Michael Burgess, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1959, in St. Joseph, son of Velma and William Burgess. Mike attended Benton High School. He worked as a Carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, taking float trips, watching TV and enjoyed the time

Stephen Douglas Dotson, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. He was born June 10, 1954, in St. Joseph. He attended McKinley Elementary, Bessie Ellison, and graduated from Central High School in 1972, then attended Missouri Western State College. He was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church and Sons of

LAWRENCE, Kan. – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Wayne Goin on Jan. 23, 2026, following a 13 year battle with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Melvin was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. He was known for his generous spirit, sharp

STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Sheryl L. Long, 77, Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. She was born Feb. 16, 1948, to Hilda Frances (Capps) and Pershing V. “PV” Willis, in Hannibal, Missouri. Sheryl was a truly joyful soul who embraced life with an open heart and a ready laugh. She was known for her

Tom McClain passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in his home, surrounded by family. Celebration of Life and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Family Worship Center, 12293 County Road 438, Country Club Village, MO 64505. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28,

Peggy Ann Pittman (Knipe) passed peacefully into the lord’s arms surrounded by family on Jan. 21, 2026. Born Aug. 12, 1956, to Dee and Fred Knipe, she spent most of her youth going to concerts, relaxing on the beach and enjoying life to its fullest. She loved spending time with her sister and shared many

Frank R. Ramseier Frank Rolland Ramseier, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Services for Frank will be held at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel at 3609 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan.

Donna Marie Turk, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at a local health care facility from Alzheimer’s. She was born Aug. 17, 1948, lived a life rooted in love, service and quiet strength. An Air Force veteran, devoted wife of Duane for 59 years, and a proud local business owner, she

Mary R. Ashby, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jill N. Dyche, age 81, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. She was born Dec. 17, 1944, to Louis M. and Minnie (Zungs) Richard in Mexico, Missouri. She was raised in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, where she attended school. After graduating as Valedictorian at Excelsior Springs High

William Oliver Luce, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Services will be held Feb. 8, 2026, at Zion United Church of Christ. Visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. Co-officiating Pastor Tammy Linningham and Andy Halamar. In lieu of flowers the family suggests

Denzil Leon Moore, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Roy, Missouri, son of the late Ruth and Ova Moore. He graduated from Benton High School and attended the St. Joseph Junior college. He married Virginia Farrar on Aug. 26,

PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. – Gary Dean Boyles, 85, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. He was born April 27, 1940, in Cosby, Missouri, son of Hazel Craddock. He served in the Army and worked at Cub Foods as a Dairy Manager. Gary loved trout fishing, to hunt, play the lottery and

OSBORN, Mo. – Eleanor “Jeannie” Saunders, 83, Osborn, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. She was born Aug. 25, 1942, in St. Joseph, to E.C. and Eleanor (Shannon) Harris. Jeannie graduated from Plattsburg High School and attended William Jewell College and the University of Missouri, where she was majoring in elementary education with a

Dennis L. Hart, 79, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. He was born Oct. 18, 1946, to Andrew and Margaret (Hanway) Hart, in St. Joseph. Dennis married Jeanette M. Clardy on Feb. 5, 1966. Dennis dedicated two decades of his life to the United States Navy. He completed his education with a bachelor’s

Edna Mae (Roberts) Osborn, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. She was born Feb. 18, 1954, in Maysville, Missouri, to Loyd and Maxine (Wattenbarger) Roberts. She graduated from Maysville High School in Maysville, Missouri. Edna worked at the St. Joseph State Hospital for 31 years before retiring in 2003. On Aug. 21, 1975,

Jackie “Jack” Roades, 83, of St. Joseph passed away on Jan. 17, 2026. Jack was born on Oct. 30, 1942. He married Patricia “Pat” Kline on July 26, 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, and parents, Buell and Mary Roades. Survivors include three children, Tina Leight-Roades (Julie), Greg Roades (Julie), and

Jackie “Jack” C. Townsend, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1959, in St. Joseph, son of the late Mary and Virgil Townsend. He attended Savannah, Missouri, High School and Penn State University. Jack married Jennifer Erickson on June 21, 2014. He worked at

DEARBORN, Mo. – Melvin L. Whitlock, 87, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Dearborn, Missouri. Born Dec. 3, 1938. Preceded in death by parents, William and Ella May Whitlock; brother, Gary Whitlock. Survivors include wife, Helen Whitlock; sons, Byron and Dennis; daughter, Christa (Ralph) Simmons; brothers, William Whitlock Jr. and Ronald (Hilda) Whitlock; two granddaughters;

Eileen Ramlatchman, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2026. Born on Jan. 30, 1931, Eileen grew up in Guyana, South America. She was an active neighbor and church member, enjoyed decorating beautiful wedding cakes and creating floral arrangements, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday School. She and her husband, Peter,

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Idella “Nadine” Rogers, 84, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. The Interment will follow services

DENVER, Colo. – Glenna Lee (Zimmerman) Batchelder, 78, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after a five year journey with Frontotemporal Dementia. Up until the end Glenna maintained her joy of talking with friends and strangers alike. Whether they knew Glenna or had just met, everyone she encountered received an enthusiastic

Francis Andrew Bremer, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 14, 2026. Francis was born Oct. 17, 1941, in Ravenwood, Missouri, to John and Dorothy (Reed) Bremer. Francis served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era, receiving an honorable discharge on June 14, 1967. He retired as an electrician with Owens &

Donald Paul Butcher, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on Dec. 21, 1944, in Bethany, Missouri, to the late George and Lida (Mitchell) Butcher. He was a 1963 graduate of Bethany High School and attended two years at Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Butcher

ATCHISON, Kan. – Charlotte Rae (Thomas) Thompson, age 85, a resident of Atchison, Kansas, for 67 years, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 15, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village. A private burial will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, with a family graveside service to be

Deborah “Sam” Zuchowski, 66, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. She was born Dec. 13, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas. Sam married James “Tony” Zuchowski on April 10, 1995. He survives of the home. She worked as a waitress and as an inventory worker for RGIS. Sam’s smile lit up every room she entered.

COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – Stephen Allen “Big Moe” Moyer, 73, of Country Club, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 12, 2026. Stephen was born on Oct. 12, 1952, to Maurice and Louise (Willmore) Moyer, in St. Joseph. Stephen graduated from Lafayette High School and attended Missouri Western studying business. Stephen went on to work in local

FLAMING GORGE, Utah – Brad Lorin Flinders, 68, of Kamas, Utah, passed away on Dec. 19, 2025, in Flaming Gorge, Utah. He was born on Nov. 14, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Samuel Terrance and Vicki June (Wilson) Flinders. On Dec. 12, 1980, he married Melece Louise Gale, in Salt Lake City. Brad

COSBY, Mo. – Alec Junior Hovey, 88, of Cosby, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in St. Joseph. He was born Jan. 4, 1938, in St. Joseph. Survivors include wife, Jerrie Ann Hovey; children: Michael A. (Judy) Hovey, daughter, Rhonda R. (Randal) Salmons, Jeffrey S. (Jenny) Hovey, and Jody W. (Kristen) Hovey, of Gower,

Colleen Louise Jeffers, 97, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. She was born Dec. 3, 1928, to Naomi Cecil Crouch, in Marshall, Missouri. She lived a full and vibrant life, marked by creativity, laughter, and a deep love for family and friends. Colleen was a longtime member of the Sparta Homemakers Club in