Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Black Friday the stock market crashed, and The Great Depression began. 87 days later, on Jan. 21, 1930, in Denver, Colorado. Blessing Maag and Hugh Doane Watson welcomed their first surviving son, John Dudley Watson. John was a child of the depression. Seven years later a baby sister, Dorothy Jeanne, was born.

By NewsPress Now Eric Michael Lederer, 50, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born April 15, 1973, in St. Joseph. He attended Savannah, Missouri, High School and worked as a painter. He enjoyed fishing and anything outdoors, and was a talented artist. Eric was baptized at St.

By NewsPress Now ENFIELD, Conn. – Beloved son, brother, and friend, Stephen Michael Lindensmith, 39, died unexpectedly and peacefully at his home in Enfield, Connecticut, on Friday, April 5, 2024. Stephen was born on Aug. 15, 1984, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and grew up one of six children in Earlysville, Virginia. He was a graduate of

By NewsPress Now Michael Wayne “Biggie” Russell, 43, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Oct. 29, 1980, in St. Joseph, son of Mary and Michael Russell. He attended Benton High School. Biggie enjoyed painting and was a fixer of many things. He was a strong, independent

By NewsPress Now Michael Lawrence Rucker, 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024, at his home. Born in St. Joseph. He was the son of Charles and Agnus ( Drennen) Rucker. He was a graduate of Central High School. He married Carolyn Steeby in 1980, and they shared 35 years of marriage together. Mike

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dorothy M. Gross Dorothy May Gross, 66, St. Joseph, passed away April 9, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now BELLMONT, NC- Winston Jerome Malotte Jr. 73, Bellmont, North Carolina, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1951, St. Joseph. Preceded in death by parents, Winston Malotte Sr., and Myrtle Barger, and a sister, Lillian McDaniel. Survivors wife, Rhonda Malotte; son, Chad (Sue) Malotte;

By NewsPress Now Robert “Bob” Hausman, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on Dec. 5, 1948, in St. Joseph,to the late Edward L. and Rose Mary (Shea) Hausman. He was a 1968 graduate of Christian Brothers High School,

By NewsPress Now Lois Elaine (McIntosh) Lyon 88, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, in St Joseph. She was born June 4, 1935 in Martinsville, Missouri, daughter of the late Oreana and Ivan Gentry. She married Milton Gene on Aug. 7, 1996 and he survives of the home. Lois managed Barbosas Castillos

By NewsPress Now James Arlen Ringer, 88, a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born on March 6, 1936, in St. Joseph, Missouri to parents Arthur Edward Ringer and Grace Irene (Kemp) Ringer. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1954. On June

By NewsPress Now Robert Michael “Odie” Rich 70, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in St. Joseph. He was born June 14, 1953, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, son of Mary Belle and Robert Rich. He graduated from Benton High School Class of 1971. In 1996, he met Stacie Anno and they were

By NewsPress Now Pauline Frances Norton, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at LaVerna Village, in Savannah, Missouri. She was born Sept. 30, 1934, in St. Joseph, daughter of Etta and Ernest Reed. She worked at ADCO, where she retired from after 30 years. Pauline enjoyed going to garage sales and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Feliciano Barron-Hinojos La Misa de Cuero Presente se celebrará el martes 9 de abril de 2024, a las 10 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica de San Patricio con el P. Jonathan Davis. La visitación será de 5 to 8 p.m. con el rosario a las 7:30 pm el lunes en

By NewsPress Now William Michael “Mike” Gentry, 56, passed away naturally at home on March 18, 2024, following many years of battling alcoholism. He was born in Colorado on May 25, 1967, to Bill and Sue Gentry. The family settled in the St. Joseph area when he was a toddler. He was a proud Mark

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Michael Rucker Michael Rucker, 66, of St Joseph, passed away April 4, 2024. Mr. Rucker will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service arrangements are pending at this time. www.ruppfuneral.com Feliciano Barron-Hinojos Feliciano Barron-Hinojos, 86, of St. Joseph, passed away April 4, 2024, Mass of Christian

