (Taylor) Boswell. Pamela married Lloyd M. Wall June 4, 1970. He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 2007. She was a graduate of Savannah, Missouri, High

By NewsPress Now Anna Marie White, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, near Syracuse, Nebraska. She was born Feb. 10, 1937, in Aurora, Kansas, daughter of the late Frances and Leo Odette. She worked at Green Hills in the deli, and Whitaker Cable. She enjoyed playing cards, pitch, camping, fishing, and

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Cpt. (Ret.) Paul Russell Northup, 81, of Mound City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at a healthcare facility, in Mound City. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Christian Fellowship Church, Mound City. Family will receive friends following the