Obituaries

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. — Steve B. Pierce, 65, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 10, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Jessie Lee and Martin Lee Pierce. He graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School, and married Karen McDevitt on March 7,

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Ellen Cathryn Wyatt passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on May 15, 1929, near Maysville, Missouri, to the late William “Billy” and Cleone (Cook) McCrea, of King City, Missouri. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, William and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Julia J. Bennington ROCK PORT, Mo. -Julia Jane Bennington, 87, Rock Port, passed away Oct. 6, 2024. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 11, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. Oct. 10, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. There is no scheduled family visitation. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Timothy Donaldson Timothy Donaldson, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 2, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Yvonne M. Melkowski Yvonne Marie Melkowski, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 29, 2024. Celebration of life 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with Rex

By NewsPress Now AMAZONIA, Mo. – Michael Admire 47, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Amazonia. He was born Nov. 10, 1976, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m.

By NewsPress Now LINCOLN, Neb. – Garry Robert Price, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by friends and family after a valiant battle with cancer. Garry was born on Aug. 20, 1946, with his twin brother, Larry, in Hurlinger, Missouri, to Clyde and Marie (Weipert) Price. Garry graduated from Central High, in

By NewsPress Now Diana Bodde 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born May 19, 1947, in St. Joseph, daughter of Flora Matthews and Ernest Abbott. She attended Benton High School. She married Fred on Feb. 1, 1964, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She worked at

By NewsPress Now Rusty Wayne Van, 38, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. He was born Nov. 21, 1985, in Fairfax, Missouri, son of the late Rose and Ricky Van. He worked at Snorkel, Triumph foods, and Rite Pac. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and music. Rusty was preceded in death

By NewsPress Now William “Wayne” Hoover, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. He was born Oct. 14, 1937, to the late Wesley W. Hoover and Nina A. (Cox) Smith, in Princeton, Missouri. He resided there until 1946, when he moved to Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from East High School in 1955.

By NewsPress Now CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Mr. Kevin Russell 56, of Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Clarksdale. He was born Feb. 9, 1968, in Denver, Colorado, to Nancy and Tommy Russell Sr. He graduated from Lafayette High School. He worked as a Welder. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, riding his 4 wheeler,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Denzil Bell FALLS CITY, Neb. – Denzil Bell, 91, Falls City, Nebraska, formerly Rock Port, Missouri, passed away Sept. 30, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. Oct. 5 Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. Oct. 4, Minter Funeral Chapel. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, prior to service.

By NewsPress Now ARLINGTON, Texas – Jayne (Martin) Rivera was born on May 24, 1929, in Troy, Kansas, to the late Marguerite Isabelle (Hennis) and George Ellis Martin. She passed away on Sept. 3, 2024, in Arlington, Texas at the age of 95. Jayne attended Pickett grade school, then in 1947 graduated from Benton High

By NewsPress Now Paul Benton Miller, 78, St. Joseph, passed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. He was born Feb. 18, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Paul S. and Evelyne (Beckner) Miller. He was a 1964 graduate of Central High School. Paul proudly served in the Air National Guard for six years. He was a member of

By NewsPress Now CYPRESS, Texas – Janice Kay O’Meara Jenkins, 80, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at her home with her children at her side. She was born on June 3, 1944, in St. Joseph, to the late Dorothy Robbins O’Meara and Charles O’Meara. Janice graduated from Lafayette High School

By NewsPress Now DARLINGTON, Mo. – Rheba Ann Peksenak 79, of Darlington, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in a Maryville, Missouri, health care center. She was born June 20, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Mary and Earl Strain. She was a homemaker. Rheba was preceded in death by her parents,

By NewsPress Now Larry Wayne Wright, 86, St. Joseph, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in St. Joseph. Born Feb. 25, 1938. He was preceded in death by parents; daughter, Carrie Wright; sisters, Bea, Sis, and Bobbie Joe; brothers, Howard, Donnie, and Gene. Survivors include wife, Nora Wright, of the home; daughter, Marcee Wright; daughter-in-law, Val

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Michael Admire Michael Admire 47, St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 26, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Doris J. Ahrens OTTAWA, Kan. – Doris J. Ahrens, 70, formerly of Powhattan, Kansas, died Sept. 27, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Betty L. Bechtold TROY, Kan. – Betty Lou Bechtold, 81, of

