Obituaries

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Gilbert Raymond Hughes passed July 12, 2024, with his loving wife, Bobbi Baker Hughes, at his side. Gilbert was the son of Raymond and Nettie Hughes who preceded him in death as well as his son, Eric Raymond. Gilbert is survived by eight brothers and sisters, Joyce Winfrey,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Della D. Terry-Farr Della D. Terry-Farr passed away Aug. 6, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. Aug. 12, at First Baptist Church of Stewartsville with burial following at Old School Presbyterian Cemetery, Stewartsville, Missouri. No visitation is scheduled, however friends and family may call on Turner Family Funeral Home 303 DeKalb Street

By NewsPress Now Jennifer June Thorburn, 62, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1962, to Art and Norma (Fletchall) Thorburn, in King City, Missouri. Jennifer graduated from Lafayette High School. After starting her family, Jennifer dedicated her life to providing for and raising her children, Jannessa and

By NewsPress Now BELLA VISTA, Ark. – George Pyles, 69, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, in Bella Vista. He was born Oct. 11, 1954, in St. Joseph, son of the late Georgetta and Ernest Pyles. He graduated from DeKalb High School, worked at Quaker Oats for

By NewsPress Now Maynor Pascaul Alonzo Juarez, 2, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. He was born May 21, 2022, in St. Joseph, son of Carmelina and Marvin Ramos. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fr.

By NewsPress Now Shirley Barnett, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. She was born Jan. 27, 1941, in Elwood, Kansas, to John and Frances (Howard) Morris. Shirley grew up in the St. Joseph area. Shirley married Larry Leroy Barnett on Sept. 4, 1960, and they made their home in St. Joseph. He

By NewsPress Now Donald William Cox, 84, of St. Joseph, and longtime resident of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in a St. Joseph healthcare facility. He was born April 11, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, son of Sarah Elizabeth Bertha Pulliam (Betha) and William Otis Hopkins “Otis” Cox. He graduated from Aurora High

By NewsPress Now Jessica Kaye Ball, 35, was born on July 9, 1989, in St Joseph, to Tony Corcoran and Cindy Murphy (Auxier). She was their first born, she was her mothers world and her fathers baby girl. Jessica was raised in St Joseph and graduated from Benton High School in 2007. For fun, she

By NewsPress Now G. Deon Jensen, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Deon married Karen Logbeck on Aug. 1, 1987. She survives of the home. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, First Lutheran Church. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lorene Austin HIAWATHA, Kan. -Lorene Austin, 101, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Aug. 6, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com David C. Church III David C. Church III, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 2, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. www.meierhoffer.com. Don R. Eggebrecht Don R. Eggebrecht, 83,

By NewsPress Now Billy Lee Culver (William) was born Oct. 2, 1930, in St. Joseph. He passed away at Wexford Place Assisted Living on August 4, 2024. He was 93 years old. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Hal Culver; mother, Hattie Culver; and sister, Doris Keller. Bill was married to Bonnie Hair

By NewsPress Now Michael Dixon, 71, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Patee Park

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Drusilla A. Boos HIAWATHA, Kan. -Drusilla Ann “Dru” Boos, 71, of Hiawatha, died Aug. 2, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Clara Jane Close, 77, St. Joseph, peacefully slipped into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, surrounded by her goddaughter and her sisters of the heart. She was born Oct. 17, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Floyd and Mary (Mapes) Close. In 1964 Jane graduated from Lafayette high school

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Timothy “Tim” Floyd, 65, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph. Tim was born on Jan. 29, 1959, in St. Joseph, to Forrest and Joan (McIntyre) Floyd. He was a long-time resident of Wathena. Tim married Cathi Hoffman on May 27,

By NewsPress Now Greg Gilpin, 68, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. He was born in St. Joseph to Joseph and Jacqueline (Swafford) Gilpin. Greg married the love of his life, Michelle Annigian, in 1987. He was a sergeant with the St. Joseph Police Department for 33 years, which made him a familiar

By NewsPress Now Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Nash, 65, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born April 22, 1959, in Nebraska, to Russel and Zella June Nash. He worked at his father’s farm, Pine Tree Lane, which grew Christmas trees and berries. Most recently, he had worked as a forklift operator at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Francis J. Hibler CAMERON, Mo. – Francis Junior Hibler, 97, passed away Aug. 2, 2024. Graveside services 11 a.m. Aug. 6, Cameron Memory Gardens, Cameron, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. George Jensen George “Deon” Jensen, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 5 2024. Arrangements pending

By NewsPress Now James Michael Connors, known affectionately as “Jim” or “Mick”, passed away on Aug. 2, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on March 30, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, to Norbert and Mary Connors. For over 50 years, he resided in St. Joseph. Throughout his life, Jim wore many

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Ruth Celia Rogers, 94, passed away Aug. 1, 2024. She was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Hamilton, Missouri, to Samuel and Bertha (Dewalt) Jones. Ruth spent her entire life in Caldwell County. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1947. In 1950 she married John Rogers and they were

By NewsPress Now Nicholas Dion Murphy, 44, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. He was born on Sept. 11, 1979, in St. Joseph. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints. He married Olga Arce on Feb. 22, 2023. She survives of the home. Nicholas enjoyed painting and was

By NewsPress Now Darlene Ann Wegenka, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. She was born May 23, 1930, in St. Joseph, to Joseph and Florence (Jasper) Kerner. Darlene graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart and then earned her nursing certificate at Hillyard Technical Center. Darlene married Gregory Joseph Wegenka on

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Charles L. Shipp COLCORD, Okla. -Charles Lester Shipp, 93, passed away Aug. 1, 2024. Funeral 2 p.m. Aug. 10, at First Baptist Church of King City. Burial: King City Cemetery. Visitation: one hour prior to funeral service at the church. online condolences: www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Dorothy Mae Webb, 79, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in Independence, Kansas, to Leonard and Clara (Alberty) Webb. Dorothy married Harry Eugene Carriger in May 1963. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2002. She worked as a claims representative for AAA

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Nicholas “Nick” L. Miller Sr., 96, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Aug. 1, 2024, at the Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Nick was born on Dec. 6, 1927, in Troy, Kansas, to Robert E. and Emma (Shalz) Miller. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,

By NewsPress Now Lesa Diane (Stamp) Wall, 76, was called to the lord on July 30, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Nov. 19, 1947, to John and Delores (Moore) Stamp, in St. Joseph, where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Benton High School in 1966. Lesa married her beloved Everett

By NewsPress Now Donald R. Vollintine, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away on July 30, 2024. Don was born on July 20, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Marshall and Mary (Shearin) Vollintine. He married Carole (Courtney) Vollintine on Aug. 7, 1964, in St. Joseph. They were married for nearly 60 wonderful years. Don was a

By NewsPress Now Troy Christopher Allen Brown, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in a Kansas City hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1969, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School, and worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a lineman. He served in the United States Navy during the

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Johnathan S. Harness Johnathan “Johnny” Scott Harness, 21, St. Joseph, passed away July 29, 2024. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memories shared at 6 p.m. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Patty Lou Smith, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Houston, Texas, daughter of Helen and Gladys Earl Gustafson. On April 22, 1955, she married Kenneth Smith. She was “Mother of our old Neighborhood” in N.