Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Florence F. McClanahan, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Lexington, South Carolina. She was born May 8, 1947, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Florabell and John Bethel. She graduated from Benton High School, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Maryland in

By NewsPress Now Leona Ilene Stephens, aged 90, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Born on Sept. 5, 1934, in Mt. Moriah, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Edith and Everett Still. Leona was a graduate of Mt. Moriah School, and found joy in her

By NewsPress Now AMAZONIA, Mo. – Charles Dale Polsgrove, 96, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at St. Joseph Manor, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Fillmore, Missouri, to William and Beulah Beatrice (Alexander) Polsgrove. He married Opal Mary (Wiltz), in Oregon, Missouri, on April 17, 1949,

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Travis Ray Coon, Sr., 39, Atchison, Kansas, passed away Oct. 21, 2024. He was born Nov. 15, 1984, in St. Joseph, to Ernest Ray Coon Jr. and Rebecca Coleen Brown. Travis had worked for Alladin Foods at Benedictine College for the past seven months. Travis enjoyed football, cars, and

By NewsPress Now Robert Earl Rich, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at his home with family by his side. He was born Oct. 11, 1936, in St. Joseph, son of the late Hazel and Harry Rich. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1954. He served in the United

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Harold M. Bradley SAVANNAH, Mo. -Harold M. Bradley, 84, Savannah, Missouri, died Oct. 24, 2024. Mr.Bradley has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman- Smith Savannah Chapel. Memorial Service 10 a.m. Oct. 29 at First Christian Church. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Steven D. Fisher MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Steven

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – David Keith Walters, 77, of Gower, Missouri, passed away, Oct. 24, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1947, to Don and Evelyn (Crump) Walters, in St. Joseph. David graduated from Easton High School. He received a drafting degree from Platt College. David then served his country in the

By NewsPress Now Katharine Riley Temps, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Field Pointe Assisted Living, in St. Joseph. Katharine was born on Feb. 12, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, to Helen (Becker) and James F. Riley. Katharine lived in St. Joseph for the past 57 years. Katharine was a graduate of Central

By NewsPress Now Donna Marie Hughes, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Jan. 2, 1938, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Olivet and Roy Butterfield. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Diana L Embrey; son, Roy Lee Butterfield; grandson, David Wayne

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Shirley J. (Bouge) Sharp, 89, Dekalb, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by her family and caregivers, Steve, Lisa, Stevie, Patti Lawson, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. She was born Oct. 12, 1935, to Harvey and Anna (Zwaduk) Bouge, in St. Joseph. Shirley married James C. Sharp on Dec.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Julia K. Gatton Julia Kay (Meadows) Gatton, 76, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 23, 2024. Farewell Services 10 a.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Paul D. Tubach HIAWATHA, Kan. -Paul Douglas Tubach, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Oct. 22,

By NewsPress Now VENICE, Fla. – Edward Charles Boeh, age 64, of Venice, Florida, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. A Pennsylvania native, Mr. Boeh moved to Tennessee in his teenage years with his parents and youngest sister, remaining there until 2013, when he relocated to Sarasota County, Florida. Mr. Boeh received a BBA

By NewsPress Now RAVENWOOD, Mo. – Charles Elwood Goodson, 101, of Ravenwood, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at Pine View Manor, in Stanberry, Missouri. Charles was born on his parents’ farm in northwest Gentry County, Missouri, on Aug. 21, 1923. He completed the eighth-grade course of study at the McClanahan School (a

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – Roger Earl Powell, 73, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at his home in Faucett. He was born Aug. 6, 1951, in St. Joseph, son of the late Mary Lou and Robert Powell. He graduated from Stewartsville, Missouri, High School. He was the Owner Operator of

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Jessie Rose (Slaybaugh) Rainey, 97, of King City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at her assisted living home in King City. Jessie was born on Sept. 16, 1927, in McFall, Missouri, to Forest and Pearl (Thompson) Slaybaugh. She attended Grand View

By NewsPress Now Roger Kenneth Spiegel, better known as “Papa”. Born Sept. 24, 1946, to Lester and Edna Spiegel, brother to Richard (Kay), Paul (Nancy Sue), Earl (Georgeanna), and Billy (Jean). Husband to Sharon, father of three children, Crystal (Christopher), Elizabeth (Oscar), and Bradley (Sallie); adopted daughter, Michelle (Ray); 14 grandchildren, Caleb (Stormy) Britney (Kevin),

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Ralph Edward “Ed” McCray was born on July 17, 1934, in Agency, Missouri. He was one of five children of Ralph C. and Loie E. (Deakins) McCray. Ed grew up in Agency and graduated from Gower, Missouri, High School. He was an over-the-road truck driver and retired from CFI

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Mildred I. Cobb MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Mildred Irene Cobb, age 88, passed away Oct. 23, 2024, Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Fairport Baptist Church, with burial immediately following at Fairport Cemetery. Visitation one hour before funeral service. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Robert Edward Worland, 86, passed away Oct. 21, 2024. He was born Feb. 13, 1938, in St. Joseph, to Ira and Glenna (Wood) Worland. He was raised in the Cameron, Missouri, area where he graduated from high school in 1956. Bob married Nancy Zimmerman on Aug. 6, 1961. They

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Keith A. Sperry, 45, Easton, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. He was born June 21, 1979, to David C. Vogel and Frances D. Sperry, in St. Joseph. Keith married Brittney Gann on June 22, 2020, after being together since 1996. He enjoyed reading, sitting on the front

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Irma M. Flores (Erminia), age 94, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully on Oct. 19, 2024. Mass will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Atchison. Visitation will be on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. prior to mass at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert J. Barmann MARYVILLE, Mo. – Robert Joseph “Tug” Barmann, 90, Maryville, Missouri, died Oct. 21, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery in Maryville. Rosary 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at

By NewsPress Now Carolyn Sue Peters 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in St. Joseph. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at Life Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Full obituary, online condolence, public

By NewsPress Now CLINTON, Mo. – Michael Francis Harrison Smith passed away Oct. 11, 2024. He was born Aug. 22, 1985, in St. Joseph. He was raised in Cameron, Missouri, by his parents Randy and Marcia (Overbey) Smith. Michael accepted Jesus as his savior and was baptized Oct. 9, 1994. He was a member of

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Leon Ray Brinson, age 84, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 4, 1939, to the late Raymond and Grace (Blair) Brinson, in rural Nodaway County. He was a graduate of the 1957 class of Graham High School. He and Mary

By NewsPress Now WOOD HEIGHTS, Mo. – Darren Lee Hart, 60, of Wood Heights, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at his place of business. Darren was born on Nov. 9, 1963, in St. Joseph, to Robert Lee and Margaret (Dye) Hart. Darren’s life revolved around Christ, automotive, and family. Darren actively attended the

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Carolyn Peters Carolyn Peters, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 20, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Anne K. Bindel (Delaney), 92, Wathena, Kansas, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. She was born Oct. 29, 1931, to the late Robert P. and Kathleen T. (Digerian) Delaney, in St. Joseph. Anne’s journey through life was marked by her commitment to education and service. A proud graduate of

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Roger Lee Knadler, 82, Easton, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. He was born Feb. 24, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Herbert and Lela (Rapp) Knadler. Roger married Genevieve “Joyce” Martin on Nov. 16, 1968. She preceded him in death on Febr. 19, 2020. He was a member

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Peggy Elliott-Calhoun, 86, passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Debbie, in Dekalb, Missouri. She was born Sept. 3, 1938, to Homer and Bernice (Hathaway) Haskey. Peggy graduated from Lafayette High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to John Paul Elliott Sr.