Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Heaven got a little brighter (and louder) when Sarah Smiley Burnham, 48, surrounded by family and friends, was welcomed there on Oct. 10, 2024. Now completely healed, her joy and laughter can once again be heard at the greatest celebration of all. In 2016, Sarah was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer –

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

By NewsPress Now Nancy Christine Green 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 8, 1943, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Gladys and Calvin Sanders. Nancy graduated from Benton High School, Missouri Western State University BS ED, Northwest Missouri

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Barbara J. Bartram Barbara Jean (Allen) Bartram, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 9, 2024. Funeral at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Visitation beginning at noon. Interment at Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas, to follow after funeral service. Linda K. Erickson ROCK PORT, Mo. -Linda

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Steven Kent Andre, age 73, of Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Steve was born on Aug. 5, 1951, in St. Joseph, the son of the late John Harold Andre and Donna Jane (Witty) Andre. He attended public schools in Atchison, graduating from

By NewsPress Now OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Carolyn (Slack) Kershner poeacefully passed away July 2, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Hospice after a lengthy battle with a brain tumor and multiple strokes. Carolyn was born on May 26, 1947, in St. Joseph, to Irving and Sylvia Slack. She was a life long member of Temple

By NewsPress Now ELWOOD, Kan. – Jimmy Ray Clements, 68, of Elwood, Kansas, passed away Oct. 8, 2024, at home. He was born on Jan. 23, 1956, to Hubert and Hazel McGeorge-Clements. He married Marlene Clements in St. Joseph on July 22, 1988, and she survives of the home. Preceding in death are his parents;

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Nancy C. Green Nancy Christine Green, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 8, 2024. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, memorial services following Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Rupp Funeral Home. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Roger B. Hinderks MAYSVILLE, Mo. – Roger Blair Hinderks, 89, passed away

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – Steve B. Pierce, 65, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 10, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Jessie Lee and Martin Lee Pierce. He graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School, and married Karen McDevitt on March 7,

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

By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. — Steve B. Pierce, 65, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 10, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Jessie Lee and Martin Lee Pierce. He graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School, and married Karen McDevitt on March 7,

By NewsPress Now KING CITY, Mo. – Ellen Cathryn Wyatt passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on May 15, 1929, near Maysville, Missouri, to the late William “Billy” and Cleone (Cook) McCrea, of King City, Missouri. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, William and

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Julia J. Bennington ROCK PORT, Mo. -Julia Jane Bennington, 87, Rock Port, passed away Oct. 6, 2024. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 11, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. Oct. 10, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. There is no scheduled family visitation. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel,

By NewsPress Now Rusty Wayne Van, 38, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. He was born Nov. 21, 1985, in Fairfax, Missouri, son of the late Rose and Ricky Van. He worked at Snorkel, Triumph foods, and Rite Pac. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and music. Rusty was preceded in death

By NewsPress Now William “Wayne” Hoover, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. He was born Oct. 14, 1937, to the late Wesley W. Hoover and Nina A. (Cox) Smith, in Princeton, Missouri. He resided there until 1946, when he moved to Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from East High School in 1955.

By NewsPress Now CLARKSDALE, Mo. – Mr. Kevin Russell 56, of Clarksdale, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Clarksdale. He was born Feb. 9, 1968, in Denver, Colorado, to Nancy and Tommy Russell Sr. He graduated from Lafayette High School. He worked as a Welder. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, riding his 4 wheeler,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Timothy Donaldson Timothy Donaldson, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away Oct. 2, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Yvonne M. Melkowski Yvonne Marie Melkowski, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 29, 2024. Celebration of life 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with Rex

By NewsPress Now AMAZONIA, Mo. – Michael Admire 47, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Amazonia. He was born Nov. 10, 1976, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m.

By NewsPress Now LINCOLN, Neb. – Garry Robert Price, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by friends and family after a valiant battle with cancer. Garry was born on Aug. 20, 1946, with his twin brother, Larry, in Hurlinger, Missouri, to Clyde and Marie (Weipert) Price. Garry graduated from Central High, in

By NewsPress Now Diana Bodde 77, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born May 19, 1947, in St. Joseph, daughter of Flora Matthews and Ernest Abbott. She attended Benton High School. She married Fred on Feb. 1, 1964, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She worked at

By NewsPress Now ARLINGTON, Texas – Jayne (Martin) Rivera was born on May 24, 1929, in Troy, Kansas, to the late Marguerite Isabelle (Hennis) and George Ellis Martin. She passed away on Sept. 3, 2024, in Arlington, Texas at the age of 95. Jayne attended Pickett grade school, then in 1947 graduated from Benton High

By NewsPress Now Paul Benton Miller, 78, St. Joseph, passed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. He was born Feb. 18, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Paul S. and Evelyne (Beckner) Miller. He was a 1964 graduate of Central High School. Paul proudly served in the Air National Guard for six years. He was a member of

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Denzil Bell FALLS CITY, Neb. – Denzil Bell, 91, Falls City, Nebraska, formerly Rock Port, Missouri, passed away Sept. 30, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. Oct. 5 Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Open visitation begins 9 a.m. Oct. 4, Minter Funeral Chapel. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, prior to service.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Michael Admire Michael Admire 47, St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 26, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Doris J. Ahrens OTTAWA, Kan. – Doris J. Ahrens, 70, formerly of Powhattan, Kansas, died Sept. 27, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Betty L. Bechtold TROY, Kan. – Betty Lou Bechtold, 81, of

By NewsPress Now CYPRESS, Texas – Janice Kay O’Meara Jenkins, 80, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at her home with her children at her side. She was born on June 3, 1944, in St. Joseph, to the late Dorothy Robbins O’Meara and Charles O’Meara. Janice graduated from Lafayette High School

By NewsPress Now DARLINGTON, Mo. – Rheba Ann Peksenak 79, of Darlington, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in a Maryville, Missouri, health care center. She was born June 20, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Mary and Earl Strain. She was a homemaker. Rheba was preceded in death by her parents,

By NewsPress Now Larry Wayne Wright, 86, St. Joseph, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in St. Joseph. Born Feb. 25, 1938. He was preceded in death by parents; daughter, Carrie Wright; sisters, Bea, Sis, and Bobbie Joe; brothers, Howard, Donnie, and Gene. Survivors include wife, Nora Wright, of the home; daughter, Marcee Wright; daughter-in-law, Val

By NewsPress Now PATTONSBURG, Mo. – Karen Eileen Mallen, 83, passed away Sept. 30, 2024. She was born in Altamont, Missouri, on Jan. 24, 1941, to Charles and Wilma (Vanover) Jordan. Karen graduated from Cameron, Missouri, High School in 1959 and worked as an operator for GTE Telephone Company until retiring. She is preceded in

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Danny J. Spaulding RICH HILL, Mo. – Danny Joe Spaulding, 67, of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away Sept. 27, 2024. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Oct. 19 with a Potluck to follow at Sweetwater Tabernacle Church, 1119 South 6th Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779. Funeral arrangements are under the direction

By NewsPress Now BELLEVUE, Neb. – Leila Sue Hensley, lovingly known as Sue, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2024, in Bellevue, Nebraska, at age 77. Born on Nov. 12, 1946, in St. Joseph. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hensley; daughter, Leila Araujo; parents, James and Alvah McMillen; brother, Alvah McMillen;