Freddie Ray Doherty, 63, went to be with the Lord Sept. 5, 2021, in his home surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. Born May 12, 1958, in Paragould, Ark., he was the son of Carl and Bonnie Doherty. He graduated from Niangua High School in 1976 and obtained B.S. Ed., M.S. Ed. and Specialist in Education Administration…
Donald Ray Johnston Jr, 59, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Don was born June 13, 1962 in Columbia, Missouri, the son…
Garland D. Tripp, 98, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15th at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove, Oak Grove, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in Missouri State…
Gary Eugene Taylor, 55, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Cremation with private family services. Gary was born July 30, 1966, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Harvey Dean and Margret Fae (McDaniel) Taylor. He served his country in the United States Navy. Gary was an over the road truck driver for over 25 years. He…
Dolores Marie Sciolaro, 93, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3rd at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Contributions can be made to Crossroads Hospice.…
Mary “Joann” Lewis, 80, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7th at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of…
Charles Richard Griggs, 74, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away August 26, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving wife of 34 years and his children who always made him proud! Richard retired in September 2008 from the Kansas City Star after 26 years of service. He received many awards for his involvement with the United Way Campaign, Project…
Mark Allen Redenbaugh 65 of Buckner Mo. went toeternal life on August 25, 2021. Mark was an ordained minister which he was honored to perform the marriage ceremony for his daughter Dana. Mark also served in the United States Army from which he received an honorable discharge. Mark is proceeded in death by his father Earl Redenbaugh and a brother…
Donald Paul Bryant II (Don, Donnie), 47, passed away after a short battle with cancer on August 25, 2021, at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, MO. He was born July 16, 1974, in Independence, MO, the son of Tonya and Casey Bryant. He started school in Oak Grove, MO and moved to Holdenville, OK where he graduated High School…
Sandra Kay Doolittle, 42, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1st at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Sandra was born September 17, 1978 in Vancouver, Washington, daughter of…