Obituaries

Lila Mae Deiter, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Nov. 18, 1940, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Louise and Ira Stout. She graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1958. Lila worked as a caregiver. She loved the KC Chiefs, her animals,

Marian “Sue” Fannon, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. She was born Dec. 19, 1943, to Claude and Helen (Thompson) Brashears, in Bertrand, Missouri. Sue graduated from Stanberry High School in 1961. She married Max L. Fannon on Dec. 3, 1961. Sue owned Country House Antiques and Crafts for many years in

Mary Ann (Hull) Newgard, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. She was born April 20, 1940, in St. Joseph, to Judge J.P. and Effie Rue (Vestal) Hull. Mary Ann was a 1958 graduate of Faucett High School and attended St. Joseph Junior College. Mary Ann married Don Newgard on April 20, 1989.

Jean L. Holcomb, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on Aug. 12, 1940, in Bethany, Missouri, to Fred and Dorothy (Williams) Klindt. Mrs. Holcomb worked in numerous places in St. Joseph. Among them were Parisoff Grocery, Belt American Bank and the FDIC in St.

UNION STAR, Mo. – Jack Richardson, 85, peacefully passed away on Jan. 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Osborn, Missouri, on May 22, 1939, to George and Jessie Richardson. Jack graduated from Plattsburg High School and received an associate’s degree from Missouri Western State College. He was an engineer for the Burlington

Samuel Holmes III, 47, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. He was born Jan. 7, 1978, in St. Joseph. Sam was a free and kind soul, loved being outdoors and riding his Harley. He especially loved his family, especially his grandson and nieces and nephews. He had a gift being able to

MOUND CITY, Mo. — Maurice C. Wheeler, 91, passed away Jan. 24, 2025, at his Mound City, Missouri, home. Celebration of Life service: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m., Mound City United Methodist Church. Family will greet friends at the church beginning at 9 a.m. Private family inurnment: High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri. Memorials: Mound

Kelli R. Bender, 54, of St. Joseph, formerly of Oregon, Missouri, passed away Jan. 27, 2025. She worked as a desk clerk at the former Ramada Inn in St. Joseph and later for American Family Insurance. Services: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m., New Point Christian Church. Family visitation: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 6 to

ATCHISON, Kan. — L. June (Reid) Bullock, age 85, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away at home on Jan. 28, 2025. June was born on April 10, 1939, to Roy and Evelyn (Mahan) Reid in the Good Intent township, rural Atchison County, Kansas. June married William Joseph (Joe) Bullock on Feb. 10, 1957, at First Christian

Norma M. Barton, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. She was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Fillmore, Missouri, to Henry and Lena (Hardin) Heckman. She grew up in Fillmore and graduated from Fillmore High School. Norma married Raymond Louis Barton on April 9, 1960. They shared 58 years together before he preceded

ATCHISON, Kan. – L. June (Reid) Bullock, age 85, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away at home on Jan. 28, 2025. June was born on April 10, 1939, to Roy and Evelyn (Mahan) Reid in the Good Intent township, rural Atchison County, Kansas. June married William Joseph (Joe) Bullock on Feb. 10, 1957, at First Christian

Kelli R. Bender, 54, of St. Joseph, formerly of Oregon, Missouri, passed away Jan. 27, 2025. She worked as a desk clerk at the former Ramada Inn in St. Joseph and later for American Family Insurance. Services: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m., New Point Christian Church. Family visitation: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 6 to

MOUND CITY, Mo. – Maurice C. Wheeler, 91, passed away Jan. 24, 2025, at his Mound City, Missouri, home. Celebration of Life service: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m., Mound City United Methodist Church. Family will greet friends at the church beginning at 9 a.m. Private family inurnment: High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri. Memorials: Mound

Norma M. Barton, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. She was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Fillmore, Missouri, to Henry and Lena (Hardin) Heckman. She grew up in Fillmore and graduated from Fillmore High School. Norma married Raymond Louis Barton on April 9, 1960. They shared 58 years together before he preceded

