Marjorie Jean Lana, 92, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2020.

Carolyn J. Swearingin, June 9, 1943 - Dec.

Legendary musician Jimmy Dykes lost his battle with COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Jimmy, a former Excelsior Springs native, graduated in 1974 from Excelsior Springs High School. Jimmy started his music career at an early age learning guitar after seeing The Beatles on television in 1964.

Timothy E. Jeffers “T.J.”, 58, of Excelsior Springs passed away at 12:45 p.m.

Bill Stull, 67, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, 2020, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Bill was born on June 15, 1953, the son of Clifford and Dee (Agee) Stull in Kirksville. He grew up in Lawson and was a graduate of Lawson High School.

Homer Andrew Pennington Jr., 73, of Orrick, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Liberty Hospital.

Kenneth Wayne “Corky” Barnett, 86, of Joplin, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in the comfort of his home.

Judy Lou (Cathcart) Jeffers, of Excelsior Springs, passed away peacefully at Valley Manor Nursing Home on Nov. 27, 2020. Judy was in-state from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30. A graveside service was held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Lawson Cemetery.

Molly Beth Hammer Kruse passed away on Nov. 24, 2020, after a courageous 13 years of living with breast cancer.