Benton High School Class of 1965 Reunion
If you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
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Benton High School Class of 1965 Reunion
If you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
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Happy 50th Anniversary Ron and Linda Barbosa!
Ron and Linda (Ball) Barbosa will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, April 4, 2025. They were married on that date in 1975 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, in St. Joseph. Ron retired in 2022 after a 42 year banking career in downtown St. Joseph. Linda spent 40 years as an interior designer,
Continue ReadingMany thanks from Tommy Taylor!
By NewsPress Now I want to thank you for all the greetings, cards and gifts for my 100th birthday. It was such a joyful time and the best birthday ever! I am blessed to have so many loving younger family and friends. God has been good to me. I love you all! — Tommy Taylor
Continue ReadingLayne and Carol Krause express gratitude
By NewsPress Now On Jan. 20, 2024, our lives were forever changed when we lost our home of 55+ years to fire. Words cannot express our heartbreak and devastation, but we are so thankful that we got out safely, along with our friend, who was visiting us at our home at the time of the
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Dean and Nola Ferguson say “Thank You!”
By NewsPress Now Dean and I want to thank everyone who took the time to send us Anniversary cards and Facebook messages. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. —Dean and Nola Ferguson
Continue Reading From the family of Todd Sollars
We want to thank Cindy Head, Kris Hildebrand, Misty McCue, Joyce Stevenson and Kristie Sybert for the care they gave our son, Todd Sollars, 24 hours a day for his last 11 days. And to Frieda Grimm for her care and assistance. And to Mosaic Life Care Hospice, there are no better. A special thank
Continue Reading Thank You from the family of Robert James
To all who have been so supportive the last four years during Rob’s sickness and death, we want to say a big heartfelt thank you. Since his death May 5, 2023, the outpouring of sympathy and condolences has been overwhelming to say the least. The boy from Mack Street made a really big mark on
Continue Reading Congratulations Sadie Cox and Joshua Spurgeon!
Sadie Marie Cox and Joshua Kyle Spurgeon, both of St. Joseph, were united in marriage on June 1, 2023.
Continue Reading Stormy Sisk and Jeremy Bruff
Stormy Sisk and Jeremy Bruff, both of St. Joseph, were united in marriage on May 31, 2023, in St. Joseph.
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David Ellis and Sarah Hoai Hoang are married!
David Gregory Ellis and Sarah Hoai Hoang, both of San Antonio, Texas, were married on June 25, 2022, at the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio. Sarah is the daughter of Gioan B Hong Hoang and Maria Lanh Tran, of San Antonio and David is the son of Mark and Anne Ellis, of St. Joseph.
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Jennifer Cline and David Brenner are married!
Jennifer Cline and David Brenner, both of Tampa, Florida, were united in marriage on April 1, 2022, at the Bonaventure Cemetery, in Savannah, Georgia. The bride’s parents are Debbie and the late Terry Cline, of St. Joseph. Jennifer graduated from Benton High School, Northwest Missouri State University, and the University of South Florida. She is
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Introducing Logan and Marla Smith
Marla Kay Pinkerton and Logan Jacob Scott Smith, both of St. Joseph, were married in St. Joseph on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at 2:22 p.m. Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Madison McKinley and Jacob McCollum
By NewsPress Now Madison Eileen McKinley, of St. Joseph, and Jacob Luke McCollum, of St. Joseph, will be married on Oct. 5, 2024, at The Sycamore Tree Venue.
