Obituaries

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 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 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 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 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.

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 Late Notices Sharon F. Bestwick FAIRVIEW, Kan. -Sharon Faye Bestwick, 76, of Fairview, Kansas, died Oct. 16, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now CRAIG, Mo. – Donald Ray Wennihan, age 87, Craig, Missouri, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at his home. Don was born July 10, 1937, in Tarkio, Missouri. He was the son of John Ray and Ruth Angela (Davenport) Wennihan. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at

By NewsPress Now MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Sharon Elaine Wade, 68, went home to Jesus on Oct. 15, 2024. Sherry was born Dec. 26, 1955, to Duane and Anna Maureen Hunsaker. Sherry married married Ronald Lynn Wade Oct. 5, 1974, in Plattsburg, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ricky Dean. Survivors

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Linda G. (Saxton) Clark passed away Oct. 10, 2024. See full obituary at www.pricefuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Lorine Mae (Witcofski) Lane died on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in St Joseph. Born near Crab Orchard, Nebraska, on April 22, 1926, to Lydia Pearl (Robinson) and Frank Witcofski. She married Curtis Charles Lane on Sept. 24, 1951. They made their home in Blue Springs, Nebraska, and Wymore, Nebraska, for 66 years.

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” F. Craig, 70, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at a local health care facility. He was born Aug. 15, 1954, in Atchison, Kansas, son of Iris and Freddie Craig. Bill worked for many years in the Auto Body Repair Industry. He enjoyed watching the KC Chiefs

By NewsPress Now Norman Glen Cook Sr., 87, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. He was born July 25, 1937, to Levi L. and Lucille A. (Stigers) Cook, in St. Joseph. Norman married Judy Ann Knadler on July 2, 1960. He retired from the United States Army after proudly serving for 28 years.

By NewsPress Now Ruby Warner, 96, of St. Joseph, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her home on Oct. 13, 2024. Ruby was the seventh of nine children born to Carl and Elsie Stuart. She graduated from Rosendale, Missouri, High School before marrying John Warner in 1949. He preceded her in death in 1978,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices James Yarnell James “Jim” Yarnell, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 15, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now IvaSharon Cagg, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Sept. 28, 1942, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Ethel and Lawrence Cagg. She graduated from Central High School, and worked at Missouri Methodist Medical Center, and then the YWCA, and returned to

By NewsPress Now Clarence J. Jacobs, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. He was born April 18, 1938, to Myrtle (Jacobs) Nussbaum, in St. Joseph. He proudly served in the United States Air Force 1955-1959, and on June 24, 1960, he married his sweetheart, Sandra McDowell. Bob retired in 2000 after working

By NewsPress Now CASTALIA, Ohio – Russell Dale Teschner entered his eternal glory on Oct. 14, 2024, after a sudden health issue in Cleveland, Ohio. Russ was born on Nov. 23, 1952, to Clyde and Rufena (Judy) Teschner, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School in 1971, where he excelled in sports, was

By NewsPress Now Mary Ann Spratt, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary Ann was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Anthony and Alice (Dugdale) Bianchi. She met the love of her life, Arthur Spratt, at Benedictine College, in Atchison, Kansas. They

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Linda G. Clark MARYVILLE, Mo. -Linda Gail (Saxton) Clark, 75, of Maryville, Missouri, passed Oct. 10, 2024. A private graveside service will be held at Prairie Home Cemetery in Graham, Missouri, under the care of Price Funeral Home. No visitation will be held. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com Jacqueline Ellis MARYVILLE, Mo. -Jacqueline Ellis,

By NewsPress Now Clarence J. Jacobs, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. He was born April 18, 1938, to Myrtle (Jacobs) Nussbaum, in St. Joseph. He proudly served in the United States Air Force 1955-1959, and on June 24, 1960, he married his sweetheart, Sandra McDowell. Bob retired in 2000 after working