Heaton Bowman Smith Chapel

01/02/2026

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Dennis P. Kelly, 80, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, December 29th, 2025. Dennis was born on July 20th, 1945 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Royce and Genevieve Drimmel Kelly. Dennis graduated with the class of 1964 at Christian Brothers, then later attended

01/02/2026

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John Edward Klamert, 58, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away on December 31, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 4, 1967, to Bob and June Hizer Klamert in Sedalia, MO. John graduated from Central High School and continued his education at Missouri Western State University and Creighton Universi...

01/01/2026

As a new year begins, may we honor and carry forth the memories of those who remain forever in our hearts. 🕯️

12/31/2025

Nancy J. Herbert, 91, of St. Joseph passed away December 28, 2025. Nancy was born October 12, 1934 in St. Joseph to William and Edna Birmingham McAsey. She was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church. She had worked as a secretary for Quaker Oats. Survivors include son Bryan Herbert

12/30/2025

Gary Eugene Hinkle, 84, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his children. Gary was born January 16, 1941, in Fortescue, Missouri, to Fremont and Orlee Hinkle. He grew up in Savannah and graduated from Benton High School in 1959. On

12/30/2025

Leland Leroy Cole, 90, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at LaVerna Manor, surrounded by his loving companion and children. He was born on April 10, 1935, in Bolckow, Missouri, to the late Wilson and Ruth Campbell Cole. Leland graduated from Savannah High School in....

12/30/2025

Betty Mae Ward Widner, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away December 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born January 17, 1944, in Otterville, MO, to Elmer Archibald and Goldie Ivery Davis Ward. She attended school in Otterville, and was a member of the Otterville Baptist Church. She

12/28/2025

Dianna Lee Martinez, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away December 26, 2025. Dianna was born February 10, 1945 in Westfield, MA, to Paul William and Shirley Mae Smith Manos. She married Abel Martinez, Jr. on November 1, 1963, and he survives. Also surviving are children, Penny Kay Badgett Fred, Paul

12/28/2025

Jerry Alan Long, 73, of Polo, Missouri, passed away on December 18th, 2025 in Cameron, Missouri. Jerry was born on August 15th, 1952 to the late Jerry L. and Betty Libby Long in St. Joseph, Missouri. Where he was raised with his sister Lee Ann. Jerry graduated from Benton High

12/28/2025

Kanta Narayan Mahtaney, aged 88, passed away on December 18, 2025 at Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, Missouri. She was born on November 16, 1937 in Hyderabad Sindh, to Rupchand and Sita Mahbubani. She was most proud of her marriage to her now deceased spouse, Narayan K Mahtaney of

12/28/2025

Melvin Glen Corey, 65, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, December 13th, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, California on April 6, 1960, the son of Robert and Glenys. He is survived by his daughter Rachel, sons Charlie and Brent, and his ex-wife Michelle. He was preceded in

12/28/2025

Margie J Brush entered this world on September 9, 1953 and was freed to other adventures on December 12, 2025. She fought a long hard battle, and was a force to be reckoned with until the end now she can rest. Margie was preceded in death by both parents, her