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Kelsey E. Lukowicz and Brandon L. Griffith
Kelsey Eileen Lukowicz and Brandon Lynn Griffith, both of Mount Prospect, Illinois, are happy to announce their upcoming wedding. Kelsey’s parents are Craig and Shelley Lukowicz, of Schaumburg, Illinois. Kelsey received a Master of Accounting degree from University of Illinois and is currently a Senior Finance Director with HBR Consulting. Brandon’s parents are J. Lynn
Continue Reading Gary Tantlinger and Gloria Tiller to wed
Gary Tantlinger and Gloria Tiller, both of St. Joseph, will marry on July 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz., at the First Baptist Church, where the pastor has been quoted as saying “The ONLY Sour Thing about Marriage in our Church is the Lemon Trees on The Church Grounds !!!” The couple plans to relocate to
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Sophie Gentry and Jared DeVoe
Jerry and Lynne Gentry are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sophia Elizabeth Gentry, to Jared Michael DeVoe, son of Mike and Jill DeVoe of New Market, Iowa. Sophie is the granddaughter of Leonard (Gene) and the late Helen McAfee and Jerry and Susie Gentry of St. Joseph. Jared is
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Grant and Lexie announce upcoming wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Don Clark, St. Joseph and Mr. Bob Oak, Kansas City, Missouri, would like to announce the upcoming nuptials of their daughter, Lexie Oak, to Grant Jeffres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lin Jeffres, Burwell, Nebraska. The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of St. Pius X High School, KCMO. Lexie received a BS
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Welcome Charlee Mae Whitmore!
Proud parents, Ty and Rachelle Whitmore, and big brother, Carson, announce the arrival of little sister, Charlee Mae Whitmore, on Aug. 17, 2022. She arrived at 2:25 p.m. weighing 7lbs 6oz and was 20.5 inches long.
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Welcome Skyler Grace Wyble!
Henleigh and Gunner would like to announce the arrival of their sister, Skyler Grace Wyble, born on Oct. 1. at 3:35 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and was 21.5 inches long. Proud parents are Jeremy and Hannah Wyble of Savannah, Missouri. Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Tammy Holland of Amazonia, Missouri. Parental grandparents
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Jacob and Melissa Mattson welcome new daughter
Proud parents Jacob and Melissa Mattson are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Ivy Danielle Mattson. Born June 21, 2021, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. She measured 7 lbs and was 21½ inches long. Ivy joins her big sister, Molly Neil, who is three years old. Maternal grandparents are Cherry Anderson
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Christian and Heather welcome twins
These “Twin” little bundles of joy, Deagan Lee Douglass Burnett and Kaiya Elizabeth Anne Burnett, both graced us with their presence on June 29, 2021, in St. Joseph. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Debra Burnett, maternal grandparents are Andrea Loucks and Sam Phillips.
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Coy family welcomes new son
Andee and Johnny Coy, of St. Joseph, announce the birth of their son, Cam Ryan Coy. Cam Ryan was born on May 5, 2021, at 7:08 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs, 12 oz. and 20.5 inches long.
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Roland and Ann Evans celebrate 50 years!
Roland and Ann Evans are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 26, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in St. Joseph, on Feb. 26, 1975. Their children are Ann, Melissa, Brian and Doug. The have six grandchildren, Olivia, Abby, Brook, Alexander, Sarah and Jacob, and one great-grandson, Raz. A family dinner
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Congratulations JL Robertson!
CONGRATULATIONS JL Robertson for 30 years of dedicated service at the Rupp Funeral Home and to the St. Joseph Community!
Continue ReadingHappy 90th Birtday Melvin Miles!
Melvin Miles is celebrating his 90th birthday on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born in rural Holt County, Missouri, on Feb. 18, 1935. Cards may be sent to him at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.
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Dennis and Judi Jenkins celebrate 60 years!
Dennis and Judi Jenkins will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. They were married on that date in 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church, in St. Joseph. Dennis is retired from Globe Union and Judi is retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center (now Mosaic Life Care), both in St. Joseph. Their children
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William and Jan Evans celebrate 50 years!
William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974. Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans. William served in
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Tommy and Carol Taylor celebrate 65 years!
Tommy and Carol Taylor are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 5, 2024. They were married at the First Christian Church, in St. Joseph, on Dec. 5, 1959. Their children are Anne Healy (Jerry), of Texas, Amy Albright (Tim), of Parkville, Missouri, and Tommy II (Pu), of Thailand. They have nine grandchildren and eight
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Rodney and Nancy Lillard celebrate 50 years!
Rodney and Nancy Lillard are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6, 2024. They were married at the Fillmore Christian Church, in Fillmore, Missouri, on Dec. 6, 1974. Their children are Carrie (Robert) Jandorf, Mollie Lillard, and Laura (Richard) King. They have six grandchildren, McKinley Lillard, Eli Lillard, Sam Jandorf, Charlotte King, Andrew King,
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