Obituaries

James R. Taylor

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In loving memory of James R. Taylor, who passed peacefully at 8:45 p.m. Jan. 19, 2021, surrounded by his family.

James is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Taylor; children, Maranda Gourche, Kimberly Taylor and James Aaron Taylor; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his brother, Jimmie Taylor; and sisters, Bonnie Fuller and Florence Moss.

James was preceded in death by James Sydney Taylor; his mother, Roena Taylor; three sisters, Mary Norris, Delores Cates and Betty Ann Cates; and a son, Sean Ray Taylor.

Jack Ellis Clemons

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Jack Ellis Clemons was born in Missouri City, Mo., on May 31, 1923 to Carl Clemons and Julia Chaney. He died at his home on January 16, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Clemons and Julia Chaney; his siblings, Emma Jean Garner, Dorothy Hart, Lucille Baillie, Wanda Clemons, and Jimmy Clemons.

Jack Ellis Clemons

Muriel Martha Curry

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Muriel Martha Curry, 87, of Orrick passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

James Paul Gorham

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James Paul Gorham, 65, of Excelsior Springs passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, at Liberty Hospital from complications of COVID-19.

Michael Curtis James

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Michael Curtis James of Richmond passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Liberty Hospital from complications of COVID-19.

Karen Sue Proctor

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Karen Sue Proctor passed through Heaven’s gates on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Research Hospital in Kansas City.
Karen Proctor

Louella Ann Shelton

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The distinguished Louella Ann Shelton (Woods) peacefully reunited with the love of her life, Earlwood Shelton, on Jan. 9, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Louella Shelton

Arlene Lucille Holtzclaw

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Arlene Lucille Holtzclaw, 87, of Excelsior Springs passed away Dec. 26, 2020, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin.
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