Obituaries

By NewsPress Now CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Debbie Nelson (Mathers), 69, Clinton Township, Michigan, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. She was born Jan. 6, 1955, in Salina, Kansas, at the Smoky Hill Air Force Base to Bobby and Betty (Hixson) Nelson. Debbie loved the Lord and was on numerous prayer

By NewsPress Now Kainen Deweese, one month, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 25, 2024, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday with a funeral service starting at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at the Rupp

By NewsPress Now David Jason Coburn Sr., 53, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He was born on July 27, 1971, in St. Joseph, to David Mitchell and Judy Lynn (Tapee) Geiler. He was proud of having attended Lafayette High School, in St. Joseph. David was a devoted member of the Methodist faith,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Jody A. Carter Jody Ann Carter 66, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 3, 2024. Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Kerry S. Erickson Kerry Sue Pilgram Erickson, 78, formerly of Amity, Missouri, died Dec. 3, 2024. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, at Turner Family

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Betty J. Duncan AGENCY, Mo. -Betty Jean Duncan, 92, of Agency, Missouri, passed away Dec. 3, 2024. Visitation noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Rupp Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Barnett officiating. The Interment will follow at the Savannah Cemetery.

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Gerald L Reynolds, 92, King City, Missouri, died Nov. 9, 2024. He has been cremated. Visitation and celebration of his life, Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Hammer Memorial United Methodist Church, King City. Full obituary: www.robersonfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now PHOENIX, Ariz. – Stephen Carl Korte passed away of natural causes on Oct. 18, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 70. Stephen, affectionately known as “Steve” and “Uncle Steve”, was born on May 7, 1954, to Richard and Marilyn (Moser) Korte. He was a graduate of Truman State University and

By NewsPress Now GLADSTONE, Mo. – Kevin L. Swink, 73, Gladstone, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. He was born Sept. 1, 1951, in St. Joseph, to James and Thelma (Wilson) Swink. Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Southwest Baptist University, in Bolivar, Missouri. He was an agent for 25 years for Shelter Insurance

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Helen Barr MOUND CITY, Mo. -Helen Barr, 90, Mound City, Missouri, formerly Tarkio, Missouri, died Nov. 29, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. Dec. 7, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Tarkio. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 7, prior to the service. There is no open visitation. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

By NewsPress Now Roberta Lancaster, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Len Lancaster; sister, Connie Morgan; and brother, John Taylor. She is survived by her children, Randall Eldridge, Richard Wallace, and Susan (Wallace) Steidel. Roberta has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden

By NewsPress Now Terry Michael Ashworth, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 2, 2024. Terry was born Oct. 24, 1950, in St. Joseph, to Wayne and Frances (Smith) Ashworth. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Central High School and attended San Diego State University. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served

By NewsPress Now MAYSVILLE, Mo. – LeRoyce D. Burton, 90, Maysville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born in Stewartsville, Missouri, on Oct. 31, 1934, to Alma Writt and Oden Royce Burton. LeRoyce, a proud graduate of his local high school, dedicated 30 years of his professional life to Ford Motors Company

By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Frank Nelson Akers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on Nove. 26, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on Sept. 16, 1933, on the family farm near Albany, Missouri, Frank was the son of William Corell Akers and Eunice (Kidwell) Akers. With

By NewsPress Now Vicki A. Fenner, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. She was born in Atchison, Kansas, to Ruth Ann (Compton) and Frederick Walter Davis on Oct. 6, 1949. Vicki completed her formal education at Lafayette High School before embarking on a fulfilling career as the Plat Room Manager at Hall

By NewsPress Now Ronald L. Anthony Sr. passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. He was Born Feb. 28, 1949. He married Sandra Anthony on June 29, 1982. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of the home. He was predeceased by sisters, Donna Addington and Linda Roach. He was an Army Veteran. Ronald was a

By NewsPress Now DENTON, Kan. – Mary Joseph Schmitt, 69, of Denton, Kansas, passed on in St. Joseph on Nov. 27, 2024. Born in St. Joseph on Feb. 19, 1955, to Herman Weingart and Frances Weingart (nee Black), she was the third child of four, and only daughter. Mary attended Midway High school before studying

By NewsPress Now Robert L. Williams Jr. “The Miller Man”, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away from this world on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born Aug. 4, 1949, in St. Joseph, to Edna Marie (Fletchall) and Robert L. Williams Sr. He served in the United States Army and is

By NewsPress Now LIBERTY, Mo. – Kenneth Rex Hensley passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Wellington Senior Living, in Liberty, Missouri, surrounded by his family. Kenneth, the son of Elza and Marie (Grace) Hensley, was born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935, near Lone Star, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his son,

By NewsPress Now Danny Baldwin, 76, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. He was born Oct. 28, 1948, in St. Joseph, to William “Babe” and Goldie (DeSpain) Baldwin. He was a graduate of Benton High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s Degree in engineering from Missouri University of Science

By NewsPress Now HAMILTON, Mo. – Bonnie Lee Barron, of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 21, 2024, at the age of 96. Memorial Service: 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Community of Christ Church, Cameron, Missouri. Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the church, from 1

By NewsPress Now Lorna (Dreher) Margeta, 69, formerly of Oregon, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Family visitation, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, with services to follow at 11 a.m. at Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri. Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to Maple

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Alberta Cummings Alberta Cummings, 63, St. Joseph, died Dec. 1, 2024. Services pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mary L. Howes Mary Louise Showalter Howes died Nov. 29, 2024. She has been cremated. Date for memorial service and internment at Tharp Cemetery, Craig, Missouri, to be determined. Arrangements under the

By NewsPress Now ROCK PORT, Mo. – Rebecca Willeford, 69, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Nov. 29, 2024, at a Rock Port, Missouri, care center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences and full obituary may be found at www.chamberlainfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now HARLAN, Iowa – Eugene D. “Buzzy” Travis, 47, formerly of Craig, Missouri, passed away Nov.28, 2024. Visitation with family greeting friends will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, with a Prayer Service being at 6:30 p.m., all at Heartland Funeral Home, 1401 Garfield Ave, Harlan, Iowa.

By NewsPress Now George W. Pyle III, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. He was born Sept. 29, 1932, to George W. II and Mildred B. (Glover) Pyle in Bluefield, West Virigina. George married Doris Ann Parks on July 22, 1960. An avid golfer, George’s passion for the sport was evident to

By NewsPress Now Laura Lee Weckerlin, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. She was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Griswold, Iowa, to Albert and Eva (Ireland) Viestenz. Laura Lee attended a country school and graduated from Pickering High School, Pickering, Missouri. During her high school years, she was a Northwest Missouri basketball

By NewsPress Now Gloria Jean Gibson, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 27, 2024. Gloria was born Sept. 24, 1940, in St. Joseph, to Perry Henry and Helen (Williams) Frederick. She retired from Stetson. Gloria married Jimmie E. Gibson, on Nov. 18, 1960, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2007. Also

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Wanda J. Barrett Wanda J. Barrett, Topeka, Kan., 74, formerly of Fairview, Kan. died Nov. 28, 2024 at a Topeka hospital. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com. Vicki Fenner Vicki Fenner, 75, St. Joseph , passed away Nov. 28, 2024. Services pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Richard L. Morris Richard L. Morris, 68, Waco,

By NewsPress Now BOONVILLE, Mo. – William Henry “Bill” Jones passed away at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, Missouri, on Nov. 26, 2024, with his sister, Ruth Ann Jones and niece, Tracy L. Jones at his bedside. William Henry was born Nov. 27, 1940, in Fayette, Missouri, to Henry and Nora (Bush) Jones. He graduated

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Juanita Adele (Cross) Juhl, 104, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Juanita was born on April 8, 1920, in Blair, Kansas, to Lloyd Sr. and Velma (Eader) Cross. She graduated from Troy High School in 1938. Juanita was