Melinda R. Rowe, lovingly known as Mindy, was born on December 7, 1969, and peacefully went to heaven at her home in Independence on December 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Mindy had a joyful spirit and a heart full of kindness. She truly loved being with people and found happiness in life’s simple pleasures—going to…
Earl Lee King, aged 98, passed away on November 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born April 7, 1927, in Sedalia, Missouri to parents Arthur and Anna King. Earl lived a life devoted to the Lord, family, and friends. As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Earl served his country during World War II in the Seabees. After…
Karen Victoria Delana, of Waverly Missouri passed away at the age of 74, on November 29, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Karen was born on June 3, 1951, to Laura Odean (Curry) and Donald Andrew Hurt in Baldwin Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved brother, Donald Hurt. Karen is survived by…
Esther Hoover, 86, passed away November 29, 2025, at her home in Independence. She was born November 16, 1939, at Butler, Missouri, and was the tenth and last child of Ted and Eleanore Elefson.Esther grew up on the family farm a few miles south of Butler. She graduated from Butler High School in 1956 and then began her college work…
Floyd M Richardson, a proud Korean War Veteran and devoted family man whose greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 18, 1933, Floyd grew up with a spirit of service and camaraderie. That spirit led him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps,…
Da’rrell E. Parks (1/12/65 – 11/25/25), at age 60, passed away at the Alpine Breeze nursing home in Raytown, Missouri (part of metro Kansas City). He was a native of Hannibal, Missouri. Da’rrell was a very personable, easy-going and quick-witted man which made having a comedic talent an easy fit for him. From a young, scrawny boy, he used his…
Curtis Franklin Lander, 83, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his home in Oak Grove, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family in care of Royer Funeral Home to help…
Ruth Ann “Ruthie” Morgan, 80, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home in Lone Jack, MO. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 1st at Lone Jack Baptist Church, 202 S. Bynum Road, Lone Jack, MO 64070, with visitation at 12:00 p.m. and funeral service at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial in Lone Jack Cemetery. Ruth…
Dona Gann of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2025 at Independence Manor Care Center at 7:55 a.m. at the age of 93. Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends at 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at the…
Douglas Wayne Brundage, 64, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home in Oak Grove, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. A private inurnment will be held at a…