Robert Lee “Bob” Brown will be turning 90 on Oct. 13, 2024. He is married to Shirley and has two sons, Richard “Craig” Brown (Kathy) and Robert “Scott” Brown, as well as a step-son, Terry Price. Bob is the grandfather to Nola Streich (Russ) and Kira Brown, and great-grandpa to Hunter Vice and Bostyn Vice.
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Standing left to right, are Elizabeth Sellars (great-grandmother), Katrina Boudreau (mother), Kristyl Quimby (grandmother), and sitting is Waiva Jean Radmer (great-great-grandmother) holding her great-great-granddaughter, Jordyn Michelle Elizabeth Greene, born Aug. 15, 2024.
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Billie Sollars will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 13, 2024. She was born in Barnard, Missouri, on Friday, Oct. 13, 1934. The family of Billie Sollars would like to invite you to a celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Woodson Chapel Christian Church, located at 2525 St.
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The Benton High School class of 1964 reunion took place on Sept. 7, 2024, at the Hoof ‘n Horn restaurant, in St. Joseph. Those in attendance for the 60th reunion were: Seated: George Kobezj, Ila Landers, Bob Fleckal, Joan Burnside Fleckal, Marty Parrish Mears, Charlie Mears, Mary Wells, Karen Reece Swan, Mary DeWeese, Russel McCamy,
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Bob and JoAnne Lewis, Stanberry, Missouri, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 5, 2024. They were married on that day in 1974 at the Guilford United Methodist Church by the Rev. Joe Munshaw. They are the parents of two sons, Jeremy Lewis and Aaron Lewis, both of St. Joseph. Bob is currently
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Laveta Bunse will celebrate her 95th birthday on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Cards can be sent to 506 Meadowcrest, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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Dean Ferguson, of Cosby, Missouri, will celebrate his 90th birthday, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Dean retired in 1997 after 23 years of hauling milk in the Cosby-Helena area. He married Nola Heller in January, 1954, and they are the parents of Keith (Malea) Ferguson, Cosby, Lisa (Doug) Hodge, Foxfield, Colorado, and Brenda (Bob) Wray, Olathe,
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Peggy Miller turned 90 on Sept. 21, 2024. She was born in Clinton, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 1934. Friends and family celebrated Peggy’s 90th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Lakeway, Texas. Peggy married Harvey “H.D.” Miller on July 26, 1948, in St. Joseph. He passed away on May 25, 2012. Present at the celebration
Continue ReadingThe Annual Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center Retirement Luncheon will be held on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center, located at 100 S. 10th St., St. Joseph. Please bring a side dish. Coffee, tea, and luncheonware will be provided. Please come and share your past
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The Northeast Kansas Eagles Softball team has selected their roster to represent their team this year that consists of girls from Atchison, Brown, and Doniphan County Kansas. Congratulations to Emmah Gilmore, Olivia Hansen, Khloe Wissler, Emily Gaddis, Juliet Pankau, Elliot Lorenz, Rohen Otte, Anna Hunt, Lillian Gilmore, Sophia Martin, and Mia Martin. These players tried
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Judy and Lou Hanway are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 14, 2024. They were married at St. Patrick Parish Church on Sept. 14, 1974. Their children are Anthony and Melissa Hanway and Nathaniel and Courtney Hanway. They also have three grandchildren, Reagan Hanway, Audrie Hanway, and Beau Hanway. Lou retired in 2021 from
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Jim and Becky Behrend were married on Aug. 31, 1974, by the late Rev. Dick Lionberger at the Savannah Ave. Baptist Church. They have two children, daughter, Amy Behrend-Smith, and son, Curtis Behrend. Jim is retired from K-Mart and Becky is retired from Family Guidance. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 2603 S.
