John Thomas Wright, 77, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away November 21, 2018 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mr. Wright was born January 13, 1941 in Wyaconda, Mo. John graduated from Marceline High School in 1959, then married the love of his life, Beverly Hayes of Bucklin, Mo. in...
Kenneth Arthur McBride
Kenneth A. “Pete” McBride, 77, of Kearney, Mo., went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2018. Born January 1, 1941 in Fulton, Kans., to Floyd McBride and Mabel Collins McBride, he and was the youngest of eight. In 1958, Kenneth graduated Fulton High School. He enlisted in...
Gale Reid Cravens
Gale Reid Cravens, 70, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the NorthCare Hospice House of North Kansas City Hospital. Gale was born July 30, 1948 in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the son of Russell and Wilma Cravens. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving...
Mark “Dekaan” Newberg
Mark “Dekaan” Newberg, 64, Richmond, Mo., passed away November 9, 2018. Mark was born November 9, 1954 in Duluth, Minn., the son of Floyd R. and Arlene June Gustafson Newberg. He enoyed playing the bass and singing for the kids. Writing poems and songs, listening to music. He liked...
Louise Clevenger
Louise Clevenger, 94, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. Louise was born June 13, 1924, daughter of Barney Otto and Edith Belle Smith. She married Benjamin Clevenger on October 28, 1945. He preceded her in death May 29, 2011. Louise worked at Flanders in downtown Excelsior...
Judy Ann Allen
Judy Allen, 72, Richmond, Mo., passed away Tuesday, November, 6, 2018 at North Kansas City Hospital. Judy was born July 28, 1946 to Albert and Helen Thompson in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of Unity Temple on The Plaza. She enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her husband, Dan...
Barbara Jeanne Davison
Barbara Jeanne Davison, 91, Overland Park, Kans., passed away October 29, 2018 at her home. Jeanne was born January 30, 1927 in Boise, Idaho. She was a 60+ year member of the First United Methodist Church of Excelsior Springs where she was very active. She enjoyed tole painting and...
Charles “Charlie” Edward Coleman, Jr.
Charlie Coleman died at Liberty Hospital after a long illness on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the age of 75. Charlie is survived by his daughters, Cathy Peoples, Knoxville, Mo., and Melanie Johnson, Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Mason Harris, Liberty, Mo., and Cloey Denny, Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Linda...
Doris Amelia Willis
Doris Amelia Willis, 88, of Excelsior Springs, passed away October 27, 2018. Doris was born July 19, 1930 in Boonville, Mo., to John C. and Amelia (Timm) Edwards. Doris worked for many years at Job Corps. She also worked as a bookkeeper and various other jobs. She was always...
Gerald Leroy Alexander
Gerald Leroy Alexander, 71, of Lawson, Mo., passed away at home on Wednesday, October 25, 2018. He was born November 16, 1946 to Elva Faye and Henry Alexander. On February 11, 2011, Gerald married his long-lost love, Alice Marie Alexander. Gerald was the most gentle, genuine, kind caring man...
Elizabeth Jane Fletcher
Elizabeth Jane Fletcher, 82, Excelsior Springs, Mo. ,passed away October 26, 2018. Elizabeth Jane Fletcher was born October 7, 1936 to Jessie Lewis and Anna Holthouse in Platte City, Mo. Anna later married Clyde Leonard and Elizabeth was joined by siblings, James and Joy Leonard. She grew up and...