Birthdays

Robert O. “Bob” Simpson turned 90 on Nov. 4, 2024. He was married to Delores A. (Weese) Simpson. She passed in 2002. Bob has two sons, Douglas (Anita) and David (Darla) Simpson, and one daughter, Pamela Phillippe. He is grandfather to Brian Phillippe, Laura Pike, and Benton, Allie and Aaron Simpson. He is great-grandfather to

Ernie Frye will celebrate his 90th birthday on Nov. 3, 2024. He was born on Nov. 3, 1934. Ernie will be celebrating his 90th birthday with his wife, Dee Frye, and family, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Cards may be sent to: 1317 S. 36th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

Joyce Elaine (Laderoute) Warden will celebrate turning 80 on Nov. 5, 2024. She was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Anna Maude (Stuart) Laderoute and Estel Laderoute. Joyce married John Warden on July 20, 1963. She has three children, Kelly (Craig) Lampton, Steve (Larea) Warden and Rob (Amy) Warden. She also has

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.

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.

Laveta Bunse will celebrate her 95th birthday on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Cards can be sent to 506 Meadowcrest, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

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,

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

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.

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!

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

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.

Our mother, Sandie (Dowdy) Hale, is turning 80 years young on June 29, 2024. She will be spending a quiet birthday with her children, Jeff (Irene) and Tammi. Birthday wishes may be sent to: 3017 Messanie St., St. Joseph, MO 64501

Marsha (Limb) West is turning 70 on June 23, 2024. She was born in Maysville, Missouri, on June 23, 1954. Marsha married Walker Owen West on Sept. 2, 1977. Their children are Matt Arnold, of Maysville, Becky West, of St. Joseph, and Valerie (Bill) Williamson, of Gladstone, Missouri. Marsha has four grandchildren, Taylor Browning, Jayden

James Kitrick Akard was born on June 28, 1949, in Fayette, Missouri, to Charles and Kathryn (Read) Akard. He married Elizabeth (Ashmore) Akard on June 30, 1973. Mr. Akard retired from the St. Joseph School District after 30 years of service. He held both administrative and teaching positions during his tenure. Mr. Akard began his

Shirley will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 18, 2024. Shirley was born on that date in 1934 in St. Joseph, where she has spent her entire life. Shirley has five children and their spouses, four bonus children and their spouses, and a plethora of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brand new great-great-grandson. We will

Donald “Don” Brown turns 90 on May 17, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1934. He will be celebrating his 90th birthday in Fort Worth, Texas, with family. Donald married Maxine Brown on July 15, 1989. He has two children, Pat and Jeanel (Brown) Ragan. He has one grandchild, Cobain Ragan. Don has lived

Margaret Parker, of Gallatin, Missouri, will be celebrating her 80th birthday on April 24, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1944. Margaret married Jack Parker on Sept. 29, 1962. Her children are Ernest (Lisa) Parker, Wade (Cathy) Parker, and Sean (Poppy) Parker. She also has 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her family is requesting

Happy Birthday Doug Reynolds, April 20, 2024. Doug was 19 inches long and weighed 5 lb 14 oz when he was born, in St. Joseph, on April 20, 1984, at 3:30 a.m. Love Mom

Lloyd Hargrave will be celebrating his 95th birthday on April 18, 2024. He and wife, Bev, have been married 74 years and have two daughters, Crista Carpenter and Candace (Gerald) Goll and a son, Craig, (deceased). He also has three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Lloyd’s family requests a birthday celebration with a card shower. He

Georgia Morriss will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 13, 2024. She was born in Bethany, Missouri, on April 13, 1934. Georgia was married to Ray Morriss, who passed away on Nov. 12, 2008. She has two children, Cheryl Davis (Romey Keith) and Jackie Whorton (Donald Lee). She also has four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Dr. Tommy Taylor will be celebrating his 100th birthday, March 19, 2024. He is a WWII veteran, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Purple Heart. He graduated from the University of Missouri, UMKC dental school and had a dental practice for 35 years. Barbershop singing was his favorite hobby, he was

Elizabeth “Susie” Nelson will celebrate her 95th birthday on Feb. 27, 2024. She was born on Feb. 27, 1929. Cards may be sent to Susie at 1228 N. Leonard Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64506. (No gifts please)