Eugene Allen Benedict

Eugene Allen Benedict, 84, of Lawson, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at NorthCare Hospice House. Gene was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 22, 1935 to Howard and Francis Benedict. He married Beverly Sue Williams on May 18, 1957 and they had five children together....

Stephen Ray Sharp

Stephen Ray Sharp, beloved father, devoted husband and loyal friend passed away at NorthCare Hospice House on July 31, 2019.  He was born on August 21, 1944, and spent much of his boyhood in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. On September 10, 1965, Steve married the love of his life, Diane...

Edward “Ed” Mick

Edward “Ed” Mick, 70, of Holt, Mo., passed away on July 30, 2019. Ed was born in Holt, Mo., the eldest of four children to Willie Dee and Marge Mick. Ed graduated from Kearney in 1967, and served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971, earning rank...

Esther Marie Alley

Esther Marie Alley, 83, Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2019. She was proceeded in death by her father, Orville Butler; her mother, Ethel Marie Srader Butler; husband of 65 years, Milton Alley; and her great granddaughter, Chrissie Lee Adair. Esther is survived by her two...

Coach Nile Edward Brown

Coach Nile Edward Brown from Excelsior Springs, MO, passed in his sleep on July 27, 2019.  He was born August 17, 1943, to Nilmarth and Margaret (Musick) Brown.  He graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1961 and from University of Central Missouri in 1966. In Excelsior Springs, Nile...

Linda Kay Ardrey

Linda Kay Ardrey of Columbia, MO, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, surrounded by family in Liberty, MO. Family was everything to Linda. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Schlager (Jeffrey) of Kearney, MO, and her son, Travis Ardrey (Jennifer) of O’Fallon, MO.  In addition, she was...

Robert “Bob” Pence Jr.

  Robert “Bob” Pence Jr., 71, of Kearney, Mo., passed away peacefully July 23, 2019 at 1:56 p.m. after a hard-fought battle with melanoma cancer. Bob was born August 14, 1947 in Kansas City, Mo. He was a 1965 graduate of Kearney High School where he played football, basketball...

Louise Sue Russell

Louise Sue Russell, age 87, passed away at her home in Texas on July 19, 2019.  Louise was born on December 9, 1931 near Excelsior Springs, MO, the daughter of Lowery H. and Carrie (Clevenger) Crum.  Louise graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1947.  After graduation, she worked...

Mark W. Flood

Mark W. Flood, 58, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away July 4, 2019 at his home. Mark was born on October 4, 1960 in Kansas City, Mo.  He attended Central Missouri College.  He enjoyed music and computers.  He played Little League football in Colorado when he was 11 years old,...

Mary Madeline Wormsley

Mary Madeline Wormsley, age 103, passed on July 10, 2019 at Liberty Hospital.  She was born May 10, 1916 in Lathrop, Mo., to Minnie (Young) and Clayton Hubbard.  She married Paul Wormsley in February 1935 and they were married for 60 years before Paul passed away.  She was a...

Dale A. Meehan

Dale A. Meehan passed away July 8, 2019. Dale was born on November 14, 1932 in Ironton, Mo., to Dr. George and Florence Meehan. Dale was a Naval Veteran. He retired from Trans World Airlines (TWA) after 35 years of service. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church...

Margaret Aldine Creason

Margaret Aldine Creason, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Aldine was born September 17, 1924, in Bucklin, Missouri, to Otto and Ida Werle. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Raymond; five siblings, Marvin, Eugene, Myron, Velma, and Luetta; her daughters, Cheryl and...