Daniel C. Leonard, 62 of Kansas City, MO, passed away on April 16, 2026 at 10:15 pm. He was a caring, loving, thoughtful soul, that always had a smile and laugh that was contagious. Daniel was born in Bethesda, MD on June, 14, 1963. He spent his schooling years in El Dorado Springs, MO, Harrisonville, MO, and graduated from Van…
Traci Lynn Baldwin, 62, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away at her home on April 15, 2026 surrounded by family. Born in Independence, Missouri in 1964, Traci was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her daughters, Ashlee Larson and Aubree Morgason; her beloved grandchildren, Bennett Baldwin, Brynlee…
Donald “Pa” Case Donald Case, affectionately known by many as “Pa,” peacefully passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1935, in Boonville, Missouri, to James and Helen Case. He was raised in Boonville and graduated from Boonville High School in 1953. Don honorably served his country as a United States Army Sargeant veteran, spending much…
Renae Lynn McKinney, age 58, of Belton, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 with her husband, Shawn by her side. Renae was born on September 9, 1967 in Antigo, WI to Harold and Carole Knowles of Birnamwood, WI. Renae was known to all as a vibrant, loving person with a never-failing sense of humor. She dearly loved…
Twyla died peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Villages of Jackson Creek, Independence, Missouri, where she resided in Assisted Living, sharing a room with her sister Joan Miles. She grew up in Buckner, Missouri, and graduated from Fort Osage High School. Twyla later graduated from Central Missouri State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. She taught school for 2…
Lenora Gean Elliott, 84 of Grandview, MO, formerly of Oak Grove, MO.; passed away at 10:00am on April 10th, 2026, surrounded by family. Survived by her children Michelle Williams (Bob), Mike, Timothy Blake (Bev), and Lori Hill (Bryan), her grandchildren Cindi, Crystle, Cristi, Beth, Stacey, Darcie, Austin and Kyle, and great grandchildren Caley, Coby, Sienna, Preston, Jaylynn, Owen, Nicolas, Hudson,…
James Delbert Wilson, 77, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on April 24, 2026, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Missouri. Jim was born on November 7, 1948, in Independence, Missouri, to Delbert and Louise Wilson. He was raised in Independence and…
Augustus Lowell Knisely, 92 years old, of Independence, MO passed away at home on April 10, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was known as "Gus" by co-workers but as "Lowell" by his family and friends. Services will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, on Thursday, April 16, 2026 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and…
Johnny Anderson of Lee’s Summit, passed away on April 9th, 2026 at the age of 70. He was married to Wanda Anderson, who passed before him. He worked for many years at the University of Central Missouri before retiring. He kept life simple and enjoyed doing things his own way. He loved his old truck, watching football and going fishing.…