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 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.

Franklin Carroll Bollinger, 92 years old, passed away on December 28, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital due to pneumonia complications. 

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Raytown School District’s assistant superintendent of support services, Dr. Travis Hux, will serve as the new Excelsior Springs School District superintendent.

School Board President Tray Harkins confirmed the board’s Dec. 14 decision.

“It’s all said and done now,” he said Friday.