Raymond “Ed” Payne
1951-2015

Raymond “Ed” Payne, 64, Cosby, Missouri formerly of Helena, Missouri passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 3, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Raymond married Phyllis Wibberg June 27, 1975.
He had worked at Lowe’s Distribution as a loader.
Mr. Payne was a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church.
Ed enjoyed playing cards, watching his grandchildren play sports and liked to watch football with his buddies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Pauline (Patterson) Payne.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Payne, of the home; daughters, Kelsey Ridge (Taylor)and Kayla Payne, both of Grant City, Missouri; grandchildren, Tanner and Riley Ridge; brothers, Gene and Jim Payne; sister, Mary Blumer; mother-in-law, Nadine Myers; and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Monday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Bethel Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Emma Jo Windsor
1926-2015

Emma Jo Windsor, 89, passed away on September 12, 2015. She was born on July 4, 1926 in Hardin, Mo. She graduated from Central Missouri State College and became a teacher.
She married Paul Windsor on October 10, 1948 and eventually they moved to St. Joseph to start their family. Emma Jo began teaching Speech, English and Debate in 1963 at Bishop LeBlond High School. In 1972 she took a full time position with the St. Joseph Public Schools, teaching Speech, Forensics and Debate at Central High School. She received her Master’s later in her career and became a counselor at Spring Garden, Bode and Truman Middle Schools.
Emma Jo was a dedicated, 70 year member of PEO Chapter BJ and was very active at the Hyde Park and Hyde Valley United Methodist Church.
Emma Jo was always “the teacher”, and will forever be remembered as a wonderful mentor to countless people. She loved her family and always found time for them.
Emma Jo was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Alberta McKemy, and her husband Paul.
She is survived by her son Bruce (Marilyn) Windsor, St. Joseph, her daughter Paula (Mike Morgan), Houston, Texas, six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1000 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO, 64501. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Juanita R. (Battreall) Johnson
1946-2015

Juanita R. (Battreall) Johnson, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri changed her address to heaven on Wednesday, September 9, 2015.
She was born December 22, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Juanita was known as the Walmart queen, as she was thrifty and knew how to stretch a dollar.
She enjoyed playing bingo and collected elephant and butterfly memorabilia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jackson and Clara (Pottorff) Battreall; and brother, William Franklin Battreall.
Survivors include children, Dewayne Parker, Julie Nelson, Melodi Rae Thomas and Alberta Hayes; sisters, Jackie Burton, Mary Beth Battreall and Nancy Battreall; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to be sent to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Hazel Jo Brachear
1925-2015

Hazel Jo Brachear, 90, Liberty, Missouri formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at a healthcare facility in Liberty, Missouri.
She was born May 19, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was a distributor for J.R. Watkins Products. Hazel attended Community of Christ Church, where she was on the prayer circle and was an avid reader.
Hazel was preceded in death by her two husbands, Charley Brachear and Virgil John; parents, Charles and Laula (Hester) Pitt; and brother, Buford Pitt.
Survivors include children, Cherie Bosley (Jerry), St. Joseph, Missouri, Joanne Salisbury (Gaylord), Indiana, Wendy Gunn (Russ), Liberty, Missouri, Charley Brachear, Jr. (Sami), Phoenix, Arizona and Sandy Charleston, St. Joseph, Missouri; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Private Farewell Graveside Services & Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Highlands Community of Christ Church in Kansas City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Central Avenue of Hope or the donor’s own church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.