Obituaries

By NewsPress Now Larry Joe Herring, 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1950, in St. Joseph, son of the late Goldie and Joe Herring. He married Shirley Melton on Nov. 4, 2017, and she survives of the home. He graduated from

By NewsPress Now CROSSVILLE, Tenn. – Mary Edith Smith (Owens) was born in Brown Spur, Missouri, on Sept. 2, 1926, to May Elizabeth (James) Owens and Horace Irby Owens. She passed on May 9, 2024, at the age of 97, in Crossville, Tennessee, where she made her home with her daughter, Raised on the family

By NewsPress Now RAYTOWN, Mo. – With heavy hearts we announce the death of Allan Ray Grable who passed away on April 13, 2024, at his home in Raytown, Missouri, at the age of 60. Allan was born Dece. 26, 1963, in St. Joseph, to Norman and Patricia (Russell) Grable. Allan attended Central High School.

By NewsPress Now Late Notices Darline M. Langemach Darline M. (Warner) Langemach, 97, St. Joseph, passed away May 13, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

By NewsPress Now Betty Tupas Rosell White, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Tubod Lanao Del Norte, Philippines, to Pastor Hilario and Elisa (Tupas) Rosell. Betty came to the United States with her brother, Benny Rosell, in 1952. They attended the Midwest Bible College. In 1953 she came

By NewsPress Now Jeremy Johnson, 37, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born on Feb. 16, 1987, to Todd Johnson and Donna Fischer, in St. Joseph. He graduated from Central High School. Jeremy was an avid motorcycle and stunt bike enthusiast. He had a love for computers and problem-solving and was

By NewsPress Now Lester Frank Clark Jr., 77, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in St. Joseph, to Lester Frank Clark Sr. and Lavina Mae (Seddon) Clark. Frank married Linda Carol Gross on Oct. 8, 1966. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2015. Frank worked

By NewsPress Now Alberta “Bertie” Louise Crandell, 80, St. Joseph, passed away May 10, 2024. She was born April 14, 1944, to Albert and Opal Crandell, in St. Joseph Bertie lived in St. Joseph all of her life. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1963. She graduated from Platt Business College in 1972. She

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

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Michael E. “Mike” Jones, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Mike was born in Maryville on Jan. 24, 1958, to Forrest L. and Jessie (Long) Jones. Mike grew up in the Skidmore, Missouri, area. He graduated from Nodaway-Holt

By NewsPress Now Bradley David Herbert, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away May 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 16, 1952, in St. Joseph, son of David and Shirley (Turner) Herbert. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1971, and attended Missouri Western State University. Brad was proud of his

By NewsPress Now Oakleigh Dawn Marie Ebling, five month old daughter of Jaden Gardner and Kamryn Ebling, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 1

By NewsPress Now Lloyd Kretzer, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born March 13, 1956, in St. Joseph, son of Gertrude and Don Kretzer. He served in the Army and worked at Omnium LLC. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest, Richard, Charles,

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Lawrence Raymond Clark, age 86, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary on Sunday, May 12, at 4 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral

By NewsPress Now KIDDER, Mo. – Ina Fern O’Dell, 75, of Kidder, Missouri, passed away May 9, 2024. She was born April 2, 1949, to Chester A. and Hildred (Frost) O’Dell, in Hamilton, Missouri. Ina Fern was a 1967 graduate of Kidder High School. She worked for Mattingley’s 5 and Dime and Wal-Mart, in Cameron,

By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Stephen Potts II, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born April 9, 1939, in Hannibal, Missouri, son of the late Rosemary and Steve Potts. He graduated from Central High School, attended Kirksville State Teacher’s College, and soon

By NewsPress Now ATCHISON, Kan. – Sister Mary Collins, OSB, 88, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there on Friday, May

By NewsPress Now Late Notices William M Jensen WHITE CLOUD, Kan. – William M Jensen, 59, of White Cloud, Kansas, died May 8, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Jerry W. Pliley JAMESPORT, Mo. – Jerry W. “Short” Pliley, 90, of Jamesport, Missouri, passed away May 7, 2024. Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment 10 a.m. May 13 at Masonic

By NewsPress Now COSBY, Mo. – Marilyn Jeanne (Waller) Vette, 91, Cosby, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Vintage Gardens, in St. Joseph. Marilyn was born Aug. 11, 1932, the youngest of five children born to Josephine (Fisher) Waller and Sylvester S. Waller, in Hurlinger, Missouri. She was a 1950 graduate of Clarksdale High

By NewsPress Now GOWER, Mo. – David L. Bishop, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Gower, Missouri, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. David was born in Maryville, Missouri, on Sept. 1, 1956, to George and Ruth Bishop. He graduated from Stewartsville, Missouri, High School in 1974. Upon graduation he ventured along many different

By NewsPress Now Sharon L. “Sherri” Armfield, 81, of St. Joseph passed away May 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Maryville, Missouri, on Nov. 20, 1942, to the late Edgar and Marjorie (Hardin) Mallory. Sharon grew up in King City, Missouri, and graduated from King City High School in 1960 She married

By NewsPress Now Stephen Wayne Barber, 73, St. Joseph, traveled to his home with our Lord Jesus April 28, 2024, to play guitar with the Angels. Steve was born to Leslie and Janice (Sager) Barber in Bethany, Missouri. Steve graduated from Stanberry, Missouri, High School in 1969. He later graduated from Platte College with his

By NewsPress Now William “Bill” R. Zeltwanger, 91, St. Joseph, passed away May 8, 2024. Born on Feb. 5, 1933, in Troy, Kansas, to Albert “A.J.” and Ruby (Lloyd) Zeltwanger. He shared a resounding love with his wife, Nola A. Gilliland, since their marriage on Oct. 29, 1960. Their love continued to grow through their

By NewsPress Now FOREST CITY, Mo. – Linda Sipes 82, of Forest City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Oregon, Missouri, care center. She was born Fe. 3, 1942, in Forest City, daughter of the late Dorothy and Wes Elliot. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and husband, David Sipes.

By NewsPress Now Charles “Chuck” Eugene Wilson, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in a St. Joseph healthcare center. He is survived by wife, Jean Wilson; two daughters; one son; five stepchildren; and a brother. Graveside Funeral service and interment will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 14, 2024, at the National

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

By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Michael E. “Mike” Jones, 66, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Mike was born in Maryville on Jan. 24, 1958, to Forrest L. and Jessie (Long) Jones. Mike grew up in the Skidmore, Missouri, area. He graduated from Nodaway-Holt

By NewsPress Now Edward L. Groce III, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Sept. 16, 1987, in St. Joseph. Survived by parents, Sondra and Edward Jr.; eight children; a brother and a sister. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday,

By NewsPress Now Shirley Ann Rhoades, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born June 3, 1940, in Auburn, Nebraska, to Hubert and Mabel (Dixon) Cacy. Shirley married James Arthur Rhoades on Sept. 29, 1958. He survives of the home. She was a devoted homemaker and helped run the family clock

By NewsPress Now STANBERRY, Mo. – Richard Lee Jennings, 76, of Stanberry, Missouri, passed away at home on May 4, 2024, after an evening spent in the company of his family. Richard was born on Fe. 3, 1948, to Raymond and Dorothy (Swinford) Jennings, in Maryville, Missouri. He grew up as a farm boy in