Kelly Lea Gresham, 55, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014, at KU Medical Center after suffering from a long illness. A native of Independence, Kelly was born on September 4, 1958 in Kansas City, the daughter of Merritt & Helen Henry. She graduated from Ft. Osage High School in 1976. Her father preceded her in death in…
William J. “Bill” Sullivan Sr., 88, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Michael Lee McCaughey, 42, Independence, MO, died unexpectedly, Saturday May 31, 2014 at his home. Michael was born in Independence, Missouri on September 6, 1971. On September 27, 2008 in Oak Grove at the home of his parents, Michael married Melony Lee and also became a step father to her four children. He is survived by his wife Melony, four…
Lawrence E. Pyle, 73, of Sibley, MO passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Cremation. No services. Arr: Royer Funeral Home 101 SE 15th St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 (816) 690-4441
Tammy J. Strutton, 50, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away May 27, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8th at Grace Church, 222 N. Osage Ave. & Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050. Tammy was born April 13, 1964 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Carl J. and Judy (Stegeman) Strutton. She worked on the…
On May 27, 2014 the loving arms of Jesus Christ took Donald "Don" Elmer Sell home as he was surrounded by his loving family. Don was born the son of Elmer Ray and Iva Lela (Lipscomb) Sell on January 9, 1938 in Melvern, Osage County, Kansas. He proudly served eight years in the United States Army, received a Bachelor's Degree in…
Earl Gorton Cooper, 89, of Oak Grove, MO passed away Monday May 19, 2014. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, MO. Earl was born August 16, 1924 in Waverly, MO to William B. &…
Earl Gorton Cooper, 89, of Oak Grove, MO passed away Monday May 19, 2014. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, MO. Earl was born August 16, 1924 in Waverly, MO to William B. &…
Bradley W. Goodman, 53, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away May 10, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 2, 1961 in Jackson County, Missouri to Charles W. and Virginia (McKinzie) Goodman. He was a lifelong resident of Eastern Jackson County, graduating from Grain Valley High School in 1979. Bradley met the love of his…
Edward Nelson Bitzer Jr., 73, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12th at Royer-Hays Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO; burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to…