Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Larry Lee Conroy 51, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Dec. 4, 1972, in St. Joseph, son of Lonna and Roger Conroy. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested

By NewsPress Now HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Margaret Jean Watkins, 88, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died Sept. 2, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born May 23, 1936, in rural Nodaway County, Missouri, to James Elden and Margaret Elaine (Damon) Huls. Known as Jean to all her family and friends, she graduated from Clearmont High School,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Doris J. Adkins Doris J. Adkins, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 2, 2024. Funeral Sept. 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Sept. 8, 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Josh Pacetti Josh

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. – Lester Robert Garton Jr., 81, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in DeKalb. He was born Sept. 20, 1942, in St. Joseph, son of the late Josephine and Lester Garton. He attended Bethel School and graduated Dekalb High School in 1961. He married Caroline Wilson, in

By NewsPress Now OAK GROVE, Mo. – Sandra Sue (Goold) Cusick, 78, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with dementia. Sandy was born March 11, 1946, in Fremont, Nebraska, to Jack and Ann Goold. Jack served in the Navy, and Sandy spent her

By NewsPress Now Annora E. Newman, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. She was born Oct. 13, 1935, in Maryville, Missouri, to Vincent and Thelma (Brown) Smith. Annora married Robert J. Newman on July 2, 1969. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1986. She worked as a nurse in Maryville

By NewsPress Now Norma Jean Scroggins, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. She was born July 7, 1934, in St. Joseph. Her parents were Ward Merriott and Wilma (Brown) Ryther and stepfather, Emery Ryther. Norma married Ivan L. Scroggins on Aug. 28, 1957. She was an excellent cook. She was a beloved

By NewsPress Now Cassandra Jade Williams passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Children’s Mercy Hospital, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on Oct. 8,2013, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Cody and Kelly (Owens) Williams. Cassandra lived in Lincoln before moving to St. Joseph where she attended Pickett elementary

By NewsPress Now LAMONI, Iowa – Sandra L. Pace (Sandy Daniel), passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side on May 10, 2024. Sandy was born on Dec. 25, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. In 1955, Sandy was adopted by her loving and caring parents, Covell and Ruth (Redman) Daniel. Sandy

By NewsPress Now Robert “Red” Steven Haarlammert, 71, of St. Joseph, peacefully passed away on Aug. 29, 2024. He was born on Dec. 20, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Gloria and Donald Ralph Haarlammert. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Paul Albertson; his sister, Donna Hageman; and his brothers, Larry

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” Edwin Swope, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Aug. 29, 2024. Bill was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 1943, and was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, known for his generosity, humor, and commitment to his community. Bill attended Williamsburg Technical School

By NewsPress Now Shirley Collen Simmons, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. She was born Oct. 30, 1943, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Evelyn and David Cox. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David and Dexter Cox; sisters, Sudie Perman, Carol Archer and Betty Blakely. Survivors

By NewsPress Now Scott Allen Thompson, Sr., 59, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at his home. He married Anita Kay Thompson on Nov. 11, 1983. He was a very kind, hardworking, soft-spoken man, who worked for Midwest Warehouse 31 years. Out of many things, he loved his family the most. He enjoyed

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Mary M. Hicks Mary Margaret Hicks, 91, St. Joseph, passed Aug. 31, 2024, funeral arrangements are pending, Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. www.bullockffc.com. Christine A. Murphy Christine Ann Murphy, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 30, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Ernie Schabert KING CITY, Mo.

By NewsPress Now Harold Eugene Cline Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the age of 92. Harold’s life was characterized by his dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, and his love for the outdoors. He was born on April 28, 1932, to Morris and Birdie Cline, in Wallace, Missouri.

By NewsPress Now Shirley Gillett FLORISSANT, Mo. – Shirley Felch Gillett graduated to her heavenly home on Aug. 29, 2024. She passed over peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Her family was at her side. She was the daughter of Hallard and Esther (Downing) Felch. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon;

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Elree T. Martin KANSAS CITY, Mo. -Elree T. Martin, 79, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Aug. 29, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bob” Teschner passed away peacefully Aug. 29, 2024 The youngest of 10 siblings. He was born to Charles Adolf and Flossie (Hazelwood) Teschner on March 27, 1932. He attended Hosea Elementary and Benton High School. He joined the military service as a Marine, a Korean war veteran. Bob served his country

By NewsPress Now Timothy “Tim” Roy Embrey, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1953, in Smithville, Missouri. He married Linda Harris on Aug. 17, 1968, and she survives of the home. Tim worked at Walnut products until it closed, then retired from Hillyard

By NewsPress Now Jack Pinion, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. He was born July 29, 1944, in Mecca, Missouri, to Lillard and Alma (Hartman) Pinion. Jack married Beverly Carpenter on Feb. 14, 1969. He served in the United States Navy. He also was a past Commander of the American Legion. He

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Harold Cline Harold Cline 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 29, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Robert Teschner Robert Teschner, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 29, 2024. Arrangments are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now It is with heavy heart that the family and friends of Mary Robinett announce her unexpected passing on Aug. 25, 2024. Mary was born in St. Joseph to Glenn and Kathryn (Stone) Robinett. An only child who said on many occasions she planned on living and dying in the house her father

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Dixie (Wykert) Meng, 81, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at K.U. Medical Center, in Kansas City. Dixie was born on March 8, 1943, in Burr Oak Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, to Harold and Gladys (Harness) Wykert. She was a lifelong resident of Doniphan County.

By NewsPress Now Wanda Corwin passed away on Aug. 28, 2024, at a local hospital, surrounded by family. She was born in Guilford, Missouri, on May 19, 1939, to Ray and Gertrude (Rhodes) Langley. Wanda attended Horace Mann in Maryville, Missouri. She began her working career as a bookkeeper in St. Joseph for multiple companies

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Larry E. Allwood MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Larry Ervin Allwood, 82, passed away Aug. 26, 2024. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Aug. 31 at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville, with inurnment immediately following at Shambaugh Cope Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 9 to 11 a.m. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com

By NewsPress Now Frank Stewart, 51, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 25, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Frank Stewart Memorial fund in care

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. -Hershel Langley, Country Club, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at a local hospital, surrounded by family. He was born in Guilford, Missouri, on Aug. 8, 1941, to Ray and Gertrude (Rhodes) Langley. Hershel attended Horace Mann Lab school in Maryville, graduating in 1959. He worked the

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Kerlin Y. Davis, age 87, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, March 10, 1937, in Barnard, Missouri, to Harold and Thelma (Tompkins) Dougan. Kerlin was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and worked as a homemaker in her own

By NewsPress Now Bernard “Bud” O. Winger, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born in Bedford, Iowa, on Sept. 10, 1930, to Ronald Winger and Mildred (Bird) Winger-Neller and graduated from Central High School. He married Marjory Moxley on April 22, 1952, in

By NewsPress Now James “Bill” F. Stewart, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at his home. He was born Nov. 18, 1948, in Wallace, Missouri; son of Jane and Wentlo Stewart. He attended Benton High School. Bill married Karen Leach on July 3, 1979, in St. Joseph. He served in the