Obituaries

By NewsPress Now ROSENDALE, Mo. – Clara Esther (Reeves) Henderson, born Jan. 3, 1940, in Lexington, Missouri, died Sept. 28, 2024, in her home. She was born to Ermel Edward Reeves Sr. and Matinza Eva Mackie. She was the ever loving wife of Leonard Henderson of 55 years, being together 56 years. Having one daughter,

By NewsPress Now Kenneth W. Andrus, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. He was born Nov. 28, 1953, to Kenneth A. and Dallas J. (Noland) Andrus in Beckley, West Virginia. He graduated from Faucett, Missouri, High School in 1973 and later attended Missouri Western State University, where he studied dentistry. Kenneth joined

By NewsPress Now COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. – Deanna Rose Kropp, 85, Country Club, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. She was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Lloyd and Rose (Glazer) Gallagher. Deanna married William “Bill” Lee Roy Kropp on March 10, 1955. He survives of the home. Deanna was a

By NewsPress Now Elsa Lorraine Moore, 43, passed away Aug. 12, 2024. Born Aug. 2, 1981, in St. Joseph, to Frederick Sylvester Moore Sr. and Luella May Harbord. Elsa was preceeded in death by her father; brother, Paul Mays; and sister, Gayle Cage. Elsa leaves behind six children, Malik Steele, A’Miracle, Ezekiel and Elissa Lanier,

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Margaret Elizabeth Stiens, 89, of Maryville, Missouri, passed on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Maryville, with family at her side. Born near Barnard, Missouri, on Sept. 9, 1935, to Clifton M. and Mary H. (Schieber) Mattson. She graduated from Conception High School and lived all her life in the

By NewsPress Now DEARBORN, Mo. – Ellen Eskridge, 96, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away at a healthcare facility in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 30, 2024. She was born on Aug. 4, 1928, to Robert and Kathleen (Means) Ray. Ellen grew up in Deaborn where she graduated high school. On Sept. 9, 1950, she was united

By NewsPress Now Betty Opal Sutter, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Born in St. Joseph Dec. 4, 1931, to Fred and Georgia (Cottrill) Sutter. She attended Cathedral School, the Convent of Sacred Heart, class of 1950, and Gards Business School. She was a member of the Cathedral Catholic Church, the Alter

By NewsPress Now WACO, Texas – Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison, devoted, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at The Delaney on Lake Waco. A Celebration of Diane’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in the Sanctuary of

By NewsPress Now EVERETT, Wash. – Dudley Hudson Gordon, 75, of Everett, Washington, formerly of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away on Aug. 17, 2024. Survivors: son, Jeff Gordon; daughter, Julia (Leonard) Steinkopf; grandchildren, Michael Gordon, J.J. Olinger, Payton Gordon, and Evan and Brenna Steinkopf; brother, Joe Gordon; and sister, Elizabeth (Wayne) Porter; several nieces and nephews,

By NewsPress Now Wilma Rose Ryan-Nagle, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in a Savannah, Missouri, health care center. She was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Brunswick, Missouri, daughter of the late Beatrice and Troy Routon Sr. She attended Benton High School and managed the Topsy’s popcorn store at the East

By NewsPress Now Clara Lee (Schneider) Archdekin, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. She was born March 11, 1934, to Homer and Ethel (Harr) Schneider in Clarksdale, Missouri. She graduated from Central High School and later attended Gard’s Business School. On Sept. 11, 1954, Clara married James “Jim” M. Archdekin, in Cosby,

By NewsPress Now BRANSON WEST, Mo. -God gained another angel in heaven on Sept. 18, 2024. Born Sept. 25, 1951, Kathy Diann (White) Vessar passed away peacefully at her home on Table Rock Lake in Branson West, Missouri, at the age of 72. Survived by her loving husband of 50+ years, Lyndal Gerald Vessar Jr;

By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Everett Milton McMillian, 83, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at his home. He was born April 5, 1941, in Dearborn, Missouri, son of the late Ruby and Joe McMillian. He graduated from Faucett, Missouri, High School and served in the United States Air Force then

