Obituaries

By NewsPress Now KEOKUK, Iowa – Amanda Marie Higgins, 51, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, in Ft. Madison, Iowa. She was born May 7, 1972, in St. Joseph, daughter of Judith (Estes) and John Higgins. She attended Benton High School. Amanda was currently working at

By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Frances Ann (Pugh) Hayes, 88, of Albany, Missouri, passed away March 2, 2024, at Nodaway Nursing Home, in Maryville, Missouri Survivors: children, Jerry Fish, Connie Brogan, Charles Fish, Careon and Jim Thompson, Carl Fish, David Fish, Dorothy and Vince Lewis, Chuck Fish; grandchildren; great- grandchildren. Graveside Service and Burial:

By NewsPress Now Brenda Sears was born in St. Joseph on Nov. 10, 1951. She passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Bessie Marie Foster, and father Ernest Ray Coon; brother, Ernest Ray Coon Jr.; sisters, Ernestine Marsh, Joanna Rice, La Donna Myers and Dianna Coon. Survivors

By NewsPress Now Larry “Scott” Goodwin, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care surrounded by loved ones. He was born Nov. 15, 1965, in St. Joseph. Scott graduated from Benton High School. He worked for the City of St. Joseph for 29 years. He enjoyed spending time outside,

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – Estil “Sally” Marie Royal. 93, of Gower, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in a Gower, Missouri, health care center. She was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Hurley, Virginia. She was preceded in death by husband, Walter; father, Motson Gentry; mother, Verna Justus. Survivors include daughter, Linda Royal;

By NewsPress Now BETHANY, Mo. – Darlene Dombrowe, 83, of Bethany, Missouri, passed away Feb. 29, 2024. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, Missouri. Burial: Rouse Cemetery, Darlington, Missouri. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions:

By NewsPress Now Elijah Lee Charles Ottison, 12, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2024, at Childrens Mercy Hospital. Elijah was born April 20, 2011, to Timothy Ottison, Jr. and Cassaundra Zerr-Ottison. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 2

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Tamara S. Norris Tamara S. Norris, 66, St. Joseph, passed away March 2, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 2 p.m. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mary Kay Reid Mary Kay Reid 75, of St. Joseph, passed away March 3, 2024. Funeral 2 p.m. March 9 at the Rupp

By NewsPress Now MARYSVILLE, Kan. – Michael Dale Young, 63, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born Oct. 25, 1960, in St. Joseph, Mike is preceded in death by his father, Morton Young, and son, Shawn Young. He married Sue Young on Oct. 14, 1995, she survives the home. Other survivors include his mother, Lois

By NewsPress Now Kathryn L. “Kay” Tootle, 100, a cherished matriarch, and stalwart of her community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2024, in St. Joseph. Born on July 16, 1923, in Dexter, Kansas, to Irvin and Verna (Topham) Lisetor. A proud alumna of Central High School’s class of 1941, Kay carried the spirit of

By NewsPress Now Julie Anne Young, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Nov. 13, 1964, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Joy and Alvin Christofferson Sr. She attended Mid- Buchanan High School and worked as a supervisor at Godfathers pizza and was a housekeeper.

By NewsPress Now Ellen “Midge” Pawling, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born on Nov. 2, 1943, to Fielding and Hazel (Harris) Ballard, in St. Joseph. She married Alvin R. Pawling on Aug. 29, 1971. Midge enjoyed having a good time, she was always smiling, laughing and cracking jokes. She

By NewsPress Now TEMPLE, Texas, – Rosemary Asmussen, age 91, of Temple, Texas formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home in Temple. She was born in St. Joseph, the daughter of Anthony “Tony” and Regina (Barrett) Hochenauer. A memorial service in St. Joseph will be held at a

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lydia M. Beaman Lydia May Beaman was born on Feb. 28, 2024, and passed away shortly after. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. March 16, Elwood Community Center, Elwood, Kansas. Cremation under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the

