ST. JOSEPH – James “Jim” Eugene Umphrey, 73, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at his home.
He was born July 31, 1941 in Decatur, Al., son of Ila and Hugo Umphrey. He married Dorothy Keith on January 29, 1966. He served in the Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from St. Joseph Light & Power as a Head Operator of the Steam Plant.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, and stunt kite flying. He was a lifetime member of VFW, and a member of the Poplar Baptist Church, Warsaw, MO.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include wife, Dorothy Jane Umphrey of the home; two sons, Jim (Lisa) Umphrey of Newtown, Mo., and Michael (Nicole) Umphrey of Sturgin, Mo.; two grandsons, Cody and Kaleb; a granddaughter, Kaylee; and a brother, Hugo Humphrey of Tecumseh, Mich.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Kelley officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery DeKalb, Mo. Memorials are requested to the Mosaic Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

ST. JOSEPH – Bill Reynolds, 96, formerly of Stewartsville, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born October 2, 1918 in Dearborn, Mo.
Bill married Celia “Tillie” Ann Joslin on July 23, 1937 in Savannah, Mo., and they just recently celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a forty year resident of Stewartsville, where he had a farm. Bill also worked as a butcher at Swift for 22 years. Mr. Reynolds was a member of American Legion Post #508 and was a long time member of Patee Park Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anson and Mamie (Blizzard) Reynolds; two sons, Larry Dale Reynolds and Bill Reynolds; one brother; and two sisters.
Survivors include son, Jesse Reynolds (Sharrie); three grandchildren, Karrie Spor (Gerry), Kelly Reynolds (Laurie) and Terri Heater; five great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Jesse Reynolds.
Farewell Services 1 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Savannah Cemetery, Savannah. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.