August 12, 1970 - June 22, 2023 Tommy Barton was a local vocalist and song writer. His latest band “Jett Blakk” and album “Revolution Rock” was rated with Reverb Nations as number 200th in the world and he was rated number 2 for local talent. He was the beloved son of Jean M Walker and husband of Edie Barton. He…
Virgil Duane Byl, age 81, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2023. He was born at home on December 30, 1941, in Aplington, Iowa, to Francis and Laura Byl. Virgil was married in 1963 to Karol, whom he met at the grocery store in Wellsburg, Iowa. They shared a beautiful marriage for 59 years. He worked as a machinist for…
Grace Margaret Justus, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem, Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in New Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions…
Harvey Lee Kolster, age 92, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born at home on August 21, 1930, in Dover, Missouri, to Paul and Louise Kolster. Harvey was married in 1954 to Rosalie, whom he met at Central Missouri State University. They shared a beautiful marriage for 68 years. He worked as a fixture designer at Hallmark…
Betty Ann Hayes, 90, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Services will be held on Monday, June 26th at Grace United Methodist Church, Oak Grove Campus, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sni Valley Fire Department, the Laurie Fire…
George Albert Dice, age 71, of Clinton, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Warrensburg Veterans Home. George’s wishes were to be cremated and interment at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Business Hwy 13, Higginsville, Missouri. A memorial service will be held in the committal shelter at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, followed by a luncheon…
On Thursday, June 15, 2023 Richard Beck, beloved son to E.J. & Helen Beck, best friend and companion to Vicki Jorgenson, brother to Linda & Stevie, father of Brenton, Trevor, and Tyler, and grandfather to his five grandchildren: Connor, Kenzie, Jeremy, Jackson, and Charlotte, crossed over to the Golden Shore. Growing up in rural Higginsville, MO., Richard spent his time…
Wilma June Canfield, of Independence, MO, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was 90. Born on May 22, 1933, to George and Viola Seymour, Wilma June lived in Buchanan, MI for almost half of her life. It was in Buchanan, at the age of 12, where she met George Victor “Vic” Canfield, her sweetheart.…
Our beloved patriarch, Irvine Lee Tucker, 95, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 after a short illness. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Services will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with Full Military Honors will be 12:00 p.m. in…
Mary Anne Hawley was born on June 12, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri to Roland and Florence Bockhorst. She grew up at 900 Bernice Avenue in Kirkwood; graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1962. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Washington University in St. Louis. During her career in nursing, she went wherever there was a need -…