St. Joseph News-Press

James (Jim) Ussary passed away March 10, 2022 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was born February 20, 1936 to Clarence and Helen (Eiman) Ussary in Kansas City, Missouri. Jim attended Saint Joseph Junior College before transferring to the University of Missouri where he earned his BS (1960) and his MS (1964) in Agricultural Chemistry. His first laboratory experience was with MFA Grain and Feed Division in St. Joseph, Missouri and the MFA Oil Company is Columbia, Missouri. Jim then worked for the University of Missouri Experiment Station Chemical Laboratory before co-founding ABC Labs (now EAL) and serving as its first President in Columbia, Missouri. After leaving ABC, Jim joined ICI...

Steven Dale King, age 64 of Loganville GA, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away at Piedmont Athens Hospital on February 4, 2022 after a short illness. He was born on January 20, 1958 to Robert D. King and Lorene Kerns. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. King; stepfather, Ray Kerns, Sr. and his son, Robert Dane King. Surviving is his partner in life, Linda Daniels, Loganville GA; mother, Lorene Kerns, St. Joseph MO; son, Sheldon (Nichole) King; brothers, Scott King, St. Joseph MO, Douglas (Sandra) King of Sedalia MO, Michael (Sharon) King, Phoenix AZ; grandchildren, Mia King, Breanna King, Miley and Dominick Scherer, all of Leavenworth KS; many nieces and nephews; and...

Jeanine Gale Johnson Moore died on July 6, 2021, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence KS. She was born in St. Joseph, MO, on December 12, 1942. A celebration of her life will be held at the Smith Center in Brandon Woods at Alvamar on Saturday, July 31, from 1 to 3 PM. Her obituary may be found at rumsey-yost.com.

Clarence Olson, 97, of Amarillo, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on June 1, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Clarence was born on September 9, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa to Helmer and Corda Olson. He was a Unites States veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. Clarence served in WWII as a First Lieutenant. Clarence played the piano in some of his early years, and was a part of a big swing band. He worked as an architect for 45 years, mostly commercial buildings, schools and malls. Clarence was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus. He will be missed by all that loved him. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Vonnie...

Joseph Kenny Carter was born in St. Joseph on April 19,1950 and to Joe and Elizabeth (Betty) Carter of Osborn, MO. Kenny passed away April 12, 2021 in Brooksville Fl. of an apparent heart attack. He graduated from Osborn High School in Osborn MO in 1967 and received his bachelors from Missouri Western State where he was a charter member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Kenny managed many restaurants in the St. Joseph area including the Snow White Restaurant and Ferris Truck Stop for many years. Along with his wife Debbie, he also owned and managed the Old Town Smokehouse and Pub in one of the historic buildings in St. Joe. When he moved to the Tampa area, he managed several restaurants...

Charlotte Ann Walker, 89, of Ft. Worth, TX. passed away on 02/07/2021. Funeral: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:00am. Viewing will be the hour prior. She will be laid to rest at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park following the service. To read the full obituary, visit www.bluebonnethills.com

Margarete Genevieve Miller, 95, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. Margarete was born on September 1, 1925 to Robert and Carrie (Case) Bashor in Union Star, MO. Margarete is survived by her Daughters, Sandra K. (Dave) Meneley, Jo Ann "Jody" (Byron) Waldy; Sister, Frances (Danny) Simpson; 8 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald; Son, Charles R. Miller; Brothers, Leroy Bashor and Larry Bashor. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, 10:00 am at the Topeka Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner's Children's Hospital,...

Betty Lucille (George) Kirk, 90, of Sabetha, KS passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, KS. She is survived by her son, Raymond, her daughters, Margaret (Bill) Crawford and Mary Kirk; her grandsons, Michael Kaul and Eric Fritton; her granddaughter, Robyn (John) Heimburger and five great-grandchildren; her three sisters, Jean Davis, Ludema Scott, Madene Fernkopf; and her brother, Dwane George. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Wetmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, KS 66534. To read the full obituary please visit...

Dolores F. Hare, 89, died on October 8, 2020 at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA. Dolores held many positions until she retired. She enjoyed shopping, family and friends to include interior decorating. She is survived by two sons, Philip A. Hare and William S. Hare (Y. April Hare), Northern Virginia, one grandson, Alexander Hare (Victoria) Arizona, three sisters, Ida, Cathy and Joyce, six brothers, Tommy, Timothy, Richard, Byron, Dennis and Greg, all of whom are from the Missouri area. The family will receive friends at the Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 2-4 PM. A graveside service will be on...

Dr. Daren Bradley Nigus, 55, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 from Fronto-Temporal Degeneration. To view service information, a full obituary and leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Suzanne Bristow "Suzy" Greiner, 66, of Champion, PA, died February 15, 2020 at her home. Born December 24, 1953 in St. Joseph Missouri, she is the daughter of the late Dr. Robert B. and Elizabeth (Edgar) Bristow Sr. Survived by her daughters; Jennifer Katherine "Katie" Spiker and husband Mark of Somerset, Sarah Jane Greiner of Bedford and Bethany Suzanne Greiner of Somerset, grandchildren; Hazey, Ethan and Chloe, sister Deborah Bristow Niece and husband Ronald of Fairway, Kansas, and Robert B. Bristow Jr. and wife Anne of Walnut Grove, Kansas, she is also survived by her 15 year partner and very best friend Eric Braeseker of Champion. Suzy was a 1972 graduate of Central High School in...

Carla Elaine Radmer, 58, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Carla was born May 9, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Lee (Coffey) Sutton. She attended school in Maysville, Missouri. On May 27, 1978, Carla married Dr. Charles "Randy" Radmer in St. Joseph, Missouri. He survives of the home. Carla worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 20 years, mostly as a supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Charles "Randy" Radmer of Wamego, KS; three daughters: Heidi Hamic, Dr. Megan Radmer , "Katie" Radmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Danny. Funeral service:...

Maureen Nave, 85, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, in Topeka, KS. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 3pm-7pm at Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel: 401 SW Harrison St. (Topeka). Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 10am at El Shaddai Ministries: 920 SE Sherman Ave. (Topeka). Please visit Ms. Nave's celebration page at www.PeacefulRestFuneralChapel.com.

Gilbert V. Crouse, 85, of Meriden, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Glaze Cemetery in Cainesville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meriden United Methodist Church, PO Box 520, Meriden, KS 66512 or to the Topeka Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St. Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family. To view the full obituary and to leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.