Brian Cook

Brian Cook, 56, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away September 4, 2019. Brian was born February 14, 1963 to Cleaburn and Joanne (Rock) Cook in Stilwell, Okla.   He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building long range rifles and spending time with his family and friends.  His work journey began at Pella...

Ernest W. “E.W.” Wollard

Ernest W. Wollard, 85, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died on Saturday, September 7, 2019. E.W. was born November 8, 1933 in Excelsior Springs, Mo., to Samuel and Bernice Craven Wollard.  E. W. was drafted into the Navy in 1955 and served until 1957.  He served on the Minesweeper and the...

Vickie S. Gardner

Vickie S. (Foster) Gardner, 64, of Excelsior Springs, Mo.,  passed away September 7, 2019 at home. Mrs. Gardner was born December 20, 1954 in Smithville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward L. Foster; mother, Ruth I. Franks Foster; brother, Daniel Foster; and sister, Shirley McGaughey....

Lois Faye O’Dell

Lois Faye O’Dell, 83, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away September 5, 2019. Lois was born October 3, 1935 in Vibbard, Mo., to Joseph Austin and Nellie Irene (Cates) Gabbert. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Thelma Darlene Dravenstott; and four brothers. She is survived by her...