Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Donald L. Groom LEAWOOD, Kan. – Donald Lee Groom, 59, passed away May 2, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. May 8 at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO 64114, with burial following at Lebanon Cemetery, Stewartsville, Missouri, with Full Military Honors at approximately 3:30 p.m. Visitation 5 to

By NewsPress Now Joanna Jackson Shaw, 82, St. Joseph, passed away at Carriage Square on May 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George C. Shaw Jr.; and brother, Edward W. Jackson, of McKinney, Texas. Survivors include her brother, Lawrence A. Jackson, San Antonio, Texas; her children, Jill Shaw, Kim Sechrest,

By NewsPress Now Anna Marie Schwarz, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. Born on Sept. 21, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Woodrow and Marjorie (Tenney) Hendren. Anna is celebrated by her devoted husband, Rick, with whom she shared a harmonious life since their marriage on June 7, 1970. Her legacy is

By NewsPress Now Roger Scott Jr. 51, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born July 26, 1972, in St. Joseph, son of Ethel Rosetta Maddox and Roger Scott Sr. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sherry Byers, Connie Rose-Scott, and Debbie Fanning; and one

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Roger Scott Jr. Roger Scott Jr., 51, of St. Joseph, passed away May 1, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Stacy Lynn Curtis, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer and COPD. She was lovingly surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Her sister, Sammi, was at her side tending to her needs. Born on May 7, 1965, she was the youngest

By NewsPress Now Pamela Joy (Mace) Miller, 44, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born Oct. 28, 1979, in St. Joseph. Pamela is survived by three children and two grandchildren. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests contributions to Pamela’s Funeral Fund. To donate

By NewsPress Now Stacy Lynn Curtis, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer and COPD. She was lovingly surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Her sister, Sammi, was at her side tending to her needs. Born on May 7, 1965, she was the youngest

By NewsPress Now MCALLEN, Texas -Robert N. “Bobby” Smith was born in St Joseph on Feb. 21, 1950, and passed from this life into eternity on April 26, 2024, in McAllen, Texas. He was a Master Mason, member of the Scottish Rite, a Vietnam veteran, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion and

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Doyle Dean Groom, 82, Stanberry, Missouri, passed away on April 30, 2024, at Pine View Manor. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry. Burial will follow in the High Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 2, from

By NewsPress Now UNION STAR, Mo. – Ronald G. “Ronnie” Masters, 72, of Union Star, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. Ronnie was born on June 3, 1951, in St. Joseph, to George A. and Naomi Jean (Herren) Masters. He graduated Troy High School in 1969 and earned his associate degree from Highland Community

By NewsPress Now Roy Gene Holley, 61, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born Oct. 15, 1962, to Jack Holley and Lois (Geiler) and Lawrence “Larry” Pifer, in Rochester, Minnesota. Roy married Royetta Gray on June 11, 1995. He worked for Proteck Audio for 30 years as a sound engineer. Roy

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dennis Cannon Dennis “Red” Cannon 59, St. Joseph, passed away May 1, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp funeral Home Stacy Curtis Stacy Curtis, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away May 1, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Shirley

By NewsPress Now Jaden James Komer, 2 month old son of Aeriana Bonea and Tryston Komer of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday with a funeral service and public live stream starting at 3 p.m. Monday, May

By NewsPress Now Lois Jean Fetters, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born Sept. 30, 1941, in Cameron, Missouri, to Jewell and Ethel (Akins) Long. Lois married Lonnie F. Fetters on July 31, 1958. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2022. She was a department manager for Walmart

By NewsPress Now Wendy Marie Sparkman, 53, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born on Feb. 28, 1971, to Harold G. and Linda C. (Walker) Lewis, in Kansas City, Kansas. She married Max Dee Sparkman on Dec. 31, 1992. They were married for 31 years. Wendy dedicated her life to being

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Linda Sue (Meyer) Neiderhouse, 83, passed away April 28, 2024, in Mound City, Missouri. Funeral services: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 11 a.m., Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials: American Heart Association or the Maple Grove

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Doyle D. Groom STANBERRY, Mo. – Doyle Dean Groom, 82, Stanberry, Missouri, passed away April 30, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. May 3 at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry. Burial will follow in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.robersonfuneralhome.com As published in the

By NewsPress Now Patricia “Pat” A. Gilbert, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Anew Healthcare of Savannah. Pat was born on Aug. 28, 1954, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Orvis and Naomi (Willis) Keck. She graduated from Laurel High School. After serving in the United States Army, she enjoyed raising

By NewsPress Now Ruth Agnes Botts Long died April 29, 2024, at a health care facility, in St. Joseph, at age 92. Born Oct. 11, 1931, three miles north of Meadville, Missouri, she was the fourth child of Elgin M. and June (Brobst) Botts. Ruth subsequently lived in Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Liberty, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now Pamela Jean Sell, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 25, 1962, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Betty and Gary Sell. She worked as a housekeeper. She enjoyed Facebook, collecting antiques and Coca Cola memorabilia, and her

By NewsPress Now GALLATIN, Tenn. – John “Christian” Kemmer, 64, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Gallatin, Tennessee, at Highpoint Health medical center. Christian was a beloved son, father, grandfather, and member of faith. Christian loved his family, movies, computers, and gaming. Christian was a caring, loving, and charismatic man who always filled the

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Betty Ann (Stadalman) Heck passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Mound City, Missouri, at the age of 90. She was born in Bigelow, Missouri, on Nov. 2, 1933, to Roy and Esther (Laukemper) Stadalman. Betty attended elementary school in Bigelow and proudly skipped seventh grade due

By NewsPress Now Dora Mae Ewart, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Aug. 13, 1932, in Burlington Junction, Missouri, daughter of the late Mabel and Al Sauter. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1950, and married Alvin Ewart on June 18,

By NewsPress Now James LeRoy Heyde, 61, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at his home on April 29, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1962, to Robert L. and Phyllis D. (Kremeyer) Heyde, in the family home in Stanberry, Missouri. He graduated from Stanberry High School in May 1981. He married his high school

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Francis J. Volz, 95, of Cameron, Missouri, and formerly of St. Paul, Kansas, Parsons, Kansas, and St. Joseph, passed away the morning of Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Cameron Veterans Home, in Cameron. Francis James Volz was born on Nov. 3, 1928, to Herman Luke and Louise (Sack)

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert L. Dolton Robert Lewis Dolton, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away April 28, 2024. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Graveside Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Highland, Kansas. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Elizabeth A. Green MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Elizabeth Ann Green, 59, passed away

By NewsPress Now Sharalyn E. Grundberg, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 26, 2024, at her home in St. Joseph. Sharalyn was born to Lee and Esther Johnson, of Isanti, Minnesota, on June 5, 1940. She married Richard B. Grundberg on April 28, 1962. She attended the University of Minnesota and Missouri

By NewsPress Now Janet Sue Sego, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Brookfield, Missouri, daughter of the late Gladys and Robert O’Dell. Janet was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy O’Dell; and former husband, Larry

By NewsPress Now Christina “Chris” Louise Power, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Oct. 7, 1965, in Wichita, Kansas, daughter of Marie and Manuel Carrillo. She graduated from Central High School and attended Missouri Western State University. She worked at Wing