Obituaries

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – William “Bill” Pruett, 65, Country Club, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1959, to Kenneth and Betty Pruett, in St. Joseph. Bill graduated from Lafayette High School. After 40 years of dedicated service, Bill retired from Clarios in 2021. He married

By NewsPress Now AGENCY, Mo. – Henry L. Bibb, 67, Agency, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. He was born July 17, 1957 to Vincent H. and Clara B. (Hartman) Bibb, in St. Joseph. Henry married Sandi J. Leeson on June 11, 1982. He worked for Bartlow Electric for seven years. In 1995, he

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William B. Dickerson LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – William Bingo Dickerson, 69, Leavenworth, Kansas, passed Sept. 12, 2024. Funeral Arrangements are pending. Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donald Walter Hanson Sr., 80, Savannah, Missouri, passed from this life on Sept. 7, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Donald was born on Feb. 15, 1944, to Donald J. Hanson and Willma Lee (Pike) Hanson. On Aug. 6, 1977, he and Linda Irene Gross were united in marriage. Don

By NewsPress Now William Joel Wright, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2024. He was born in a farm home about 1 mile northeast of Perrin, Missouri, to Joel Clyde “Mick” and Geneva Reva (Golden) Wright. It was the Great Depression and life was hard on the farm. His parents told

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Donald G. Jackson STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Donald “Donnie” Gene Jackson, 80, passed away Sept. 11, 2024. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at Turner Family Funeral Home in Stewartsville, Missouri, with Graveside services 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Stewartsville Cemetery. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Velma Mills SAVANNAH, Mo. – Velma Mills, 91, of

By NewsPress Now CRAIG, Mo. – Jackie Lee Miller, 92, a cattle rancher from Craig, Missouri, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Services were held Sept. 7, 2024, at Chamberlain Funeral Home, in Mound City, Missouri. Interment was held at New Liberty Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Tiffany Heights Employee Fund or New Liberty

By NewsPress Now Lloyd D. Wilson, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in a local hospital. He was born July 30, 1935, in Turney, Missouri. He was the son of Mildred Evelyn (Dewey) and John Wesley Wilson. He retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation in 1993 after 40 years of service.

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Deanna Kay Potts of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born Jan. 15,1942, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Tura Virginia Bodde and James Lewis Mules. She graduated high school from the Convent of the Sacred Heart, attended

By NewsPress Now Larry Miljavac, 72, of St. Joseph, passed from his earthly home to be joined with the Lord. Larry was born on May 4, 1952, in St. Joseph, to the late John J. and Hazel (Plekan) Miljavac. He was a 1970 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. Larry spent his career as an

By NewsPress Now Evelyn Furst, 96, St. Joseph, formerly of Cosby, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Rosendale, Missouri, to Harry B. and Mabel N. (Adkins) Rhoades. After a year of study at Northwest Missouri State University she received her teaching certificate. She taught at Rosendale, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Janalee Miller passed away on March 31, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida, with her children, Rita Xolo and Kevin McMillian, by her side. She was born on Aug. 22, 1958, in St. Joseph, to Orval Miller and Francis Collier. Janalee had many jobs throughout her life and meet

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Frederick Fulk Frederick G. “Fred” Fulk, 77 of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 10, 2024. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday also at our Chapel. www.heatonbowmansmith.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Brayden “Chewey” Robert Becerra, 24, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. He was born on June 17, 2000, to Ronald Becerra and Stephanie Barron, in St. Joseph. Brayden attended St. James School and later graduated from Lafayette High School. During high school, he was very active within the football team.

