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The Excelsior Springs Standard publishes death notices free of charge as a public service. They are edited for length, clarity and conformity to style. An expanded obituary (indicated by an asterisk below) is available for a fee. Contact your funeral home for more information.)
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Margaret McCrary
Margaret M. McCrary, 78, Breckenridge, Mo., died Monday, July 21, 2008, at Hill Crest Manor in Hamilton, Mo. Ms. McCrary was born March 23, 1930, in Breckenridge, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Palmer) Adams. She was married to Francis Marshall McCrary on July 31, 1948; he died Sept. 24, 1990. She worked as an assistant at Pitts Funeral Home for several years. She also served as Breckenridge City Clerk and Water Collector for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Breckenridge. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one son, Rande McCrary, Trenton; one daughter, Cinda Olson, Excelsior Springs; one sister, Doris Logston, Excelsior Springs; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the United Methodist Church in Breckenridge. There is no scheduled family visitation, but friends may call between 9 a.m. And 9 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Pitts Funeral Home in Breckenridge. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Breckenridge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breckenridge United Methodist Church, in care of Pitts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601.
*Ellen Gray
Ellen Nadeen Gray, 75, Lawson, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Liberty Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Ellen was born May 31, 1933, to parents Walter R. & Ruth (Trent) Hughes in Oklahoma City, Okla. While Ellen was a loving mother and homemaker, she was also a cook at Liberty Hospital. On Nov. 6, 1952, in Arkansas, she married William Cleo Gray. Ellen was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother. She is survived by daughters, Renee Richardson and husband, David Bailey, Asheville, N.C., and Susie Summers and husband, Kim, Liberty, Mo.; foster daughter, Estella Bradley and husband, Gene, Mills River, N.C.; son, Hershall Gray and wife, Fran, Wood Heights, Mo.; sister, Carol Clevenger, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Ellen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, also at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Salem Cemetery in Wakenda, and will take place around 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Odyssey Hospice.
*Bernice Harris
Bernice M. Harris, 60, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away peacefully in the comfort of friends and family on Monday, July 21, 2008, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Bernice was born the 11th of 13 children to Japtha H. and Helen A. Garner on March 10, 1948. She was a lifelong resident of Excelsior Springs, Mo. She attended Excelsior Springs High School and graduated from the Martinez School of Cosmetology. Bernice continued her cosmetology training abroad by studying in London. Following her vast training, Bernice opened and co-owned BK Hair Company in 1981. Clients that sat in Bernice's styling chair received so much more than a haircut, color, or perm. She took an active interest in her clients' lives and often became their friend and confidant. Bernice truly touched the lives of generations through her craft. Bernice was a devoted Christian and attended the Main Street Baptist Church. She was an avid high school football fan and enjoyed attending the Excelsior Springs High School home games. After she semi-retired, she volunteered at the Excelsior Springs Historical Museum and was a mentor for the Youth Friends program offered through the Excelsior Springs School District. In her younger days, Bernice was quite the athlete, loving to play and compete in softball and volleyball. Bernice loved to go dancing with her friends, with her favorite music being R&B and Motown. She loved tending her flowers and one of her favorite pastimes was watching old movies. She was a fabulous cook and loved hosting family dinners for birthdays and holidays. Bernice was happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a profound and vital member of the Excelsior Springs community. She was loved, well-known, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Bernice leaves to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Brenna Harris, Smithville, Mo.; three grandchildren, Kaden, Korbin, and Kolby; three sisters, Dorothy Reece, Excelsior Springs, Betty Jean Ward, Kansas City, and Frances Garner, Liberty; and many adoring nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Excelsior Springs Baptist Church, Hwy. 69, Excelsior Springs. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Kansas City Hope Lodge.
Georgia Armstrong
Georgia I. Armstrong, 94, Lawson, Mo., died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Mrs. Armstrong was born Dec. 20, 1913, in Gallatin, the daughter of John Payne and Bessie D. (Vorhees) Rogers. She was married to Cecil F. Armstrong on Sept. 23, 1936; he preceded her in death. She moved to Lawson in 1994 from Cape Fair, Mo. She retired from St. Mary's Hospital in 1976. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Linda Armstrong, Lawson, and Richard and Cathy Armstrong, North Kansas City; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Polley Funeral Home in Lawson. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Cremation.
Jay Walden
Jay Deann Walden, 38, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Monday, July 21, 2008, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Ms. Walden was born March 11, 1970, in Cameron, the daughter of Connie Carder-Scott and John Walden, deceased. She was raised with her brothers, and later mothered two boys. She was a wonderful friend to all she met with a heart of gold. Survivors include her paternal grandmother, Ida Eckersley; mother, Connie Carder-Scott; brothers, Paul Carder, Tony Carder, and William "Billy" Scott; and her two sons, John and Dustin Clock. No public services will be held, though the family asks that you to keep us in your thoughts and prayers and Jay close to your hearts.
