Mary Jean Weiss Milot was born on November 1, 1938 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Druscilla and Alva Doze. She married Phillip Weiss in 1958 and moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, where they raised three daughters. Mary was a dedicated mother and worked as a telephone operator, librarian, and Girl Scout Leader. Always at home in her kitchen, Mary loved to…
Carol Irene Sims, 77, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 29, 2024. Carol was born on December 25, 1946, and therefore quickly nicknamed “Christmas Carol.” She graduated from Chrisman High School in 1964 and lived her whole life in Independence. Carol owned and operated her sign company from 1980 until 1989. She was an…
Gary Wayne McLanahan (55) of Odessa, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on March 26th, 2024. Gary was born on June 9th, 1968, in Long Beach California. He moved to Missouri with his family in 1988. He married Marly Corum in 1992 and they were quickly blessed with three sons. Gary lived a lot of his life behind the wheel of a…
Allen Lee Salyer, 62, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away suddenly while working to support his family. He was born on May 16, 1961, in Richmond, MO, the son of Jerry and Mattie (Spaw) Salyer. Allen’s story begins after he graduated from Wellington-Napolean High School in 1979. His big life personality and joy for life would allow him to maintain…
Daughter of Rodrigo Miranda Cuevas and Maria Macia Aguilar, sister of all 10 siblings. Born on May 21st, 1947 in Jocotepec Jalisco departed on March 26th, 2024 in her home in Independence Missouri. She is survived by her husband Jose Simon Ramos, her son Jose Simon Ramos, and her 3 grandchildren Citlali, Jose, and Felipe Ramos. She has left a…
Ronald Dean Cutshall, 82, of Oak Grove, Mo. passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. Ron was born in Independence, Missouri on September 25, 1941 to John A. and Louise Cutshall. He grew up in Oak Grove, Missouri and graduated in 1960 from Oak Grove High School. In 1961, Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force. He then made…
Angner (Bud) Gerald Jersett of Independence, Missouri died peacefully on March 25, 2024 with family at his side. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Living Church of God – P.O. Box…
David Paul Buttram, 60, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Blue Springs Historical Society ~ P.O.…
Evelyn V. Johnston, 86, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Tri-City Baptist Church, Blue Springs, Missouri. A graveside service to follow at 11:30 a.m. in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, Missouri. Evelyn was born April 25, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland to Rev. Charles and Bernice (Flester)…
Donald "Don" Browett, 80, of Independence, MO died at home, on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. Don was born June 10, 1943 in Alexandria, VA to Andy and Margaret Browett. He was the eldest of three, Don, Bill, and Janet. Don is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Evelyn "Sudie" Browett, children Deana Neely and Scott Browett, and…