Nellie Louise Whitham, 73, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. She was born on Monday, Sept. 20, 1948, in Marceline, MO, the daughter of the late David Clancy and Marjorie Bush.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Leroy Sterling, Sr., 69, of Excelsior Springs, MO. James passed away Oct. 9, 2021, in Liberty, MO. He was surrounded by loved ones.

James was born on Sept. 1, 1952, in Iowa to William and Marian Sterling.

Christina “Chris” Clampitt, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 12, 2021, after a car accident. 

Stephen Brandt Owens, Sr., of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was 47 years old.

Steve was born in Kansas City, MO on Jan. 8, 1974, to Buddy Owens, Sr. and Mary Brand Owens. He was the youngest of his four siblings.

Steve has left behind his three children, sons, Stephen Owens, and Zachariah Owens, daughter Abigail Owens, and grandson, Abram Owens.