Obituaries

GOWER, Mo. – Terry Batchelder, 78, of Gower, Missouri, passed away, Feb. 6, 2025. He was born on Nov. 12, 1946, in Belton, Missouri. Terry grew up in Belton and graduated from Belton High School. On Aug. 13, 1972, he was united in marriage to Roberta Whippo. After their marriage they lived near Gower where

Lloyd Walter Hope, 78, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at his home. He was born June 1, 1946, in St. Joseph, son of the late Helen and Lloyd Hope. He married Sharon Brady on July 3, 1981, and she survives of the home. He graduated from Lafayette High School, and worked

PRINCETON, Mo. – Doyle E. Nigh, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Princeton, Missouri. Mr. Nigh was born on March 1, 1930, in the Kirby house in Modena, Missouri, the son of Clell E. and Edith V. (McCloud) Nigh. He was a 1947 graduate of Princeton High School and was married to Helen Brassfield

Bobby Ray Scott, of St. Joseph, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on Oct. 31, 1932, in Palmer, Missouri, to Glen A. Scott and Pearl E. (Sago) Scott. In 1956, Bob was united in marriage to Carol Marvine Turnbough

TROY, Kan. – Sue Ann (Taylor) Blanton, 74, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Sue was born on April 29, 1950, to Bennie and Alice (Plautz) Taylor. She graduated from Troy High School in 1968 and was a member of the

CAMERON, Mo. – Betty Lou Curtis, 100 years old, passed away Feb. 5, 2025. Betty was born on Dec. 5, 1924, to John Frances and Marie Josephine (Quell) O’Connor of the Keystone Community southwest of Cameron, Missouri. She graduated from Cameron High School in 1941 and attended Johnson School of Business, in St. Joseph. Betty

Nancy Dougan, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. She was born Oct. 13, 1941, in St. Joseph, to HaroldBell “Tut” and Margarite (Myers) Dougan. Nancy grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Benton High School. Nancy worked at C.D. Smith, New York Life and Mutual of Omaha before a long stint

BRANSON WEST, Mo. -Franklin Wayne Hubbard, Branson West, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. Wayne, a native of the St. Joseph area, was born to Franklin and Alene Hubbard on Aug. 31, 1950. Preceding him in death were his parents; first wife, Donna; brother, Vernon; and infant sister, Kathleen. Survivors include his wife, Kathy;

OTTUMWA, Iowa – Carol Diane Geib, 77, of Ottumwa, Iowa, died on Feb. 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Carol was born April 28, 1947, in Des Moines, to Robert and Mary Keller Copeland. She married Jerry H. Geib on Nov. 7, 1971, and they had two daughters,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rosalie M. Tovar, 88, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. She was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Mound City, Missouri. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Missouri. Parish Rosary, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &

Joe, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at the age of 84. He was married to the love of his life, Lena, for 51 years. Together, they raised two children, and were blessed with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him endless joy. Joe had a deep passion for

Sammy Leon Nuckols entered eternal rest on Jan. 27, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was born on Aug. 11, 1945, in St. Joseph, to his loving parents, Samuel Squire Nuckols and Helen Gertrude (Robertson) Nuckols. Sammy never met a stranger, he had a kind and generous spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand

PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Clifford Ray Farris, 74, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on Nov. 28, 1950, in Paradise, Missouri, to Raymond Lee and Genevieve (Benner) Farris. Clifford graduated from Smithville, Missouri, High School, then proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam

Charles A. Kephart, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. He was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Cosby, Missouri, to George and Ida (Gnuschke) Kephart. Charles was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette High School. Charles married Ava Maxine Anderson on Nov. 10, 1956. They shared 64 years together, including the years he cared

Kyle “Kip” Cameron Hornsby, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 9, 1954, in Trenton, Missouri, son of the late Ruth and Ralph Hornsby. He graduated from Winston High School and went on to work and retire from BNSF Railroad as an engineer.