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

By NewsPress Now TOPEKA, Kan. – Jerry Lee Tapee, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., with time for memorial sharing from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial contributions may

By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Greg Cody Felts, 74, Cameron, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. He was born Jan. 23, 1950, in St. Joseph, to Verne and Gertrude Felts. Greg graduated from Central High School in 1968, and later attended Missouri Western State University. He was a veteran

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

By NewsPress Now Doris Fuston, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 22, 2024. She was born Jan. 7, 1938, in St. Joseph, to Forrest and Minnie Aughinbaugh. She graduated from Lafayette High School after being an avid Roller Skater earning bars and medals in Dance and Figure Skating. Later she

By NewsPress Now EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. – Robert “Bob” W. Falk, 72, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born Dec. 1, 1951, in St. Joseph, to Darrell and Shirley (Bratt) Falk. Bob was a design engineer for Southwestern Bell and

By NewsPress Now Judith “Judy” Marilyn Pike, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Judy was born Oct. 5, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Carle and Delsie (Haynes) Pike. She attended Lafayette High School in St. Joseph and then committed over 45 years of service to Southwestern Bell Telephone

By NewsPress Now Mark A. Mays, 67, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Velda King-Mays; his mother, Henrietta Hoard (Vernon Bethea); siblings, Lawrence Mays (Jo), Rodney Mays (Paula), Bryan Robinson (Debria), Shawn Hoard, and Alicia Henderson. He was preceded in death by his stepfather,

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robbin O. Doss KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Robbin Olivia Doss, 69, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, died Sept. 24, 2024. Graveside service 11 a.m. Oct. 1, Ashland Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Bullock Family Funeral Chapel. www.bullockffc.com Doris L. Fuston BATON ROUGE, La. -Doris Louise Fuston, 86,

By NewsPress Now COLUMBIA, Mo. – Richard J Schieber, 78, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Maryville, Missouri, died Sept. 23, 2024, in Columbia, after complications of Agent Orange. Born on Jan. 2, 1946, in Maryville, to Leonard and Laura (Eickholt) Schieber. He married Jane Kissinger on Dec. 30, 1972. Survivors, wife, Jane; daughter, Lori (James)

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Mark A. Mays Mark A. Mays, 67, passed away Sept. 24, 2024. Memorial service will Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with Rev. Vernon Winfrey officiating. Visitation will start one hour prior to the memorial service. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Erma May Ritchie, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born April 23, 1941, in St. Joseph, daughter of Adelia and Shirley Leslie. She attended Dekalb, Missouri, High School. On Jan. 31, 1959, she married Jimmy Ritchie, who preceded her in

By NewsPress Now EASTON, Mo. – Pamela Arlene Osborn, 74, of Easton, Missouri, passed away on Sept. 22, 2024. Pam was born on March 5, 1950, in Long Beach, California, to John S. Courtney and Ida L. Courtney (Frogge) and lived a life full of passion and purpose. For 31 years Pam was the proud

By NewsPress Now Late Notices James R. Donaldson SAVANNAH, Mo. -James “Jim” R. Donaldson, 88, Savannah, Missouri, passed away Sept. 19, 2024. Visitation at Eastside Baptist Church Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. www.heatonbowmansmith.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now WATHENA, Kan. – Wayne M. Bruder, 90, Wathena, Kansas, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Charles and Evelyn (Fischer) Bruder. Wayne married Judith Diana Orrill on Oct. 9, 1955. She preceded him in death on May 17, 2020. He proudly served

By NewsPress Now Sharon Kay Maynard Royle, 79, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, the evening of the harvest moon. She was born Feb. 9, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Col. Stanley Getchel Maynard Sr. and Mary Louise Jacoby Maynard. She received a degree in English literature at the University of Missouri.

By NewsPress Now GALENA, Mo. – Karen “K.J.” Buckman, 60, of Galena, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born July 6, 1964, in Kansas City, daughter of Barbara and Walter Brickey. She graduated from Lone Jack High School and Missouri Western State University with a B.S.N. Bachelor of