Obituaries

By NewsPress Now MT. VERNON, Mo. – Edith Vance, formerly Taylor, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away on June 30, 2024. She was 79 years old. Edith was a spitfire of a person. She had a huge personality packed into a tiny body. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother. She packed

By NewsPress Now OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Gail Meyer, known as “GG” to her family (short for Grandma Gail) made her transition early on the morning of July 9, 2024, succumbing quickly to ovarian cancer which had been recently diagnosed. Gail was living at Brookdale Rosehill Assisted Living at the time. Before Brookdale Rosehill, Gail

By NewsPress Now PENROSE, Colo. – Sandra (Sandy) Mae Crockett passed away from this life on the early morning of July 8, 2024, with family by her side. Sandy and her daughter, Denise, shared and enjoyed one last Diet Coke moments before her passing. Born Aug. 4, 1939, to Claude Donald and Freida Mae (Gillenwater)

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lonna F. Conroy Lonna F. Conroy, 74, St. Joseph, passed away July 15, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. July 22, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Heather R. Mace Heather Renae Mace, 52, St. Joseph, died July 15, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m.

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Debra Lynn (David) Barksdale, 70, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, after a long battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). Debby, as she was known to friends and family, was born Sept. 21, 1953, to John and Jewell Dean David, in St. Joseph. Throughout her childhood Debby was surrounded

By NewsPress Now Late Notices James Flannery MAYSVILLE, Mo. -James “Pat” Flannery, 68, passed away July 13, 2024. Celebration of Life 4 to 7 p.m. July 18, at Lakesite Country Club 880 SW Lakesite Rd, Maysville, MO 64469. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Colin Pritt ROCK PORT, Mo. – Colin Pritt, 78, Rock Port, passed away July 12, 2024.

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Blayne Brian Baldwin, 4, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away July 10, 2024, at the Children’s Mercy Hospital, in Kansas City. Blayne was born on Jan. 5, 2020, in St. Joseph, to Reagen Coker and Travis Baldwin. Give us now the assurance that though Blayne has passed from our sight,

By NewsPress Now Ruth L. Coons CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Ruth Lynette (Simmons) Coons, 68, passed away at home with her family by her side on July 12, 2024. Ruth was born in St. Joseph to Everett and Betty Simmons, who preceded her in death. Ruth had an amazing sense of humor and infectious laugh. She excelled

By NewsPress Now GLADSTONE, Mo. – Kenneth V. Daly, 80, Gladstone, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Notorre, in Liberty, Missouri. He was born Nov. 6, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Thomas Vincent and Rose Marie (Conner) Daly. Kenneth grew up in St. Joseph, where he graduated from Christian

By NewsPress Now Linda May (Boyer) Arthur, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Linda was born May 21, 1947, to LaVerne and Floyd Boyer, in St. Joseph. Linda graduated from Central High School in 1965. On April 22, 1966, Linda married the love of her life William

By NewsPress Now James Richard Fowler, born in 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Nadine and LD (Larry Davis) Fowler, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, attended Shawnee Mission (North) High School, and later graduated college from Baker University. He

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Leonard Rake Leonard Rake, 61, St. Joseph, passed away July 11, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Linda May (Boyer) Arthur, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Linda was born May 21, 1947, to LaVerne and Floyd Boyer, in St. Joseph. Linda graduated from Central High School in 1965. On April 22, 1966, Linda married the love of her life William

By NewsPress Now Gary A. Graves, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born Aug. 1, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Delbert and Dorothy (Trautman) Graves. Gary married Barbara Diane Spencer on July 3, 1965. She survives of the home. He served his country in the Air National Guard for 29

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Steven D. Davis ROCK PORT, Mo. – Steven DuWayne “Crazy Horse” Davis, 71, Rock Port, Missouri, passed away July 9, 2024. Funeral 10:30 a.m. July 15, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Open visitation 10 a.m. July 14, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port where family will receive friends 3 to 4

By NewsPress Now Donna Lee (Miller) Hilton, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born Oct. 30, 1934, in Agency, Missouri, to Thomas and Viola (Wheeler) Hutchison. Donna married Douglas Stuart Hilton on June 6, 1983. He survives of the home. Donna loved Doug, her three girls, and their families very