By NewsPress Now HAMILTON, Mo. – Lawrence Edward Ellrick, 47, passed away on Feb. 24, 2024, after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. He was born on July 22, 1976, to Daniel and Michele (Tatro) Ellrick, in Millington, Tennessee. After working as a cook in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Larry joined the Army and served as a

By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Ransom Junior Marshall III, 95, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Stewartsville. He was born Aug. 14, 1928, in St. Joseph, son of the late Pearl and Ransom Marshall II. He served in the United States Navy and is a veteran of WWII serving on

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Thelma R. Hewins, 103, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at her home. Thelma was born on March 5, 1920, in Wathena, to Alouis and Anna Marie (Miller) Staudenmaier. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, American Legion Women’s

By NewsPress Now ROELAND PARK, Kan. – Samantha Ann Russell Rose, 51, Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. She was born July 17, 1972, in Beacon, New York, to Roland and Janet (Reeve) Russell. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shaare Sholem Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Carolyn Jean (Haze) Clark, 78, Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1945, in Turlock, California, to Cecil R. and Jacquelyn A. (Keys) Haze. Carolyn graduated from Alameda High School in 1963. She led a fulfilling career with American Family Insurance, where

By NewsPress Now Mitchell E. Pummell, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 10, 1954, in Bremerton, Washington, son of Ida and Richard Pummell. Mitch attended Benton High School. On June 8, 1973, he married the love of his life, Joyce Hartman, in St. Joseph,

By NewsPress Now Lawrence Bliley, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Nov. 8, 1955, in St. Joseph, son of Doris and Edmond Bliley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home. He will be

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Edwin Davis ARCHIE, Mo. – Edwin Davis, 82, Archie, Missouri, formerly Tarkio, Missouri, passed away Feb. 26, 2024. Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment: 11 a.m. March 2 Home Cemetery, Tarkio. No scheduled visitation. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Robert G. Dynes Robert G. Dynes, 81, of St. Joseph, passed

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Terry Lee Coats, 65, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Atchison. He was born Nov. 22, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Esther and Everett Coats. Terry attended Atchison High School. On April 12, 2019, he married Jodi Shoup, in Quincy, Illinois. Terry most recently

By NewsPress Now NORTONVILLE, Kan. – Jacquelin Ward Trainer, age 94, former rural New Hampton, Missouri, resident, entered into rest on Feb. 26, 2024. Graveside Service and Burial: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany, Missouri. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to: Shiloh Children’s

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donald “Don” or “Donnie” L. Nold, 71 of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1952. Don had two loving sons, Major Troy R. Nold, MD, and Eric L. Nold (Ramond Curtis); brother, Carl R. Nold; and sister, Glenda L.

By NewsPress Now Henry E. Sollars, 98, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1925, to John William Sr. and Viola (Parker) Sollars, in St. Joseph. On Sept. 13, 1943, he married Darlene June VanFosson. She preceded him in death. Henry spent over 60 years working

By NewsPress Now Janet Kay Wykert, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on Dec. 21, 1941, in St. Joseph, to Herbert and Lena (Riley) Benner. She graduated from Lafayette High School. Janet married Donald Ray Wykert on Sept. 3, 1971. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2014.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lawrence P. Bliley Lawrence Paul Bliley, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 27, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Michael Chellew Michael “Mike” Chellew, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 26, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m.

By NewsPress Now Judith Ann “Judy” Halferty, 86, St. Joseph, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at the Gower, Missouri, Convalescent Center. She was born Jan. 17, 1938, in Plattsburg, Missouri, to J.B. and Delores Halferty. She was raised in Plattsburg and later moved to St. Joseph where she lived most of her adult life. Preceding

By NewsPress Now Christopher “Big PaPa” Boyd Hayes, 56, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. He was born on Jan. 7, 1968, to Billy Hayes and Roxanne Hayes Dalbey. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Hayes; stepfather, Dale Dalbey; and his special love, KP Kline. Survivors include his mother, Roxanne