DWI checkpoints in Missouri possibly a thing of the past
May 23, 2017 – A recent passing of a bill through state legislature will affect the Excelsior Springs Police Department, assuming it’s not vetoed by Governor Greitens. With the recent passing of S.B....
View ArticleCarolyn Sue (Duncan) Bethards
Carolyn Sue (Duncan) Bethards, a life-long resident of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the age of 67. Born May 13, 1950, in Excelsior...
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Thomas Evoy Carder
Thomas Evoy Carder II, 83, of Liberty, Missouri passed away May 19, 2017. He was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to Opal Fern (Fulkerson) and Thomas Evoy “Red” Carder and was raised by his Mother...
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Margie Delores Geisinger
Margie Delores (Frazier) Geisinger, 77, of Orrick, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at home in Orrick. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Delores was born June 30, 1939, in Sullivan...
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After 30 years, Dr. Tompkins says good-bye to ES
May 25, 2017 – After 30 years of caring for pediatric patients in and around Excelsior Springs, Dr. Rory Tompkins has announced the closing of the Excelsior Springs Pediatric Clinic. Tompkins, who...
View ArticleCommission approves Clay County Children’s Fund ballot language
May 25, 2017 – A round of applause from gathered audience members celebrated the Clay County Commission’s decision to approve ballot language for the August election that, if approved, would add a...
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High School schedule topic of parents forum
May 25, 2017- Dozens of parents and students filled the Excelsior Springs High School Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 22 to hear the latest on the new flexible-modular scheduling to be...
View ArticleBarbara Fae Rambo
Barbara Fae Rambo, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away May 23, 2017 at Northcare Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, battling a variety of health issues after having a heart attack. She...
View ArticleEleanor May (Howell) McMinimy
Eleanor May McMinimy, 84, was called home to be with her Lord on May 29, 2017. She lived in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, since moving from Kansas City, Missouri, in 2010. She loved her Lord, chose to...
View ArticleThomas William “Tom” Shea
Thomas William “Tom” Shea, 74, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at his home. Tom was born on Oct. 4, 1942 in Rayville, Missouri, to Walter Lee and Cora Ellen (Fields) Shea. He...
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Young author raising money to self-publish first novel
June 2, 2017 — You may have noticed some girls holding signs along the side of Isley Boulevard last week. You would think these girls were selling lemonade, but you would be wrong. The signs were...
View ArticleDoris Lukens
Doris was born on May 4, 1934 to Carl and Clotene Lukens. She worked in the insurance field for most of her career and was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Excelsior Springs. Doris requested...
View ArticlePhilip Ray Piburn
Philip Piburn, 73, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away May 15, 2017. Cremation. No services are currently scheduled. Arrangements are through Bross and Spidle Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs.
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Bark-A-Palooza 2017 a doggone good time
A kissing booth was just one of dozens set up during the first ever Bark-A-Palooza last Saturday, June 3. Held at East Valley Park along Lover’s Lane, man’s best friend had plenty of shade and lots of...
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Justin Daniel Hamilton
It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Justin Daniel Hamilton, 31, of Cumming, Georgia who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Justin was a loving...
View ArticleAllen Toman
Allen E. Toman, 64, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away June 6, 2017. Allen was born Jan. 11, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. Allen was a former police officer for Gladstone, Riverside and...
View ArticleOdie F. Williams
Odie F. Williams, 89, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2017, from 10-11 a.m. at Rayville Christian Union...
View ArticleShelli Ann McMillin
Shelli Ann McMillin passed away suddenly Friday, June 2, 2017 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Shelli was born Dec. 22, 1960 in Boise, Idaho. She was the daughter of the late Jack Patterson and the...
View ArticleWilma Moore
Wilma “Corkey” Moore, 79, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away June 7, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9 at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs...
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Upcoming artwork sale to benefit Ugandan students
On the border of northwest Uganda, students of Abongo Elementary School walk no less than a mile for a drink of fresh water. Using photos and videos from a recent trip to Uganda, Excelsior Springs...
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