11-30-1953 – 6-30-2021 James M. Clevenger passed away at his home on June 30, 2021. James “Buster” was preceded in death by his parents, James and Laura (Stevenson) Clevenger. He is survived by his son, James Woods and wife, Erin, and two grandchildren, he was so proud of William...
Articles for June 2021
Patricia Mae Russell
Patricia Mae Russell, 84, Lawson, MO, passed away June 29, 2021, at her home. Patricia was born May 22, 1937, to Carl “Buster” and Lucretia “Louise” (Schooling) St. John. She married Leonard “Tennessee” Russell on November 11, 1955. She was a 1956 graduate of Lawson High School. Pat worked...
Pastor Robert “Brother Bob” Horton
Pastor Robert “Brother Bob” Horton, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 28, 2021. Bob was born on February 11, 1934, in Camden, Tenn., the son of Robert Lindell Horton and Vera Janet Pierce. He grew up in a family with seven brothers and two...
William Albert Wilkerson
William Albert Wilkerson, 94, of Kearney, MO, passed away June 27, 2021 at his home. Bill was born on October 6, 1926 at the family farm in Kearney, MO, to Winn and Mary D. Smith Wilkerson. He graduated from Kearney High School in 1944 and served in the Navy...
Patty Jean Deshon
Patty Jean Deshon, 85, Lawson, MO, passed away June 24, 2021, at Lawson Manor. Patty was born September 19, 1935, in Excelsior Springs, MO, to Omer and Verna Neth McQuerrey. Patty was a long-time member of Arley United Methodist Church. Patty joins her beloved husband, Alexander Jefferson “AJ”, and...
Rickey Eugene Covey
Rickey Eugene Covey, “Quail”, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, peacefully passed away on June 24, 2021 at the age of 73. Rick is survived by his children, Christy Casey, Angie Brammer, Jason Covey and Kenda Flanery; his siblings, Terry Covey, Ronnie Sells, Gary Covey, Nina Commasano, and Debbie Hunter; his...
Charles H. Bedford
Charles H. Bedford, 92, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021. Charles was born on April 5, 1929 to Vernetta (Sproull) and James Bedford in Rockville, MO. He was the youngest of nine children and four half siblings. He was stationed in Alaska while serving...
Jody Angela Pryor
Jody Angela Pryor, of Gladstone, MO, passed away June 23, 2021, at home. Jody was born March 24, 1946 in Yonkers, NY, to Jerard and Angela Rauso. She is survived by two sons, William and Robert Ross; one sister, Geraldine Cecchini; and two brothers, Armondo and Jerard Rauso; she...
Julie M. McAfee
Julie M. McAfee, 57, Excelsior Springs, MO, passed June 21, 2021. Julie was born December 27, 1963 the daughter of Paul and Clara Knopick in Columbus, NE. She leaves behind her husband, Oliver McAfee, of the home. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2021...
Patricia Lee Hibler
Patricia Lee Hibler, 86 years old, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. ( previously Kidder, Mo.), returned to her heavenly home on June 12, 2021. Pat was born on May 7, 1935. She was the daughter of Clinton and Helen (Roberson) Chrisman. Pat grew up in the Kansas City area. After...
George Thomas Williams
Nov 24 1924 – Jun 13 2021 George Williams, 96, of Excelsior Springs, died June 13, 2021 after a long and very interesting life. He was born to George and Clara Williams in Waco, TX and was a Navy veteran of World War II, enlisting when he was 17....
Donald Neil Harper
Donald Neil Harper, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021. Don was born on December 13, 1931, in Breckenridge, Mo., to Roger and Gertrude Vadnais Harper. He had an older brother, Dean, and a younger brother, Dale. He spent his childhood days playing “Cowboys and Indians,” eating...