August 2022

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

Mr. Wilson was born Dec. 17, 1935 in Excelsior Springs, MO. 
He enjoyed vacations and traveling with family. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, one son, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Survivors include his wife, Bessie; brother, Roy (Edna) Wilson; sister, Reba (Jim) Goode; daughter, Linda (Kent) Mangels; daughter, Becky (Petey) Kueck; son, Ron (Jan) Wilson; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. 

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.