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Debra J. Epperson, 66, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home. Debra was born on Oct. 20, 1957, in Maryville, Missouri. She loved to play bingo. Debra moved to Wathena in 2019 from Hiawatha, Kansas. Debra was preceded in death by her mother, Vera

By NewsPress Now Rodney Kendall Loyd, 78, of St. Joseph, went home to his Lord and Savior April 4, 2024, after a brave, strong battle against cancer. Rodney was born Sept. 3, 1945, to Ernest “Ernie” Loyd and Mildred (Evans) Kottman. He had three siblings, Mary Anne Paul, Mike Loyd, and Denice Loyd. Rodney graduated

By NewsPress Now SMITHVILLE, Mo. – Mary Ellen Stanley- Reeves, 78, of Smithville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, from Alzheimer’s disease. Mary Ellen was born in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Leo S. Stanley and Eleanor M. (Schreiner) Stanley on Aug. 5, 1945. She grew up in Kansas City, attended Visitation grade school and

By NewsPress Now Rodney Kendall Loyd, 78, of St. Joseph, went home to his Lord and Savior April 4, 2024, after a brave, strong battle against cancer. Rodney was born Sept. 3, 1945, to Ernest “Ernie” Loyd and Mildred (Evans) Kottman. He had three siblings, Mary Anne Paul, Mike Loyd, and Denice Loyd. Rodney graduated

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Earl Young was born on June 3, 1940, to John and Icle Young, in Sheridan, Missouri. John passed away after a brief illness on March 31, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital Hospice Center. He was 83. John grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan

By NewsPress Now Lonnie “Max” Brownlee, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home. He was born June 6, 1954, in St. Joseph, son of Agnes and Lonnie Brownlee. Max enjoyed old western shows, 50’s music and an ice cold beer. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister,

By NewsPress Now Barbara Ann Klima, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Oct. 30, 1950, to Joseph and Luella (Wittler) Klima. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, St. Joseph Restoration Branch, and loved to read her

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dwight E. Fields FILLMORE, Mo. -Dwight E. Fields, 81, Fillmore, Missouri, passed away April 3, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. Visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Military honors will be rendered on our courtyard following the service. Robert M.

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Don Willming, 82, Rushville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born on Sept. 27, 1941, in Horton, Kansas, to James and Ruth (Tippling) Willming. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Ed Willming. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Willming; children, Brian Willming

By NewsPress Now Jerry Scott Winslow 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born April 7, 1958, in St. Joseph. A Celebration of life will be this Sunday April 7, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Abundant Faith Church of God, 2002 Mason Road, St.

By NewsPress Now MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Carol Rae (Young) Teter, age 84, entered her heavenly home on March 31, 2024, at Sunset Nursing Home, in Maysville, Missouri. “God saw she was getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So, he put His arms around her and whispered “Come with Me”. With tearful eyes

By NewsPress Now ANNANDALE, N.J. – Carolyn Grace Windsor, age 77, of Annandale, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hunterdon Medical Center, in Flemington, New Jersey, with her daughter by her side. Born Nov. 2, 1946, in Lincoln, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Carl William Manthey and the late

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Delores Williams GOWER, Mo. – Delores Williams, 62, Gower, Missouri, passed away April 1, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Donna Lynn Wilson, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 88, in St. Joseph. Born on Dec. 28, 1935, in Caldwell County, Missouri, to Ira L. and Goldie I. (Martin) Pemberton, Donna’s life was a testament to her loving nature and

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – Truman Campbell 76, of Faucett, Missouri, peacefully passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home. He was born June 6, 1947, in St. Joseph, to John Thomas (Teeter) Campbell and Mildred Jane Duncan. He was a member of the Faucett Christian Church. Truman graduated from Faucett High School,