“Bob” Robert C. Eldridge
“Bob” Robert C. Eldridge July 21, 1930—November 23, 2018 “Bob” Robert C. Eldridge, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 23, 2018. Born July 21, 1930, to Hilrey C. and Nola Carey Eldridge, Bob was...
View ArticleJohn Thomas Wright
John Thomas Wright January 13, 1941—November 21, 2018 John Thomas Wright, 77, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mr. Wright was born...
View ArticleDianne A. Williams
Dianne A. Williams November 9, 1943—November 21, 2018 Dianne A. Williams, age 75, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on Nov. 9, 1943, to Pastor Homer and Leona Williams. She passed away peacefully and...
View ArticleWilliam Thomas Smith Sr.
William Thomas Smith Sr. July 23, 1934–November 23, 2018 William Thomas Smith, Sr., 84, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at his residence. William was born July 23, 1934,...
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Babysitter submits guilty plea
November 27, 2018—An Independence babysitter with ties to Excelsior Springs pleaded guilty to one felony count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Christian Y. Johnston At a Pre-Trial Conference...
View ArticleRichmond man killed in hit and run
November 26, 2018—A collision resulted in the death of a Richmond man Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. on Missouri Highway 10, east of Route T in Ray County. Missouri State Highway Patrol Tpr. J. W....
View ArticleMilton Wendell Bratton Sr.
Milton Wendell Bratton Sr. January 29, 1940—November 25, 2018 Milton Wendell Bratton Sr. was born Jan. 29, 1940 to Milton and Beatrice Bratton. Milton attended and graduated from Excelsior Springs High...
View ArticleGary Dean Shipley
Gary Dean Shipley July 8, 1958—November 26, 2018 Gary Dean Shipley, 60, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Nov. 26, 2018. He was born July 8, 1958. A memorial service will be held at a later...
View ArticleStephen Tietsort
Stephen Tietsort November 28, 1958—November 27, 2018 Stephen (Steve) Carlyle Tietsort, 59, of Excelsior Springs, passed on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018,...
View ArticleMuseum prepares for 2nd Annual Christmastime Tour of Churches Dec. 15
November 30, 2018—The Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives will host its second annual Christmastime Tour of Churches on Saturday, Dec. 15. This year’s tour will focus on four churches with roots in...
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Excelsior man sentenced in Quick Shop robbery
November 30, 2018—An Excelsior Springs man will serve 12 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Chavez Nathan Lee Aldridge Chavez Nathan Lee Aldridge appeared before Clay County Division 4...
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City of Excelsior works to clean up Wyman and Royal properties
November 30, 2018—As city workers work to increase the safety and security of the Wyman School property, work continues on The Royal. Melinda Mehaffy, economic development director, said the city...
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Remodeled Excelsior home starting point for new Rebuilding Together venture
November 30, 2018—Rebuilding Together Kansas City began serving families in Excelsior Springs in 2009. Since then, the organization assisted over 40 families by improving living conditions in their...
View ArticleCentury Bark to open this spring
November 30, 2018—As preparations to open the Excelsior Springs dog park continue, Parks and Recreation also work toward building a splash park and an all-inclusive playground to the community....
View ArticleExcelsior library to hold ribbon cutting Dec. 5
November 30, 2018—Mid-Continent Public Library announced the completion of renovations at its Excelsior Springs Branch, which reopened to the public Nov. 5, resuming its regular hours of...
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Dragons, Miners face off in Mineral Bowl
November 30, 2018 – The University of Minnesota-Moorhead Dragons will face off against the Missouri Science & Technology Miners in the Mineral Water Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Tiger Stadium. The...
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Kansas City man sentenced in Excelsior Beeline robbery
November 30, 2018—Officials sentenced a Kansas City, Missouri man in federal court on Nov. 14 for a series of armed robberies. U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark sentenced Roy L. House Jr. to 30...
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Broadway Toyz to help imaginations
November 30, 2018—The owners of Broadway Toyz, the new toy store in Excelsior Springs, hope they can help show everyone how to play, imagine and dream. For owners Chuck and Denise Wheeler, the store...
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Holiday Homes Tour coming Dec. 1
December 1, 2018—This year, the Excelsior Springs Christmas Committee continues the tradition of their Annual Holiday Homes Tour Saturday, Dec. 1. The Holiday Homes Tour scheduled for Dec. 1, 2018 will...
View ArticleBarbara M. Hay
Barbara M. Hay July 22, 1941—November 29, 2018 Barbara M. Hay passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born July 22, 1941, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to Paul W....
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