March 4, 1942 – July 31, 2022 

The Lord called Velma Darlene Wallace home at the end of July, after celebrating the Fourth with her extended family. She was born in Soldier, IA, lived in Independence, MO for most of her life, then moved to Excelsior Springs after the flood of 1993.  

She is survived by her daughter Kimberly A Prock, of the home; two brothers, Duane Anderson and Eddie Malcolm of Independence; and four sisters, Eula Parsons of Blue Springs, Marilyn Hoffarth, Sharon McBroom, and Jeanette Hay of Independence.   

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

Janet Kaye Campbell, 69, passed away Aug. 16, 2022, she joins her husband of 46 years, Donnie who passed away July 26, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, with memorial service following at Lawson Baptist Church, 18603 US-69 Hwy, Lawson, MO.  A private family inurnment will be held at Lawson Cemetery, Lawson, MO.  

David D. Lodwick, 92, passed away at home surrounded by family on Aug. 5, 2022. 

David was born Mar. 15, 1930, in Excelsior Springs to John S. Lodwick and Ethel Forsyth Lodwick. He attended Excelsior Springs public schools and graduated in 1948, during which time he earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts. He attended Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt. Pleasant, IA and graduated with a degree in Business and Economics in 1952.