William "Skip" Irvine Brooks died peacefully at his home on December 14, 2020 in Independence, MO, at the age of 71. A celebration of life is scheduled for Sunday, December 20th at the Sugar Creek VFW Post 3976 Kelsey Hall; friends and loved ones are welcome to stop by anytime between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. to celebrate Skip's life. Skip was born on August 20, 1949 in Kansas City, MO. As a young…
Debra “Debbie” Lynn Gilmore, 64, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. The family will have a visitation 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 14th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15th in Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be…
Syble “Sandy” S. Shoemaker, 77 of Independence, MO passed away December 10, 2020. Private family service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Cancer Action 4010 S. Lynn Ct. Dr. Independence, MO 64055 or at: canceractionkc.org Sandy was born September 7, 1943 in Kansas City, KS to Oliver A. & Arvida P. (Meyers) Clay. Her biggest thrill was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandy…
Thomas James Skaggs, 75, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Private family burial in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Tom was born August 16, 1945 in Redbud, Illinois, the son of Thomas L.…
Elsie M. Russell, 100, of Independence, MO passed away December 9, 2020. Graveside service with burial will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Buckner Hill Cemetery; Buckner, MO. Elsie was born May 23, 1920 in Marshall, MO to Simon & Geneva (Wichter) King. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to read Danielle Steele novels. Elsie enjoyed…
Michael Thomas Heagy, 49, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away unexpectedly December 9, 2020. There are no services at this time. Michael was born February 14,1971 in Kansas City, MO. He was the son of James Miller and Phyllis Ann (Calia) Heagy, who preceded him in death. Michael is survived by his brothers: Brian Heagy of Independence, MO, Paul Heagy of…
Lawrence L. Dennis, 85, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 29th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri with visitation from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., followed by the family memorial service. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, capacity within the funeral home is limited to 50 guests at…
Patricia J. Tritico-Carpenter, 90, of Independence, MO passed away December 7, 2020. The family will have a Celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Esther Cogan, 96, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Esther was born May 13,…
Lorene Carolin Girault, 87 of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. There will be a private family burial in Anderson Hill/ Friedens Cemetery, Moscow Mills, MO. Lorene was born February 6, 1933 in Foristell, Missouri to Earl and Flora (Schnabel) Wilegus. She was a member of Wright City Church of the Nazarene. Lorene enjoyed music, watching TV and…