Barbara J. Armstrong

After a long struggle with cancer, Barbara J. Armstrong, of Excelsior Springs, passed peacefully from this life on the evening of July 25, 2022. She was proceeded in death by her husband and soulmate, Harold Armstrong, also of Excelsior Springs. Barbara Strobel was born on March 26, 1949, in...

Joletta Kathryn Rose

Joletta Rose, 69, Kearney, MO, passed away July 23, 2022 at her home. Joletta was born February 3, 1953 to Jimmy and Betty Nowlin in Kansas City, MO.  Joletta enjoyed making jewelry, painting and crafting. She also loved feeding at watching hummingbirds in her yard and caring for her...

Catherine Lee Coleman

Catherine Lee Coleman passed away peacefully in her home on July 23, 2022, at Colony Plaza Apartments in Excelsior Springs, MO. Born December 3, 1960, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of Melvin and Helen Pollard; the fourth of six children. Cathy had a passion for her...

Ancel Eugene “Gene” Parman

Ancel Eugene Parman of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on the morning of July 19, 2022. While known to many as Eugene, to most people he was known as Gene.  Born April 17, 1930 near Excelsior Springs to Ivan and Anna (Vassmer) Parman, he graduated from ESHS in 1948. ...

Michael Verne Middleton

Michael Verne Middleton of Smithville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday July 16, 2022, at the age of 63, following a brief illness. Michael was born July 9, 1959, to Richard and Lillian Middleton in Independence, Missouri. He was the third of six wonderful children. He graduated from Kearney High...

Phoebe “Ann” Woods

Phoebe “Ann” Woods, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, with her sister, children and grandchildren by her side. Phoebe was 87 years young. She was born October 6,1934 in Leavenworth, Kans., to Jess Barnett Sr. and Flora Kubicki. She was preceded in death by her...

Lorraine Hilts

Lorraine Hilts (maiden name Cohen), a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2022, at age 92, at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty, MO. Lorraine was born on October 10, 1929, in Newark, NJ, to Irene and Robert Cohen.  She graduated...

Sandra Kay Harlow

Sandra Kay Harlow of Kearney, Mo., left her earthly home for her forever resting place on July 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Keith Harlow; her parents, Clayton and Geneva Grimes; and her two brothers, Edward “Eddie” Grimes and Oren Grimes. She is survived...

Geneva Peters

Geneva Peters passed away July 17, 2022, at the age of 93, in Kearney, Mo.  She was born March 27, 1929, in Ott, Ark., to Braxton Emmet Durham and Lydia ViAnne Durham Tackett. Geveva retired from Whitaker Cable and enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and spending quality time with her...

Sabra Shepard

Sabra Shepard, 67, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away on July 14, 2022. Sabra was a long time resident of Excelsior Springs. She was an avid gardener and always surrounded herself with beautiful flowers. She enjoyed going for long drives listening to her favorite music. She also loved her...

Dudley William Minor

Dudley William Minor, age 80, a long-time resident of Liberty, MO, passed away July 10, 2022. He was born October 3, 1941 in Marshall, MO, and was the youngest of two children born to Frank and Velma (Ashlock) Minor. Dudley graduated from Old Greenwich High School in Old Greenwich,...

James Barret Mead

James Barret Mead, 37, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away June 10, 2022. He was born on June 28, 1984, to his parents, Deanna and Jackie Mead. He loved playing with his children and he loved his family and church. He is survived by his wife, Alecia; mother, Deanna;...