Obituaries

By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Wayne O. Sample Sr., 85, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1939, in St. Joseph, son of the late Bessie Violet and Truman Sample. He retired from the Union Local 98 as a Union Painter. Wayne

By NewsPress Now Theodore “Ted” Hughes Sr., 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born May 3, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Elizabeth (Cooper) and Richard Ginn. Thedore attended Lafayette High School. On March 27, 1993, he married Lisa Dysart, in Moberly, Missouri. He loved spending

By NewsPress Now Joseph Wayne Lee, 45, St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. He was born Jan. 29, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Angela Lee and Leonard Ginn. He graduated from Central High School. He enjoyed gaming and loved UFC. He is survived by: his parents; children: Samantha Hockaday, Immanual

By NewsPress Now Shelly Rae Patterson, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at her home. She was born April 24, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, daughter of Patricia “Pat” and Albert “Pat” Patterson. She attended Central High School. Shelly was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in St.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dianna Bowen Dianna Bowen, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 20, 2024. Ms. Bowen has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Service 3 p.m. March 2 at Rupp Funeral Home. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. March 2. www.ruppfuneral.com. Ila M. Karr KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ila

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Beverly Ann Gregory Carlson was the eldest daughter born to Kenneth and Madelyn (Gaines) Gregory on March 12, 1936, and entered her heavenly home on Feb. 17, 2024. Bev spent her youth and life as a “farm girl” and grew up living with her parents on farms in

By NewsPress Now Patricia Jean Thompson-Dike, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Aug. 22, 1957, in Elmo, Missouri, daughter of the late Marvis and Marvin Johnson. She graduated from West Nodaway High School and Platt-Gard Business School. She enjoyed dancing, spending

By NewsPress Now FORD, Mo. – Robert Leroy Cleveland, 62, of Ford, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in King City, Missouri. He was born June 3, 1961, in San Bernardino, California. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, with a memorial service starting at 2 p.m. Friday at the

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Darryl R. Coston Darryl R. Coston, 61, St. Joseph, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Feb. 19, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory Pamela K. Foster Pamela Kay Foster, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 18, 2024. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden

By NewsPress Now Stacy Stains, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, of multiple health problems. She was born May 25, 1959, in St. Joseph, to Charles and Shirley (Shalz) Kline. She worked in data processing in the health care field for 37 years. Stacy was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lois Vivian Brewer (aka Nanny), of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital, after a brief illness. She had a deep love for her family and friends. She cherished the Lord and continuously expressed her gratitude for a long life

By NewsPress Now TRENTON, Mo. – Ronald Frederick Dougan, 84, passed away suddenly on Feb. 15, 2024, in Trenton, Missouri. Born Oct. 4, 1939, to Farrell and Margaret Kling Dougan, in Barnard, Missouri. In June, 1960 Ron married the love of his life, Norma Jean Pride. From that marriage they had two sons, Mitch and

By NewsPress Now Joseph Wayne Lee 45, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Jan. 29, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Angela and Leonard Ginn. Mr. Lee will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Caroline Ann (Miller) Harris, of Atchison, Kansas, passed peacefully on Feb. 18, 2024. Mass of Christian burial on, Feb. 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Visitation: Wednesday, at 9:45 a.m. until the start of the rosary at 10:45 a.m. prior to mass. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Marilee Jane Creason (nee Steeb), 60, passed away on Feb. 18, 2024, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri. Marilee was born Jan. 2, 1964, to Judge Merrill Steeb and Glenrose (Summers) Steeb, both of whom preceded Marilee. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Kenny

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Randal H. Caserta LOWRY CITY, Mo. -Randal H. Caserta, 76, Lowry City, Missouri, passed away Feb. 12, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Paul E. DeHart MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Paul Edward DeHart, 85, passed away Feb. 16, 2024. Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Turner Family

By NewsPress Now Alice Evelyn Boller, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 7, 1941, in St. Joseph, the daughter of the late Dorothy and Clarence Murphy. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1958. She was the class

By NewsPress Now Frances Elaine (Bell) Brooke, 89, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. She was born on Aug. 24, 1934, to Roy Dickerson and Mamie Grace (Judd) Bell, in Bethany, Missouri. She graduated from Bethany High School in 1951. Later that year, on Oct. 1, she married Ora A. Brooke. He preceded

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Jeffrey L. Hoyt, 59, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in early February. He was born on May 21, 1964, in South Gate, California, to George F. Hoyt and Barbara C. (Anderson) Hoyt. Mr. Hoyt was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by

By NewsPress Now Mark “The Barber” Fouraker, 67, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. He was born April 20, 1956, in St. Joseph, to Ralph and Wilma (Ellis) Fouraker. Known as “The Barber,” Mark was a barber/stylist his whole life. He was an avid pocket billiards player, who also enjoyed fishing and traveling.

By NewsPress Now Billy Jo “Flow” Jenkins, 60, of St. Joseph, formerly of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born Feb. 23, 1963, in St. Joseph, son of the late Eugene Jenkins and Mary (George) Jagodzinski. Bill worked in the construction industry for many years,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert L. Cleveland FORD CITY, Mo. -Robert Leroy Cleveland, 62, of Ford City, Missouri, passed away Feb. 14, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Glynda K. Cline ATCHISON, Kan. – Glynda “Dee” Kay Cline, 67, Atchison, Kansas, passed away Feb. 13, 2024. Cremation under the direction of

By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Avanell S. Dedman, 93, of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at a local healthcare center. Born on Sept. 25, 1930, in Cameron, Missouri, to Rolla N. and Josephine Grove Sloan. She was a high school graduate and received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was a

By NewsPress Now Mary C. Jones, 84, St. Joseph, passed Feb. 9, 2024, at a local residential care facility. Born Feb. 27, 1939, Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph where she received her education. She was a Christian. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Anna Marie Gales; a sister,

By NewsPress Now DEARBORN, Mo. – Ralph Wayne “Butch” Greer, 78, of Dearborn, Missouri, after his year-long battle with cancer received his eternal trip to heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at his home. He was born May 3, 1945, in Bethany, Missouri, to Roy and Catherine (Spaht) Greer. He graduated from Maysville, Missouri, High

By NewsPress Now Marcie Jo Palmer, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born May 9, 1964, in St. Joseph, daughter of Mary and Merrill Palmer. She attended Lafayette High School. Marcie worked many years as an in-home caregiver. She loved going to

By NewsPress Now Dara Sue Griffin, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 6, 1953, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Mildred and Glenn Roberts. She graduated from Mid-Buchanan High School and worked at the Chase Candy Company, Stetson Hats, and Stone Container. Dara

By NewsPress Now Barbara Ann (Archdekin) Pasley, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born on Aug. 14, 1933, in St. Joseph, to James “Ray” and Rose (Nold) Archdekin. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Andrew County and graduated from Central High

By NewsPress Now PLATTE CITY, Mo. – William “Leon” Reese, 80, of Platte City, Missouri, formerly of Dekalb, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Platte City. He was born Jan. 27, 1944, in Dekalb, son of Beatrice and Miles Reese. He graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1962. Leon retired from Rockwell

By NewsPress Now Karla L. Williams POWHATTAN, Kan. – Karla Louise (Strube) Williams, of rural Powhattan, Kansas, with family by her side, passed away Feb. 13, 2024, at her home. Survivors: husband Dale, children: Scott and Theresa Williams, Mitch and Sarah Gerving, Eric and Dana Williams; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.