Helen Marguerite (Bachman) Gurney, 87, of Kearney, MO, passed away on June 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. Marguerite was born January 30, 1936 in Kansas City, KS, to Robert and Emma Mae Bachman. Marguerite married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Gurney in Kansas City, KS, on December...
Articles for June 2023
Earl Howard Rodgers
Earl Howard Rodgers, 71, Lawson, MO, passed away June 6, 2023 at Liberty Hospital. Earl was born October 21, 1951 in Polo, MO, to Willis Howard and Ruby Earline Wall Rodgers. He was a 1969 graduate of Polo High School. Earl will be remembered for his long, beautiful hair...
Daryel R. Miller
Daryel R. Miller, 81, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away June 4, 2023 at his home. He was born December 2, 1941 to Theodore F. and Frances Murray Miller in Kansas City, MO. Daryel was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, and three sisters. Survivors include his wife,...
Paula Rodgers
Paula Rodgers, 71, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at home peacefully in her sleep. Paula was born on August 12, 1951 in Richmond, MO, to parents Marcella Weber and J.C. Jeffers. Survivors include one brother, Ricky Jeffers of Excelsior Springs, MO; two daughters, Lea Covey...
Lora Irene Chappel
Lora Irene Chappel of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, died in her home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Chappel, and her daughter, Sabra Morgan-Chappel. Her son, Jeffrey Chappel is her survivor along with his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Hunter, Hope, Sabrina,...
Carol Smedlund
Carol Smedlund, 88, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away June 3, 2023 at Excelsior Springs after her battle with cancer. Carol was born on March 27, 1935 in Almond, WI. She worked in the collection department of Russell Stover Candies and retired from Commerce Bank. She was a prior...
Sallie Mae Conner Allen
Sallie Mae Conner Allen, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. Sallie was born January 19, 1929 in Richmond, Missouri to Rolley Beecher Conner and Vallie Parks (McGinnis) Conner, the second youngest of seven children. She graduated from Richmond High School...
Shirley Diane Lamley Reyes
August 22, 1945-June 3, 2023 Shirley Diane Lamley Reyes, 77 years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Diane was born on August 22, 1945 in Excelsior Springs, MO, to Oscar and Betty (Williams) Lamley. In the early years...