Muriel Balicki
Muriel G. Balicki, 87, Slater, Mo., died Tuesday, July 22, 2008,a t the Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Mo. Mrs. Balicki was born Aug. 9, 1920, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Cecil Mae Ferritor Schilling. She was married to Eugene L. "Gene" Balicki on March 2, 1941; he survives, of the home. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slater. She worked as librarian of the Slater Public Library for 17 years before she retired. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ruth Johnson and Colleen Chouinard. In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Clifford G. Balicki, Excelsior Springs; a daughter, Gail A. de la Fuente, Rosarito, Mexico; two sisters, Phyllis Locke, Springfield, and Patricia Havel, Port Orange, Fla.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Cremation. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slater, with Fr. Michael Penn officiating. Inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Salvation Army, in care of Weiker Funeral Home in Slater.
Ruth Wilson
Ruth E. Wilson, 69, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Saturday, July 19, 2008. Ms. Wilson was a bookkeeper by profession. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wilson; her companion, Bill Durham; four brothers, Dale Wright, Herbert Wright, Jay Wright, and Harold Wright; and one sister, Dorothy Moore. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Lisa Wilson; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Mike and Mary Wilson; sister, Phyllis Post; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home in Kansas City, where visitation was scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. Burial in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery.
Jeff Richards
Jeff H. Richards, 83, Kansas City, Mo., died Friday, July 18, 2008, at Woodbine Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre in Gladstone, Mo. Mr. Richards was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Bushong, Kan., the son of Allen Lincoln and Caroline J. (Watts) Richards. He was married to June Happy on May 20, 1950; she survives of the home. After serving in the Army during World War II, he moved to Kansas City and was employed by Midland International, retiring from there in 1981. He then was self-employed as a television repairman for 10 years. He attended the First Baptist Church in North Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. In addition to his wife, survivors include a brother-in-law, James M. Happy Sr.; a sister-in-law, Judith L. Norris; two nephews, James M. Happy Jr. and B. Patterson Happy; and one niece, Emelie G. Gunter. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Polley Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Hardin Cemetery in Hardin. There is no visitation scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or the First Baptist Church of North Kansas City.
Sydney Wisdom
Sydney MacKenzie Wisdom, infant daughter of Ron and Stacy (Bailey) Wisdom, was born July 15, 2008, in North Kansas City, Mo., and passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at Children1s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She is survived by her parents, of Excelsior Springs; one sister, Bailey, of the home; grandparents, Brace and Diana Bailey, Excelsior Springs, and Ron and Maureen Wisdom, St. Louis; and great-grandfather, William H. Jackson, Excelsior Springs. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Hazel and Paul Wisdom, Grandma Rose, Eula Jackson and Norma and George Bailey. Funeral services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, at First United Methodist Church in Excelsior Springs. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City, Attn: Development Department, 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64108
Opal Peterman
Opal Irene Peterman, 89, died July 19, 2008, in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Ms. Peterman was born May 26, 1919, in Sylvia, Kan., the daughter of John and Lula (White) Ritter. She was married to Lewis Eugene Peterman on Dec. 3, 1938; he preceded her in death April 17, 1982. For most of her life, she lived in the Lathrop and Lawson area, where she and her husband were farmers. She was an active member of Lawson United Methodist Church her entire life. She moved to Excelsior Springs in 2004. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Stella Eaton, Hazel Peterman and Estle Short; and two brothers, Raymond and Reuel Ritter. Survivors include one daughter, MaryLou Schwarz, Excelsior Springs; a granddaughter, Angela Lynne Schwarz, Kennesaw, Georgia; a grandson, Jeffrey Michael Schwarz, Leawood, Kan.; one sister, Vada Sharp, Lawson; and one brother, Willis Ritter, Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Polley Funeral Home in Lawson. Friends may also call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Lawson United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lawson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawson United Methodist Church.
Mark Overman
Mark Andrew Overman, 55, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Excelsior Springs. Mr. Overman was born Dec. 20, 1952, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Braden and Albertha (O'Dell) Overman. He had been employed as a food services supervisor at Liberty Hospital. He had attended Pisgah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Braden Overman, on July 19, 1986. Survivors include his mother, Albertha Overman, Excelsior Springs; three brothers, the Rev. David Overman and Jim Overman, both of Kansas City, and Dr. Paul Overman, Excelsior Springs; one sister, Mary Marriott, Kansas City; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be given to the church.
"Dutch" Murray
Herbert H. "Dutch" Murray, 79, Richmond, Mo., died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at his home. Mr. Murray was born Oct. 22, 1928, in Braymer, the son of Mary E. (Leslie) & Gilbert A. Murray. He worked as a foreman for both the United and Yount construction companies. He was married to Edith Geneva Chowning on May 18, 1963. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and two grandsons. Survivors include his wife, Edith, of the home; daughters, Nona Isham, Richmond, and Mary Raley and Dorothy Quiggle, Olathe, Kan.; son, William Cline, Spring Hill, Kan.; sisters, Mona McBee and Patricia Murray, Braymer; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Polley Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City.
Becky Drew
Becky L. Drew, 28, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Watkins Mill State Park near Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, followed by memorial services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Inurnment will be held in Graff Cemetery in Braymer.
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