Obituaries

By NewsPress Now MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Harlow Grace McConnell Cochran was born on May 4, 2024, at only 24 weeks and one day. She weighed 1lb 15oz and was 12.6 inches long. Harlow’s time on Earth may have been short but she left the biggest mark on the people who loved her. She was small

By NewsPress Now Gene Sypolt, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born Aug. 17, 1949, to Alva Sypolt and Ethyl “Mignon” (Martin) in Urbana, Missouri. He worked with Ken Keith Trucking and Butler for 15 years. Gene loved spending time with his kids and grandkids, he enjoyed traveling and reading

By NewsPress Now HELENA, Mo. – John “Tom” Thomas Phillippe, 79, of Helena, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home from complications of Leukemia. He was born May 2, 1945, in Stanberry, Missouri, son of the late Grace and Harley Phillippe. He married Karla Daniel on Feb. 19, 1971, and she survives

By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. — David W. Bayer, 68, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, peacefully at home after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 19, 1955, in Cameron, Missouri, son of William F. Bayer and Mary L. Bayer. In April of 2002, he met the love of

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Ruthanna Ezzell, 94, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was born July 19, 1929, in Dearborn, Missouri, to Jake and Emma (Horn) Pryor. Ruthanna married Orville H. Ezzell Jr. on Nov. 30, 1981. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2016. She worked at Noma

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Brint Connett GOWER, Mo. – Brint Connett, 69, of Gower, Missouri, passed away, May 23, 2024. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. May 28 at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building, 203 S. 3rd Street, Gower. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. May 29 at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building. Burial: St.

By NewsPress Now Ross “Bud” A. Ray, 84, went to heaven on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Rolla, Missouri, on Oct. 12, 1939, to Della Mae (Bowman) and Jessie James Ray. From 12 to 81 he raised and cared for his most cherished possessions, his racing homer pigeons. He worked for Park Floral and

By NewsPress Now CASSVILLE, Mo. – Shirley Lee Scates, 88, Cassville, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born on Feb. 4, 1936, to Orval and Dorothy (Weber) Powell, in Chanute, Kansas She married Allen D. Scates in 1952. He preceded her in death in 2006. Shirley was a

By NewsPress Now Shirley Mae (Sullivan) Kephart, 91, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born Oct. 23, 1932, in St. Joseph, where she lived her entire life. Mrs. Kephart was married to John Blair Kephart on Oct. 10, 1952. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 2011. She was also

By NewsPress Now Marjorie Mae “Nana” Weddle, 101, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born Sept. 14, 1922, in St. Joseph, to Chester and Sophia Harris. She graduated from Central High School. Marjorie married George “Vernon” Weddle on Sept. 26, 1943. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1998. After

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Frances Brumback Frances “Francie” Brumback, 81, passed away May 20, 2024. Visitation May 29, 6 to 8 p.m., at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Memorial service 11 a.m. May 30 at our chapel. www.heatonbowmansmith.com. Uldeen M. Cooper ROCK PORT, Mo. – Uldeen M. Cooper, 97, Rock Port, passed away May 22,

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Justin Snead, 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at home in his personal gym with his wife and two beloved dogs by his side. He was born on Sept. 17, 1978, in St. Joseph, to Patricia Snead. Justin graduated from Central High School in 1997.

By NewsPress Now Sidar A Caceres, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1959, in Nicaragua, son of Haydee and Alberto Caceres. He was a school teacher in Nicaragua. In 2000 Sidar moved to St. Joseph. He worked as an electrician at Lifeline Foods.

