Last week, Excelsior Springs boys tennis coach Richie Marsh and his Tigers got their first dual win this season.

Their second win, however, eluded them.

As The Standard reported April 19, the Tigers cruised past Richmond 9-0 April 15 at Maurice Roberts Park.

Charles W. Sharp Jr. (Chuck) was born Nov. 17, 1956, in Kansas City to Raymond and Rosalie Wells. Chuck peacefully passed away Feb. 14, 2024, at age 67 at Liberty Hospital.  

Chuck is survived by his wife, Phyllis Sharp; two daughters, Michele Crawford and Amy Rice; and two sons, Andrew Sharp and Charlie Sharp. In addition, he leaves behind a sister, Dixie Manroe; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.  

A visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Zion Church, located at 1800 U.S. Highway 69 in Excelsior Springs.