By NewsPress Now ROSENDALE, Mo. – Clara Esther (Reeves) Henderson, born Jan. 3, 1940, in Lexington, Missouri, died Sept. 28, 2024, in her home. She was born to Ermel Edward Reeves Sr. and Matinza Eva Mackie. She was the ever loving wife of Leonard Henderson of 55 years, being together 56 years. Having one daughter,

By NewsPress Now Kenneth W. Andrus, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. He was born Nov. 28, 1953, to Kenneth A. and Dallas J. (Noland) Andrus in Beckley, West Virginia. He graduated from Faucett, Missouri, High School in 1973 and later attended Missouri Western State University, where he studied dentistry. Kenneth joined

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – Deanna Rose Kropp, 85, Country Club, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. She was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Lloyd and Rose (Glazer) Gallagher. Deanna married William “Bill” Lee Roy Kropp on March 10, 1955. He survives of the home. Deanna was a

By NewsPress Now Elsa Lorraine Moore, 43, passed away Aug. 12, 2024. Born Aug. 2, 1981, in St. Joseph, to Frederick Sylvester Moore Sr. and Luella May Harbord. Elsa was preceeded in death by her father; brother, Paul Mays; and sister, Gayle Cage. Elsa leaves behind six children, Malik Steele, A’Miracle, Ezekiel and Elissa Lanier,

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Margaret Elizabeth Stiens, 89, of Maryville, Missouri, passed on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Maryville, with family at her side. Born near Barnard, Missouri, on Sept. 9, 1935, to Clifton M. and Mary H. (Schieber) Mattson. She graduated from Conception High School and lived all her life in the

By NewsPress Now DEARBORN, Mo. – Ellen Eskridge, 96, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away at a healthcare facility in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 30, 2024. She was born on Aug. 4, 1928, to Robert and Kathleen (Means) Ray. Ellen grew up in Deaborn where she graduated high school. On Sept. 9, 1950, she was united

By NewsPress Now PATTONSBURG, Mo. – Karen Eileen Mallen, 83, passed away Sept. 30, 2024. She was born in Altamont, Missouri, on Jan. 24, 1941, to Charles and Wilma (Vanover) Jordan. Karen graduated from Cameron, Missouri, High School in 1959 and worked as an operator for GTE Telephone Company until retiring. She is preceded in

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Danny J. Spaulding RICH HILL, Mo. – Danny Joe Spaulding, 67, of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away Sept. 27, 2024. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Oct. 19 with a Potluck to follow at Sweetwater Tabernacle Church, 1119 South 6th Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779. Funeral arrangements are under the direction

By NewsPress Now BELLEVUE, Neb. – Leila Sue Hensley, lovingly known as Sue, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2024, in Bellevue, Nebraska, at age 77. Born on Nov. 12, 1946, in St. Joseph. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hensley; daughter, Leila Araujo; parents, James and Alvah McMillen; brother, Alvah McMillen;

By NewsPress Now EVERETT, Wash. – Dudley Hudson Gordon, 75, of Everett, Washington, formerly of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away on Aug. 17, 2024. Survivors: son, Jeff Gordon; daughter, Julia (Leonard) Steinkopf; grandchildren, Michael Gordon, J.J. Olinger, Payton Gordon, and Evan and Brenna Steinkopf; brother, Joe Gordon; and sister, Elizabeth (Wayne) Porter; several nieces and nephews,

By NewsPress Now Wilma Rose Ryan-Nagle, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in a Savannah, Missouri, health care center. She was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Brunswick, Missouri, daughter of the late Beatrice and Troy Routon Sr. She attended Benton High School and managed the Topsy’s popcorn store at the East

By NewsPress Now Clara Lee (Schneider) Archdekin, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. She was born March 11, 1934, to Homer and Ethel (Harr) Schneider in Clarksdale, Missouri. She graduated from Central High School and later attended Gard’s Business School. On Sept. 11, 1954, Clara married James “Jim” M. Archdekin, in Cosby,

By NewsPress Now BRANSON WEST, Mo. -God gained another angel in heaven on Sept. 18, 2024. Born Sept. 25, 1951, Kathy Diann (White) Vessar passed away peacefully at her home on Table Rock Lake in Branson West, Missouri, at the age of 72. Survived by her loving husband of 50+ years, Lyndal Gerald Vessar Jr;