Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Dorothy Lee Bradley, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 14, 1940, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mini and Robert Symington. She worked as a cook at several area restaurants, baking may pies at Jerre-Anne’s cafeteria. She enjoyed being a

By NewsPress Now Doris M. Bushno, 95, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community, in St. Joseph. A longtime resident of southern Buchanan County, she was born on Aug. 23, 1928, at DeKalb, Missouri, the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma (Alsup) Grable. Doris was a hard worker all her

By NewsPress Now Dakota Wayne Seniceros, 26, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph, following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1997, in St. Joseph, son of Leslie Ahrens and Rodney Seniceros. He attended Benton High School. Dakota loved his pets, music and computers.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Katie Lee Baker, 87, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home in Savannah. She was born July 14, 1936, in St. Joseph, daughter of Ann (Griffin) and Emory Slaybaugh. On Feb. 20, 1958, she married Lewis Dale Baker. She worked at as a Med

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marjorie E. Dickinson HIAWATHA, Kan. – Marjorie Elaine Dickinson, 87, of Hiawatha, passed away April 23, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Phyllis June Hart, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born Feb. 19, 1942, in St. Joseph, daughter of Virginia and Daniel Hart. She attended Benton High School. She worked at Bellas Hess and Noma Lites. Phyllis enjoyed crafting, painting and

By NewsPress Now Gary Whitten, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home. He was born July 12, 1944, in St. Joseph, son of Dorothy (Chambers) and Edgar Whitten. He attended Lafayette High School. Gary married Rosemary Steele on June 5, 1964, in St. Joseph. He was a painter for

By NewsPress Now Carl Alfred Modlin Jr., 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born July 28, 1968, in St. Joseph, son of Vickie and Carl Alfred “Al” Modlin Sr. He graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 1986 and worked many years at labor

By NewsPress Now Franklin Lee Reed, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away April 21, 2024, at 1:56 p.m. at his home after a brief illness with loved ones by his side. He was born Aug. 26, 1962, in St. Joseph. He worked at J&L for 29 years. Franklin’s joy was his grandchildren, he also loved

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert E. Edwards MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Robert Eldon Edwards, 83, passed away April 20, 2024. Funeral 1 p.m. April 26 at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Maysville, with burial following at Winston Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. April 25. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Dixie J. McClellan FALLS CITY, Neb. -Dixie June McClellan, 91,

By NewsPress Now Beverly Ann Beadles, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born May 6, 1938, in Normal, Illinois, to Charles and Garnet (Wood) Beadles. Beverly graduated from high school in Marshall, Michigan, attended the University of Missouri, and worked for State Farm Insurance. She married Leslie “Buster” Chambers and

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – William “Bill” Keith Hall, 87, resident of Cameron, Missouri, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, under the care of his family and Three Rivers Hospice, at Cameron Nursing Center in Cameron. Bill was born July 24, 1936, in Breckenridge, Missouri, the son of Ralph and Winifred (Newman) Hall.

By NewsPress Now LAMAR, Colo. – A memorial celebration for longtime Lamar resident Wayne Stiles will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Ian Blacker and Pastor Ray Matteson Co-Officiating. Wayne was born on Jan. 4, 1940, at St. Joseph, to Ferris “Sonny” Q. and Florence

By NewsPress Now Robin Gene DeSpain, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born Nov. 26, 1961, in Hutchison, Kansas, son of the late Nelda and Ronnie DeSpain. He graduated from Lafayette High School, and worked at Friskies for over 20 years. He enjoyed

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Mary Huff Coffelt, age 98, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Maryville, Missouri. Her parents were Floyd M. and Violet Jenson Huff. On March 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Wesley D. Coffelt, of Ravenwood, Missouri, at the Methodist Church in Holton, Kansas. After a trip

By NewsPress Now Mary J. Young LEAWOOD, Kan. – Mary Jean Young of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her son, Seth Andrew Young, and her parents, Mary Elizabeth (Doll) Urick and Eugene Hew Wallace. She is survived

By NewsPress Now Carmen Marie Palma, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born July 15, 1933, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Jose and Josefa (Garcia) Rivera. Carmen married Peter J. Palma on June 6, 1953, at Holy Rosary Church, in St. Joseph, and they shared 70 years

By NewsPress Now Keith Culley, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born July 16, 1945, in Maysville, Missouri, to Leslie and Ada (House) Culley. He graduated from Maysville High School, then served his country in the U.S. Navy. After the service, a pretty little girl named Marcella caught Keith’s eye

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Phyllis J. Hart Phyllis June Hart, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away April 19, 2024. Graveside Services and Interment will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Bellemont Cemetery, in Wathena, Kansas. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Emmett A. Flora, a man of remarkable resilience and redemption, passed away on April 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of transformation, faith and perseverance. Born on Jan. 9, 1949, in St. Joseph, to Willie A. and Dorothy Cline Flora, Emmett grew up in Faucett, Missouri, amongst challenging circumstances facing more than

By NewsPress Now Laura Renee Buller, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Oct. 13, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Peggy Colboch and Robert Buller. She graduated from Benton High School, class 1980, and worked at Easter Seals Midwest as a

By NewsPress Now WINDSOR, Mo. – Robert “Bob” Zimmerman, Aug. 15, 1941, to Apr. 17, 2024, son of George and Louise Zimmerman (both deceased), was a business owner, farmer, husband and father. Bob graduated from Windsor, Missouri, High School in 1959 and received a B.S. in Agriculture and a Minor in Business from the University

By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Jack Burks, 91 of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Oakridge Care Facility, in Plattsburg. Jack was born on Aug. 23, 1932, in Maryville, Missouri, to Russell Burks and Myrtle (Frazee) Burks. Jack was a graduate of Bethany High School. He attended college at Northwest Missouri State

By NewsPress Now TROY, Kan. – Paul Berton Whetstine, 68, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Paul was born on Feb. 21, 1956, in St. Joseph, to William B. and Doreene (Deatherage) Whetstine. He graduated from Troy High School in 1974. Paul was a heavy

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Vernon Lee Cox, age 96, a resident of Cameron, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Missouri Veterans Home, Cameron. Vernon was born the son of Frank and Sadie (Berry) Cox on Feb. 20, 1928, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was a graduate of Chillicothe High School. He

By NewsPress Now Daniel Joseph “Charlie” Pompa Jr., 52, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born Feb. 26, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, to Daniel J. Pompa Sr. and Billie Pauline (Walden) Pompa. His family moved to St. Joseph when Pompa was five years old, where he later excelled in track

By NewsPress Now Robert L. Pease, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born July 4, 1935, in Elwood, Kansas, to Herman and Etta (Taylor) Pease. Robert married Rose Ann Farrell on Jan. 6, 1955, in St. Joseph. She survives of the home. Robert proudly served his country in the Marine

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robin DeSpain Robin DeSpain, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away April 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Carl Modlin Carl Modlin, 55, St. Joseph, passed away April 19, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Laura Buller Laura Buller, 62, St. Joseph, passed away

By NewsPress Now Linda Joyce Merritt, 62, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born May 1, 1961, in St. Joseph. Linda was an aide for Saxton’s and Diversicare for many years, where she loved the residents like family. She loved spending time with her loved ones. She was preceded in death

By NewsPress Now Paul Berton Whetstine, 68, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Paul was born on Feb. 21, 1956, in St. Joseph, to William B. and Doreene (Deatherage) Whetstine. He graduated from Troy High School in 1974. Paul was a heavy equipment operator. He