Continue ReadingFreeman Chapel Baptist Church, 2600 SE 144th Rd. Stewartsville, Missouri, is hosting a Fish Fry and Gospel Concert on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Bring side dish to share. Concert will feature Lori King and Junction 63 at 7 p.m. Free will offering will be taken for the performers. If you have any
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Elliot Roman Burleson is the newest member of this five generation family. The grandmas all traveled to Jacksonville, North Carolina, to capture this wonderful event in our family. Seated with Elliot is great-great-grandmother, Shirley Portman Helsel. Standing left to right is great-grandmother, Cindy Portman, grandmother, Kami Jones, and mother, Arianna Fish. Welcome to our World,
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Jim and Sheila Ruse, of Gallatin, Missouri, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10, 2024, with family and close friends. Their celebration was held at their country home with gorgeous weather. Their eldest daughter, Kimberly Critten, her spouse, Kent, and children, Taylor and Trace, helped host the party for them. Catering was provided by
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Ronald and LaFaun Bell are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24, 2024. They were married on Aug. 24, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 6014 Jimtown Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505
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Ron and Elaine Baker will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28, 2024. They were married in St. Joseph on Aug. 28, 1964. Their children are son, Scott Baker (deceased), and daughter, Dana (Donnie) DeSpain. They have two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 922 Morgan St, St. Joseph,
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Richard “Stan” and Lavon (Carter) Wilson are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 2024. They were married on Sept. 12, 1954, in St. Joseph. Their children are Richard (Debby), Wichita, Kansas, Robin (Jeff Pettijohn), Country Club, Missouri, and Randy (Carol), North Kansas City, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Brad Wilson (Kodi), Brian Wilson (Jenny),
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By NewsPress Now Ronald and LaFaun Bell are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24, 2024. They were married on Aug. 24, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 6014 Jimtown Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505
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Gene and Joyce (Harr) Bollman will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21, 2024. They were married in 1964 at the Cosby Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, in Cosby, Missouri, by the Rev. Lester Sander and the Rev. Lowell Wendland. The couple has faithfully served in many capacities at this church which is now
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Shirley “Dee” Inman Frye will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Aug. 16, 2024. Dee will also be celebrating her 72nd anniversary with her husband, Ernie Frye, Aug. 23, 2024. Dee and Ernie, long time residents of St Joseph, now reside at Senior Living Residential Care at 1317 N 36th St., St Joseph, MO 64506.
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Henry Davis, Class of 2024, graduated from the Accasius Page School of Electric Learning, a local homeschool. Henry was the valedictorian of his class, in addition he also received the history award, the good citizens award and principals honor roll. Henry was also a two year program student at Hillyard Technical School, in the electronics
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Doris Wyckoff is turning 90 on Aug. 5, 2024. She was born on Aug. 5, 1934. Her children and grandchildren will be celebrating her birthday at an open house on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brookdale Church Fellowship Hall. Come help her celebrate!
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Norman and Debbie (Page) Rollett will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2024. They were married at the DeKalb Christian Church, in DeKalb, Missouri, on July 27, 1974. They have lived all of their life in this area. They have two children, Clint (Kristi) Rollett, Savannah, Missouri, and Courtney Rollett, St. Joseph.
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John and Patsy Rockers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2024. They were married at the St. Francis Catholic Church, in St. Joseph, on July 27, 1974. Brad Rockers (Sabiha Rockers) is their son. They also have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. John and Patsy will honor their anniversary with a private
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Sandra Froyd was born July 21,1944 in Maryville, Missouri, to Mildred (Coffelt) and Clifford Froyd. She is the youngest of three daughters who grew up on a farm southeast of Maryville near the community of Bedison. Both of her sisters, Winona Rupprecht (92) of Arizona (and now Tennessee), and Colleen Brooner (89) of St. Joseph
Continue ReadingThe Meng Family Reunion for the decendents of John George Meng, 1824-1874, and Andrew Meng, 1842-1918, will be held at noon on Sunday, July 21, 2024. New Location: Christ Lutheran Church, on highway 36 in Wathena, Kansas. It will be a Potluck dinner. Drink and table service will be furnished. Please bring your favorite potluck
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Earl “Marvin” Haynes will turn 99 on July 17, 2024. Marvin is a proud WWII Marine Veteran. His daughters are Barb Shoemaker and Karen Mejia. To help him celebrate his birthday, you can send cards to 6402 Sherman St., St. Joseph, MO 64504.
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Lonnie and Jaren Taylor are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 20, 2024. They were married at the Rosendale Christian Church on July 20, 1974. They have two children, Melissa (Michael) Williams, Fillmore, Missouri, and Cale Taylor (RaeLee Lance), Rosendale, Missouri. They also have three grandchildren, Riley (Chanler) Williams, Raegan (Kale) Mueller and Jillian
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Bill and Virginia (Hess) Stull will celebrate 76 years of marriage on July 3, 2024. Their lifelong journey began in 1948. Their children are Thomas William, Virginia Sue Frump, Deb Marie and Lori Ann Bassett, all live in Elwood, Kansas. We say that we have one of the BEST families in the entire Great U.S.A.!!!!
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