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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

It is with great sadness the family of William “Bill” Lay of Excelsior Springs announces his passing on Dec. 21, 2020 at age 75.

Joan Marie Martin, 65, of Trimble, passed away Dec. 28, 2020.

Willard Ross “Bubba” Ridenour. 69, of Lawson, passed away on Jan.