ST. JOSEPH – Carolyn “GayE” Widener, 76, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at a local hospital.
GayE was born on December 31, 1937 in Gentry, Mo., to the late John and Grace (Blanton) Colvin. She was a graduate of Albany R-III High School, and lived most of her life in Stanberry, Mo., before moving to St. Joseph in 2003.
Mrs. Widener had most recently worked and enjoyed her job as a pharmacy tech at Wal-Mart. GayE was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed reading, bowling, visiting with her neighbors and always loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
GayE married William Clinton Widener on May 2, 1959 in Reno, Nev. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Rose, Levon, Jackie and Betty.
Survivors include a daughter, Becky (Mike) Brennan, St. Joseph; three sons, Steve (Sue) Widener, Des Moines, Iowa; Randy (Jennifer) Widener and Ronny Widener; all of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Aaron (Melodie), Justin (Jenny), Andrew (Danielle), Kaelin, Stephanie, Steven, Kaylee, Jemeca, Landon, Nicholas and Kendall; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life 6 p.m., Friday at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday. Memorial donations may be made in care of the funeral home on behalf of the family.

ST. JOSEPH – Robert “Bob” Hogan, 78, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home.

ST. JOSEPH – Faye Elisabeth Bold Hughes, 56, passed into eternal rest at Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, on Friday, September 26, 2014. Faye succumbed to colon cancer having fought a valiant fight for over three years.
Born November 20, 1957, in Charleston, S.C., to Thomas Plane Bold and Emily Schroder Bold, Faye attended First Baptist School and graduated from the College of Charleston in 1979. She dedicated the early years of her career to caring for her parents while assisting in managing the office of a real estate company.
After the death of her parents, Faye began her own family. On June 3, 1990, she married Michaux Angelo Hughes in Charleston’s Citadel Square Baptist Church. Their three sons, Thomas Gerald Hughes, Michael Andrew Hughes, and Timothy Angelo Hughes were all born in Charleston. Besides living in Charleston, Faye and her family lived in Newington, Va., for five years before moving to St. Joseph in 2006.
Faye will be especially remembered for her devotion to her husband, Angelo, and her children, Thomas, Michael, and Timothy. Her life’s mission was to ensure their security and well-being. She made every sacrifice for them always putting their personal welfare before her own.
By all who knew her, she will be remembered for her peaceful walk and compassionate service. As a member of Grace Evangelical Church, Faye actively contributed her many spiritual gifts to “Through the Roof,” a Sunday program dedicated to serving the needs of members of the congregation with disabilities.
Anyone so fortunate to cross Faye’s path was always embraced by her exceeding courtesy and genuine kindness. Everyone who left her presence felt that they had been loved unconditionally even as the Savior would have loved them.
Perhaps Faye’s greatest legacy will be to remind us to always find the positive in our fellow travelers, to only speak of their wholesome qualities, and, in our darkest days, to seek the light of Christ. Faye enjoyed writing poetry and in the depths of her illness wrote these lines:
And now Jesus takes me home with Him,
To a New Place – Heaven,
With green meadows and
Blue water and beautiful places,
Safe – no tears – no sickness –
Just good things – worship and
Praise and a marriage supper for
Him, my Lamb King, and for
Us, his church, his sheep –
Someday – so worth the wait.
A memorial service will be held for Faye at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, at Grace Evangelical Church, 5103 South 50th Street (FF Hwy), St. Joseph (816-279-2090). Relatives and friends are invited to the service with a reception immediately following.
To enhance cancer-cure research, the family invites memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 902 N Riverside Rd, St Joseph, MO 64507 (816-233-2558). To recognize Faye’s love for animals, the family invites memorial contributions to the Humane Society of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 6036, St. Joseph, Missouri 64502 (816-232-6955).
The family extends their gratitude to the Heartland Hospital medical team and to the St. Joseph Christian community for their compassionate care and support for Faye during her illness.

ST. JOSEPH – Robert A. Turner, Jr., 64, died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at his home.
He was born March 12, 1950 to Robert Sr. and Edith (Evans) Turner in Baltimore, Md.
Robert married Sondra Sue Petty on July 23, 2000. She survives of the home.
He worked as a CNA for over twenty years in several nursing homes. He was a member of the 25th Missouri Civil War reenactment group for the VFW. Robert loved horses, fishing and his cats and dogs.
Mr. Turner was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Timmy Turner.
Additional Survivors: children, Gil, Jason, Steven, Brandie and Michael Turner, all of St. Joseph; brothers, Tommy and Eddie Turner; sisters, Katherine Mauzey and Tammy Turner; and several grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Inurnment 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Clara Belle Bish, 85, passed away Monday September 29, 2014 at a St. Joseph hospital.
She was born November 22, 1928 in Bucklin, Mo., daughter of Ethel and William Admire. She was a homemaker, and was an excellent cook. She enjoyed working in her garden, hunting, fishing and loved to gamble.
Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Bish; her parents; a daughter, Connie Braman; four brothers, Kenny, Raymond, Luther, and Perry Admire; four sisters, Violet Huff, Bobbie Steen, Betty Wilcoxson, and Erma Nichols.
She is survived by son, Philip (Lori) Bish; three daughters, Carol Newcomer, Linda Newberry, and Phyllis Bish all of Saint Joseph; ten grandchildren, Danny, Lesa, Kris, John, Leah, Nicki, Eddie, P.J, Bruce, and Jeremy; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., on Thursday, with a funeral service to be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home.
She will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home following the funeral service, the Inurnment will be at a later date at the Odd Fellow public cemetery.
Memorials are requested to the Susan B. Koman Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com