Melanie Rae (Moyer) Norris, 64, of Grain Valley, MO and Wheatland, MO, passed away gracefully Friday afternoon, November 28, 2014. Melanie had been wrestling with dementia for almost ten years and finally found peace after a long and arduous struggle. Services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, December 8th at Royer Funeral Home, 100 Royer Lane, Grain Valley, MO. The…

Anthony M. Lipari, 82, of Independence, Mo, passed away November 26, 2014, at his home.  Born of March 25, 1932 in KC, Mo to Saverio (Sam) Lipari and Antonina DiMaggio. Mr. Lipari was a life long area resident.  He was a graduate of Manuel High School in KC, MO.  Anthony was united in marriage on Aug 5, 1954 in Littleton,…

“Blackie,” Duane N. Beth, 90, of Independence, passed away November 25, 2014. Duane was born outside of Springfield, MO, on June 15, 1924. He was raised by his mother, Ollie Beth Boone. He joined the United States Army, becoming a rifle expert, and a veteran of WWII. Throughout his many years living in the Kansas City area, Duane worked for…

Keith (KJ) Jay Thompson III, 52, of Lee’s Summit, MO acceded into the Lords arms on Friday the 21st of November 2014. Keith was born February 28, 1962, in Lincoln, NE. Keith worked at Sprint and had a passion for what he did he was a huge fan of Nebraska football and loved to play golf, he enjoyed spending time…

Barbara Ann Wakefield Rodgers, 74 of Blue Springs, MO passed away November 20, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Service will be 4 p.m. Tuesday November 25, 2014 At Community of Christ Church 801 SW 19th St. Blue Springs, MO. Barbara was born July 25, 1940 in Little Rock, AR to James A. & Eva M.…

Pamela Musselman, 65 of Independence, MO passed away November 20, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday November 29, 2014 at Birchwood Baptist Church, 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence, MO 64052. Arr: Royer-Hayes Funeral Home 205 SW 17th St. Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-5551

Eileen Williams, 82 of Blue Springs, MO passed away November 19, 2014. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday November 23, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday November 24, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made in Eileen’s name…

Lois Parker, 77 of Buckner, MO passed away November 19, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Friday November 21, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 22 at the funeral home. Burial in Buckner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made in Lois’s…

Mary Beth Airrington, 59, of Odessa, MO passed away November 17, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 at the funeral home. Burial at Lone Jack Cemetery. Mary Beth was born October 11, 1955 in Independence,…

Annetta Sue Olson, 68 of Kansas City, MO passed away November 16, 2014. Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday November 20, 2014 at the LDS Church 5609 Norfleet Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133. Arr: Royer Funeral Home 101 S.E. 15th Street Oak Grove, MO 64075 Phone: (816) 690-4441