Donna Dee (Bayless) Jacques, 85, of Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, and formerly of Westbrook of Kearney, passed away Aug. 9, 2022. 

Donna was born Apr. 11, 1937, in Crawford County, MO, the third of five children of Samuel Christopher and Martha Ellen (Ferris) Bayless. Donna retired as a Quality Appraisal Specialist for the Federal Government. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, the Order of the Eastern Star, and NARFE.   

Francis Lee Williams (“Bugs”), 90, Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. 

Larry Hermreck, 82, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on July 30, 2022, with family by his side.  The youngest son of Fred and Beulah Hermreck, Larry lived in varied places, from MO, CO, to FL.  He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. 
 
Larry began his career in finance in 1963 in Marshall, MO, with Tower and Loan. He moved to the Excelsior Springs Savings and Loan in approximately 1973. He retired from the Community Bank/North American Savings Bank as Chief Executive Officer in 1999 after over 25 years of service. 
 

In loving memory of Vicky Sue Massa. Devoted wife, a loving mother and a dedicated grandmother sadly passed away on Wednesday, July 27, at the age of 73.  

She predeceased by both parents and her son Shawn.  

She was survived by her husband, James; her two sons, Robert & Chris; and her grandkids, Mason, Madi, John and Riley.  

Ancel Eugene Parman of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on the morning of July 19, 2022. 

While known to many as Eugene, to most people he was known as Gene.  Born April 17, 1930, near Excelsior Springs to Ivan and Anna (Vassmer) Parman.  He graduated from ESHS in 1948.  There he met Claudene, his beloved wife of 64 years.  

He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudene; his parents; and son, Stephen E. Parman. 

Donald Lee Gorsage, 67 of Rayville, MO passed away surrounded by his loving family at North Kansas City Hospital on July 14, 2022. 

Don was born to Walter Lee Gorsage and Virginia Gorsage (Drehel) on Mar. 11, 1955, in Harrisonville, MO. He graduated Oak Park High School in 1973. Following graduation, Don enlisted in the US Naval Academy and served aboard The USS White Plains (AFS-4). From there his career began at Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2007. For years he served in the Army National Guard. Don was employed by Orscheln Farm and Home, until his passing. 

Karla Kay Patterson, of Excelsior Springs, MO was born in Pittsburg, KS on Dec. 22, 1939. She passed away, Feb. 11, 2022, at her home, with her children and grandchildren by her side.  

Karla had a life so beautiful and had a heart so deeply loved. She lived a life that mattered. She was kind, loving, caring and always encouraged us to live up to our highest potential.  

With deep sorrow we mourn the unexpected passing of Irene Jeffries, 73, on July 1, 2022. Irene was born January 29, 1949 to Lodis and Iris (Rock) Tuma. She lived and attended public schools in Belleville, Kansas. She was a pre-nursing student at Kansas State University for two years. There she met her soulmate, Phil, and began a wonderful 54-year journey with him through life. She earned a BSN degree in nursing at the KU Medical Center. She worked as an RN at several medical facilities in Massachusetts, Kansas, and Missouri.

Vicki Lynn Miles  

Vicki was born March 18, 1968, to Linda and Charlie Chouteau.  Vicki remained with her birth mother Linda when her step father Don Miles raised her, adding a brother John in 1970. Vicki graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1986, and cosmetology school following that. 

Reverend Phillip Dean Dillon, 81, of Excelsior Springs, went to be with Jesus on July 5, 2022. He passed away unexpectedly at Liberty Hospital with loving family at his side. 

Phil was born February 1, 1941, in rural Clay County, MO, the youngest of eight children of William Ira and Ethel (Colley) Dillon.  He graduated from Kearney High School and attended William Jewell College. Phil was united in marriage to Patsy Lea Hodgson on June 12, 1959 in Liberty, MO.