Howard Eugene Tate, 68, of Lawson passed away July 30, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Cheryl Tate and loving father of Jennifer Eversole and Valorie Gorham.

The Excelsior Standard, July 24, 2026 Mike Schwarz John Michael “Mike” Schwarz, 82, formerly of Lawson, passed away peacefully July 14, 2026, at Tiffany Springs Senior Care Center. Mike was born March 11, 1944, in Excelsior Springs to Henry Allen Schwarz and Mary Ann (Lewis) Schwarz.

The Excelsior Standard, July 24, 2026 Judith Mae Orava, 84, Excelsior Springs, passed away July 10, 2026. At her request, she was laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery with no services.

The Excelsior Standard, July 10, 2026 Bettye Lane Noblet (née Elan), born Oct. 8, 1949, in Hammond, Ind., passed away peacefully July 2, 2026, in Surprise, Ariz.

The Excelsior Standard, July 3, 2026 Geniece Lee “Chicky” McPike, 75, of Graham passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port. Geniece was born Jan.

The Excelsior Standard, July 3, 2026 David Loomis David Craig Loomis, 63, of Lawrence, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home. Services will be held Monday, July 6, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2700 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence.

Victor Bonuchi Coach Vic Bonuchi passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy defined not only by victories and championships, but also by the countless lives he influenced through football, wrestling and baseball.

Joe Howard The Excelsior Standard, June 26, 2026 Joseph “Joe” Marshall Howard, 54, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2026. He was born March 13, 1972, in North Kansas City.

Michael Coats The Excelsior Standard, June 26, 2026 Michael “Mickey” Lambert Coats, 68, of Warsaw passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home in Bent Tree Harbor, Warsaw. He was born Aug.

The Excelsior Standard, June 12,2026 Carolyn Mynatt Carolyn “Sue” Mynatt, 83, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, wrapped in the warmth and love of her family. Born July 2, 1943, to Don and Bessie (Holt) Langford in Crawford County, Kan., Sue moved with her family to Lathrop as a teenager.