Joseph “Joe” Leonard Smith, 86, Lawson, MO, passed away April 28, 2023. Joe was born January 1, 1937 to parents, Emin Virl and Mildred Cornelia Smith, one of eight siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim, Frank, Richard, Donald, and Harold Smith; and sister, Mary...
Articles for April 2023
Marjorie Naomi (Bell) Keller
Marjorie Naomi (Bell) Keller, 94 years of age, passed on the 27th day of April, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family in her home in Excelsior Springs, MO, where she had lived since 1960. Margie was born October 27, 1928, in Summerhill, Pike County, IL, to Homer...
Patricia “Pat” Siegel
Patricia “Pat” Siegel, 82, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 27, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Pat was born on October 6, 1940, to Alva and Margaret Rogers in Richmond, MO, and grew up in Orrick, MO. In 1958, Pat married...
James “Cotton” Orvan Sanderson
James “Cotton” Orvan Sanderson, 92, of Kearney, Missouri, was called home to eternal life and heaven on April 25, 2023. James was born on June 21, 1930, in Union, Arkansas, to Auvy Christine (Payne) Sanderson and Jesse James Sanderson. He met his wife as she was auditioning for him...
Ronald Lynn Dagley
Ronald Lynn Dagley, 59, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on April 23, 2023, at Liberty Hospital. Ronald was born on October 15, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, to parents Barbara J. Williams and Harold Keith Dagley. Ronnie enjoyed being outside and enjoying the sun, spending time with his...
Charles Kenneth Dixon
Charles Kenneth Dixon, age 71, of Lathrop, MO, passed away on 4/20/2023, in Kansas City, KS. Charles started out working at the family contracting business, where he excelled as a finish carpenter. His interest and talent in IT and computer skills led him to pursue a degree in Electronics...
Clifford Lee Voigt
Clifford Lee Voigt was born January 30, 1950, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to J.C. and Ardella Voigt. He was married to Helen Elizabeth Voigt (McCulloch) until his passing on April 20, 2023, at the Leavenworth V.A. Hospital. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He loved spending time with...
Debora Lynn Cleveland
On April 19, 2023, Debora Lynn Cleveland, age 68, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, quietly passed away surrounded by her family. Debora was born on June 19, 1954 to Alma and Junior Brown. Debora leaves behind her husband, Carl Cleveland; daughter, Angela Harvey; sister, Karen Jackson; grandchildren, Alexis Sykes and...
Donald Eugene Duncan
Donald Eugene Duncan, 75, of Kearney, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2023, of congestive heart failure at the Excelsior Springs Hospital. Don was born August 23, 1947, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Golden and Ruby (Trainer) Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Brian Seifert
Brian Seifert, loved son, father, brother, grandson, and friend passed from this life at the age of 41 on April 16, 2023. He passed at Liberty Hospital with his mom holding his hand. He is survived by his daughter, Chloe Seifert; mother, Melody Seifert; his siblings, Kenneth Laurence Seifert...
Ruben John Vasquez
Ruben John Vasquez, known as RJ, was born to Estanislao and Catherine Vasquez on October 7, 1945, in Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He came to the United States at 6 months of age and lived with his family in Texas. The family then moved to Wiggins, Colo., where he...
Ruth A. Pigoni
Ruth Pigoni was born on January 29, 1947. Ruth was reunited with The Lord on April 10, 2023. She passed from natural causes. She was 76 years old. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She devoted most of her time to caring for others and ensuring...