Obituaries

Cheryl Portman was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Nov. 28, 2025, nearly two years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Born July 14, 1958, to CW Gillett and Elsie (Slifer) Gillett, Cheryl graduated from Lafayette in 1976 and earned a Bachelor’s from MWSU and MBA from William Woods. She was married to

AMITY, Mo. – Lawrence “Larry” Freeman Swope passed away Nov. 26, 2025, after struggling for several years with a failing heart. Larry was born the eldest of five children on Oct. 9, 1938, to William J. and Leola (Freeman) Swope. Larry grew up on a small acreage just outside of St. Joseph and attended Cathedral

Owen Estel “Jay” Adams, Jr., 86, St. Joseph, passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 25, 2025, in St. Joseph. Jay was born on May 10, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Owen and Ocie (Dickinson) Adams. He graduated from the Penney High School, in Hamilton, Missouri, in 1957. Jay worked as a printer for

OLATHE, Kan. – Barbara Lee Ashworth, 100, Olathe, Kansas, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. She was born July 2, 1925, to Frank L. and Erma L. (Deibler) Clark, in Manhattan, Kansas. Barbara married George Maurice Ashworth on Dec. 8, 1943, and were married for 47 years before his passing in 1991. Initially forging her

Richard D. Jones FAIRFAX, Mo. – Richard Duane Jones, 76, Fairfax, Missouri, died Nov. 26, 2025, following a lengthy illness due to Agent Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at the Fairfax Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service.

Eugene M. Kline CANYON LAKE, Texas – Eugene M. Kline of Canyon Lake, Texas, passed away Nov. 17, 2025, at age of 72. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Kline Sr., and mother Catherine A. Wertin. He is survived by his wife, three children, three sisters and brother. Funeral arrangements by

FAUCETT, Mo. – Flora Virginia Lockhart, 82, of Faucett, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Faucett. Born Sept. 30, 1943, in Leavenworth, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Mark Lockhart; two sons, David and Mark T. (Barbara C.) Lockhart; a sister; a brother; five grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren. Mrs. Lockhart will be cremated under the care

Joanne Euler, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. She married William “Bill” Ralph Euler Jr. on Dec. 29, 1984. Additional survivors include her children, Thomas Youngdahl (Diana), Janet Youngdahl (Rod Longstreet) and Andrea Youngdahl. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Ashland United Methodist Church. The family will gather

Nancy Gillespie St. Joseph, Tarkio and Albany, Missouri, resident, Nancy VanHoozer Gillespie, age 78, passed away Nov. 26, 2025. She was the daughter of Max and Vera June (Kidwell) VanHoozer and grew up in Tarkio, Missouri, and graduated in the 1965 class of TarkioHigh School. She had one brother, Gary, and one sister, Carol (Russ)

SHERIDAN, Mo. – Jackie Dean Hawk was born Aug. 18, 1936, to Lazarus and Hazel (Hennegin) Hawk at their home in rural Sheridan, Missouri. He passed away Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 89 surrounded by his family. Jack graduated from Sheridan High School in 1954. In high school he enjoyed participating in softball,

Marie Johnson, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Marie married the love of her life, Jesse “Butch” Johnson, on,July 30, 1949. Later in life, she was blessed to meet Francis Wampler. Not many people ever find love once, but she was lucky to have found it twice. Marie enjoyed spending time with

Louis E. Schaefer passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Louis was born in St. Joseph. He attended Immaculate Conception and Co-Cathedral grade schools, Central High School and Missouri Western State College. He married Melody (Berry) Oct. 28, 1972. They resided in Helena, Missouri on N. 169 Hwy. for 34 years.

