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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Bauer, James A. 1934-2025 Stewartsville, Mo.

STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – James “Jimmy” Arthur Bauer, age 91, was born on Aug. 2, 1934, in Stewartsville, Missouri, the son of Arthur William and Nellie Mae (Cook) Bauer. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Nov. 9, 2025. Jimmy married Juletta Fisher on June 26, 1954, in Easton, Missouri, and together

Jones, Cathy J. 1964-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Cathy Jo Jones 61, St. Joseph, died Sunday Nov. 9, 2025 in St. Joseph. Born June 13, 1964, St. Joseph, Survivors include mother, Sharon Jones; son, Jerame Jones; sisters, Terri Jones (Tony Young), and Connie (Ross) McClain. Cremation by the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at the Woodson Chapel

Myers, Nadine 1930-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Nadine Myers, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Chamois, Missouri, on June 13, 1930. Nadine attended school in Chamois and went on to work as a psychiatric aide in the State Hospital for 32 years. She was also a long time member of Bethel Baptist

Osbourn Jr., Albert W. 1943-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Albert William Osbourn Jr 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at his home. He was born Feb. 14, 1943 in St. Joseph, son of the late Mary and Albert Osbourn Sr. He graduated from Christian Brothers high School class of 1961 and Rockhurst College with a masters in psychology. Albert retired

Roberts, Richard L. 1944-2025 Agency, Mo.

AGENCY, Mo. – Richard “Rick” Lee Roberts 81, of Agency, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Lyla and Donald Roberts. Rick attended Faucett High School. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S Navy. On Feb. 21, 1963, he

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Campbell, Traci 1956-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Traci Campbell (Elkins) 69,of St. Joseph, born Jan. 28, 1956, passed Nov. 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends. Traci was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Marge Elkins; and brother, Kenny Elkins. Traci is survived by her sister, Shelley Elkins; her brother, Eddie Elkins; her children, Cory Campbell, Megan Campbell

Tiemann, John B. 1939-2025 Cameron, Mo.

CAMERON, Mo. – John B. Tiemann, 85, Cameron, Missouri, formerly St. Joseph,passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. He was born Nov. 24, 1939, to Harry John Henry and Marian Elizabeth (Meyers) Tiemann, in Northboro, Iowa. In 1970, John married the love of his life, Edith Marie McCoy. For 23 years, they shared an unbreakable bond

Monday, November 10, 2025

Longstein, Richard C. 1942-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Richard Chester “Dick” Longstein, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. He was born April 11, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Chester and Margaret (Soll) Longstein. Dick grew up in Walthill, Nebraska, and graduated from high school there. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dick taught middle

Friday, November 7, 2025

Demarest, Kathryn M. 1953-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Kathryn Marie (Neyhart) Demarest, 71, St. Joseph, entered Heaven’s gate on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. She was born Nov. 27, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Franklin Cursey and Ruth Ellen (McLeland) Neyhart. Kathy grew up in Raytown, Missouri, and graduated from Raytown South High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in art at Central

Kirkpatrick, Bryan L. 1969-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Bryan Lee Kirkpatrick, 56, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. He was born Feb. 15, 1969, in St. Joseph, to Robert and Patricia (Morgan) Kirkpatrick. Bryan grew up in Osborn, Missouri, and graduated from Osborn High School. Bryan married Stacy Roach on June 25, 2011. She survives of the home. He was an

Proffit, Donald 1950-2025 Savannah, Mo.

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donald “Don” Proffit, 75, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Living Community. Don was born on March 23, 1950, in Fillmore, Missouri, to Orville Proffit and Imo Todd Proffit. He graduated from Fillmore C-1 High School. Don proudly served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Ashlock, Darrel D. 1948-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Darrel D. Ashlock, 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 2, 2025. Darrel was born Oct. 4, 1948, to Sherman and Elizabeth Ashlock. He graduated from Central High School in 1966 then served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War in the Mobile Riverine Force. He graduated from Missouri Western in

Johnson, Lewis A. 1963-2025 Troy, Kan.

TROY, Kan. – Lewis Alan Johnson, 62, of Troy, Kansas, was called home, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at his home. Lewis was born on Oct. 29, 1963, in Troy, to Alan and Pauline (Lewis) Johnson. Lewis was a Journeyman Carpenter for the Local 110, in St. Joseph, for nine years. He worked for the City

Thompson, Dennis R. Hiawatha, Kan.

