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

WATHENA, Kan. – Ruth Anna (Herpel) Bauman, 96, longtime resident of rural of Wathena, Kansas, entered the presence of the Lord Jan. 9, 2026. She was surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Ruth was born to Elmer and Frieda (Meng) Herpel, in her parents’ country home north of Wathena. She

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Steven H. Brodsky, 77, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; children, David Brodsky, Natalie Elardo (Brian), Diane Brodsky, and Stacie Hasten (Randy); 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; younger brother, Arnold Brodsky; two nephews and several cousins. Celebration of Life planned for a later date. Natural Farewell

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

James Thomas Graves, born on Nov. 14, 1934, passed away peacefully at home, in St. Joseph, on Epiphany, Jan. 6, 2026, surrounded by his wife of 68 years, Karen, his beloved cats, and his eldest daughter, Leslie. He was 91. Graves, known as “Jim” or “James T.” to friends and family, is also lovingly remembered

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

OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Beverly Jean Mitchell Whitsell was born Feb. 9, 1937, to Ralph Mitchell and Virginia Rose (Firner) Mitchell, in Hiawatha Kansas. She passed peacefully at her home in Osage City, Kansas, on Jan. 2, 2026. After high school, Bev married Don Whitsell. They had two children and later divorced. Bev is survived

MILTON, Fla. – Gary Michael Roesle, 71, of Milton, Florida, died unexpectedly on Jan. 4, 2026. Gary was born in St. Joseph on Aug. 1, 1954, son of the late Louis R. Roesle and Dorothy (Powers) Roesle. He attended Cathedral Grade School and graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School. Gary began his career working at

Barbara “Barb” Rouse, 62, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. She was born June 18, 1963, in Knob Noster, Missouri, to Jerry and Carol (Rogers) Brim. The family lived in many places, including a year in Italy, with her father’s military career before they settled in St. Joseph when Barb was 13. Barbara

PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Gilbert Raymond Sander, 85, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. He was born Dec. 21, 1940, to Ermel Raymond and Violet Marie (Evans) Sander, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1958 and received his bachelor’s degree at NWMSU in Education. In addition to working on the

Thomas J. “Tom” Swafford Jr., age 83, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with

Danny B. Blanchard, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. He was born Nov. 5, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of the late Doris and Charles “Bud” Blanchard. Danny graduated from Benton High School, class of 1969. He shared 55 wonderful years with his wife, Vicki Bravo. Danny worked for many years

Jack L. Pearl, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. He was born March 23, 1937, in St. Joseph, to Tinsley and Mary (Glenn) Pearl. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army in Security Service. Jack married Janice M. Osburn on May 25, 1958. She preceded him in death in 1999. He

Max R. Shelman KEARNEY, Mo. – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Max Randall Shelman at the age of 81 on Jan. 8, 2026, from Kearney, Missouri, but formerly from Cameron, Missouri. Max was born in Weatherby, Missouri, to Thomas (Tommy) and Bessie (Cooper) Shelman, and attended Taylor Mill Country

Phyllis Jane Walls, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at a local health care facility. She was born Oct. 6, 1936, in St. Joseph. Phyllis devoted her love to children while babysitting and working at Head Start. Phyllis was preceded in death her parents, Ray and Helen Frame, and several aunts