Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Barbara E. Gibson Barbara E. Gibson, 75, St. Joseph, passed away March 18, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Marilyn M. Stockdale MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Marilyn Mae Stockdale, 92, passed away March 16, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. March 22 at the First Baptist Church of Stewartsville (109 W.

By NewsPress Now MAITLAND, Mo. – Dahlman Davis, 83, Maitland, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, Missouri and California, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 14, 2024. He had a recent fall and brief hospital stay in St. Joseph. He was born August 14, 1940, near Bolckow, Missouri, to Richard Harold Davis and Lois E (Kent)

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – We are sad to announce the passing of Robert Eugene Muff, of King City, Missouri. He passed away at the age of 77 on Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after battling acute kidney failure. He was born in King City on Aug. 22, 1946, to

By NewsPress Now MOUND CITY, Mo. – Ramona “Cookie” Shields, 80, Mound City, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2024. She was born July 21, 1943, to Campbell C. and Gladys I. (Montgomery) Collins, in Oregon, Missouri. Ramona was cook/librarian at Nodaway-Holt School. She was also a cook at several restaurants, including the Maitland Nutrition

By NewsPress Now KIDDER, Mo. – Linda Kay Galloway, 69, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born Sept. 24, 1954, in Cameron, Missouri, to Richard and Ada Lee (Arnold) Callaway. Linda graduated from Cameron High School in 1973. She was raised in the Garden Prairie community and church and served as a girl scout

By NewsPress Now Loretta (Milbourn) Evans, 82, St. Joseph, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1942, to Clifford S. and Norma M. (Broce) Milbourn, in Andrew County, Missouri. She graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 1960. Loretta worked as a production and inventory planner

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Matthew Wolfing Matthew Wolfing, 38, St. Joseph, passed March 13, 2024. Services are Pending Bullock Family Funeral. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Barbara Ellen Stuffllebean was born on March 12, 1941, in the small town of New Hampton, Missouri, to Arch and Dorothy (Burton) Holley. She attended school in Coffey, Missouri, where she played various sports, basketball, softball, and track. She graduated in 1959 and married William A. Stufflebean Sr. on

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Stella Luella (Van Horn) Carr, 98, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Gran Villas, Atchison. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Joseph Hansen officiating. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

By NewsPress Now Wayne Leroy Headrick Sr., 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. He was born March 13, 1937, in Johnson City, Tennessee, son of Mary and David Headrick. He graduated from County High School in 1956. On Nov. 12, 1958, he married Anita Lewis in Alameda, California.

By NewsPress Now Robert M. Sawyer LINCOLN, Neb. – Robert McLaran “Mac” Sawyer, age 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2024, with his wife of 68 years, Patricia “Pat” Sawyer (nee Covert) by his side. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harrie (nee Alcock) Sawyer and Lee

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Randall “Randy” Allen Boyett, 68, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born Oct. 10, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Helen Boyett, and longtime companion, Tammy Stoup. He had two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include

By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Michael “Tony” Anthony Zuptich, 61, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Jan. 28, 1963, in St. Joseph, son of the late Margaret and Charles Zuptich Sr. He graduated from Benton High School class of 1981, worked at Peach Tree Door,

By NewsPress Now RICHMOND, Minn. – A Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald Victor Backes, age 84, of Richmond, Minnesota, will be Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Richmond. Following the mass, the burial will be at the parish cemetery. The visitation will be from 4 to

By NewsPress Now Tim C. Levell, 66, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born June 28, 1957, in Oakland, California, to Everett and Joyce (Acord) Levell. Tim grew up in California, where he owned and operated a shoe repair business for 10 years and was a volunteer firefighter. He later moved

By NewsPress Now MANAMA, Bahrain – Petty Officer 1st Class Clancy Collin Young, active duty military in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Manama, Bahrain, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, in Bahrain. Clancy was born Nov. 5, 1994, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Kevan and Kathleen (Kane) Young, who survive. Clancy graduated from Lourdes

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Herman Crumb II MARYVILLE, Mo. -Herman Crumb II, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away March 14, 2024. Graveside service noon March 20 at Memorial Park Cemetery. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Rodney L. Phillippe KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rodney Lee Phillippe, 28, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 13, 2024. Arrangements are pending

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Robert L. Fay, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Robert, who went by Bob, was born June 24, 1931, in Joplin, Missouri, to Carroll and Georgia (Revelle) Fay. Bob’s father and uncle owned Southwestern Sash and Door in Joplin and Bob spent much of his youth working in various

By NewsPress Now NEW POINT, Mo. – Nina Jo (Noellsch) Bender, age 88, of New Point, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Oregon Care Center. Funeral services: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11 a.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Private interment: New Point Cemetery. Memorials: The Source Medical Clinic, 2613 S. Main

By NewsPress Now Paul Scott Day, 35, of, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 8, 1988, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 2007. Paul worked at Al J Mueller Construction. He enjoyed fishing more than anything and was a member of

By NewsPress Now Paul Scott Day, 35, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 8, 1988, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 2007. Paul worked at Al J Mueller Construction. He enjoyed fishing more than anything and was a member of

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now DES MOINES, Iowa – Francis “Frank” Marion Walker was born on April 10, 1940, in Maryville, Missouri, to Vilas and Gertrude Walker. He passed unexpectedly on March 6, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Frank attended high school in St. Joseph and Kansas City, Missouri. He then went on to attend Conception Seminary

By NewsPress Now Aaron Bradley Osborn, 40, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born Sept. 27, 1983, in St. Joseph, son of Joni Osborn and Robin Holtsclaw. He worked in construction, but he did it all. He loved his best friend Merci, wood working, going fishing and riding side by

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Hugh Brown Hugh Brown, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away March 10, 2024. Arrangements are pending under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Edward E. Clark Jr. Edward Eugene Clark Jr., 70, passed away March 9, 2024. Cremation was entrusted under the care of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville.

By NewsPress Now Darrell Eugene Connell, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Carriage Square Rehab & Healthcare Center, in St. Joseph. Darrell was born on June 7, 1948, in Burlington, Iowa. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Travis Funeral Chapel, in La Plata, Missouri. Burial will be

By NewsPress Now Marilyn D. Wise ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Marilyn Darlyn Wise, 83, passed away at Evelyn’s Hospice House, in St Louis, Missouri, on March 11, 2024, following a rapid onset of dementia. A lifelong resident of St. Joseph, she and her brother were raised in a four generation female household. Marilyn graduated from

By NewsPress Now Aaron Lee Powell Jr., of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on March 5, 2024, embraced in the love of his family. Lee was born May 8, 1932, to Aaron Lee Powell Sr. and Margery Gorton Powell, both deceased. He graduated from Central High School in 1950 then

By NewsPress Now KIDDER, Mo. – Joseph Patrick O’Connor, 80, of Kidder, Missouri, passed away March 9, 2024. Pat was born Nov. 27, 1943, to Thomas Bernard and Dorothy Harriet (Stade) O’Connor, in St. Joseph. Pat was a 1961 graduate of Cameron, Missouri, High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving