July 2020

Body Elizabeth Jane (Foley) Turner, 89, of rural Excelsior Springs, went to be with Jesus on July 28, 2020. She was born Sept.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Life has been rolling along at Tiger Bowl over the last three weekends, as owners Jerry and Teresa Farrell have been busy hosting various tournaments. On July 10, Gannon Davis picked up a youth six-game sweeper tournament championship.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The community Presbyterian church, Barbee Memorial, welcomes Pastor Adel Thalos as the transitional pastor. Thalos will guide the congregation for the next 12 to 18 months.

Body KEARNEY – Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative warns consumer-members in Ray, Clay, Platte and other counties of a new phone scam targeting them.

Body BENTONVILLE, Arkansas – Walmart will close all community stores and Sam’s Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, rather than offer discounts. The company reportedly wants employees to spend the holiday with their families vs.

Body Jack R. Arnold, 88, of Excelsior Springs, passed away July 26, 2020, at Liberty Hospital after a brief hospice.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Great West Casualty Co. presented Waller Truck Co.

Body A terrible dark cloud hangs over any bid for the Clay County commissioner offices.

Body WARRENSBURG – Veterans who are wanting to transition to civilian life can find help. They can prepare for a new career at any school through Veterans Upward Bound, or VUB, at the University of Central Missouri.

Body Pamela Ann Heflin, age 69, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Liberty Hospital. Pam was born and raised in Orrick, Missouri, the daughter of Euel and Blanche (Tucker) Woods. Pam worked for Wilcox Electric Co.