Obituaries

By NewsPress Now DES MOINES, Iowa – Francis “Frank” Marion Walker was born on April 10, 1940, in Maryville, Missouri, to Vilas and Gertrude Walker. He passed unexpectedly on March 6, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Frank attended high school in St. Joseph and Kansas City, Missouri. He then went on to attend Conception Seminary

By NewsPress Now Aaron Lee Powell Jr., of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on March 5, 2024, embraced in the love of his family. Lee was born May 8, 1932, to Aaron Lee Powell Sr. and Margery Gorton Powell, both deceased. He graduated from Central High School in 1950 then

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Hugh Brown Hugh Brown, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away March 10, 2024. Arrangements are pending under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Edward E. Clark Jr. Edward Eugene Clark Jr., 70, passed away March 9, 2024. Cremation was entrusted under the care of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville.

By NewsPress Now Darrell Eugene Connell, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Carriage Square Rehab & Healthcare Center, in St. Joseph. Darrell was born on June 7, 1948, in Burlington, Iowa. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Travis Funeral Chapel, in La Plata, Missouri. Burial will be

By NewsPress Now Marilyn D. Wise ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Marilyn Darlyn Wise, 83, passed away at Evelyn’s Hospice House, in St Louis, Missouri, on March 11, 2024, following a rapid onset of dementia. A lifelong resident of St. Joseph, she and her brother were raised in a four generation female household. Marilyn graduated from

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Kenneth Allen Sloan, 74, passed away March 9, 2024. Kenny was born Nov. 1, 1949, to Harold and Laura (Harper) Sloan and raised in Turney, Missouri. He was a 1968 graduate of Osborn High School. Kenny spent most of his life as “just a farm boy” as he always

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Wesley Wayne Wynkoop, 53, of Rushville, Missouri, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to help with final expenses may

By NewsPress Now LIBERTY, Mo. – Charles “Charlie” Leland Williams, 88, passed away Feb. 9, 2024, in Liberty, Missouri. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Inurnment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service on Saturday at the chapel. In lieu

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Edward E. Clark Jr. Edward Eugene Clark Jr., 70, passed away March 9, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville. No services are scheduled at this time. www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com Sharon J. Dodson MAYSVILLE, Mo. -Sharon Joeline Dodson, 78, passed away March 8, 2024. Celebration of Life

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – Pamela Marie Ellis, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away on March 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Pamela was born on Oct. 1, 1963, to Carl and Beverly Linley, in St. Joseph. She had a deep love and passion for her family and the Lord Jesus

By NewsPress Now KIDDER, Mo. – Joseph Patrick O’Connor, 80, of Kidder, Missouri, passed away March 9, 2024. Pat was born Nov. 27, 1943, to Thomas Bernard and Dorothy Harriet (Stade) O’Connor, in St. Joseph. Pat was a 1961 graduate of Cameron, Missouri, High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. — Pamela Marie Ellis, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away on March 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Pamela was born on Oct. 1, 1963, to Carl and Beverly Linley, in St. Joseph. She had a deep love and passion for her family and the Lord Jesus

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

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sheila Thompson, 83, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, to George and Winifred (O’Brien) Butler. Her journey across the Atlantic began in 1962 after she married Derek Thompson and settled in the

By NewsPress Now Jane Elizabeth Elliott was born on Nov. 3, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, and died peacefully on March 7, 2024, in St. Joseph, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Frederick and Ann Elizabeth Fox. Her early years were spent on The Paseo Boulevard in Kansas City.

By NewsPress Now Kellie L. Horton, 53, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born July 23, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jack and Elain (Blehm) Anspaugh. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, St. Paul Lutheran Church. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lee Powell Lee Powell, 91, St. Joseph, passed away March 5, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Arthur L. Sturgeon CAMERON, Mo. -Arthur L. Sturgeon, 78, Cameron, Missouri, passed away March 2, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. At Arthur’s

By NewsPress Now Mary Kay Reid, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born May 1, 1948, in Amity, Missouri, daughter of Elizabeth and Herman Parsons. She graduated from Maysville High School, class of 1966. On August 23, 1969, she married Marvin Reid

By NewsPress Now Rose Frances Kieffer, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born June 1, 1931, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Rose and Peter Rock. She graduated from Benton High School and married Benton Kieffer on Oct. 18,

By NewsPress Now Brenda Dale Cline, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Feb. 25, 1942, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Geraldine and Grant Maxson. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1960 and Platte Gard business school. Brenda

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Rev. Robert A. “Bob” Rost, DMin, age 75, Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord Feb. 26, 2024. He was born May 26, 1948, to James and Marie (Klein) Rost. Fr. Bob grew up in St. Joseph area spending his early years of learning at

By NewsPress Now Lois C. Fare, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born Dec. 26, 1939, in Maryville, Missouri, to Cecil and Gladys (Partridge) Tuttle. Lois grew up in Maryville and graduated from Horace Mann High School. Lois married James H. “Harry” Fare on April 30, 1960. He preceded her

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Debera Sue (Ross) Cochenour, 76, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Clell and Jessie Lee (Swan) Ross. Debbie was a graduate of Hale High School. She worked for Hallmark Cards for 13 years and then worked in

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sharon Kaye Bennett, 76, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 3, 2024, at the NorthCare Hospice House. Celebration of Life will be held in Parkville, Missouri. Sharon was born June 22, 1947, in Gower, Missouri, to Ralph and Patricia Grier. Sharon was a graduate of Gower High School.

By NewsPress Now MISSION, Texas – Barbara Kay Halter, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Mission Texas. Barbara “Barb” was born the daughter of Gilbert and Evelyn Jestes, and with her younger brother Keith, were raised on a farm in Fairport, Missouri. She attended Fairport School and was a graduate of Maysville

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Charles Freeman Charles “Chuck” Freeman, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away March 5, 2024. Graveside service 11 a.m. March 9 at Memorial Park Cemetery. www.heatonbowmansmith.com. Rose F. Kieffer Rose F. Kieffer 92, of St. Joseph, passed away March 6, 2024. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Rupp Funeral

By NewsPress Now AGENCY, Mo. – Kenneth Lloyd “Ken” Moran Sr., 97, Agency, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born Jan. 4, 1927, in Marlboro, Massachusetts, to Telfor and Nona (Jacobs) Moran. Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his service, Ken married Cecile Ellen

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Maurice K. Atland HIAWATHA, Kan. – Longtime Hiawatha, Kansas, resident Maurice K. Atland, passed away March 3, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Peggy L. Hart ROSENDALE, Mo. – Peggy Lee Hart, 69, of Rosendale, Missouri, passed away Feb. 25, 2024. Visitation March 8, 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral March 9 at 10:30 a.m.

By NewsPress Now ROSENDALE, Mo. – Glenn Dale Atkins, Rosendale, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on Dec. 3, 1927, in Fillmore, Missouri, to the late William Franklin and Anna (Ueligger) Atkins. Dale was a graduate of Fillmore High School. Dale farmed his whole life until

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Frank Wayne Leslie was born in St. Joseph on Feb. 2, 1950. Frank was the son of Shirley Elmer and Adelia Eizal (Chivington) Leslie. On Feb. 4, 1977, he was married to Sharon (Grasty) Jones. Frank worked for 38 years at the production plant for Farmland Chemical, now Land