By NewsPress Now ROCK PORT, Mo. – Shirley D. Hughes, 85, of Rock Port, Missouri, passed away Sept. 7, 2024, at a Hamburg, Iowa, hospital. Graveside services and interment 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port. Online condolences and complete obituary may be found at www.chamberlainfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph

By NewsPress Now Jack Kenyon, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away on Sept. 8, 2024. A Visitation and a Celebration of Life is planned for Sept. 12, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Fairview Golf Course, Banquet Room, 3302 Pacific, St. Joseph. A brief, informal service will begin at 4 p.m. and the family

By NewsPress Now MONETT, Mo. – Paul Herbert Holmes, of Monett, Missouri, passed away at the age of 80 on Sept. 7, 2024, at his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Gene and Lorna (Parr) Holmes. On July 10, 1998, in Gower, Missouri, he married the love of his life,

By NewsPress Now SUGAR HILL, Ga. – Shirley A. Miller, 94, passed away on Aug. 30, 2024, at Benton House, in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Shirley was born Jan. 27, 1930, to Roy and Golda (Melton) Bashford in Naponee, Nebraska, and lived in St. Joseph for over 50 years. A memorial service will be held on

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Cora A. King HIAWATHA, Kan. -Cora Ann (Keim) Bryant King, 90, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Sept. 7, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Deanna Kay Potts KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Deanna Kay Potts 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 10, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial, Sept. 13, Cathedral

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donald Walter Hanson Sr., 80, Savannah, Missouri, passed from this life on Sept. 7, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Donald was born on Feb. 15, 1944, to Donald J. Hanson and Willma Lee (Pike) Hanson. On Aug. 6, 1977, he and Linda Irene Gross were united in marriage. Don

By NewsPress Now AMITY, Mo. – Bettie Ruth Arnold, 89, Amity, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1935, to Clarence and Laura (Kitchen) Harris, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Bettie married Robert Burk Arnold on July 13, 1953. He preceded her in death. She worked as an

By NewsPress Now Jean Marie Handy, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born June 7, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, daughter of the late Nedra and Roger Handy. She attended Lafayette High School. She enjoyed line dancing, making jewelry, crochet, and crafts with her grandchildren,

By NewsPress Now John Carter Miller, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 8, 2024. He was born on Feb. 22, 1960, in St. Joseph, to Phillip E. and Patricia J. (Mattox) Miller. He married Tina M. Deever on Oct. 15, 2019. He is survived by his children, Dustin Miller, Misty Spencer, John J. Miller (Andrea),

By NewsPress Now Reva Loree Carter, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Carriage Square, in St. Joseph. Survivors include her husband, Eb Carter; sister, Norma Brazzell; and brothers, Robert Whitaker and Roger Whitaker; her granddaughter, Tasha (Austin) Kirschner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and Burial will be held at

By NewsPress Now FORT WORTH, Texas -John C. Wright, 67, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Aug. 25, 2024. He was born in St. Joseph but had lived in Fort Worth for the last 12 years to be close to his grandchildren. John proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert Bliley CONCEPTION JUNCTION, Mo. – Robert “Bud” Bliley, 93, of Conception Junction, Missouri passed away Sept. 8, 2024. Parish Rosary 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at St. Columba Catholic Church with visitation to follow. Family visitation following the rosary until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Sept. 12

By NewsPress Now Dennis Marcinko, 76, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. He was born Jan. 15, 1948, in St. Joseph, to Francis and Lucy (Fisher) Marcinko. Dennis spent his time reading western books. He also enjoyed visiting the Open Door Food Kitchen and Job Services on a regular basis. He was preceded

By NewsPress Now On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, Larry Lee Hoecker, loving husband and father of two sons, passed away at the age of 81. Larry was born on Sept. 23, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Raymond and Nannie (Cox) Hoecker. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1961, and had a career as an

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Jean M. Handy Jean Marie Handy, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 4, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Rupp funeral Home. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Gerald “Jerry” Lee Rainey DVM, 82, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Sept. 3, 2024. He was born Aug. 22, 1942, to Laurence R. and Evelyn (Scott) Rainey, in St. Albans, Missouri. Jerry was a 1967 graduate of Hickman High School, in Columbia, Missouri. He received his doctor of Veterinary