Pastor Robert “Brother Bob” Horton, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 28, 2021. Bob was born on Feb. 11, 1934, in Camden, Tenn., the son of Robert Lindell Horton and Vera Janet Pierce.  He grew up in a family with seven brothers and two sisters.

Charles H. Bedford, 92, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021. A visitation will be held 10-11:30am, Monday, June 28 at the Lawson Assembly of God Church with service following.

Julie M. McAfee, 57, Excelsior Springs, MO passed June 21, 2021.  A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2021, at the Masonic Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, MO.

Sarah Carolyn Gillihan, 83, left this world for her Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.  She was born to J.W. Hartless and Frances Myrtle (Chadwick) Crawford in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

George Thomas Williams, 96, of Excelsior Springs died June 13, 2021, after a long and very interesting life. He was born on Nov. 24, 1924, to George and Clara Williams in Waco, TX and was a Navy veteran of World War II, enlisting when he was 17.

Wayne L. Brown, 63, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home. Wayne was born on Aug. 29, 1957, to the late Henry and the late Nellie (Smith) Brown. He was one of six children.

Bryce K. Craven of Lawson Missouri was born on March 19, 1957. He passed on June 8, 2021. Arrangements: Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson 816-580-3000.

Barbara Ann Taylor McCrary went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Barbara was born Jan. 14, 1934. She was a member of Mosby Baptist Church for most of her life. Barbara loved the Lord and it showed in everything she did.

Peggy Suzanne Hope Babb, age 80, of Excelsior Springs, MO, went home to be with the Lord June 8, 2021.

Jackie Allen Smith, 76, Prathersville, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Liberty Hospital.  At Jackie’s request there will be no formal services.  He was an organ donor of eyes, organs, and tissue upon his passing.