Obituaries

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Charles Elmer Shields, 78, Maryville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born Feb. 2, 1947, in St. Joseph, to C. Herschel and Mildred (Smith) Shields. He graduated from Nodaway Holt High School in Graham, Missouri, in 1965. Charles served his country in the Army National Guard, and was a

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Kenneth Chad Ehrhardt was born on July 14, 1945, to parents Cyril and Irene Ehrhardt, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He passed away on May 5, 2025. Ken was a mover, spending his entire life truck driving and farming and enjoying country life with his family. You’d often see him mowing the grass or

Christopher Patrick Lemley, 25, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born Nov. 9, 1999, in Hays, Kansas. Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, with funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Rupp Chapel. The family request memorials to the

Emma Lee McEnaney, daughter of Logan and Dorothy (Good) Townsend, born March 30, 1941. Emma Lee united in marriage to Gerald McEnaney and became parents of two children, Leonard and Jerrone. They later divorced. Emma Lee worked in the medical field and was a hairstylist for many years. Emma Lee was preceded in death by

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ralph Bernard Mayer, age 93, died peacefully surrounded by family in his home on Friday, May 2, 2025, after suffering a stroke. He was born on Aug. 20, 1931, in Lenexa, Kansas, to Ethel and Carl Mayer and graduated high school from De La Salle Military Academy. In September of 1951,

Karla June Phillippe, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Sept. 24, 1947, in McFall, Missouri, daughter of the late Georgia and Cecil Daniel. She worked at the Savannah, Missouri, School District as a Librarian for many years. Karla loved to read and spend time with

TROY, Kan. – Nancy W. Harmon Smith, 72, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home. Nancy was born on Nov. 18, 1952, in Fairfax, Missouri, to Billy Jack and Laura (Ellison) Harmon. Nancy married the love of her life, George Smith of Troy, on June 19, 1999. He survives of

Susan Cobb Fetty, 63, St. Joseph, passed away on May 3, 2025, at her residence. Susan was born on Aug. 28, 1961, to Jimmie and Margaret (Fuston) Cobb, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Lafayette High School with the class of 1979. She was united in marriage to Tim Fetty in May, 1999. To that

SOLON, Iowa – Florence Elizabeth (Green) Boldridge, 80, passed away at Solon Nursing Facility in Solon, Iowa, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born on Jan. 28, 1945, in St. Joseph, to James and Helen Green. She graduated from Central High School, in St. Joseph, and was the first class to integrate that high

KEARNEY, Mo. – Rosamond A. Chapin, 86, formally of Rushville, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2025, in Kearney, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. May 10, 2025, at Sugar Creek Cemetery with Pastor Keith Hoover officiating. Rosamond has been cremated under the direct supervision of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison,

EVANSTON, Ill. – Gale Barkley Vineyard was born on Dec. 20, 1963, into the happy household of Katherine and Ben Vineyard, in St. Joseph, joining siblings Ginny and Ben. Later when Kitty arrived, the family was complete. From her earliest days to her last, Gale lived a life of cheer, gladness, laughter and love. At

STANBERRY, Mo. – Becky Phillips, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday April 19, 2025, at her second home in Countryside Village surrounded by her immediate family along with her close friend. She was born in Price, North Carolina, the daughter of A. Bishop and Jennie Snead Clifton. On Nov. 28, 1959, she married Don Phillips, of

FAIRFAX, Mo. – Jack A. Vernon, 78, Fairfax, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Fairfax. Preceded: parents, Beulah (Marion) Carter, Herbert Vernon; siblings, Dolores Thompson, Toby Prime, Jimmy Lee Thompson. Survivors: wife, Ginny, Fairfax; sister, Billie “Hopper” Smith, Rock Port, Missouri; children, Jennifer (Scott) Schoonover, Trimble, Missouri, John (Chastidy) Vernon, Montrose, Minnesota, stepchildren, Neil

Gerald Lee Brock, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in at his home. Gerald was born Jan. 7, 1934, in Norborne, Missouri, son of the late Essie and Myron Brock. He graduated from Savannah, Missouri, High School, class of 1952. On March 26, 1955, he married Marion Ziolkowski. Gerald worked serveral

