Mary Elizabeth Kramer was born to James A. and Dorothy A. Cox on Apr. 24, 1957, in Excelsior Springs, MO. She passed away at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, on May 25, 2022.
Arrangements are through Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson 816-580-3000.
Catherine Lee Coleman passed away peacefully in her home on July 23, 2022 at Colony Plaza Apartments in Excelsior Springs, MO. Born Dec. 3, 1960 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of Melvin and Helen Pollard; the fourth of six children.
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.
Kevin Lee Bradshaw, 55, of Osage Beach, formerly of Excelsior Springs, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Aug. 19, 2022.
Kevin was born on Aug. 14, 1967, in Kansas City, MO. Kevin graduated in 1985 from Excelsior Springs High School and was a member of the United Methodist Church. As the baby of five boys, Kevin was the one who tested the limits. He was passionate about his family and was always the protector of his twin brother, Keith.
Jasmine “Jazzy” “Sissy” Marie Eastland, 6, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away Aug. 11, 2022.
A memorial visitation will be held 5-6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, with celebration of life service following at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO.
Jasmine was born Feb. 19, 2016, at Liberty Hospital to Christopher M. Eastland, Sr. and Dove Knutson.
Ronald Scott, 97, of Excelsior Springs, passed away on Aug. 12, 2022. He was born near Orrick, MO on his family farm, and enjoyed being on his farm his entire life. Upon graduating from high school, Ronald joined the Navy and served in the Aleutian Islands. He worked as an electrician at the TWA overhaul base for over 35 years.
Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Scott.
March 4, 1942 – July 31, 2022
The Lord called Velma Darlene Wallace home at the end of July, after celebrating the Fourth with her extended family. She was born in Soldier, IA, lived in Independence, MO for most of her life, then moved to Excelsior Springs after the flood of 1993.
She is survived by her daughter Kimberly A Prock, of the home; two brothers, Duane Anderson and Eddie Malcolm of Independence; and four sisters, Eula Parsons of Blue Springs, Marilyn Hoffarth, Sharon McBroom, and Jeanette Hay of Independence.
After a long struggle with cancer, Barbara J. Armstrong of Excelsior Springs passed peacefully from this life on the evening of July 25. She was proceeded in death by her husband and soulmate Harold Armstrong, also of Excelsior Springs.
