Obituaries

Ron Selkirk, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born in Alton, Illinois, on Jan. 28, 1947, to Marshall and Melba Selkirk. Ron graduated from Truman State University in 1969 and moved to St. Joseph where he met and married Marilyn Tracy, his wife of 55 years.

Ruth Ann “Susie” Nance, 82, St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. She was born April 26, 1943, in Bethany, Missouri, to Charles and Opal (Hagler) Curtis. Ruth married Larry Milton Nance on Jan. 10, 1960. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2022. Ruth was laid to rest in Memorial

Rosalia Joy Welter “Pootie”, 78, peacefully went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 19, 2025. She was born July 11, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Norman Hite and Ethel Irene (Merritt) Mayhew. She lived her life in St. Joseph where she was married Danny Ray Welter on Oct. 26, 1963. They had

Shelby Yates Jr. was born on February 2, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Shelby Lee and Gennie Mae Yates. He passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025, with his family by his side. He professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, dedicating his life to faith and service. He was

Shelby Yates Jr. 1943-2025 Shelby Yates Jr. was born on February 2, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Shelby Lee and Gennie Mae Yates. He passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025, with his family by his side. He professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, dedicating his life to faith

Jenna Shepheard 1989-2025 Jenna Shepheard, 36, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born August 2, 1989 in St. Joseph to Jim and Nancy (Griffin) Martin. Jenna grew up in Cameron, Missouri, and graduated from Cameron High School in 2008. She earned her Medical Assistant degree from Vatterott College, then worked

Shelby Yates Jr. was born on Feb. 2, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Shelby Lee and Gennie Mae Yates. He passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, with his family by his side. He professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, dedicating his life to faith and service. He was

Jenna Shepheard, 36, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. She was born Aug. 2, 1989, in St. Joseph, to Jim and Nancy (Griffin) Martin. Jenna grew up in Cameron, Missouri, and graduated from Cameron High School in 2008. She earned her Medical Assistant degree from Vatterott College, then worked as a medical assistant

June Marlene (Combs) McKenny passed on from this earth into the loving arms of Christ on the evening of Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 90. On April 16, 1935, June was born in a one room log cabin on Empire Prairie in western Gentry County, Missouri. June, the oldest of three children, lived

WATHENA, Kan. – Thomas Wilson Heath, 83, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Born on Aug. 30, 1942, in Mound City, Missouri, Tom was the beloved son of the late Harry H. and Vergene G. Heath. His life was a vibrant tapestry woven with dedication, passion, and an extraordinary ability

Lacey Renee Larison, 35, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. She was born June 17, 1990, in St. Joseph. She loved spending time with her boys and spending time with her niece and nephews, she was everybody’s ray of sunshine, who loved to take long walks. She is survived by two sons,

Robert McCammon, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. He was born Oct. 18, 1942, in King City, Missouri, to Robert and Jennie (Sherard) McCammon. On April 8, 1967, Robert married Patricia Ann Forbes, who survives of the home. He owned and operated Midwest Mobile Radio Service and Mobilpage since 1963, at one

Ruby M. McDowell, 95, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in St. Joseph, to Clarence and Bessie (Chesser) McCall. Ruby grew up in the St. Joseph area and graduated from Central High School in 1948. Ruby married Earnest Franklin McDowell in the summer of 1953. He preceded

James “Jim” A. Sterling, 92, St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Jim was born on Nov. 15, 1932, in Elwood, Kansas, to the late William and Mary (Philips) Sterling. Mr. Sterling served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Jim worked as a truck driver

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Beverly F. Garrett, 89, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Nodaway Nursing Home. Beverly was born on Oct. 12, 1935, in Maryville, to Oral W. and Evelyn J. (Dowden) Porter. She was a 1953 graduate of Horace Mann High School and graduated from Northwest Missouri State College,

Jeana Rose Hogan, 40, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born July 27, 1985, in Trenton, Missouri. Jeana was preceded in death by sister, Jennifer. Survivors include parents, Angela Saxton, and Ron (Angela) Hogan; and close friend, Kara Colhour. Family to recieve freinds: 1 to 2 p.m.

