Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Donald “Donnie” Helton Sr., 72, of St.Joseph, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Dec. 22, 2024. He was born Dec. 14, 1952, in St. Joseph, son of the late Charlotte and Roy Helton. He was preceded in death by his wife who he was ready to go home to, Sondra

By NewsPress Now DEKALB, Mo. — Paul D. Pierce, 69, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born May 7, 1955, in St. Joseph, son of Laveta and Jack Pierce. Paul graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1973. He married Beth Rumpf on Aug. 12, 1987,

By NewsPress Now Bernhard H. Lambrecht “Ben”, 95, St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Ben was born April 29, 1929, to Reverend August and Helene (Burmester) Lambrecht at the parsonage of St John’s Lutheran church near Lyons, Nebraska. After the early death of his father, his family lived with his grandparents at

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” Jewell Hollingsworth Jr., 94 years of age, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 30, 1930, in St. Joseph. Bill was a long-time resident of Maryville, Missouri. Bill was a graduate of Benton High School and dedicated his life to serving his community and

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Abbie Lynn Elkins 48, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Kansas City. She was born March 27, 1976 in St. Joseph, daughter of the late JoAnn and Arthur Culver. She graduated from Benton High School, and previously worked as a Manager at World Finance.

By NewsPress Now David Alvin Faust 95, passed away Thursday Dec. 19, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born June 28, 1929, in Pennsylvania, son of Dr. Martin and Anna Faust. He married Donna Moser on December 29, 1951. He graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, with a degree in Engineering. David worked for

By NewsPress Now Gerald Eugene McCush, 76, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. He was born July 13, 1948, to Ralph and Helen McCush. Gerald married his wife, Linda in 1970. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard for six years. Gerald worked as the Community Developer Manager for the City

By NewsPress Now Doris passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Doris was born May 22, 1933, to Flora and Herman Eyman. Doris graduated from Lafayett High School and completed her education at Platt Secretarial School. She worked in the advertising department at St. Joseph News Press and went

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William P. Mytton William “Bill” P. Mytton, 89, St. Joseph, died Dec. 24, 2024. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Tuesday, Christ Episcopal Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Harold M. Zimmerman WEATHERBY, Mo.

By NewsPress Now Jack Raymond Hunt 86, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday Dec. 22, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1938, in Waterloo, Iowa son of the late Eleanor and Forest Hunt. He attended King City High School. Jack was and over the road Truck Driver a job which he loved.

By NewsPress Now Kelly Ann McCray 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday Dec.21, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1966, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Dolores and Ralph McCray. She worked as a CNA in the health care industry in LaGrande, Oregon. Kelly was preceded in death

By NewsPress Now Wilma F. Johnson, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Jerico Springs, Missouri, daughter of Sadie and James Bridgewater. She married Edward Johnson on Dec. 3, 1960. She began her work at Whittaker Cable, later at Terrible’s Casino and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Charles E. Kincaid Charles “Eddie” Kincaid, 89, of St. Joseph passed away on Dec. 20, 2024. Charles has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Services are pending at this time. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Rachel Addie Richey 47, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday Dec, 20, 2024 in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 23, 1977, in St. Joseph, daughter of Ursula McMillian and Stephen Richey. She graduated from Benton High School and St. Joseph Beauty University. She worked catering industry. Rachel, enjoyed cooking,

By NewsPress Now Rita Kay Moore, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born April 10, 1956, in St. Joseph, daughter of Shirley and George Bonar. She worked at Heartland East Hospital in Mental Health as a CNA, retiring after 27 years. She enjoyed dancing, fishing

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Abbie L. Elkins KANSAS CITY, Mo. -Abbie Lynn Elkins 48, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Dec, 20, 2024; family to receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 27, 2024. Celebration of Life following at 7 p.m., Rupp Funeral Home, Officiating Pastor David Mejia. Wilma F. Johnson Wilma F.

By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Ronald “Ron” Leo Shreve, 82, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. He was born Feb. 8, 1942 to Leo E. and Helen P. (Strasser) Shreve in Savannah. Ron attended White Oak country school before graduating from Savannah High School in 1960. He earned his bachelor’s degree from

By NewsPress Now Carroll W. Harris, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. He was born April 25, 1939. in Agency, Missouri, to Miles and Irene (Wright) Harris. Carroll served his country as a jet engine mechanic and radio repairman in the Missouri Air National Guard from 1947 to 1964. Carroll married Eileen

By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Judith C. (Judy) Wood, 86, of Albany, Missouri and a former resident of King City, Missouri, passed away, Dec. 19, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri March 13, 1938, she was the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (McClure) Hines. Judith lived most of her life in King

By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Vivian Rose Etta Smith, 89, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 28, 1935, in St. Joseph, daughter of Florence Delois and Lionel “Dollie” Pummell. On May 9, 1962, she married Francis Smith. Vivian spent many years as a homemaker

By NewsPress Now MAITLAND, Mo. – Donna Mae Heck, 80, Maitland, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. She was born April 11, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Donald and Dorothy (Hillen) Dunn. Donna grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School. She then attended beauty school and earned her beautician’s license.

By NewsPress Now Laura Lee Ripper, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at an Olathe, Kansas, care facility. She was born June 17, 1932, in St. Joseph, to Hattie and Elroy Hiskey. She married Daryl Ripper on March 1, 1952, in St. Joseph. Her family was her greatest pride and joy.

By NewsPress Now Sonja “Sonie” G. (Hatton) Morgan, 86, passed away at home on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born June 20, 1938, in St. Joseph, to Dallas Monroe and Helen Mae (Brown) Hatton. Sonie was a true Matriarch of her family, hosting all the family gatherings over many,

By NewsPress Now Sonja “Sonie” G. (Hatton) Morgan, 86, passed away at home on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born June 20, 1938, in St. Joseph, to Dallas Monroe and Helen Mae (Brown) Hatton. Sonie was a true Matriarch of her family, hosting all the family gatherings over many,

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. — Vivian Rose Etta Smith, 89, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 28, 1935, in St. Joseph, daughter of Florence Delois and Lionel “Dollie” Pummell. On May 9, 1962, she married Francis Smith. Vivian spent many years as a homemaker

By NewsPress Now MAITLAND, Mo. — Donna Mae Heck, 80, Maitland, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. She was born April 11, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Donald and Dorothy (Hillen) Dunn. Donna grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School. She then attended beauty school and earned her beautician’s license.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Gary Clemmons EASTON, Mo. – Gary Clemmons, 71, Easton, Missouri, died Dec. 18, 2024. Services pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. David Faust David Faust, 95, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 19, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Laura L. Ripper Laura Lee Ripper, 92, of St.

By NewsPress Now Carlyn Solveig (Molstad) Kline, MD, passed from this life on Dec. 16, 2024, at her home. She was born on Sept. 6, 1932, to Paul B. and Ann (Roland) Molstad, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was baptized on Oct. 30, 1932. After graduating Whitefish Bay High School, she earned her BS and then

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jacklyn Foley Koeneman, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024. She was born in West Plains, Missouri, on Aug. 29, 1936, the daughter of Jack Orr and Harriett Wakefield Foley. She was a graduate of Central High School, St. Joseph, and maintained lasting friendships from