Body Muriel Martha Curry, 87, of Orrick passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Body James Paul Gorham, 65, of Excelsior Springs passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, at Liberty Hospital from complications of COVID-19.

Body Michael Curtis James of Richmond passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Liberty Hospital from complications of COVID-19.

Body On Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, John L.

Body Karen Sue Proctor passed through Heaven’s gates on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Research Hospital in Kansas City.

Body The distinguished Louella Ann Shelton (Woods) peacefully reunited with the love of her life, Earlwood Shelton, on Jan. 9, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Body Arlene Lucille Holtzclaw, 87, of Excelsior Springs passed away Dec. 26, 2020, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin.

Body Robert “Bob” Grover Pennington, 74, of Rayville passed away Dec. 29, 2020.

Body Jesse D. Richmond III, 63, of Spickard passed away Dec.

Body Franklin Carroll Bollinger, 92, passed away on Dec. 28, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital from pneumonia complications.