Elizabeth Jane (Foley) Turner, 89, of rural Excelsior Springs, went to be with Jesus on July 28, 2020. She was born September 14, 1930 to Roy P. and Bertha Foley near Missouri City. She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1948 and married her sweetheart, Billy, who lovingly...
Articles for July 2020
Tera Sue Michler-Huntsman Rose
Tera “Teri” Rose was born December 3, 1975 at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kans., to Harold J. “Jim” and Carol J. Michler. She moved to Kearney, Mo., in February 1978 when she was 2 years old. She changed her last name to Michler-Huntsman to include and honor her...
John Clifton Easley
John Clifton Easley, age 58, of Excelsior Springs, passed away July 27, 2020 at Liberty Hospital, from lung cancer. John was born October 13, 1961, the son of Bob and Loretta (Bratcher) Easley. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Easley; and sister, Teresa (Easley) Bradley....
Jack R. Arnold
Jack R. Arnold, 88, of Excelsior Springs, passed away July 26, 2020 at Liberty Hospital after a brief hospice. Jack was the son of Arlie T. Arnold and Zada (Corley) Arnold. He was born Valentine’s Day 1932 at the home around Shallowater, Texas. Jack spent the early part of...
Joseph Desmond Templeton III
Joseph Desmond “Joe” Templeton III, 91, of Polo, Mo., passed away July 25, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital. Joe was born March 11, 1929 to Joseph and Gertrude Templeton of Hodge, Mo. He graduated from Corder High School. Joe was known locally as a nurseryman, seed collector, propagator...
Samuel Dewey Lynn
Samuel Dewey Lynn, 56, of Holt, Mo., passed away July 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Sam was born June 25, 1964 in Kansas City, Mo., to Betty Jean Lanham, as the youngest of five children. He was raised by his father, Jimmie Galbraith, of Kansas City,...
Corinne Danielle Welch
Corinne Danielle Welch, 35, of Rayville, died Thursday July 23, 2020 at Liberty Hospital. Corinne was born January 5, 1985 in North Kansas City, Missouri, to Candace McClain and Ron Welch. She grew up in Lawson and Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School in 2003. Corinne worked as a...
Ronald Keith Harlow
Ronald Keith Harlow, 72, of Kearney, Mo., passed away at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love from his family just as he was in life. Ronald “Ronnie” was born to Van and Virginia Harlow on October 22, 1947...
Charles Curtis Reine
Charles Curtis Reine, 87, Kearney, Mo., passed away July 19, 2020 at Liberty Hospital after a short illness. Charles was born October 25, 1932 in Bay Minette, Ala., to Joseph L. and Carlotta Wiggins Reine. He spent his childhood in Sedalia, Mo., farming with his dad on Wood Dale...
Stephen Ballard
Stephen Ballard, 62, of Excelsior Springs Missouri passed away July 16, 2020 at the hospital from a long battle with cancer. Mr. Ballard was born October 12, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was strong and brave. He enjoyed building custom hot rods, working in his mechanic shop and...
Normalee Tomblinson
Normalee Tomblinson, 73, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away July 16, 2020. Normalee worked for the Excelsior Springs School District. She enjoyed crafting and cardinals. She was preceded in death by her aunts that raised her, Toddie and Reba Stevens. She is survived by her friend, Dalena Bowles. Cremation with...
Lee Mace Bailey II
Lee Mace Bailey II, 62, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 12, 2020 at his home. Lee was born September 1, 1957 to his loving parents, Lee and Clara Bailey. He grew up in Kansas City and attended East High School where he graduated in 1975. Lee was...