Portrait of Betty Mcdowell

Betty Mcdowell

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Betty was born July 21 1926 to John and Nora Johnson Owens in Saint Joseph MO. She attended Benton High School and on August 15 1943 married Vernon "Hoot" McDowell who preceded her in death on October 1 1983. Betty was also preceded in death by her parents her brothers Robert Owens and his wife Mary Lou and Bill Owens and his wife Coni. She is survived by her daughter Karen Ward and her family her son Steve Denise Bell and their children of Houston Texas and her daughter Kristin Bob Miller and their family of Saint Joseph. She is also survived by her son R. Gary Paula McDowell and his family David Brian Dana and Michael Frankie McDowell and their children of Saint Joseph and Tobi Crippen and her children of Savannah. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and 12 greatgreat Grandchildren along with many nieces and…

Portrait of Gary Parham

Gary Parham

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Gary Parham 66 of Rushville Missouri passed away Wednesday February 11 2026 in St. Joseph MO. He was born July 23 1959 in St. Joseph MO son of the late Gertrude Maxine and Clifford Parham. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Carolyn Jean Mitchell Jakey Cogdill Sharon Mitchell and Alma Stiglic. Survivors include son Christopher Ritter of Boliver MO siblings Clifford Parham of St. Joseph MO Richard Parham of Rushville MO Roberta Willie Walker of St. Joseph MO Doylene Ball of Stewartsville MO and Carl Paula Parham of St. Joseph MO. Cremation under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Portrait of Juan Francisco HolguinPerez

Juan Francisco HolguinPerez

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Juan F. HolguinPerez Sr 67 of St. Joseph Missouri died Thursday February 5 2026. He was born October 10 1958 in Juarez Mexico. He enjoyed fishing yard sales auctions and BBQ outside with friends. Juan was preceded in death by parents Catalino HolguinBayyes and Virginia Perez. Survivors companion Mary Ramos son Juan and daughter Rocio stepchildren Tasha Dennis Fernando Robert and Patricia siblings Martin Guadalupe Maria and Margarita three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation 1200 pm Friday with funeral services starting at 200 pm Friday February 13 2026 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Juan HolguinPerez Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com.

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