Obituaries

Russell D. Pettijohn, of St. Joseph, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born to Orten and Bertha (Dick) Pettijohn on Dec. 1, 1928, in Grant City, Missouri. He is survived by his sons, Jeff Pettijohn (Robin) and Brad Pettijohn (Greta); seven grandchildren, Lori O’Neal (Jeff), Jason Pettijohn (Caitlin), Robert

SAVANNAH, Mo. — Nancy Nichols, 75, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Sept. 23, 2025 at Mosaic Life Care. Nancy was born on Jan. 20, 1950, to George (Fritz) Krumme and Ila Jean (Cogdill) Krumme. She was a 1967 graduate of Faucett High School. Nancy retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections, having worked as an

Jimmie Paul Lindstrom, 68, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at a Wathena, Kansas, health care facility. He was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Lucille and Gwain Lindstrom. On Aug. 26, 2000, he married Jennifer Sperber. Jimmie spent many years working as a skilled handyman. He enjoyed

Rosalia Joy Welter “Pootie”, 78, peacefully went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 19, 2025. She was born July 11, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Norman Hite and Ethel Irene (Merritt) Mayhew. She lived her life in St. Joseph where she was married Danny Ray Welter on Oct. 26, 1963. They had

ALBANY, Mo. — Beverly Jean (Cook) Mikes, 89, of Albany, Missouri, passed away Sept. 22, 2025.Graveside Service and Burial 2 p.m Sunday, Sept. 28 at Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m Saturday evening at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, where friends may call anytime after 2 p.m Saturday. Memorial Contributions:

Ruth Ann “Susie” Nance, 82, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. She was born April 26, 1943, in Bethany, Missouri, to Charles and Opal (Hagler) Curtis. Ruth married Larry Milton Nance on Jan. 10, 1960. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2022. Ruth was laid to rest in Memorial

Greg Kneib, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, while preparing for bed. He was born on Oct. 18, 1958, in St. Joseph, to Kenneth and Luticia “Tish” Kneib. Greg graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner. Following his service he worked

Ron Selkirk, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born in Alton, Illinois, on Jan. 28, 1947, to Marshall and Melba Selkirk. Ron graduated from Truman State University in 1969 and moved to St. Joseph where he met and married Marilyn Tracy, his wife of 55 years.

Ernest Grimes, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1937, to Floyd and Florence Grimes in Dekalb, Missouri. A person of unshakable faith, Ernest was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a pipeline welder before retiring from General Motors and being

Dick A. Campbell, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, son of Francis and Clem Campbell. Dick graduated from Ft. Lupton High School class of 1956. On July 9, 2011, he married Sabrina Davis in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dick

Jimmie Paul Lindstrom, 68, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at a Wathena, Kansas, health care facility. He was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Lucille and Gwain Lindstrom. On Aug. 26, 2000, he married Jennifer Sperber. Jimmie spent many years working as a skilled handyman. He enjoyed

Rosalia Joy Welter “Pootie”, 78, peacefully went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 19, 2025. She was born July 11, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Norman Hite and Ethel Irene (Merritt) Mayhew. She lived her life in St. Joseph where she was married Danny Ray Welter on Oct. 26, 1963. They had

Greg Kneib, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, while preparing for bed. He was born on Oct. 18, 1958, in St. Joseph, to Kenneth and Luticia “Tish” Kneib. Greg graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner. Following his service he worked

Jimmie Paul Lindstrom, 68, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at a Wathena, Kansas, health care facility. He was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Lucille and Gwain Lindstrom. On Aug. 26, 2000, he married Jennifer Sperber. Jimmie spent many years working as a skilled handyman. He enjoyed

Dick A. Campbell, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, son of Francis and Clem Campbell. Dick graduated from Ft. Lupton High School class of 1956. On July 9, 2011, he married Sabrina Davis in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dick

Ernest Grimes, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1937, to Floyd and Florence Grimes in Dekalb, Missouri. A person of unshakable faith, Ernest was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a pipeline welder before retiring from General Motors and being

Ron Selkirk, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born in Alton, Illinois, on Jan. 28, 1947, to Marshall and Melba Selkirk. Ron graduated from Truman State University in 1969 and moved to St. Joseph where he met and married Marilyn Tracy, his wife of 55 years.

Ruth Ann “Susie” Nance, 82, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. She was born April 26, 1943, in Bethany, Missouri, to Charles and Opal (Hagler) Curtis. Ruth married Larry Milton Nance on Jan. 10, 1960. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2022. Ruth was laid to rest in Memorial

Rosalia Joy Welter “Pootie”, 78, peacefully went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 19, 2025. She was born July 11, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Norman Hite and Ethel Irene (Merritt) Mayhew. She lived her life in St. Joseph where she was married Danny Ray Welter on Oct. 26, 1963. They had

Shelby Yates Jr. was born on February 2, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Shelby Lee and Gennie Mae Yates. He passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025, with his family by his side. He professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, dedicating his life to faith and service. He was

Shelby Yates Jr. 1943-2025 Shelby Yates Jr. was born on February 2, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Shelby Lee and Gennie Mae Yates. He passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025, with his family by his side. He professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, dedicating his life to faith

Jenna Shepheard 1989-2025 Jenna Shepheard, 36, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born August 2, 1989 in St. Joseph to Jim and Nancy (Griffin) Martin. Jenna grew up in Cameron, Missouri, and graduated from Cameron High School in 2008. She earned her Medical Assistant degree from Vatterott College, then worked

Shelby Yates Jr. was born on Feb. 2, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Shelby Lee and Gennie Mae Yates. He passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, with his family by his side. He professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, dedicating his life to faith and service. He was

Jenna Shepheard, 36, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. She was born Aug. 2, 1989, in St. Joseph, to Jim and Nancy (Griffin) Martin. Jenna grew up in Cameron, Missouri, and graduated from Cameron High School in 2008. She earned her Medical Assistant degree from Vatterott College, then worked as a medical assistant

Lacey Renee Larison, 35, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. She was born June 17, 1990, in St. Joseph. She loved spending time with her boys and spending time with her niece and nephews, she was everybody’s ray of sunshine, who loved to take long walks. She is survived by two sons,

Robert McCammon, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. He was born Oct. 18, 1942, in King City, Missouri, to Robert and Jennie (Sherard) McCammon. On April 8, 1967, Robert married Patricia Ann Forbes, who survives of the home. He owned and operated Midwest Mobile Radio Service and Mobilpage since 1963, at one

Ruby M. McDowell, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in St. Joseph, to Clarence and Bessie (Chesser) McCall. Ruby grew up in the St. Joseph area and graduated from Central High School in 1948. Ruby married Earnest Franklin McDowell in the summer of 1953. He preceded

James “Jim” A. Sterling, 92, St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Jim was born on Nov. 15, 1932, in Elwood, Kansas, to the late William and Mary (Philips) Sterling. Mr. Sterling served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Jim worked as a truck driver

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Beverly F. Garrett, 89, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Nodaway Nursing Home. Beverly was born on Oct. 12, 1935, in Maryville, to Oral W. and Evelyn J. (Dowden) Porter. She was a 1953 graduate of Horace Mann High School and graduated from Northwest Missouri State College,

June Marlene (Combs) McKenny passed on from this earth into the loving arms of Christ on the evening of Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 90. On April 16, 1935, June was born in a one room log cabin on Empire Prairie in western Gentry County, Missouri. June, the oldest of three children, lived