Obituaries

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Nicholas “Nick” L. Miller Sr., 96, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Aug. 1, 2024, at the Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Nick was born on Dec. 6, 1927, in Troy, Kansas, to Robert E. and Emma (Shalz) Miller. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,

By NewsPress Now Randy Dewayne Martin, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born Aug. 26, 1962, in St. Joseph. He married Deanna Saunders on Sept. 8, 2017, and she survives of the home. He worked in the construction industry. He enjoyed water skiing, boating, fishing, and building things. Randy

By NewsPress Now Lesa Diane (Stamp) Wall, 76, was called to the lord on July 30, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Nov. 19, 1947, to John and Delores (Moore) Stamp, in St. Joseph, where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Benton High School in 1966. Lesa married her beloved Everett

By NewsPress Now Donald R. Vollintine, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away on July 30, 2024. Don was born on July 20, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Marshall and Mary (Shearin) Vollintine. He married Carole (Courtney) Vollintine on Aug. 7, 1964, in St. Joseph. They were married for nearly 60 wonderful years. Don was a

By NewsPress Now Troy Christopher Allen Brown, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in a Kansas City hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1969, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School, and worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a lineman. He served in the United States Navy during the

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Johnathan S. Harness Johnathan “Johnny” Scott Harness, 21, St. Joseph, passed away July 29, 2024. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memories shared at 6 p.m. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Patty Lou Smith, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Houston, Texas, daughter of Helen and Gladys Earl Gustafson. On April 22, 1955, she married Kenneth Smith. She was “Mother of our old Neighborhood” in N.

By NewsPress Now D. Scott Summerford, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born Feb. 20, 1954, in Tampa, Florida, son of Gola “Jeanne” and Al Summerford. He graduated from Lafayette High School, 1972, and Park University, RN. Scott worked many years as a Registered Nurse.

By NewsPress Now Delbert Richardson, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his son’s home in Wichita, Kansas. He was born Oct. 18, 1937, in Moberly, Missouri, son of Thomas and Sarrah Richardson. He graduated from Moberly High School. On July 8, 1960, he married Alice Hickman. Delbert served in the

By NewsPress Now Patricia “Pat” Roades, 75, of St. Joseph passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. Patricia was born on May 29, 1949. She married Jackie “Jack” Roades on July 26, 1969. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Anthony and Gladys Kline. Survivors include her husband, Jack; three children, Tina Leight-Roades (Julie),

By NewsPress Now PALATINE, Ill. – Martha Lois (formerly Todd) Henderson, 92, passed away July 27, 2024. Martha was born near Dearborn, Missouri, on Nov. 8, 1931, and moved to Palatine, Illinois, with her husband, Bob Henderson, and daughters, Joan and Lynn, in 1969. Funeral and visitation will be held on Aug. 3, 2024, at

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Carl Perkins AMITY, Mo. – Carl “Dean” Perkins, 81, passed away July 31, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home, of Maysville. No services scheduled at this time. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Patty Smith Patty Smith, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away July 30, 2024. Funeral 10 a.m. Aug. 6

By NewsPress Now Nadine Kretzer passed away on July 30, 2024. Nadine was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Gail Fisher. In 1943, the family moved to California. In 1952, Nadine married Emerson Kretzer Jr. They later divorced. After raising her family, she returned to school, graduating from Missouri Western State College

By NewsPress Now KINCAID, Kan. – Annamarie (Smith) Hunziger, formerly of Oregon, Missouri, passed away July 24, 2024, at her Kincaid, Kansas, home. Graveside services with military honors: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, 10 a.m., Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to the Maple Grove Cemetery Association. Care entrusted to Chamberlain Funeral Home,

By NewsPress Now TOPEKA, Kan. – Sue Anne Townsend, 63, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will

