Obituaries

BARNARD, Mo. – James Winfred Galbreath, of Barnard, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, in Maryville, Missouri. Jim was born in Maryville on Feb. 9, 1938, to J. Winfred and Mary Patricia (O’Donnell) Galbreath. He married Judith Lynne Ray in Albuquerque on Feb. 23, 1962. Jim and Judy farmed for many years in Andrew

Sheila Marie Morris, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born April 19, 1967, in Parnell, Missouri, daughter of Susan and Eddie Clay Maxwell, of Maryville, Missouri. She graduated from Nodaway Northeast Nodaway R5 High School and attended Northwest State University. She worked at State hospital. She

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Harold William Sparks, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Dec. 24, 2025. Born Feb. 24, 1939, in Whitesville, Missouri, he married Peggy Lee Johnson on March 6, 1964. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve and worked as a Teamster, with the St. Joseph Fire Department, and

Raymond Winn, 69, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. He was born March 29, 1956, in St. Joseph, to Raymond and Shirley (Bringus) Winn. Raymond married Pam C. Merritt, she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2014. He worked as a mechanic for many years and also operated Fellowship House helping those

Kimberly Ann Wells, 60, St. Joseph, died Saturday Dec. 27, 2025, in St. Joseph. Born Nov. 27, 1965, St. Joseph. Preceded in death by brother, Mike Williams; parents, Deloris and Dick Beck. Survivors include husband, Chuck Wells; daughters, Ashton Burton and Karlee Furr; brother, Terry Williams; and five grandchildren. Visitation held 1 to 2 p.m.

HIGHLAND, Kan. – William “Bill” Albert McNemee,73, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at his home in Highland, Kansas. Bill was born on Nov. 18, 1952, in St. Joseph, to John Albert and Barbara (Throckmorton) McNemee. Bill married Darlene Kafer (Whetstine) on June 19, 1999, in Fanning, Kansas. She survives of the home. Additional survivors,

Charles Calvin Scott III, MD died Dec. 20, 2025, in his sleep of natural causes at 91 years old. He was born July 9, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from University of Kansas Medical School in 1960. Medicine was how he made his living, but Charlie’s true loves were Olympic Weightlifting, physical fitness,

WATHENA, Kan. – John Studer, 84, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at the Wathena Healthcare & Rehab. John was born on April 14, 1941, in Wathena, to Pete and Catherine (Fahey) Studer Jr. John attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from Wathena High School in 1961. He was a lifelong

John Christian Stehle, 99, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at his home in Rural St. Joseph. He was born July 18, 1926 in Elwood, Kansas, son of John M. Stehle. John graduated from Elwood High School, class of 1945. Following high school, John was drafted in the US Army. While on

Jacqueline Joyce Detwieler, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1946, in St. Joseph, daughter of Jessie and Robert Carl. She was a Supervisor for Golden Eagle Casino. Jaqueline loved being together with her family. Much of that time she enjoyed fishing, playing volleyball,

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Jeanne Ann Graham, 70, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at her home in Savannah. She was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter of Betty and Robert Chriswisser. She was a 1974 graduate of Burleson High School, in Burleson, Texas. Jeanne was a devoted In-Home Caregiver. She

Brenda Jo (Cunningham) Riggs, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 12, 1956, in St. Joseph, daughter of Florence and Robert Cunningham. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1974. She married Dennis Riggs on Jan. 29, 1999. She worked at Mead Products as

DENVER Colo. – Becky Stuber MacDonald, 53, Denver, Colorado, passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. She was born May 8, 1972, to Robert Ronald and Mary Elizabeth (Bianchi) Stuber, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Becky graduated from Central High School in 1990. A proud University of Kansas alumna of Gamma Phi Beta, Becky carried the spirit

Sharon (Vulgamott) Mackey, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. She was born Oct. 4, 1943, in St. Joseph, and raised in Plattsburg, Missouri. Sharon married Robert Wesley “Bob” Mackey on Aug. 1, 1964. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Ashland United Methodist Church. The family will gather with

Gloria Nikes, 76, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully from her earthly home to be joined with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born on Aug. 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, the oldest of four children to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Mejia) Valencia. She was a 1967

John Christian Stehle, 99, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at his home in Rural St. Joseph. He was born July 18, 1926 in Elwood, Kansas, son of John M. Stehle. John graduated from Elwood High School, class of 1945. Following high school, John was drafted in the US Army. While on

WASHINGTON, Utah – Lavada “Ruth” Clark 83, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Washington, Utah. She was born Aug. 2, 1942, in St. Joseph. She taught at Hosea Elementary for over 30 years. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard “Dick” A. Clark; brother, Clyde West.

Dr. Robert “Bob” D. Couldry, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in St. Joseph. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha “Babe” and Richardson Couldry, and a son, Scott Couldry. Survivors include wife, Patty Couldry;

Gloria Nikes, 76, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully from her earthly home to be joined with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born on Aug. 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, the oldest of four children to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Mejia) Valencia. She was a 1967

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Charles Richard Hays, affectionately known as “Bud,” passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born on Nov. 9, 1948, to parents Charles Hays and Leha Maxine McCardie, in St. Joseph. He attended Christian Brothers High School, in St. Joseph, where he completed his education before enlisting In the

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Helen Lee Morrison, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Jan. 28, 1940, in Clearmont, Missouri, Helen was a cherished resident of Hopkins, Missouri, and Maryville, Missouri, where she spent the majority of her life surrounded by family

HIGHLAND, Kan. – Brenda Gene Bennett, 69, of Highland, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at her home in Highland. Born on Oct. 13, 1956, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Martha and Clinton Burns. Brenda graduated from Benton High School. She was married to Ronnie Bennett. Brenda had

Retired CMSgt Paul M. Graves, 85, passed away on Nov. 7, 2025. His wife Sharon, daughters, Wendy and Jennifer, and son, Marshall, were with him. Farewell Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, First Christian Church, St. Joseph. Inurnment Leavenworth National Cemetery Monday, Dec. 29. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the

FORTH WORTH, Texas – Marie Anita Roberts, 67, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 3, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late June and Alton Wallace. She graduated from Lafayette High School class of 1976 and married Gary Roberts

Ronda Kay Sahagan, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born May 20, 1960, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Jneva and Glen Huston. She attended Lafayette High School, and worked at Stetson Hats in the Quality Control Department. She enjoyed spending time with

Deborah Diana Skeen, aged 70, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. Born on April 5, 1955, in St. Joseph. She was the daughter of the late Jneva and Glen Huston. Deborah attended Lafayette High School, and married Tony Skeen Sr. on Oct. 22, 1982, who survives

Charles Fredrick Eckart, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born Aug. 1, 1937, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

MOUND CITY, Mo. – Wanda Jean King Blevins, 91, Mound City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. She was born June 7, 1934 in Maryville, Missouri, to H.G. and Ada Mae (Hawkins) King. She was a 1952 graduate of Central High School. Private Services and Inurnment, Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Missouri. Arrangements under

Norma Gene Brown, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Jan. 25, 1943, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Hazel and James West. She attended Benton High School and married John Brown March 25, 1951. Norma worked in food service at HP catering, also as

Patricia Lee Hoecker went to the open arms of her Lord and Savior on Dec. 15, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home. She slipped into eternity after a lengthy fight with cancer. Patty was born April 28, 1948, and was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Velma Raymond, and her brother,