By NewsPress Now Clara Lile passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born in New Boston, Missouri, in 1932, and moved to St. Joseph in 1939. She graduated from Central High School in 1949 and attended Gard Business University. She worked at Big Smith Manufacturing until 1955, then she worked

By NewsPress Now Anna E. Fry, 99, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Feb. 20, 1925, in Savannah, Missouri, daughter of the late Anna and George Daily. She graduated from Benton in 1944, then worked various jobs through the years, retiring from Peachtree Door as a

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Harold L. Bauman CAMERON, Mo. -Harold Lee Bauman, 80, passed away May 19, 2024. Services: 2 p.m. May 24 at Poland-Thompson Chapel. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial in Osborn Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron www.polandthompson.com Shirley C. Everly PATTONSBURG, Mo. – Shirley

By NewsPress Now JUNEAU, Alaska – Rhodina L Arnold “TJ”, 74, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, at her home in Juneau, Alaska. She was born on Jan. 16, 1950, in St. Joseph, to Maxine and Robert Everett. She was a proud resident of Juneau, Alaska, and was a 1967 graduate of Faucett, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Louise Dean (Finkelstein) Leibowitz was born April 17, 1933, to Samuel and Rose (Dean) Finkelstein, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Geraldine Finkelstein Harelik; and her son, Scott C. Leibowitz. Louise was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended the University

By NewsPress Now Mary Helen Stuber, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 23, 1940, in St. Joseph to Waldo and Helen (Nold) Goff. Mary Helen married Dr. Robert Stuber on Feb. 14, 1988. He preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 2023. She was an art and photography

By NewsPress Now Zayd Stephen Lawhon-Simmons, 11 months old, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born June 15, 2023, in St. Joseph, to Aaron Simmons and Katelyn Lawhon. Though he was taken from us too soon, he leaves lasting memories. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 1 p.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Anne M. Barnett TARKIO, Mo. – Anne Maureen Barnett, 82, Tarkio, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2024. Service: 6 p.m. May 31, 2024, First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. May 30, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, family visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

By NewsPress Now Marrion E. Hollars, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at a Kansas City, Missouri, care facility. He was born May 1, 1937, in Horton, Kansas, son of Etta and Louis Hollars. Marrion graduated from Troy, Kansas, High School, class of 1955. He was the long time Owner/ Operator

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – James “Jim” C. Stuppy, age 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Jim was born April 15, 1945, to George L. Stuppy and Helen G. Stuppy. He grew up in St. Joseph, graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1963. Jim attended

By NewsPress Now Ryan Douglas Coffman, 33, St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1990, to Kenneth Dwayne Coffman and Cheryl D. Luke, in St. Joseph. Ryan graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School in 2009. After graduation, Ryan jumped into the workforce. He currently worked as a

By NewsPress Now Marrion E. Hollars, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at a Kansas City, Missouri, care facility. He was born May 1, 1937, in Horton, Kansas, son of Etta and Louis Hollars. Marrion graduated from Troy, Kansas, High School, class of 1955. He was the long time Owner/ Operator

By NewsPress Now Norma Jean Clizer, 95, went to be with her Lord, peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born Oct. 11, 1928, the only child of John J. and Emma M. (Hoshor) Scowden, Savannah, Missouri. On June 29, 1950, after both graduated from the University of Missouri, Norma married

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Marvin R. Bulger TARKIO, Mo. – Marvin R. Bulger, 89, Tarkio, Missouri, passed away May 16, 2024. Service: 10 a.m. May 21, 2024, First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, prior to service. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. May 20, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Arrangements: Davis Funeral

By NewsPress Now Wilbur V. Bunse, 92, St. Joseph, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was born on Feb. 14, 1932, in Andrew County, Missouri, to Julius and Wilhamenia (Jann) Bunse. His commitment to public service was evident throughout his 23-year tenure as a dedicated fireman before he continued his professional path at Altec

By NewsPress Now Katherine W. (Jahnke) Chellew, 87, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 9, 2024. Farewell services were held on May 13, 2024, at Heaton Bowman Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, followed by graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetary. Full obituary can be found at www.heatonbowmansmith.com. As published in the

By NewsPress Now DES MOINES, Iowa – Barbara Kathryn Olvera (Gilley), passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. Barbara was born in St. Joseph on March 26, 1948, to Raymond and Anna Gilley. She grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in 1966.