Obituaries

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 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 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 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 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 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 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,

By NewsPress Now Raymond D. Parker, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born Sept. 2, 1935, in Denver, Missouri, to Thomas and Mabel (Bates) Parker. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to

By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Naomi Ilene Allen, 83, passed away on March 29, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Funeral services: Saturday, 11 a.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Private family inurnment: Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Maple Grove

By NewsPress Now BELTON, Mo. – Andrew “Andy” Davis, 76, Belton, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away, March 28, 2024. He was born Dec. 27, 1947, in Mound City, Missouri, to Eldon and Wilma Jean (McDonald) Davis. He was raised in Mound City and graduated from Mound City High School in 1965. He then

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Okal O. Hunt FAIRPORT, Mo. – Okal Oneal Hunt, 93, passed away March 30, 2024. Celebration of life at a later date. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Roger L. Latham SAVANNAH, Mo. -Roger Lee Latham, 85, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away March 28, 2024. Memorial

By NewsPress Now Lesta Daniels, 90, of St. Joseph, formerly of Easton, Missouri, passed away March 31, 2024. Surivors: daughters, Vicky (Ron) Grier and Donna (Mike) Helberg; grandchildren, Danny (Lisa) Helberg, Chris (Amanda) Helberg, Amelia (Casey) Roll, Derek Grier, Roni Dawn (Brady) Unruh, and Leslie Grier; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4,

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 Late Notices Gary L. Ware UNION STAR, Mo – 67, passed away March 28, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Jack D. “JD” Updike, 62, of Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away March 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife, April; daughters, Tysa, Taylor, Emily, Rebecca and Elizabeth; granddaughters, Ariana and Kate. He is also survived by his mother, Dorene Updike; brother, Donavan; and sister, Johanna. Visitation is April 2

By NewsPress Now Heather Lea Bolonyi- Holt, 39, of St. Joseph, was born Aug. 16, 1984, in Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 14:28 (2:28 p.m.) officially declared brain dead after a horrendous car accident. She was kept on life support due to her being an organ donor. She was really proud

By NewsPress Now Betty Lou Vogel, 92, was born Oct. 31, 1931. The Lord called her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2024, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer

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

By NewsPress Now TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Ada Sue Hull, 86, of Titusville, Florida, passed away on March 20, 2024, after a long illness. Sue was born on Jan. 27, 1938, in St Joseph, to Fred and Delpha Noble. She had two younger sisters, Glenna and Mary Lou. She graduated from Faucett, Missouri, High School, class

By NewsPress Now Ilene F. Davis, 98, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Carriage Square Nursing Home, in St. Joseph. A graveside service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Ilene was born March 14, 1926, in Humboldt, Nebraska, to John and

By NewsPress Now Nancy Miller, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born Sept. 17, 1959, in Elmo, Kansas, to Robert and Claudine (Darby) Cutberth Nancy married Mark Montgomery Miller on May 25, 1986. He survives of the home. She taught at Humboldt and Bessie Ellison elementary schools for many years.

By NewsPress Now Roger H. Shepherd, 92, was reunited with Jesus and the love of his life, Louanna, on March 26, 2024, in St. Joseph. Born Oct. 6, 1931, in St. Joseph, Roger was the son of the late Herman and May Shepherd. A great athlete, Roger ran track in school and graduated from Lafayette