Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Roxanna U. Phillips Roxanna U. Phillips, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 26, 2024. Farewell Services 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8, Savannah United Methodist Church. Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Barbara S. Buckley KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Our very smart, funny, loving, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and great-aunt, Barbara Sue Keller Buckley, passed away Jan. 20, 2024, after a battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her baby sister, Debra Diane, and her father, Robert Keller. Barb had a wonderful

By NewsPress Now Neva Kempf, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Survivors include siblings, Charles Kempf (Joan), and Joyce White; sister-in-law, Betty Kempf; nieces and nephews, Theresa Bally (Joel), Judy Myers (Buzz), Charles (Debbie) Kempf, Cheri Kempf, Michael George, Christy George; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, other extended family members and friends. Graveside Farewell

By NewsPress Now Jimmy Lee Hardin, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 27, 2024. Survivors: sisters, Jerri Ann Jones, Cindy (Thomas) Lawrie, Terri Hardin, Trish (Tim) Wiederholt; sister-in-law, Connie Preston; daughter, Jaycee Erickson; son, Andrew Hawley; grandson, Brody Hawley. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, Missouri. Burial: White Oak

By NewsPress Now David Louis Hees, 53, from St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. He was born on Oct. 28, 1970, in St. Joseph, to Frank and Vicki Hotaling Hees. David graduated from Central High School where he was well regarded and served as the football mascot. This led to a lifelong interest

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Beulah B. Kane, of Atchison, Kansas, died Jan. 27, 2024. Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. A prayer service will be Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Burial at

By NewsPress Now EDWARDS, Mo. – David Bloss II, age 57, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, in Edwards, Missouri. He was born on Feb. 5, 1966, in St. Joseph, a son of David and Ann (Fisher) Bloss. He was united in marriage to Angela Wilson on Dec. 30, 1985, in Stewartsville,

By NewsPress Now Margaret “Peg” Louise Petty, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 24, 2024, in a St. Joseph Hospital. She was born July 18, 1933, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Olive and Benny Boley. Peg attended and graduated from Albany, Missouri, high school at the top of her class. She was

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Frankie J. Jenkins HIGHLAND, Kan. -Frankie Joe Jenkins, 60, of Highland, Kansas, died Jan. 22, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Emma A. Kerns Emma Athens Kerns, 17, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 29, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Jeanne K. Meers AGENCY, Mo. – Jeanne Karlyn Meers, 84, of Agency,

By NewsPress Now KEARNEY, Mo. – James E. Sells passed away on Jan. 22, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospice. He lived in Lawson, Missouri, 1973 to 2018, and in Kearney 2018 to 2024. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Joy Sells, and three children, Jim Sells II, Joy Lynn Landis, and Judy Lampton.

By NewsPress Now Betty Jean Stover, 96, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. She was born Oct. 18, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William Terrill and M. Thelma (Enloe) Culbertson. Betty Jean married Alfred Blair Stover on Feb. 16, 1949. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 2011. As the family

By NewsPress Now Melissa Faye (Eckert) Powell, 57, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Faye Eckert. On Dec. 9, 1994, she married Dennis Ray Powell. They were married for 25 years before Dennis preceded her in death on Oct.

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Sister Joan Offenburger, OSB, 94, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Wednesday, Feb. 7,

By NewsPress Now Doris June Taysen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on July 12, 1930, in Nodaway, Missouri, she was the daughter of Eden Callen and Vernelle (Donaldson) Lewis, who preceded her in death, as did her brothers, Wilbur and Wyman Callen; and

By NewsPress Now Sandra Kay Brown, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born June 11, 1956, in St Joseph, and graduated from Central High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed helping people, going to church, cleaning and spending time with her family. Sandra

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now LIBERTY, Mo. – RonNisha Lee’Ann Martin, 26, was called into glory Jan. 21, 2024, in Liberty, Missouri. RonNisha was born April 29, 1997, to Tameeka Williams and Ronnie Martin Jr., in St. Joseph. RonNisha attended Central High School, in St. Joseph, and had been employed briefly at Burger King prior to taking

By NewsPress Now Robert Darrah, 72, passed away on Jan. 25, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born on Aug. 13, 1951, in Chariton, Iowa. Robert attended Northwest Missouri State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He had a professional life as a lifelong antiquer which included manager at Jesse James Antique Mall. His

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William E. Sechler WICHITA, Kan. – Horton, Kansas, native William Eugene “Gene” Sechler, 82, of Wichita, Kansas, died Jan. 22, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Mary “Eileen” Oyler, 95, St. Joseph, passed away at home on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. She was born on Jan. 7, 1929, to Horace and Elizabeth (Carson) Groom, in Stewartsville, Missouri. She married Vern Oyler on May 9,1959. He preceded her in death. Eileen spent most of her life on the farm

By NewsPress Now Juanita J. Haskins, 97, of St. Joseph, died Jan. 23, 2024, at a local nursing home. Juanita was born Jan. 19, 1927, in St. Joseph, to Leo H. and Katherine (Cole) Cochran. She taught at Webster school, retiring in 1988. Juanita married Bill G. Haskins on April 17, 1948, and he preceded

By NewsPress Now EDWARDS, Mo. – David Bloss II, age 57, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, in Edwards, Missouri. He was born on Feb. 5, 1966, in St. Joseph, a son of David and Ann (Fisher) Bloss. He was united in marriage to Angela Wilson on Dec. 30, 1985, in Stewartsville,

By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Willard Ray Pulliam, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024. Willard was born on Oct. 19, 1924, near Easton, Missouri (Gashland), and was one of five children. He graduated from Easton, Missouri, High School. Willard served in the U.S. Navy as a machinist, gun sight and optic’s

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Thomas A. Barnett Jr. AMITY, Mo. – Thomas Alton Barnett Jr., 62, passed away Jan. 22, 2024. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the First Baptist Church in Stewartsville, Missouri. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Amy Crosslin Amy Crosslin, 95, of St. Joseph,

By NewsPress Now David Lynn Jenson, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 19, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community. Dave was born in Ringsted, Iowa, to Lester and Virginia (Frederickson) on May 31, 1933. Rural life included hunting, trapping, fishing, Golden Glove Boxing, and a farmhouse with no electricity or plumbing. He was confirmed at

By NewsPress Now Rickie L. Couch Sr., 71, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. He was born Nov. 12, 1952, to William L. and Loma N. (Nepier) Couch, in St. Joseph. He worked for St. Joseph Packaging for 15 years. Rickie enjoyed spending his time gambling, and he loved old cars and entertaining

By NewsPress Now TROY, Kan. – Anna Margaret Buch, 91, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at her home. Anna was born on Dec. 5, 1932, in Troy, to Louis and Monica (Shalz) Boeh. Anna married Harold Buch on March 26, 1951, in Wathena, Kansas. He preceded her in death. She was

By NewsPress Now SHENANDOAH, Iowa – Willa Frances “Fran” Houston, 72, of Shenandoah, Iowa, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her daughter’s home in Tarkio, Missouri, on Saturday morning, Jan. 20, 2024. Funeral services for Fran will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service, in

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Robert D. Sill, born July 5, 1936, passed away peace- fully on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at North Kansas City, Missouri, Hospice House with his loving children by his side. He was 87 years old. Full Obituary: www.reflectionsmemorialservices.com/obituaries/Robert-Sill/#!/Obituary. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – James “Jim” Robert Bray, 79, Cameron, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. He was born June 12, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri, at a later date. The family will