Excelsior Springs Standard, Excelsior Springs, Missouri

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.)

Click here for Archives

Frances Carver
Frances Marie Carver, 75, Lawson, Mo., died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Ms. Carver was born Aug. 4, 1934, in Kansas City, the daughter of Benjamin and Ruby Crumley Carver. She worked as a caregiver, helping many people in need. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sibling. Survivors include three brothers, Jerry Carver, Kenneth Carver and Leonard Carver; and two sisters, Barbara Gibbs and Marjorie McElwee. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, at Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence. A private family viewing was held. Arrangements are through Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.

Patrick Hurd
Patrick W. Hurd, 55, Camden, Mo., died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Hurd was born Jan. 30, 1955, in Kansas City, the son of Wayne F. and F. Marie (Grimes) Hurd. He was a truck driver and a mechanic. He lived in Liberty before moving to Camden in 1993. Survivors include his parents, of Liberty; one son, Kenny Hurd, Missouri City; three daughters, Stephanie Hurd, Kansas City, and Jacquie Hurd and Frances Hurd, both of Missouri City; two brothers, Steve Hurd, Reno, Nev., and Scott Hurd, Garfield, Ark.; three sisters, Christine Hauk, Dallas, Texas, Joanne Hale, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Julie Kelly, Saline, Mich.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

H.A. Dickey
H. A. Dickey, 73, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2010 at North Kansas City hospital.
H.A. Dickey was born March 20, 1937, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Opie and Velma (Summers) Dickey. On June 5, 1959, H. A. was united in marriage to Ruby Alice Robertson in Excelsior Springs. H.A. Dickey was the owner of Wilson Paint & Wallpaper for 34 years. H.A. was Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1986 and then Citizen of the Years in 2000. H.A. was an active member of the Optimist and Quarterback Club for many years. He was a devoted family man. He found great enjoyment in donating his time at the Community Senior Citizen Center by serving meals daily. H.A. was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Don Dickey. In addition to his beloved wife of 51 years, he is survived by one brother, Ken Dickey; one son, Michael Dickey; and two daughters, Kay Carrico and Karla Harness. He was very proud of his six grandchildren, Matthew and Marissa Dickey, Emily and Ian Carrico and Jessica and Jennifer Harness. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Chandler Baptist Church in Liberty. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, also at the church. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in honor of H.A. to the Community Senior Citizens Center, 112 Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. Att: Denise Bedford

“Billy” Scott
William Eugene “Billy” Scott, 40, Oak Grove, Mo., died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Oak Grove Restoration Branch Church in Oak Grove; cremation. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.

Betty Robinett
Betty B. Robinett, 95, Kearney, Mo., died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice in Kansas City, Mo. Ms. Robinett was born Jan. 19, 1915, in Plattsburg. She worked for Kearney Trust Company for 43 years, most recently as vice president. She attended First Christian Church of Kearney. She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Lloyd Albright; a brother, C.O. Dykes; a sister, Louise Dykes DeShon; a niece, Betty DeShon; and a nephew, Corky DeShon. Survivors include a niece, Mary Rice; a nephew, Jimmy Dykes; and other relatives. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at First Christian Church of Kearney, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kearney. Arrangements are through Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Kearney. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice.

Return to Top