Dean Edward Scofield, Feb. 19, 1979 to Sept. 14, 2025, 46 years old, passed away Sunday. Survived by mother, Karen Scofield; uncle, Ralph Scofield; brother, Ronnie Scofield; three children, Deanna Scofield, Denni’lee Kneib, Maverick River Scofield; three grandchildren, Conner, Gavin, and Lizzie; one nephew, Dalton Scofield; one great- niece, Briella Scofield. Cremation under the direction

Rosemary “Kathy” Slocum-Kissel, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at KU Medical Center. Kathy was born on Oct. 30, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Fred and Elouise (Blau) Slocum. She was a 1959 graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart here in St. Joseph, and attended St. Teresa’s

EDGERTON, Mo. – Judy Fletchall, Edgerton, Missouri, passed away Sept. 13, 2025, in Gower, Missouri, at the age of 91. She is survived by children, David (Ann) Fletchall, Jeffrey (Kathy) Fletchall and Paula (Doug) Wolf. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the Fletchall Cemetery near Grant City, Missouri.

STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Linda Grier, 80, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away, Sept. 14, 2025. She was born on Aug. 18, 1945, to Boyd and Callie (Banks) Simpson in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Plattsburg and graduated from Plattsburg High School. On Jan. 25, 1969, she was united in marriage to Eddie Grier. After

Harry Earl Hamilton Sr., 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at 11:05 p.m. at his home in St. Joseph. He was born June 27, 1950, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream

Harry Wayne Horsman, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 11, 1942, in Clarksdale, Missouri, son of Wilma and Frank “Bud” Horsman. Harry graduated from Clarksdale High School, class of 1960. In July 1971, he married his wife of nearly 45 years, Roberta “Sissy”

WATHENA, Kan. – Nellie Arlene (King) Juhl, 87, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1938, at home in Blair Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wallace Juhl; daughter-in-law, Carrie Juhl; grandsons, Kyle Juhl and Lukas Juhl; granddaughter-in-law, Katlyn Keller;

FAUCETT, Mo. – Glenda Mae LeClare, 77, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in a local health care center. She was born July 2, 1948, in Breckenridge, Missouri, daughter of the late Bertha and Charles LeClare. She graduated from Breckenridge High School, she worked at Southwestern Bell retiring after 28 years of

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sandra Joy Harvey Richardson died Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her nieces, Gina and Vicky, were with her when she died peacefully at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster. Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Gentry County, Missouri, to Vernon Harvey and Jessie Belle Wolford Harvey, Sandra was graduated

Amy Margaret Robertson, July 15, 1992 to Sept. 13, 2025. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 Our world is a little dimmer without the bright light and joy of Amy Margaret

OREGON, Mo. – Albert D. “Coach” Atkins, 93, passed away Sept. 11, 2025. Family visitation Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri. Services 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, Oregon United Methodist Church. Interment with military honors at Forest City Union Cemetery. Online condolences and complete obituary

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Jerry L. Carr was born July 18, 1936, in St. Joseph. He passed away Aug. 24, 2025, at the VA Hospice in Prescott, Arizona. Jerry was born to Leo O. Carr and Helen R. (Worthen) Carr and was the eighth of 10 children. On July 22, 1953, Jerry enllisted in the United

Lela Mae Bachman, 98, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 9, 2025 at her home. Lela was born Jan. 3, 1927 in Santa Monica, California, to Floyd and Bernice (Heschong) Wilson. Lela married August “Auggie” Bachman on Oct. 29, 1954. Graveside Farewell Services and Interment 1 p.m. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The procession will leave

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Billie “Bill” Ray Belcher departed this life Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. He was born, in St Joseph, Sept. 5, 1951. Bill’s college degrees in Criminal Justice and Mortuary Science guided him to a career with Buchanan County, Missouri, Sheriffs Department for many years before becoming a dispatcher for Iowa State Highway