A proud Navy veteran, Richard McQuiston served his country during the Vietnam War and was awarded three medals for his service. He was a lifelong tinkerer with an endless curiosity, always fixing, modifying, or exploring how things worked. An avid outdoorsman and Missouri Master Angler, he found joy in fishing, stargazing, and simply being in

Nancy Kay Neidel, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born April 2, 1941, daughter of the late Alberta and Donald Greiner. She enjoyed growing up on the Holt County Family Farm. She graduated from Oregon High School and Central Methodist University, in Fayette, Missouri,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jeralee Tietz, age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, wife of Ronald Tietz, passed away April 24, 2025. She was born Jan. 5, 1943, in St. Joseph, to parents Joseph and Mary Deatherage, deceased. Jeralee graduated from Central High School, in St. Joseph, and attended St. Joseph Junior College. She and Ron,

MOUND CITY, Mo. – Floyd Franklin Hughes, 88, of Mound City, Missouri, formerly of Savannah, Missouri, passed away April 27, 2025, at a Savannah care center. Graveside services and inurnment, 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, Fillmore Cemetery. Online condolences and complete obituary may be found at www.chamberlainfuneral.com Care entrusted to Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon,

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Ova Robert Milbourn, 81, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born Feb. 9, 1944, in St. Joseph, to David and Thelma (Berry) Milbourn. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. On Sept. 22, 1975, Robert

DEKALB, Mo. – Linda Sue (Eastbourn) Prejean, 76, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in a St Joseph hospital. She was born March 25, 1949, in DeKalb, daughter of the late Mary (Frakes) and Nelson Eastbourn. She graduated from DeKalb High School and was the Salutorian and then the University of Kentucky

OREGON, Mo. – Nina Lee (Elder) George was born on Sept. 15, 1933, in Oregon, Missouri, one of five children of Doyle M. and Mozelle (Milburn) Elder. She passed from this life on April 25, 2025, at the age of 91 while a resident of the Oregon Care Center. A lifelong resident of the Oregon

Willis Clark Griggs Jr., 89, of St. Joseph, passed away April 27, 2025. Willis was born Nov. 27, 1935, in St. Joseph, to Willis “Clark”, Sr. and Agnes (Pugh) Griggs. Willis was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette High School. He served for over 20 years in the Missouri National Guard in the Signal Corp. He

Joan “Jo Ann” Huber, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Carriage Square, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on June 7, 1939, in St. Joseph, to the late Luther Allen and Naomi Lee (Earp) Auwarter. She was a lifelong resident and 1958 graduate of Lafayette High School. Joan married

LANCASTER, Kan. – Russel E. Pike, 69, of Lancaster, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday May 1, 2025, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Spaulding, officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Creek Cemetery. The family will receive

WATHENA, Kan. – Robert “Bob” Dean Meng, 85, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Two Timbers, in Highland, Kansas. Bob was born on July 29, 1939, in Gladden of Burr Oak Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, to Henry and Vera (Kiehnhoff) Meng. He was a lifelong

DEKALB, Mo. – David Ray Pyles Jr., 56, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1969, in St. Joseph, son of Carlene and David Pyles Sr. He attended the DeKalb High School. David worked at Blue Scope as a Stradle Carrier. He enjoyed jug fishing,

Sean Quirk, 87, a friend to many, passed away on April 24, 2025, in St. Joseph, after a life well-lived. He was born on May 7, 1937, to Thomas and Eleanor (Davis) Quirk, in Ashland, Pennsylvania. Sean’s journey was marked by the love of the outdoors and the countless friendships he cultivated along the way.

Trey James Ratliff, 19, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in North Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Aug. 25, 2005, in St. Joseph, son of Audrey Hornsby and Donald Ratliff. Trey loved watching anime, his favorite being Re:Zero. He was an avid gamer and would build his own gaming computers. Trey

Ordell P. Akre, 85, St. Joseph, passed away on April 26, 2025. Ordell was born to Palmer and Ethel Akre, in Clarkfield, Minnesota. Ordell then married Betty (Crawford) Lynne, she survives of the home. He is also survived by his two children, Brian (Ruth) Akre and Vicki (Sean) Moser, and three stepchildren. Services will be

Margie Mary Roseberry passed away on April 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by family, a year after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Margie was born on July 22, 1949, in St. Joseph, daughter of Louise and Dewey Meade. She was fortunate to grow up with a built-in best friend, her sister, Frances Henson. Margie graduated