The professional staff at Royer Funeral Home is committed to providing dignified, respectful and compassionate assistance to every family in their time of need. Recognizing that each family is unique, our staff personalizes assistance to provide a meaningful service to honor the life of your loved one.
Pete Royer
Owner / Funeral Director
F.M. “Pete” Royer is the youngest son of Kenneth & Lois Royer. He grew up in Oak Grove and graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1968. Pete attended college at the University of Missouri at Columbia, graduating in 1972. He then graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science of Dallas, Texas in 1973. After serving an apprenticeship in Kansas City, and managing a funeral home in Springfield, Colorado, Pete returned to Oak Grove in 1977 and became a partner with his father. He has served as the Treasurer and Sexton of the Oak Grove Cemetery Association since 1980. Pete is a member of the First Baptist Church of Oak Grove.
Barbara Royer
Owner / Funeral Director
Barbara grew up in Higginsville, MO and graduated from Higginsville High School. She and Pete married on January 26, 1985. At that time, she was a widow and the co-owner of a clothing store in Oak Grove. Barbara obtained her Funeral Director’s license in 1988. She worked at the Oak Grove office for 20 years and has now retired. She and Pete have four children (two each), Holly McCullough, Jason Reynolds (1971-2019), Benjamin Royer, and Eric Royer. Barbara is a member of the First Baptist Church of Oak Grove and Beta Sigma Phi -Xi Theta Beta Sorority. Pete & Barb reside in Oak Grove.
Holly McCullough
Office Manager / Secretary - Oak Grove
Holly grew up in Oak Grove and graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1986. She is Pete & Barbara’s daughter and has worked at Royer’s since 1997. She is the Office Manager and Secretary at the Oak Grove office. Holly worked at the Grain Valley office for 15 years before moving to the Oak Grove office in March 2015. She is married to Kevin and has four children, Joshua, Andrew, Robin, & Mikayla; four granddaughters, Sophie, Parker, Oaklyn, and Elowen; and three grandsons, August, Gillian, and Ezekiel. Holly is a member of First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. She and her family reside in Oak Grove.
Christopher Reynolds
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Chris graduated from Oak Grove High School in 2008 and from Kansas City Community College in 2014, with a degree in Mortuary Science. He is a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director. He is Pete & Barb’s grandson and has worked at Royer’s since 2011. Chris is married to Whitney, and they have four children, Clayton, Emmerleigh, Annistyn, and Delaney. They reside in Odessa.
Deanna Olson
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Deanna grew up in Hannibal, MO, and graduated from Mark Twain High School in Center, MO in 1993. She attended Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL, graduating in 2001 with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. Deanna is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. She and her husband, Eric, live in Blue Springs with their two dogs, Pascal and Hattie May.
Robin Burson
I.T. / Data Entry Manager
Robin graduated from Oak Grove High School in 2012 and from House of Heavilin School of Cosmetology in 2013. She is Pete & Barb’s granddaughter, and Holly’s daughter. Robin is the Data Entry Manager for all locations. Robin is married to Tyler, and they have four children: daughter Parker, twin sons Gillian and Ezekiel, and daughter Oaklyn. They reside in Oak Grove and are members of First Baptist Church of Oak Grove.
Chris Williams
Crematory Manager / Staff Pastor / Director's Assistant
Chris graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in Kansas City, Kansas in 1974. In 1979, he graduated from Ozark Christian College with a Bachelor Degree in Theology. He worked at Thornhill Dillon Funeral Home during college. Chris has been a minister for over 30 years and joined the staff of Royer Funeral Home in February 2017. Chris is married to Christine, and they reside in Oak Grove. They have 2 children and 7 grandchildren.
Andrew Due
Groundskeeper
Andy graduated from Oak Grove High School in 2010. He is Pete & Barb’s grandson, and Holly’s son. Andy is the groundskeeper for all (take out 4) locations. Andy resides in Oak Grove and has one son, August.
Sue Williams
Funeral Director / Office Manager / Secretary – Independence
Sue grew up in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from Park Hill High School. She is the Office Manager and Secretary at the Independence office. Sue has been in the funeral business since May 1998 and had previously worked at Royer’s in the Oak Grove office. She and her husband, Terry, reside in Kansas City.
Peggi Nichols
Office Manager / Secretary - Grain Valley
Peggi grew up in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from Park Hill High School in 1978. She received a Certificate in Phlebotomy from MCCKC. Peggi is the Office manager and Secretary at the Grain Valley office. Peggi is Sue’s sister, and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She resides in Oak Grove.
Gina Carpenter
Receptionist - Oak Grove
Gina grew up in Blue Springs, MO, and graduated from Blue Springs High School. She is the receptionist at the Oak Grove office. Gina and her husband, David and they have 11 children and 8 grandchildren. They reside in Oak Grove and are members of First Baptist Church of Oak Grove.
Timothy Stone
Funeral Director / Embalmer / Pre-Need Agent
Tim grew up in Marshall, MO, and graduated from Marshall High School in 1992. He attended Kansas City Kansas Community College, graduating in 1999 with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. Tim began his career as a Funeral Director in 1998 and has worked at Royer’s for 8 years. He is also an Embalmer and Pre-Need Agent. Tim and his wife, Sarah, reside in Grain Valley with their children, Trevor and Keely, and their dog, Brodie.
Maranda Thompson
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Maranda grew up in Kansas City, KS, and graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in 2015. She attended Kansas City Kansas Community College, graduating in 2020 with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. Maranda is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. She resides in Kansas City, KS, with her dogs, Maddie, Chance, and Rex.
Bob Richard, Lindy Reed, Charles Fultz
Director's Assistants
Bob, Lindy and Charles all work as part-time assistants, helping with removals, visitations, funerals, etc., as needed.