Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Cletus Calvon Swihart, 98, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. He was born March 31, 1925, to Joshua and Bertha (Ash) Swihart, in Lamar, Missouri. Cletus married Frances E. Quinton on July 23, 1946, and were married for 72 years before she passed Nov. 16, 2018. He was a member

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Howard Francis Noland, 80, of rural Easton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. He was born June 30, 1943, in St. Joseph, son of Melba and George Noland. He was raised and attended school in the Easton area. He married Donna

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Sharon P. Brown Sharon P. Brown, 66, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 6, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mary G. Pryor Mary Genevieve (Johnson) Pryor, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 7, 2024. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel with the

By NewsPress Now ELWOOD, Kan. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Garry S. Watson Sr.. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He departed from our lives on Jan. 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and honor. Garry S. Watson

By NewsPress Now WATERLOO, Ill. – Steven C. “Steve” Scott, 68, of Waterloo, Illinois, died Dec. 9, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born Sept. 24, 1955, in Valdosta, Georgia, and spent his childhood and early adulthood in Northwest Missouri. Whoever said never to trust a man with two first names never met Steve

By NewsPress Now Shirley Gardner, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. She was born July 26, 1935, to George and Blanche (Nichols) Budine, in St. Joseph. Shirley enjoyed reading and making greeting cards for home bound seniors. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Wilbur. Survivors include children, Carol

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Ruth Marie Anderson, 92, of Savannah, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. She was born July 1, 1931, in King City, Missouri, to Earl and Elizabeth (Pierce) Tomlinson. She married Loyde H. Anderson on Dec. 10, 1945, in Atchison, Kansas, and he preceded

By NewsPress Now Althae Mae (Combs) Schellhorn, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Fremont, Nebraska, daughter of Hazel and Hobert Combs. She graduated from Eagleville High School and later Cosmetology School Althae was a homemaker for many years and she

By NewsPress Now ROCK PORT, Mo. – Diana Bentley Brown, 87, Rock Port, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 3, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital. Services: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, Rock Port Christian Church, where her family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. Private family inurnment will be held at Hamburg Cemetery,

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Dr. Ann Entrikin Thorne passed away peacefully at her home in rural Andrew County after a long illness Jan. 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Creath S. Thorne; her brother, Barton Entrikin; and children, Jacob Thorne and Elizabeth Thorne Wallington (Joe); as

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – Regina Marie (Israel) Farris, 66, of Faucett, Missouri, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Regina is a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Most High God. Regina was born on July 16, 1957, at 6:25 a.m. to Judson and Mary Ann (Schneider)

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Nanetta “Nan” B. Carter, 95, of Savannah, Missouri, stepped up to bat in heaven on Dec. 30, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1928, in Fillmore, Missouri, to William and Maymie (Ramsey) Turner. She married Warren Carter on April 29, 1956, in Cameron, Missouri, and he preceded her

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Etola Fern Strong, 96, of Atchison, Kansas, died on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at the Atchison Medicalodge. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the Atchison United Methodist Church with Rev. Cyd Stein officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Helen E. Lierz, 92, formerly of Seneca, Kansas, passed away peacefully at LaVerna Village Nursing Care, in Savannah, Missouri, on Dec. 30, 2023. Helen was born in Kelly, Kansas, on April 21, 1931, to Henry and Magdalen (Steinlage) Rottinghaus. After the death of her mother in 1944, Helen completed

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Raymond “Ray” Earl Pyles 80, of Atchison, Kansas, entered into heaven peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. He was born Sept. 20, 1943, in DeKalb, Missouri, son of Lora Belle and Ernest Pyles. He attended DeKalb, Missouri, High School. In 1973 he enlisted in the

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Terry J. Jordan Terrence J. “Terry” Jordan, 72, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 3, 2024. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. A Rosary will be recited following the visitation at 6:30 p.m. Memorial Prayer Service will follow the rosary at 7 p.m.

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

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Connie F. George passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1939, to the late William Newgent and Frances Cooper Steeby. She graduated from Graham High School. Connie will be remembered in the Savannah, Missouri,

By NewsPress Now Michael Henry Perman, 44, of King City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, near Stanberry, Missouri. He was born Oct. 17, 1979, in St. Joseph, and graduated from Lafayette High School. He worked at Sealed Air and Altec Industries as a Machine Operator and Welder. He served in the United States

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Larry Butcher CAMDEN POINT, Mo. – Larry Butcher, 77, Camden Point, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 1, 2024. Visitation 3 to 4:30 p.m.. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Craig R. Graham Craig R. Graham, 72, St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 30, 2023. Farewell Services and Public

By NewsPress Now Virginia Walker, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away on Dec. 29, 2023, peacefully in a senior living facility. Virginia was born on July 5, 1929, to Loren and Audrey (Musick) Coleman, in Gentry, Missouri. She married Victor D. Walker and from this union they had two daughters, Connie and Vicki. Virginia worked

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Michael Henry Perman, 44, of King City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, near Stanberry, Missouri. He was born Oct. 17, 1979, in St. Joseph, and graduated from Lafayette High School. He worked at Sealed Air and Altec Industries as a Machine Operator and Welder. He served

By NewsPress Now Deloris Jane Beck, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Aug. 18, 1939, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mary and Clarence “Pete” Hale. She graduated from Benton High School and retired from Armour and Company after 30 years of service. Deloris

By NewsPress Now LAMAR, Colo. – Services are pending for longtime Lamar, Colorado, resident, Wayne Stiles. Wayne was born on Jan. 4, 1940, in St. Joseph, to Ferris Q. and Florence I. (Hart) Stiles, and passed away on Dec. 17, 2023, at the University of Colorado hospital with his family by his side at the

By NewsPress Now Lorraine Meadows, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born March 8, 1934, in Martinsville, Missouri, daughter of Dorothy (Darby) and Sampson Baker. She graduated from New Hampton High School, class of 1951, and attended Platt Business College. She married Carl

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Patricia Jo “Patty” Culver, 82, of Easton, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 13, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Josephine and Lyle Harvey. She graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart and married

By NewsPress Now Susan “Sue” Kay Clark, 76, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, after a brief illness. Sue was born on Oct. 10, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to William and Doris (Lastuvka) Turner. Her family moved to Seattle, Washington, when she was a child. She met the love of her life,

By NewsPress Now Barbara Ellen Swartz passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in St. Joseph, at age 82. Native to St. Joseph, she was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth and Robert Hoffman. Barb graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart before marrying her late husband, Gary “Sam” Swartz, on Dec. 26, 1964.

By NewsPress Now Carol Briggs Unger was born in St. Joseph on Aug. 7, 1935, to Frieda Blum Briggs and William Briggs. She passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Carol attended grade school at St. Joseph Cathedral and graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in St. Joseph in 1953. Carol married Donald James

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dennis M. Barrett ONEIDA, Kan. Dennis Mark Barrett, 66, of Oneida, Kansas, formerly of the Fairview-Powhattan communities, died December 31, 2023. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Jason T. Guthery Jason T. Guthery, 39, St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 30, 2023. Celebration of Life at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral