Kenneth "Ken" Hazard, age 85, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on July 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and unforgettable memories. After joining the United States Army, Ken met the love of his life, Sandy, in 1963. They shared 65 wonderful years together. Ken owned and operated an automotive sales business in Blue Springs for…
Susan Jane Bilyeu (Dunham), 77, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1949, and will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and all who knew her. Susan was a devoted mother to Jesse Mapes, Brian Mapes, Kim Mowry, and Shelly Grover. She was a cherished sister to Jean Dunham, Jerry…
Ronald Keith Strange, 66 years old of Oak Grove, MO went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2026 after a long 18-year battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Celebration of Life Service will be held August 22, 2026 at Lee’s Summit Bible Church, 1200 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086, visitation at 10am, service at 11am. In lieu…
Ronald "Ron" Ray Fehring, 69, passed away on July 21, 2026, in Smithville, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, July 31, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri. 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd, Independence, Missouri, 64058. Inurnment to follow at Salem Cemetery. Born in Topeka, Kansas, Ron graduated from Fort Osage High…
Doris Elaine Anderson, 82, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026. A celebration of life will be held from 1:30-4:30pm on Sunday, September 13th at The Delaware, 125 S. Main, Independence, MO 64050. Born on December 15, 1943, in Independence, Missouri, Doris was the daughter of James William and Blanche Daisy (Crabtree) Chapple Sr. She grew…
Etta Maxine Newberry who many knew her as “Maxine” Etta Newberry, 76, of Lexington, MO passed away on July 18th, 2026 at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral/Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm on July 24th, 2026 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral home, 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058. Memorial contributions may be made to Royer Funeral Home…
Carrie Rosetta Parker, 91 of Sibley, Missouri passed peacefully at Centerpoint Hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1935. She worked at Belger Cartage until she retired. She continued to work other jobs such as at Harrah’s Casino, Wendy’s and Price Chopper. When she finally retired full time, she stayed home to watch her great…
Kathleen Rose Young, 73, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, with visitation from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, followed by graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill,…
Kenneth Neal Tranbarger, 64, of Meriden, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. Services will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO, with visitation at 2:00 p.m. and funeral following at 3:00 p.m. Kenneth was born on September 30, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, the son of William Ray and Catharine (Bay)…
Kimberley Diane Kramer(née Potts), 61, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home alongside family on July 17th, 2026. A celebration of life will be held for Kim at Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014 on Sunday, August 16 from 12-4pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Children With…