Jonathan Boller Sr., 81, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born Nov. 16, 1943, in St. Joseph, to the late Effie and Ralph Boller. Jon attended Benton High School. He married Wanda Butterfield on Feb. 3, 1961, sharing exactly 64 years together. He worked at the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Margaret “Margy” Hager passed away peacefully in Washington, D.C., after a prolonged illness. Her loving husband, Bob, sat with her for the last leg of her journey, just as he had for every step along the way. Margy was born in St. Joseph on Feb. 22, 1944, and lived there most of

Glenda E. Roberts, 74, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. She was born Dec. 26, 1950, in Pennsylvania. On April 30, 1976, Glenda married the love of her life, Edward Eugene Roberts, and together they built a family full of love and laughter. She was a cherished mother to Rachel Eckart (Gene) and

Barry J. Greenwald, 80, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Farewell Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Wyatt Park Christian Church. Private Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Osborn, Missouri. Online guest book and full obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

ALBANY, Mo. – Merlin “Merle” Ross Yeager, 83, of Albany, Missouri, passed away Feb. 3, 2025, in Savannah, Missouri. Survivors: son, Brian (Jan) Yeager; daughter, Diana Lane; grandchildren, Maisie (Melissa) Yeager, Bobby Jr. (Christy) Goble and Adrienne (Levi) Teel; six great-grandchildren; brother, Dean (Sveta) Yeager; aunt, Bonnie Brooks; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside Service and

Linda Susan McCoy, 74, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born June 11, 1950, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Laveran Lettie and Carroll McCoy. She graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School class of 1969. She worked as a caregiver. Linda enjoyed spending time

Lila Mae Deiter, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Nov. 18, 1940, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Louise and Ira Stout. She graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1958. Lila worked as a caregiver. She loved the KC Chiefs, her animals,

Marian “Sue” Fannon, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. She was born Dec. 19, 1943, to Claude and Helen (Thompson) Brashears, in Bertrand, Missouri. Sue graduated from Stanberry High School in 1961. She married Max L. Fannon on Dec. 3, 1961. Sue owned Country House Antiques and Crafts for many years in

Mary Ann (Hull) Newgard, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. She was born April 20, 1940, in St. Joseph, to Judge J.P. and Effie Rue (Vestal) Hull. Mary Ann was a 1958 graduate of Faucett High School and attended St. Joseph Junior College. Mary Ann married Don Newgard on April 20, 1989.

Jean L. Holcomb, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on Aug. 12, 1940, in Bethany, Missouri, to Fred and Dorothy (Williams) Klindt. Mrs. Holcomb worked in numerous places in St. Joseph. Among them were Parisoff Grocery, Belt American Bank and the FDIC in St.

UNION STAR, Mo. – Jack Richardson, 85, peacefully passed away on Jan. 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Osborn, Missouri, on May 22, 1939, to George and Jessie Richardson. Jack graduated from Plattsburg High School and received an associate’s degree from Missouri Western State College. He was an engineer for the Burlington

Samuel Holmes III, 47, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. He was born Jan. 7, 1978, in St. Joseph. Sam was a free and kind soul, loved being outdoors and riding his Harley. He especially loved his family, especially his grandson and nieces and nephews. He had a gift being able to

MOUND CITY, Mo. — Maurice C. Wheeler, 91, passed away Jan. 24, 2025, at his Mound City, Missouri, home. Celebration of Life service: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m., Mound City United Methodist Church. Family will greet friends at the church beginning at 9 a.m. Private family inurnment: High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri. Memorials: Mound

Kelli R. Bender, 54, of St. Joseph, formerly of Oregon, Missouri, passed away Jan. 27, 2025. She worked as a desk clerk at the former Ramada Inn in St. Joseph and later for American Family Insurance. Services: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m., New Point Christian Church. Family visitation: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 6 to

ATCHISON, Kan. — L. June (Reid) Bullock, age 85, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away at home on Jan. 28, 2025. June was born on April 10, 1939, to Roy and Evelyn (Mahan) Reid in the Good Intent township, rural Atchison County, Kansas. June married William Joseph (Joe) Bullock on Feb. 10, 1957, at First Christian