On November 25, 2022, Mary Elizabeth (Still) Shelor, 81, got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was born on February 19, 1941, in Stover, Missouri. She did not realize then, that she would return to the lake to enjoy her wonderful lake life with her...
Patrick Duane Smyers
Patrick Duane Smyers, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on November 23, 2022. He died of natural causes at the age of 67 years old in Kearney, Missouri. He is survived by his four children, Shannon (Thad) Nave, Stephanie (Lucas) Youngblood, John (Chelsie) Smyers, Montica Minard and his five...
Oliver Ray Curry, Jr.
We are sad to announce that Oliver Ray Curry, Jr. passed away suddenly at the age of 75 in Excelsior Springs, MO, on November 21, 2022. He left this world as he lived it: fighting for what he believed in and never backing down. Oliver was born March 13,...
Janet Ethayle (Watkins) Taylor
Janet Ethayle (Watkins) Taylor, age 90, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri, on November 20, 2022. She born December 22, 1931 in Falls City, Nebraska, to the late Ernest and Mable (Goolsby) Watkins. She was preceded in death by her brother,...
Irene Bellis
Irene Bellis, 83, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away November 20, 2022, at Aspire Senior Living. Irene was born February 10, 1939, in Wichita, KS, to Kenneth L. Nusbaum and Glenda Alton Nusbaum. Irene married Otis Young in 1956 and had two sons, Bryan and Otis, Jr. (Opie). Otis...
Donna Marie (Sears) Downing
Donna Marie (Sears) Downing, age 71, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2022. She was born June 27, 1951 in Milan, Missouri, to the late Vernon Sears and Helen (Ross) Sears. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Gertrude Sears...
Joyce Jean (Jones) Swearingin
Joyce Jean (Jones) Swearingin, 91, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2022. Joyce was born December 14,1930 to George and Zelma Jones. She attended Mosby School, Prathersville School, and Excelsior Springs High School, graduating in 1949. Joyce was a member of the Prathersville Bible Church since...
Billy Gene Culpepper
Billy Gene Culpepper of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away peacefully November 18, 2022 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He lost his battle to stomach cancer. Billy was born July 5, 1935, in Scottsboro, Alabama. He graduated from Section High School in 1956. He served in the Army...
Mary Martha Isenhour
Mary Martha Isenhour, 71, of Vibbard, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the home. Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1951, to Lewis and Thelma Green. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Vibbard, Missouri, where she spent nearly 70 years. She was...
Stephen Dale Walker
Stephen Dale Walker passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 15, 2022 at the age of 69. He is fondly remembered by family and friends for his kindness, gentleness, and good natured humor. His loved ones dearly miss him, but find peace in knowing he has gone...
Betty L. Sager
Betty L. Sager, 86, of Excelsior Springs died peacefully on November 11, 2022 with her daughters by her side. Betty was born on January 4, 1936 to Floyd and Marie (Kreutzer) Arnold in Leavenworth, Kansas. On April 11, 1955 she married Richard Sager. They were married 66 years. Betty...
Jimmy Payton Logston
Jimmy Payton Logston, 88, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away November 11, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1934 in Kingston, MO, to Samuel Payton Logston and Anna McElwee Logston. On August 29, 1952 he married Doris Lee Adams. Jimmy started working for Ben Franklin Dime Store in...