Obituaries

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Stella Luella (Van Horn) Carr, 98, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Gran Villas, Atchison. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Joseph Hansen officiating. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

By NewsPress Now Wayne Leroy Headrick Sr., 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. He was born March 13, 1937, in Johnson City, Tennessee, son of Mary and David Headrick. He graduated from County High School in 1956. On Nov. 12, 1958, he married Anita Lewis in Alameda, California.

By NewsPress Now Robert M. Sawyer LINCOLN, Neb. – Robert McLaran “Mac” Sawyer, age 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2024, with his wife of 68 years, Patricia “Pat” Sawyer (nee Covert) by his side. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harrie (nee Alcock) Sawyer and Lee

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Randall “Randy” Allen Boyett, 68, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born Oct. 10, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Helen Boyett, and longtime companion, Tammy Stoup. He had two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include

By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Michael “Tony” Anthony Zuptich, 61, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Jan. 28, 1963, in St. Joseph, son of the late Margaret and Charles Zuptich Sr. He graduated from Benton High School class of 1981, worked at Peach Tree Door,

By NewsPress Now RICHMOND, Minn. – A Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald Victor Backes, age 84, of Richmond, Minnesota, will be Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Richmond. Following the mass, the burial will be at the parish cemetery. The visitation will be from 4 to

By NewsPress Now Tim C. Levell, 66, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born June 28, 1957, in Oakland, California, to Everett and Joyce (Acord) Levell. Tim grew up in California, where he owned and operated a shoe repair business for 10 years and was a volunteer firefighter. He later moved

By NewsPress Now MANAMA, Bahrain – Petty Officer 1st Class Clancy Collin Young, active duty military in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Manama, Bahrain, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, in Bahrain. Clancy was born Nov. 5, 1994, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Kevan and Kathleen (Kane) Young, who survive. Clancy graduated from Lourdes

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Herman Crumb II MARYVILLE, Mo. -Herman Crumb II, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away March 14, 2024. Graveside service noon March 20 at Memorial Park Cemetery. www.heatonbowmansmith.com Rodney L. Phillippe KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rodney Lee Phillippe, 28, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 13, 2024. Arrangements are pending

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By NewsPress Now Robert L. Fay, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Robert, who went by Bob, was born June 24, 1931, in Joplin, Missouri, to Carroll and Georgia (Revelle) Fay. Bob’s father and uncle owned Southwestern Sash and Door in Joplin and Bob spent much of his youth working in various

By NewsPress Now NEW POINT, Mo. – Nina Jo (Noellsch) Bender, age 88, of New Point, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Oregon Care Center. Funeral services: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11 a.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Private interment: New Point Cemetery. Memorials: The Source Medical Clinic, 2613 S. Main

By NewsPress Now Paul Scott Day, 35, of, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 8, 1988, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 2007. Paul worked at Al J Mueller Construction. He enjoyed fishing more than anything and was a member of

By NewsPress Now Paul Scott Day, 35, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 8, 1988, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 2007. Paul worked at Al J Mueller Construction. He enjoyed fishing more than anything and was a member of

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By NewsPress Now DES MOINES, Iowa – Francis “Frank” Marion Walker was born on April 10, 1940, in Maryville, Missouri, to Vilas and Gertrude Walker. He passed unexpectedly on March 6, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Frank attended high school in St. Joseph and Kansas City, Missouri. He then went on to attend Conception Seminary

By NewsPress Now Aaron Bradley Osborn, 40, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born Sept. 27, 1983, in St. Joseph, son of Joni Osborn and Robin Holtsclaw. He worked in construction, but he did it all. He loved his best friend Merci, wood working, going fishing and riding side by

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Hugh Brown Hugh Brown, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away March 10, 2024. Arrangements are pending under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Edward E. Clark Jr. Edward Eugene Clark Jr., 70, passed away March 9, 2024. Cremation was entrusted under the care of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville.

By NewsPress Now Darrell Eugene Connell, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Carriage Square Rehab & Healthcare Center, in St. Joseph. Darrell was born on June 7, 1948, in Burlington, Iowa. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Travis Funeral Chapel, in La Plata, Missouri. Burial will be

By NewsPress Now Marilyn D. Wise ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Marilyn Darlyn Wise, 83, passed away at Evelyn’s Hospice House, in St Louis, Missouri, on March 11, 2024, following a rapid onset of dementia. A lifelong resident of St. Joseph, she and her brother were raised in a four generation female household. Marilyn graduated from

By NewsPress Now Aaron Lee Powell Jr., of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on March 5, 2024, embraced in the love of his family. Lee was born May 8, 1932, to Aaron Lee Powell Sr. and Margery Gorton Powell, both deceased. He graduated from Central High School in 1950 then

By NewsPress Now KIDDER, Mo. – Joseph Patrick O’Connor, 80, of Kidder, Missouri, passed away March 9, 2024. Pat was born Nov. 27, 1943, to Thomas Bernard and Dorothy Harriet (Stade) O’Connor, in St. Joseph. Pat was a 1961 graduate of Cameron, Missouri, High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Kenneth Allen Sloan, 74, passed away March 9, 2024. Kenny was born Nov. 1, 1949, to Harold and Laura (Harper) Sloan and raised in Turney, Missouri. He was a 1968 graduate of Osborn High School. Kenny spent most of his life as “just a farm boy” as he always

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Wesley Wayne Wynkoop, 53, of Rushville, Missouri, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to help with final expenses may

By NewsPress Now LIBERTY, Mo. – Charles “Charlie” Leland Williams, 88, passed away Feb. 9, 2024, in Liberty, Missouri. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Inurnment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service on Saturday at the chapel. In lieu

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Edward E. Clark Jr. Edward Eugene Clark Jr., 70, passed away March 9, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville. No services are scheduled at this time. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Sharon J. Dodson MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Sharon Joeline Dodson, 78, passed away March 8, 2024. Celebration of Life

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – Pamela Marie Ellis, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away on March 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Pamela was born on Oct. 1, 1963, to Carl and Beverly Linley, in St. Joseph. She had a deep love and passion for her family and the Lord Jesus

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. — Pamela Marie Ellis, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away on March 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Pamela was born on Oct. 1, 1963, to Carl and Beverly Linley, in St. Joseph. She had a deep love and passion for her family and the Lord Jesus

By NewsPress Now Kellie L. Horton, 53, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born July 23, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jack and Elain (Blehm) Anspaugh. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, St. Paul Lutheran Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to

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