Dennis R. Thompson HIAWATHA, Kan. – Dennis R. Thompson, 63, of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away Nov. 3, 2025. Among survivors are his mother, Dorothy Thompson, Hiawatha; a sister, Kathy (Don) Lehmann, of Olathe, Kansas. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, in Hiawatha. The family will meet with friends one hour

West, Mary A. 1947-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Mary Ann West, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Jan. 7, 1947, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Thelma and Marion Ridpath. She graduated from Cental High School class of 1965. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband,

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Holler, Jacob R. 2002-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Jacob Ryan Holler, 23, of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. Born on Jan. 24, 2002, in Kansas City, Missouri. Jacob was a graduate of Helen Davis school. He was known for his great smile, laugh, and the best kisses. Jacob was a very smart and ornery

Lund, Sharon M. 1941-2025 Overland Park, Kan.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Sharon Marilyn Lund, born on March 23, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Though small in stature, Sharon was a tiny lady with a big personality whose humor, warmth, and love filled every space she entered. Born to her loving parents,

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Blair, Michael L. 1947-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Michael L. Blair, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. He was born Feb. 28, 1947, to Benjamin Franklin and Oma Grace (Riden) Blair, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Aside from his love for tinkering and mechanics, he liked to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Freda Yvonne;

Groom, Mary K. Clarinda, Iowa

Mary K. Groom CLARINDA, Iowa – Mary Kathleen Groom, 92, of Clarinda, Iowa, and former Albany, Missouri, resident, passed away Oct. 30, 2025. Graveside Service and Burial: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the graveside service at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany.

Hammond, Donald D. 1943-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Donald David Hammond, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. He was born July 19, 1943, in Maryville, Missouri, to George and Martha (Green) Hammond. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mount Olivet Mausoleum. The family will gather with friends one hour prior

Kentzler, Donald H. 1932-2025 Troy, Kan.

TROY, Kan. – Donald Henry Kentzler, 93, passed away on Oct. 31, 2025, at the Wathena Care Center, with his beloved wife, Beverly, by his side. Don was born on Sept. 20, 1932, in Effingham, Kansas, to Walter Henry and Blanche (Linck) Kentzler. His parents were tenant farmers, and he lived his early life attending

Parker, Jack L. Gallatin, Mo.

Jack L. Parker GALLATIN, Mo. – Jack L. Parker – age 84 of Gallatin, Missouri, passed away, Oct. 31, 2025. Memorials: Active Aging Resource Center. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. one-hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial: Centenary Cemetery, Gallatin. Friends may

Riley-Price, Jacqueline J. 1938-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Jacqueline Joanne Riley-Price, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born Jan. 3, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Emily (Stevens) and William Mapel. Jackie graduated from Clarksdale High School. She later moved to Wichita Kansas, where she worked and retired as a Custodian

Wampler, Darwin A. 1948-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Darwin Andrew Wampler, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. He was born March 15, 1948, to Garold Sr. and Dorsey (Brant) Wampler, in St. Joseph. Darwin enjoyed spending time with the love of his life, Jenny, whom he was married to for 27 years. He was the proud and loving dad to

Monday, November 3, 2025

Abel, Marcia 1946-2025 Agency, Mo.

AGENCY, Mo. – Marcia Abel, 79, of Agency, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Marcia was born on July 30, 1946, to Navona Vearl (Tucker) and Marvin Leon Talley, in Cape Giradeau, Missouri. On May 14, 1965, Marcia was united in marriage to Ted Abel in Halfway, Missouri. Marcia proudly owned her own

Friday, October 31, 2025

Cook, Ronald G. 1937-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Ronald Gene Cook passed away on Oct. 24, 2025, in St. Joseph. He was born on May 11, 1937, in Dexter, Missouri. He spent his early years in Dexter and then later moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1955. After high school he joined the Air

Geib, Larry G. Mound City, Mo.

Larry G. Geib MOUND CITY, Mo. – Larry G. Geib, 78, passed away Oct. 29, 2025, at his Mound City home. Family visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Chamberlain Funeral Home, Mound City. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Mound City United Methodist Church. Interment at Mount Hope

Simpson, Randall R. 1960-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Randall R. Simpson, 65, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. He was born Jan. 9, 1960, to Bill and Mariann (Smith) Simpson, in St. Joseph. On Nov. 20, 1981, Randall married the love of his life, Carla Marie Maxwell. Randall dedicated 10 years of his life serving as a building inspector for the

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Davidson Jr., Johnnie L. 1961-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Johnnie “John” Lee Davidson Jr., age 64, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2025. Born on Aug. 26, 1961, to Johnnie Davidson Sr. and Donna McPheter Davidson. John was known for his easygoing nature and selfless spirit. He found joy in the simple things, fishing, tending to his yard, KC sports, and

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Moyer, Norma J. 1935-2025 1935-2025

This obituary is different from most – because I, Norma Moyer, am writing it for myself. When my loved ones before me passed away, I was usually involved in writing “the passing”. It was sad and very hard to do this so soon. So… I want to do this for Debbie and Jimmy. I, Norma