Alan Dean Myers, 66, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on July 3rd, 2026. He was born on January 13th, 1960 in Independence, Missouri to Orpha Young (Hennrich) and James Myers. He was raised by Larry Hennrich who was his stepfather. He was a beloved husband, Father, grandfather, and friend. Alan spent his life working with construction, a profession that…

Richard “Rick” Beebe, 62, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Rick was born on April 15, 1964, to his parents Barbara Martin and Richard Beebe in Kansas City, MO.  He was a 1982 graduate of Scotland County R-1 in Memphis, MO. Rick enjoyed many things in life, including sports – he played…

Jackie Lee Gross, 85, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.  Services will be held at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Oak Grove on Friday, July 17th, with visitation at 11:00 a.m. and memorial service at 12:00 p.m., followed by the committal service at 2:00 p.m. in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville,…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Burrell Thomas Lamb Jr. (Corky), who passed away on 7/2/26 at the age of 85 in Independence, MO surrounded by his family. Corky was born on 5/10/41 in Warrensburg, MO to Burrell and Geraldine (Jerry) Lamb.  He grew up in Odessa, MO and graduated from Odessa High School. Corky…

Aubree Renee Ballard was born on January 27, 2000, in Columbus, Ohio, to Angela McClain and Jonney McClain. She worked as an ophthalmology scribe and brought warmth, creativity, and laughter wherever she went. She loved crafting, cooking, concerts, collecting vinyl records, swimming with her brother, films, true crime documentaries, Stranger Things, and music by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and ABBA.…

Ronald R. Jester of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at home. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 7th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO, with visitation from 11am-12pm and the funeral at 12pm, followed by graveside services in Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 7285…

Barbara Kay Lyons, 83, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove.  Services will be held on Monday, July 6th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, with visitation from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral at 1:00 p.m.; burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee’s Summit,…

Glen Thomas, age 98, of Independence, Missouri passed away June 30, 2026, at the Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Glen was born in Prim, Arkansas on November 25, 1927, to Louis Bivin Thomas and Addie Lewellen Thomas. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Independence Missouri. Glen served his country in the United States Army from April…

Terry Lee Stark, 61, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. Born on September 20, 1964, Terry was the son of Richard and Dorothy Stark. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Stark, and his beloved younger brother, Danny Stark. Terry is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Stark, and his brother, Rick Stark,…

The world became a little quieter on June 28, 2026, when Carrie Lynn Gonzales, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great‑grandmother, passed away at home surrounded by those who loved her most. She was 69. Born on January 10, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, Carrie grew into a woman whose warmth, strength, and steady kindness shaped every life she touched. For…