ST. JOSEPH – John “Andy” Andrew Gatton, 62, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 28, 1952 in St. Joseph, son of Minnie and William Gatton Sr.
He attended 3 years of Christian Brothers high school and was in the first graduating class of Bishop LeBlond high school in 1971. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a Conductor.
He enjoyed spending time with his grand daughter Auni, going to storage auctions, being the host at his home for family and friends at the pool Barbequeing for them, he could not sit still until everyone had what they needed. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Andy was preceded in death by parents; and a brother, Frank Gatton.
Survivors include, son, Tyler Gatton (Ashli Piercy) of St. Joseph; granddaughter, Auni Victoria Gatton; brother, William “Bill” J. Gatton, Jr. of St. Joseph; four sisters, Patricia Shipley of Kansas City, Mo.; Agnes Hosey of Topeka, Kan.; Sue (Charles) Mollus of St. Joseph; and Theresa (Charles) Miller of St. Joseph; and sister-in-law, Julie Gatton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Saturday, at Rupp Funeral Home, with David H. Mejia officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., on Friday at Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery at a later date. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Lonny “Lon” Lee Lisenbee, 55, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at his home. He was born May 15, 1959 in St. Joseph. He graduated from Central high school in 1977. He married Margo Golden on November 19, 2011 and she survives of the home. He worked at Burlington Northern Santa Fe for 9 yrs and Meade Products for 28 years until it closed.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing at Bull Shoals Lake and camping.
Lon was preceded in death by father, Richard Lisenbee.
Survivors include, wife, Margo Lisenbee of the home; mother, Connie (John) McGarry; two sons, Tyiler (Jody) Lisenbee, and Aaron (Crystal) Lisenbee of St. Joseph; two step-daughters, Whitney (Andrew) McCush of St. Joseph; Michaela (Shelby) Poff of Killeen, Texas; six grandchildren; a brother, Rich Lisenbee of Palm Springs, Calif.; two sisters; Tammy Santos of St. Joseph, and Chara Lisenbee of Versailles, Mo.; two brother-in-laws, Roger (Shirley) Golden, and Keith (Becky) Golden.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Rupp Chapel, with David H. Mejia officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Wounded Warriors. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

PLATTSBURG, Mo. – James Jackson, 84, died Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Liberty Hospital.
He was born November 5, 1930 to John and Crystelle (Cranor) Jackson in St. Joseph.
He married Verna Taylor on July 9, 1950. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2007.
Mr. Jackson was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Robert Lee Lawrence, 58, died Wednesday January 21, 2015. Born December 19, 1956 in St. Joseph.
Preceding him in death are parents Antonia and Marvin Lawrence.
Survivors include siblings: Gloria Fairchild, Vivian Pilgram, Gary Lawrence, Jimmy Lawrence and Barbara Seckinger.
He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.There are no scheduled services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com