By NewsPress Now GLADSTONE, Mo. – Shirley Jean Lupfer, 87, of Gladstone, Missouri, and former Albany, Missouri, resident, passed peacefully July 4, 2024. Celebration of Life: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Liberty Baptist Church, McFall. Burial: McFall Cemetery, McFall, Missouri. The family will receive friends 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday prior to the service

By NewsPress Now Brian Hughes, 66, a life-long resident of St. Joseph, died at his home on July 8, 2024. Brian was born on June 1, 1958, in St. Joseph, to Bill and Awyn Hughes. He graduated from Central High School in 1976. Brian and his father operated Hughes Mobile Home Service for many of

By NewsPress Now Barbara Jean Lemley, 72, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born May 27, 1952, in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late Edna and James Shipley. She graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest. Barbara worked at Buchanan County News as an Editor and Feature Writer and

By NewsPress Now Jason Michael Clayton Stockstill , 52, of St. Joseph passed away July 8, 2024. Jason was born July 26, 1971, in St. Joseph, to Allen and Mary (Dawson) Stockstill. He was a security guard for several years with National Beef in St. Joseph. He was of the Christian faith and had previously

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Nathan E. Terry STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Nathan Eugene Terry, 91, passed away July 8, 2024. Graveside Funeral Servcies: 10 a.m. July 12 at Old School Presbyterian Cemetery, Stewartsville, Missouri, under direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Stewartsville. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Adelaide G. Widman HIAWATHA, Kan. -Adelaide Grace Widman, 98, of Hiawatha,

By NewsPress Now Mary J. Luedtke, 93, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can

By NewsPress Now SKIDMORE, Mo. – Bernadine Lorene (Locke) Randall, 90, of Skidmore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Nodaway Nursing Home. She was born to Arthur Locke and Irene Brazier Locke on Nov. 29, 1933, in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Her mother died when she was 10 and she lived with

By NewsPress Now MAITLAND, Mo. – Erma Lee Dovell, 97, of Maitland, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Oakridge Nursing Home, Plattsburg, Missouri, with family at her side. Erma was born on Sept. 25, 1926, in Paragould, Arkansas, to William R. and Jessie Marie (McPike) Collison. They preceded her in death. She

By NewsPress Now HIAWATHA, Kan. – Robert “Wayne” Sutherland, 73, of Hiawatha, Kansas, was born Aug. 8, 1950, in the Horton Hospital, in Horton, Kansas, one of five children born to Orville and June Gardiner Sutherland. He died July 2, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Wayne was how he was known to

By NewsPress Now NIANGUA, Mo. – Raymond Edward Cline, 78, of Niangua, Missouri, formally of Helena, Missouri, and St. Joseph, returned home to his heavenly father on July 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born at home Oct. 18, 1945, to Morris and Birdie (DeWeese) Cline, in DeKalb, Missouri. They preceded him in

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elizabeth M. Graf TARKIO, Mo. – Elizabeth Marie Graf, 58, Tarkio, Missouri, passed away July 8, 2024. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, New Life Church, Mound City, Missouri. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. www.simplifyfunerals.com. Debbie C. Hoecker SAVANNAH, Mo. -Debbie

By NewsPress Now Patricia Jeanette Barnard, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at a local health care center. She was born April 10, 1932, in Wathena, Kansas, daughter of Lois Shank and Howard Keith. She graduated from Easton High School. Patricia worked as a Data Processor at Sister’s Hospital and later

By NewsPress Now PLATTE CITY, Mo. – William “Bill” Gene Stewart, 92, of Platte City, Missouri, and formerly of Tarkio, Missouri, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at The Baptist Home in Smithville, Missouri. Bill was born Nov. 20, 1931, in New Hampton, Missouri, the son of Dan and Elizabeth (Osborn) Stewart. He graduated

By NewsPress Now ELK GROVE, Calif. – Penny Lee Shewmaker (Miller), 72, of Elk Grove, California, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Penny was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Missouri Western in 1973