By NewsPress Now Connie Marie Fattig, 76, St. Joseph, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born March 5, 1948, St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by patents, Hiram and Dorothy Purcell. Survivors include husband, Gerald Fattig; children, Rebecca Fattig, Daniel (Jolinda) Fattig, and Jason (Debbie) Fattig; and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Troy C. Brown Troy C Brown, 54 St. Joseph, died July 29, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Randy Martin Randy Martin, 61, St. Joseph, died July 30, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. James McKenzie James McKenzie, 44, St. Joseph, died July 29,

By NewsPress Now Larry Don Hartell, 77, of St. Jospeh, passed away July 26, 2024. He was born Sept. 25, 1946, to Ronald and Maude Rice (Dale) Hartell, in St. Jospeh. Larry grew up in Plattsburg, Missouri, and in 1964, he graduated from Plattsburg High School. Larry attended UMKC and later attended Seminary School. Larry

By NewsPress Now Mary Katherine (Reagan) Fulton, 93, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. Mary was born April 24, 1931, in St. Joseph, to Olive E. Ramsel and Tom Reagan. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1949. On May 21, 1950, she married Zell Wayman Fulton, of St. Joseph.

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Crystal Irene Heinrichs, 96, of Easton, Missouri, passed away, July 29, 2024. She was born on Feb. 13, 1928, to John and Nellie Mae (Crutchlow) Gleaves near Stanberry, Missouri. Crystal graduated from Guilford High School. Crystal was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Eugene Heinrichs; her

By NewsPress Now SKIDMORE, Mo. – Betty Annette Williams Nelson, 84, Skidmore, Missouri, died July 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born April 3, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Eldon H. and Vera E. Headrick Williams. She was a 1957 graduate of Maryville, Missouri, High School. Betty earned a bachelor’s

By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Ida Mae (McDaniel) Christie, 101, of Albany, Missouri, passed away July 26, 2024. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial: Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday at the chapel. Friends may call anytime

By NewsPress Now On July 27, 2024, Patrick D. Karl III was called home to be with the Lord. Born March 18, 1998, to Patrick Karl Jr. and Angela Kirkland, he brought a light to everyone who loved him. Working with his hands and a set of tools, there was nothing he couldn’t fix. A

By NewsPress Now Goldie Cecelia Baldwin, 92, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 27, 2024, to join her Savior, Jesus Christ. Goldie was born Sept. 15, 1931, to loving parents Alfred Regan and Cassie Myree (Reynolds) DeSpain. Living her younger years in Rushville, Missouri, she attended Block Elementary, a one

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Delbert Richardson WICHITA, Kan. – Delbert Richardson, 86, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away July 28, 2024. Funeral with Military Honors 2 p.m. Aug. 3, at Rupp Funeral Home, visitation noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Richardson will be cremated following services. www.ruppfuneral.com. D. Scott Summerford D. Scott Summerford, 70,

By NewsPress Now Ruth M. Martin, 104, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on Aug. 4, 1919, to Thomas and Bessie (Fischer) Krejci, in Crete, Nebraska. She graduated from Crete High School in 1937. Ruth married Edgar E. Martin, on Aug. 16, 1942, in Chula Vista, California. During World War

By NewsPress Now She was born on June 14, 1941, to Earl and Doris (Lawson) Wilfong, in Mound City, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Virgil L. Fletchall on March 10, 1962. Dortha was a proud wife and homemaker, providing a loving environment for their four children. Making memories with her family was her

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Ruth M. Martin Ruth M. Martin, 104, St. Joseph, passed away July 25, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Rodney M. Parker TROY, Kan. – Rodney M.

By NewsPress Now Ronnie Lawson, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. He was born on Jan. 30, 1950, in St. Joseph, to Norvel and Bertha Mae (Murril) Lawson. Ronnie worked as a dedicated custodian and a laborer in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his parents and half-sister. Survivors

By NewsPress Now SKIDMORE, Mo. – Marian Jean (John) Everhart, 90, of Skidmore, Missouri, passed at home, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with family at her side. Born in Peru, Nebraska, on Aug. 19, 1933, to Albert Wendell and Alice Lucile (Strait) John. She had lived in the Skidmore area since 1955, previously in Corning,