Rodney and Nancy Wales will celebrate their 50 wedding anniversary on Jan. 26, 2024. They were married on Jan. 26, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 203 North Monroe Street, Oregon, MO 64473.
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Happy Birthday Ralph Vulgamott! Please join us to celebrate Ralph’s 90th birthday on Jan. 20, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. at the American Legion located at 501 E. Price Ave., Savannah, Missouri.
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Dean and Nola (Heller) Ferguson will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 14, 2024. They were married in 1954 at the First Baptist Church, in Savannah, Missouri, by Dr. Howard Judah. Dean operated Ferguson Milk Hauling for 23 years in the Cosby, Missouri, area. He started his work history with Swift and Co. and
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By NewsPress Now A panel of judges selected Madison Meyer, of Dearborn, and Caleb Simpson, of Bolivar, as 2024 Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Ambassadors during the organization’s 109th annual meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks. The MOFB Ambassador Program selects a male and female student 17-to-22 years of age to represent agriculture and Farm
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By NewsPress Now Benedictine College football player Reed Levi’s appearance during halftime of the Allstate Sugar Bowl as part of the Allstate and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team® is the culmination of years of giving back to his teammates, his college and his community. The national recognition for the 2023 Benedictine graduate,
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By Kyle Schmidt It’s the job of law enforcement officers to protect the community. But what about themselves? Police, fire and emergency crews often are the first on the scene to help someone in crisis, and dealing with such trauma can take a toll on their mental health. That’s why the St. Joseph Police Department
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Happy Birthday to James (Mac) McClintic, who turns 90 on Dec. 21, 2023. Charles and Pauline McClintic of Monroe City, Missouri welcomed James into their lives at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri on Dec. 21, 1933. Jim is retired from Crouch Bros. and MNX. Birthday wishes were sung to him on Dec. 10 at
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Pat and Vicki Sampson will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 22, 2023. They were married on that date in 1973. They will be celebrating their anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, at their home, 2555 SW Bethel Rd., DeKalb, Mo. 64440. Cards are welcome, but the couple requests no
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Royal and Debbie Barnett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17, 2023. They were married at the Linden United Methodist Church, in Waterloo, Iowa, on Nov. 17, 1973. The couple has three beautiful daughters, Chanda (Gary) Proffit, of St Joseph, Kendra Young, of Savannah, Missouri, and Christina (Jason) Burdette, of Lake Ozark, Missouri.
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Kem and Brenda (Toombs) Hines, of St. Joseph, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2023. They were united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1983, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in St. Joseph, with the Reverend Wally Reed officiating. November 12 was also opening day of deer season so the
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Clifton and Janis Hibbs will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Nov. 30, 1963, in McFall, Missouri. They have one daughter, Jennifer A. (Steve) Ward. They also have two granddaughters, Reganne and Riley Reed and three step-granddaughters. Come celebrate with us on Nov. 19, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Knights
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Linda Rose Clark will turn 80 on Nov. 1, 2023. She was born on Nov. 1, 1943, to John and Lillian Sullender. She was a “Premie”, with many respiratory problems, and was given no chance to live. Her mother was given 50-50 chance to live. They both lived and have gone on to busy, active
Continue ReadingLeona Ray, of Fairfax, Missouri, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 29, 2023. Let’s help her celebrate with a Card Shower! Family and friends can send cards to: PO Box 224, Fairfax, MO 64446.
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Lou Luke will celebrate his 90th birthday on Oct. 18, 2023. If you would like to send him birthday greetings, his address is P.O. Box 464, Wathena, KS 66090.
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Wilfred and Joanna (Hamera) Jung will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 28, 2023. They were married at the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church, in St. Joseph, on Sept. 28, 1963. They have three children, Anne Jung-Mathews, Campton, New Hampshire, Angela Chapman, Kansas City, Missouri, and Aaron Jung, Platte City, Missouri. They also have six
Continue ReadingSt. Joseph State Hospital (now Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center) annual reunion/potluck will be held on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at the Joyce Ray Patterson Senior Citizens’ Center, 100 South 10th St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch at noon. Bring a dish and come enjoy good food and old friends. Table service,
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Donnie and Janeane Miller are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 21, 2023. They were married at the Ravenwood Christian Church, in Ravenwood, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 1963. Their daughter is Lori (Scott) Bergman. Their grandchildren are Brice Bergman and Brent Bergman. Please join us for an anniversary celebration honoring their 60 years of
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Lorene Hogan, of St. Joesph, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. She was born in DeKalb, Missouri, on Sept. 1, 1920. Lorene has four children: Janice Kerns, Rosie Sampson, Pat (Clay) Jennings, and George (Barbara) Woyski. Lorene has two step-children: Tommy (Donna) Hogan and Sue (Larry) Dickens. She has five living grandchildren
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Don and Joy Hood will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 2023. They were married at the Methodist Church, in Pickering, Missouri, on Sept. 12, 1948. Their children are Donna (Danny) Pearson and Darla (Dave) Tobin. They have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. There is a family celebration planned. Cards may be sent
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Helen Price will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sept. 16, 2023. Helen was born in rural Savannah, Missouri, to Oscar and Evelyn Turpen Gebauer on Sept. 16, 1933. She lived in Andrew County until moving to St. Joseph in 2001. Helen attended Helena Elementary and High School, graduating from Savannah High school. She later
Continue ReadingFree fish fry (chicken too), bring side dish. Concert to follow. Phil and Pam Morgan to present their AMEN TOUR featured on Opra, TBS, TBN, CBS and others. Where: Freeman Chapel, 2600 SE 144th Rd, Stewartsville, Missouri. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 Fish Fry at 5:30 p.m. Concert at 7:00 p.m. Call 816-344-8473 for more information.
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Nina George, a life-long resident of Oregon, Missouri, turns 90 years young on Friday, Sept.15, 2023. Nina worked at South Holt R-1 for 46 years, and was listed as a ‘20 Who Count’ in the St. Joseph News-Press. Nina was also named as a ‘Missouri Outstanding Older Worker’ for her four decades in education. She
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Marty and Rosemary (Schultz) Novak are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married by Monsignor Nowland at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Sept. 10, 1983. Rosemary retired from Evergy (originally St. Joseph Light & Power) after 45 years. Marty retired from New-Press & Gazette Company after 44 years. Marty is currently serving on
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Marty and Rosemary (Schultz) Novak are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married by Monsignor Nowland at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Sept. 10, 1983. Rosemary retired from Evergy (originally St. Joseph Light & Power) after 45 years. Marty retired from New-Press & Gazette Company after 44 years. Marty is currently serving on
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Richard and Carol Blakely are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 1, 2023. They were married in Chillicothe, Missouri, on Sept. 1, 1963. The couple have been active residents of Hamilton, Missouri, and meaningful members of Kendall Chapel for over 50 years. They enjoy hunting, gardening, and traveling. They are pictured here on a
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