George Thomas Williams, 96, of Excelsior Springs died June 13, 2021, after a long and very interesting life. He was born on Nov. 24, 1924, to George and Clara Williams in Waco, TX and was a Navy veteran of World War II, enlisting when he was 17. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Martin, in Waco in 1947 and they had 71 wonderful years together before her death in 2018.

Wayne L. Brown, 63, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home.

Wayne was born on Aug. 29, 1957, to the late Henry and the late Nellie (Smith) Brown. He was one of six children. He married Debbie Bloss on Oct. 27, 1979, and they remained married until her death on May 28, 2020.

Bryce K. Craven of Lawson Missouri was born on March 19, 1957. He passed on June 8, 2021. Arrangements: Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson 816-580-3000.

Barbara Ann Taylor McCrary went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Barbara was born Jan. 14, 1934. She was a member of Mosby Baptist Church for most of her life. Barbara loved the Lord and it showed in everything she did. She helped with eyeglasses on missionary trips with Feed the Children all over the world.