Marilyn Ruth (Elliott) LandisJune 16, 1935 – June 24, 2025 Marilyn Ruth “Elliott” Landis, 90, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Monday, June 30, 2025 at Royer New Salem Funeral Home 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO 64058. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July…
Deborah Delores Johnson (Coon), of Oak Grove, Missouri, was born on November 22, 1952, in San Miguel, California. She went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, at her home in Oak Grove. Debbie is survived by her daughters, Heather and Melissa; her grandchildren, Nathaniel and Ava Marie; her mother, Lillian Sanders; her brother, Michael Coon (Pamela); and…
Rex Ned Steelman, 60, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away June 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family, after 4 short months of battling Glioblastoma. Rex was born on March 31, 1965, in Lexington, Missouri, to Norris Ned and Judith (McNeel) Steelman. Rex graduated from Odessa High School in May 1983. Rex meets his wife Tracey (Dike) and spent…
Ronald Dean Middleton of Independence, Missouri, passed away June 21, 2025 at St. Mary’s Blue Springs Hospital. Ronald was born June 9, 1945 in Nevada, Missouri. He grew up in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from Northeast High School in 1963. He was a member of White Avenue United Methodist Church, served as a Cub Scout leader of Troop 132, and…
Gary Edwin Clarke, 80, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 in the comfort of his home. Gary was born on July 6, 1944, to Glenn Edwin Clarke and Barbara Frances McDaniel in Deming, New Mexico, as his father was a mechanic for the United States Air Force. Upon military service completion, the family returned to…
Our beloved Mandy was born December 13 of 1975 in Kansas City, Mo, daughter of passed Ricky Fisher, and living Rick and Donna Zielinski. Mandy was a one-of-a-kind, beautiful soul. She enjoyed spending her time at home surrounded by her loved ones and her pets, going on adventures, trips, and bike rides, seeing concerts, enjoying her weekly Wednesday night shenanigans…
Larry Allen True II, beloved friend, coworker, and avid fisherman, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 56. Born on June 5, 1969, in Scottsdale, Arizona, Larry’s life was full of adventure, humor, and unforgettable memories. Throughout his life, Larry lived in many different states. His career path was as diverse as his…
Melissa Ann Linden-Somers, 52, Grain Valley, Missouri died Friday, June 20, 2025. Melissa was born August 29, 1972 in Englewood, Colorado to Carl Linden and Dianne Ujdur. Melissa dedicated her life to service, strength, and unwavering love. A proud retired Air Force veteran of 22 years, she served her country with honor and distinction, embodying courage and commitment in every…
Mr. David Lee Whitton, of Blue Springs, Missouri was born January 4, 1944 in Smithville, Missouri the son of Wilbur Wilson “Jake” Whitton and Pauline A. (Spencer) Whitton. He departed this life and went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2025 at the Independence Manor Care Center at the age of 81 years and 5 months. He lived…
James (Jim) K. McCune of Sedalia, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in hospice care. Graveside service and burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2025 at New Salem Cemetery in Independence, Missouri. Jim was born on August 4, 1939 in Huntsville, Missouri. His family moved to the Kansas City area and he graduated from Paseo High School. Jim…