Franklin Carroll Bollinger
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Franklin Carroll Bollinger, 92 years old, passed away on December 28, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital due to pneumonia complications.
Dale Vernon Pugh Sr.
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Dale Vernon Pugh Sr., April 25, 1961-Dec. 15, 2020.
Sharon S. Rhoades
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Sharon S. Rhoades, 65, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away December 19, 2020, at Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab.
Allen ‘Dale’ Berry
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Allen “Dale” Berry, 63, of Pleasant Valley, MO, passed away December 18, 2020, after a courageous battle with COVID. Dale was born July 8, 1957, in Independence, MO, to Eddie Berry and Wanda Crockett.
Regina Lynn Parker
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Regina Lynn (Salter) Parker, 50, of Edwards, died at her home, surrounded by her family and dear friends on Dec. 13, 2020, after a three-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Arthur R. Hartman
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Arthur R. Hartman, 79, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Monday, Dec.
Earl J. McElwee
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"Always remember that your present situation is not your final destination. The best is yet to come." — Zig Ziglar
Earl McElwee was born December 19, 1932 in a little town near Braymer, Missouri, where he lived on his family’s modest farm, never once leaving his hometown until joining the Air Force on February 8, 1952. Watching the city limit sign pass by from his seat on the train out of town, instant homesickness set in. However, out of discomfort often comes great growth, and that’s exactly what God had in store for Mr. Earl.
Marjorie Jean Lana
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Marjorie Jean Lana, 92, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2020.
Carolyn J. Swearingin
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Carolyn J. Swearingin, June 9, 1943 - Dec.
Jimmy Dykes
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Legendary musician Jimmy Dykes lost his battle with COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Jimmy, a former Excelsior Springs native, graduated in 1974 from Excelsior Springs High School. Jimmy started his music career at an early age learning guitar after seeing The Beatles on television in 1964. He later went on to help create and play in The Solar Eclipse. This band was well-known to a lot of Excelsior Springs youth of the late 1960s and early ’70s. The band played at a lot of school-sponsored sock hops and homecoming dances. Jimmy went on to play with several musicians and bands around Kansas City, including The Blue Riddim Band, Mark Valentine Band, and Thirsty and the Water Boys. In addition, Jimmy was the guitarist for Kansas City’s world-famous Oleta Adams. His passion and love was his family and teaching music to his students. Jimmy was preceded in death, by his parents, Charles (C.O.) and Virginia Dykes; and beloved aunt, Betty Robinett. He is survived by his wife, LeAnn; and children, Anna, Isaac, Charlie and Jolie. He also is survived by former Excelsior native Gail (Clemons) Hammond, and sons Kyle and Nick; grandchildren, Stanley, Oscar, Merry and Kira; and many relatives and friends.