May 2023

GERALD RAYMOND BATH

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The Excelsior Standard, May 5, 2023 Gerald Raymond Bath, 94, of Excelsior Springs passed away on April 17, 2023. A visitation will be held at 9 a.m.

NORMA WOOD

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The Excelsior Standard, May 5, 2023 Norma Wood, 84, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, at home. Norma was born Jan.

BILLY RAY MARTIN

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The Excelsior Standard, May 5, 2023 Billy Ray Martin, 59, of Excelsior Springs passed away April 24, 2023, at his home. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m.

Schmidt leads Tigers on the links

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Jacob Schmidt was the top Tiger for the Excelsior Springs varsity boys golf team at two tournaments last week. The junior was the club’s top finisher at a tournament hosted by Oak Park on April 25 at Paradise Pointe Golf Club in Smithville, then at the Richmond Invitational on April 28 at Shirkey Golf Club.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS junior Gage Simmons attempts a chip shot during the Richmond Invitational April 28 at Shirkey Golf Course. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

WELCOME TO THE (300-WIN) CLUB!

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For Aaron Holst, getting his 300th win as the Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach with a 13-5 thumping of Raytown April 28 was a reflection of how he has spent part of his adult life. “I think it’s mainly a sign that I’ve been doing this a long time,” Holst said minutes after achieving the milestone at Tiger Stadium.
COOPER COLLINS helps Excelsior Springs get Aaron Holst his 300th coaching victory by pitching in relief against Raytown April 28 at Tiger Stadium.

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. TUESDAY, APRIL 4 At 7:25 a.m., Tifanie Adams, 36, was arrested for delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county/private jail/correctional center except with a written prescription, and an outside warrant service.