Larry Potts, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at home. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rupp Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Larry will be cremated following services. Memorials are requested to Larry Potts Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of J. W. “Bill” Roberts on Jan. 20, 2025. He was 92. He was known as “Bill”, “Judge”, or “Grandpa Bill”. He served as a lawyer and judge in St. Joseph for more than 40 years. He considered the law a

Kathleen Ann Whitham 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1951, in Forest City, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday with a memorial service following Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Rupp

HELENA, Mo. —Margaret Dishman, 81 a warm hearted and steadfast pillar of the Helena, Missouri, community, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025. She was born on Dec. 8, 1943, to Harry and Beulah (Blankenship) Stouffer, in St. Joseph. Margaret’s life journey began as a graduate of Central High School in 1962. She found her soulmate

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of J. W. “Bill” Roberts on Jan. 20, 2025. He was 92. He was known as “Bill”, “Judge”, or “Grandpa Bill”. He served as a lawyer and judge in St. Joseph for more than 40 years. He considered the law a

Judith Ann “Judy” Morgan, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 31, 1941, in St. Joseph, to Dallas Monroe and Helen Mae (Brown) Hatton, Judy was second of four girls. Lifelong friends, Judy was in constant contact with her sisters, Sonja

Kathleen Ann Whitham 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1951, in Forest City, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday with a memorial service following Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Rupp

Bryson Anthony McCray, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Kansas City. He was born Jan. 21, 1989, in St. Joseph. He enjoyed construction and building. Bryson was preceded in death by his mother, Stacey Bennett. He is survived by daughters, Kaylee Farmer, Kera McCray, and Amar’i McCray; granddaughter, Paizlynn Stevenson;

HELENA, Mo. – Margaret Dishman, 81, a warm hearted and steadfast pillar of the Helena, Missouri, community, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025. She was born on Dec. 8, 1943, to Harry and Beulah (Blankenship) Stouffer, in St. Joseph. Margaret’s life journey began as a graduate of Central High School in 1962. She found her

Bryson Anthony McCray, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Kansas City. He was born Jan. 21, 1989, in St. Joseph. He enjoyed construction and building. Bryson was preceded in death by his mother, Stacey Bennett. He is survived by daughters, Kaylee Farmer, Kera McCray, and Amar’i McCray; granddaughter, Paizlynn Stevenson;

Larry Potts Larry Potts, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at home. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rupp Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Larry will be cremated following services. Memorials are requested to Larry Potts Memorial Fund, c/o

Judith Ann “Judy” Morgan, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 31, 1941, in St. Joseph, to Dallas Monroe and Helen Mae (Brown) Hatton, Judy was second of four girls. Lifelong friends, Judy was in constant contact with her sisters, Sonja

Charles Ed Kincaid, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Ed was born on Feb. 6, 1935, in Trenton, Missouri, to Clarence “Tidy” and Ivory Kincaid. He was one of 10 children. Ed lived in St. Joseph with his wife, Connie Kincaid. He retired as a corporal after serving for 32 years with

HAMILTON, Mo. — Anna Mae Cooper, 85, Hamilton, Missouri, passed on Jan. 27, 2025, at the Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Missouri. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. Visitation: one hour prior to the service, 1 to 2 p.m., at the funeral home on Friday. Interment: Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Polo, Missouri.

HAMILTON, Mo. – Anna Mae Cooper, 85, Hamilton, Missouri, passed on Jan. 27, 2025, at the Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Missouri. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton Visitation: one hour prior to the service, 1 to 2 p.m., at the funeral home on Friday. Interment: Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Polo, Missouri.

Charles Ed Kincaid, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Ed was born on Feb. 6, 1935, in Trenton, Missouri, to Clarence “Tidy” and Ivory Kincaid. He was one of 10 children. Ed lived in St. Joseph with his wife, Connie Kincaid. He retired as a corporal after serving for 32 years with