Leonard Cross
1930-2015

Leonard Cross, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born February 10, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Johnnie and Evelena (Reno) Cross.
Leonard married Beverly Jean Morey November 23, 1954.
He was a mechanic for Bill Miller Buick and later Greg Buick for 48 years. Leonard proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and later served in the Missouri National Guard.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Savannah, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnnie B. Cross, and sister, Maxine McCreary.
Survivors include wife, Beverly Cross; sons, Robert Cross (Nancy) and Ellis Cross (No?l); seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Journey Baptist Church Food Pantry, 5708 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64504. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Barbara A. Owens
1943-2015

Barbara A. Owens, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born June 21, 1943 to Howard and Ina Adkins in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Barbara married Ronald Owens on June 27, 1960 who preceded her in death June 19, 2013.
She loved the casino and playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Beverly Groce; brothers, Curtis, Edwin, and Darryl Adkins.
Survivors include children, Laura Renfrow, Ronald Owens, Jr. (Crystal), Jeff Owens (Lisa), Lisa Maharrey (Daniel), and Ernest Owens; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thurday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to American Diabetes Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sharon Diane Hamm
1948-2015

Sharon Diane Hamm 66, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday June 29, 2015 at her home. She was born October 26, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Thelma & Orville “Junior” Harlan. She married Dean Hamm on September 19, 1997 and he survives of the home. She graduated from Benton high school (1966), and worked at Imperial Valet & Gas and TG&Y stores. She enjoyed crafts, painting, sewing, crocheting, and she loved the mountains & outdoors and camping but most especially she loved her kids and grandchildren. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Sandra Hall. She is survived by husband, Dean Hamm of the home, a daughter, Jamie (David) Enochs of Hiawatha, KS, two sons, Chad Grable and Kevin (Cathy) Grable of St. Joseph, MO, 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, a brother-in-law, Jim Hall, and a nephew, Cody Hall and former husband Gary Grable of St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 12:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the American Kidney Foundation or Children’s Miracle Network. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com