Joseph D. Strahan, Jr., 81, of Bates City, MO passed away at his home March 31, 2014. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday April 2, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial in Bates City Cemetery. Joseph was born September 30, 1932 in Kansas…

Eileen Elberta (Dulaney) Martin Eileen Dulaney Martin, 81 Oak Grove, MO passed away peacefully at home March 31, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.  Eileen was preceded in death by her parents and one sister and brother. She is survived by her husband Roger Martin of the home, son Steve McGlasson (Robin) Indep, MO; Daughters: Suzie Williams, Holden MO and…

Jeremy David Blair, 30, of Republic, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at his home.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday April 3, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO; burial in Sni Mills Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. Jeremy was born August 4, 1983 in Kansas City, MO. Jeremy is survived by his wife, Anna…

Darrell Lee Sunderland, 81, of Odessa, MO passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. Darrell was born October 15, 1932 in Beattie, KS to Earl &Della (Neiberglr) Sunderland. Darrell proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Darrell married Deanne G. Fox, they had been together since January 20, 1963. Darrell enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family. Darrell…

Dr. Gary Seth Wasserman, age 67, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2014 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Ann Wasserman, daughter Madison Lambrecht Wasserman, stepson Brian Edward Lambrecht, as well as sister Tina Silidker and brothers Lary & Evan Wasserman.           Dr. Wasserman known to his family and friends as "Wass" was…

Robert G. Jochens, 59 of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, March 29th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Bob was born July…

Betty Jean Parks, age 82, stepped into the arms of Jesus on March 24, 2014. Betty served as church secretary for Fairmount Christian Church for 27 years and as president of the Christian Women’s Fellowship there.  She joined Kinsman Redeemer Christian Fellowship in 2011.  Betty had a beautiful smile, loved music, sewing, friends, family and Jesus. She is preceded in…

Larry Paul Westphal, 52, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away March 24, 2014 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Larry was born April 1, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to…

Lewis Timothy “Tim” Mobley, 56, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014.  Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO   816-847-4441

Carl F. Rusert, 70, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014.  Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 21st at Royer-Hays Funeral Home, Blue Springs.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Boy…