UNION STAR, Mo. – David Lee Dickerson, 23 months old, Union Star, Missouri, passed away the morning of Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. He was born Dec. 9, 2023, in Maryville, Missouri, to Austin Lee Dickerson and Melanie Lynn Ware. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gary Ware. Survivors include his parents, Austin Dickerson

Patricia Elder 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Mound City, Missouri. She was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas. Violet was preceded in death by husband, Steve Elder; parents, Lillian and Emil Paxton; son, Stephen Gregory Elder. Survivors include son, Bruce Elder; daughters, Marsha (Clayton) Branch and Megan

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Janet Kay (Waller) Brown was born in St. Joseph on Nov. 15, 1936, the daughter of Forrest and Eloise (Kelley) Waller. She passed away on Nov. 22, 2025, Janet was raised on a farm south of St. Joseph, graduated from Faucett High School, St. Joseph Junior College, Northwest Missouri State University, and

Joyce Ringel KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Joyce Ringel passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2025. Joyce grew up on 11th street in St. Joseph and was a proud graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart – Class of 1959. Her fondest memories include dancing with her sweetheart, Bob, at the sock hops. Married to

ROSENDALE, Mo. – Nadine Ferguson Taylor, of rural Rosendale, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Nadine was born on July 30, 1946, to the late Virgil and Avis (Schopfer) Ferguson in Yakama, Washington. On May 20, 1972, Nadine married Ronald Edwin Taylor who, survives of the home. Nadine

Carol Rose Alder, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at a Savannah, Missouri, care facility. She was born Nov. 9, 1931, in St. Joseph, daughter of Floy and Clarence Risler. She graduated from Lafayette High School. She was a housekeeping manager working for Drury Inn for many years. She enjoyed crocheting

Charles Leonard Carriger, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. He was born March 15, 1941, in St. Joseph. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, Word of Life Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Meierhoffer Funeral Home

Sandy Jacobs Sandy (McDowell) Jacobs, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Sandy met her husband, Clarence “Bob” Jefferson Jacobs (d. 10/10/2024 at the age of 86), when they were ages 14 and 18 respectively, while Bob was in the Air Force and Sandy was a freshman at Lafayette High School.

Curtis E. Malotte, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. He was born Oct. 18, 1943, in St. Joseph, graduated from Benton high school and worked as an insurance claim adjuster. Curtis is survived by wife, Linda, of the home, daughter; Rhonda Embrey; and son, Rodney Malotte; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – Janice Uncapher-Corless (Pinzino) passed away on Nov. 19, 2025, leaving behind a life marked by family, adventure, and a deep sense of Italian pride in her family’s roots. Born Oct. 1, 1945, in St. Joseph, she was the daughter of Octavio “Otto” and Marilyn Pinzino (Rohrs). She grew up in

Doris VanGundy Richardson, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Survivors include her daughters, Cyndra (Mike) Lorey formerly, of St. Joseph, Debra (Jack) Smith, of Theodosia, Missouri, Annette (Dave) Swett, of St. Joseph; her son, Randy (Teresa) VanGundy, of St. Joseph; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Farewell Services and Public Livestream

CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Arley Mae Cordonier, 97, Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. She was born Nov. 7, 1928 to Arley and Clara Mae (Violett) Townsend, in St. Joseph. Arley married the love of her life, Guy Cordonier, and the two were united in marriage on Sept. 26, 1952, sharing a beautiful journey

Timothy Reed Fields, 72, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. He was born Aug. 22, 1953 to Dr. Howard Reed and Mary Jane (Holub) Fields in St. Joseph. Timothy married his college sweetheart, Reva Jean Magner, on Aug. 29, 1981, After graduating from Savannah High School in 1971, he continued his education at

Beverly A. Giesenhagen LIBERTY, Mo. – Beverly Ann Giesenhagen (Green), 89, of Liberty, Missouri, was born in Elkhorn, Iowa, and grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 15, 2025. Beverly’s life was marked by devotion to family and faithful service to Jesus Christ. In her early years,

Larry O. Glidewell, 86, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. He was born May 14, 1939, to Glen and Betha Glidewell, in St. Joseph. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School, St. Joseph Junior College and NWMSC of Maryville, Missouri. He also did his graduate work at Central Michigan University. His first job

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Joyce Ann Howard, 91, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born Oct. 19, 1934, in St. Joseph, daughter of Mary (Vaughn) and James McMillian. She graduated from Central High School. On June 7, 1953, she married Fred Howard. Joyce retired from

STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Robert “Bob” Duane Antle, age 92, was born Aug. 31, 1933, in King City, Missouri, the son of Leavern and Eva Caroline (Taylor) Antle and passed away on Nov. 16, 2025. Bob faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. After returning home, he married the love

OREGON, Mo. – Mary Lou Betts, 85, Oregon, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Oregon Health Care surrounded by her family. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The