Gordon Ray Wilson, 86, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away on Aug. 26, 2022 at home. 

Grace Kathleen Howe, 71, of Orrick, MO passed away at home.  

Kathy was born September 21, 1950 in Warsaw, MO to Willis Earl Barb and Evelyn Barb. Kathy served over 20 years as the director of the Salvation Army, changing many lives. Kathy also had a passion for wedding planning and grandchildren. She helped run Children's Sunday School at Prathersville Bible Church for many years.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dennis; and sisters, Caroline, Suzanne and Mary Roth.  

Bessie “Jean” Baker, 92, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away Aug. 23, 2022 at home.  

Jean was born in Maryville, TN on June 29, 1930 to William Barker and Lyda Medlin, both deceased. She grew up in Santa Paula, CA. On July 1, 1948 she married Francis Baker.  

They moved to Missouri and raised four children in Excelsior Springs. Stanley and Dennis both preceded Jean into Glory. Linda (Dan) Howerton lives in Excelsior Springs and Gail lives in KCMO.  

Kevin Lee Bradshaw, 55, of Osage Beach, formerly of Excelsior Springs, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Aug. 19, 2022.  

Kevin was born on Aug. 14, 1967, in Kansas City, MO. Kevin graduated in 1985 from Excelsior Springs High School and was a member of the United Methodist Church. As the baby of five boys, Kevin was the one who tested the limits. He was passionate about his family and was always the protector of his twin brother, Keith.