Obituaries

By NewsPress Now CORVALLIS, Ore. – Nancy Sue Kurth (Rice) passed away on June 29, 2024, at the age of 78 years old, surrounded by loving family. Nancy was born in St. Joseph to Richard and Dorothy (Dishman) Rice. She graduated from Lafayette High School, in St. Joseph, and attended the University of Central Missouri,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Gary L. Lewis SAVANNAH, Mo. – Gary Lee Lewis, 87, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away June 30, 2024. He has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman- Smith Savannah Chapel. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Carol Randolph, 84, St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on Aug. 22, 1939, in St. Joseph. She was a 1957 graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, where she was involved in the Theta Alpha Phi Sorority. Carol worked at

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – The Rev. William Joseph Bullock, born Jan. 7, 1936, Bendena, Kansas, died June 22, 2024, at home, in Atchison, Kansas. Survivors include wife, June (Reid) Bullock; children, Joe (Sharon) Bullock, Dea (Basil) Yanke, Shelly Stohs, Brenda Bullock, and Nancy (Chris Phipps) Bullock; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life

By NewsPress Now Timothy Ray Schroeder, 42, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1981, in St. Joseph, and attended Central High School. Timothy enjoyed lottery tickets, telephones, walking and being in the outdoors. He was preceded in death by an infant brother,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices John Bravo John Bravo, 73, of St. Joseph, passed away, June 27, 2024. Mr. Bravo has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. www.ruppfuneral.com. Dale Van Patten BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Dale Van Patten, 81, of Bakersfield, California, died

By NewsPress Now Iris L. Simpkins Iris L. Simpkins, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Community Christian Church with Jeff Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. The Interment will

By NewsPress Now Iris L. Simpkins, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Community Christian Church with Jeff Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. The Interment will follow at Sparta

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Patsy Ann (Cline) Grenier, 75, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away June 25, 2024. She was born Nov. 23, 1948, to Paul A. and Louise (Lloyd) Cline, in Simpson County, Kentucky. Patsy worked as a transcriptionist for Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; significant

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Arleta Pulley, 88, of King City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at a King City care center. Arleta is survived by her loving husband, Richard; sons, Randall (Janet) Pulley, of St. Joseph, John (Chris) Pulley, of St. Charles, Missouri, and Dan (Julie) Pulley of Fenton, Missouri;

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert D. Schlorff CAMERON, Mo. -Robert Dean Schlorff, 93, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away June 27, 2024. Private graveside services and burial, Graceland Memorial Cemetery, Cameron. Arrangements under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now ELMIRA, Ore. – Bernard Lynn Rath, 77, of Elmira, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2024. Bernard was born Feb. 22, 1947, to Maurice and Darline Rath, in Aurora, Nebraska, and grew up in Harvard, Nebraska. He graduated from Harvard High School in 1965 and then attended Kearney State

By NewsPress Now GRANT CITY, Mo. – Carl Owens, 67, of Grant City, Missouri, died June 24, 2024. Survivors: wife, Elaine; children, Jennifer (Brad) Fenimore, Shawn (Courtney) Owens; step-children, Jennifer (Carl) Staton, Jason (Julie) Ackley, Kevin (Jenifer) Ackley; Pat (Amy) Ackley; siblings, Ted (Betty) Owens, Steve (Janet) Owens, Barb (Mike) Stewart; Kathy (John) Overly; sisters-in-law,

By NewsPress Now Stanley Holmes, known for his boisterous humor, sharp wit, and profound love for family, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Friends, family, or acquaintances, join us on June 29 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan, 107 S. 6th St., to celebrate his life. Donations

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Paula Donaldson CAMERON, Mo. -Paula Donaldson, 54, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away June 25, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Vicky L. Davis CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -Vicky Lynn Davis, 72, passed away June 24, 2024. Visitation at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, June 28 from 10 to 11:30

By NewsPress Now Violet M. Selby, St. Joseph, and formerly of Emporia, Kansas, passed away at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Violet was born on June 6, 1939, in Springfield, Colorado, the daughter of Walter E. and Estella Marie McNair Kuhn. She married Loren Jay

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 STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Effie Ernestine Boyd Snodgrass came into this world on June 25, 1935. Born to Ernest and Velva Cundiff Boyd at their home in Agency, Missouri, she grew up alongside her brother, Elmer Wallace “Buck” and sisters, Norma Ruth Hendirks, Dorothy Louise, Helen Pauline Hammon, Margorie Ellen VanVickle and Frankie

By NewsPress Now Larry Wayne Nagle, 57, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home. He was born June 20, 1967, in St. Joseph, son of the late Eddina and Harry Nagle Jr. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Amber Renee Nagle. He is survived by finacee,

By NewsPress Now Dan DeShon, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born Sept. 23, 1959. Dan married Angie Sue Talbott on Aug. 11, 1979. She survives of the home. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6 to

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 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