Edward “Ed” Eugene Sims passed away this past Thursday, November 19th in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 81.  Ed was born on August 11th, 1939 in East Carondelet, IL to Herschel and Emma Sims. He was the second of five children and is preceded in death by his three brothers, William, Gerald, and Michael. He is survived by…

Vicki Charlene Broski, 71, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22nd at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Vicki was born May 24, 1949, in DeSoto, KS, the daughter of…

Joyce Elaine Peterson, 73, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20th at St. Jude Catholic Church in Oak Grove; burial in Second Creek Cemetery, Ferrellview, MO.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.  Joyce was born November 11,…

Carlene Louise Lima, 62 passed away November 17, 2020. Private family gathering. Carlene was born March 16, 1958. She is survived by 2 daughters: Cherilyn and Stephanie; grandchildren: Kayleena (Amanda), Kameryn, Jordan, Aliyah; great-grandson: Jameson and ex-husband: Sam Lima. Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600

George “Fred” Frederick Chuning, 91 of Independence, MO passed away November 17, 2020. Private family services. Fred was born June 28, 1929 in Fortescue, MO to George I & Ada (Jackson) Chuning. He married Alberta Winslow on May 29, 1949 in Fortescue, MO. Fred was a Locomotive Engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad for 38 years. He enjoyed riding horses and…

Daniel Talbert Randall, 87, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020.  Daniel and Betty’s children gathered and mourned their loss privately.  A wider celebration of his life will be forthcoming, as there is much to celebrate.  Daniel was born December 11, 1932 in Scottville, Michigan, to John and Ruth (Schaffer) Randall. He will be remembered for the…

Richard Joseph Romo, 85, of Buckner, MO passed away November 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Private family service. Richard was born September 18, 1935 in San Luis Rey, CA to Richard F & Marie (Foussat) Romo. He adored his grandchildren and would do anything for his family. Richard enjoyed cars, golf and baseball. He was a…

Mark Edward Schieber, 56, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020.  There will be a private ceremony for immediate family. A celebration of life will be held at a later time.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Mark’s name.  Mark was born November 11, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri, the…

Winnfred “Wimp” McCleskey, 78, of Independence, MO passed away November 15, 2020. Private family services. Wimp was born May 18, 1942 in Weona, AR to Elmer & Gladys (Hatley) McCleskey. He married Celia (C. Bell) Moore on July 28, 1962. His hobbies were horses and barrel racing. Wimp enjoyed restoring trucks and baling hay for the local farmers. He retired from…