Shirley M. Baker, 93, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Visitation will be 3:00 ~ 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Graveside Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley. Shirley was born December 30, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Wayne D. and…
Joe Carl Sanderson was peacefully ushered into the arms of his savior, Jesus, at Addington Place in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on September 22, 2023, at the age of 89. His last request was that he be close to Jean, and so he was. Joe Carl Sanderson was born on September 16, 1934 in Vardaman, Mississippi to Rex Sanderson and Nina…
Gilbert “Gib” England of Independence, MO passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the age of 59 at Centerpoint Medical Center lovingly surrounded by his family after battling health issues for the past few years. Gib graduated from Truman High School in 1982 and DeVry Institute of Technology. He was always good with computers and technology. He spent…
Kimberly Parker, a lifelong resident of Independence, MO unexpectedly passed away on September 19, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Kim was preceded in death by her mother Kay, brother Kieth and nephew Clifton. Kim is survived by her husband Dwayne, father Ron Bragaw, brother Kenny Bragaw (Ruth), and sister Brinda Price. Children Randall Bragaw (fiancée Theresa), Jonna Phillips…
Michael Patrick Romeo Sr., 66, of Bates City, MO, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mike was born on February 4, 1957 in Pontiac, MI, and spent his childhood in the Buffalo, NY area. After high school graduation, he moved to San Diego,…
Theresa “Terry” (Norton) Scarberry, age 81, peacefully went to her eternal rest on September 16, 2023, in Oak Grove, Missouri. She was born November 16, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles Thomas and Mable Maxine (Anders) Norton. She was raised with love from her Aunt Mary Alice Anders “Nanny” and loved by her Aunt Rosie as well. Brothers: Terry…
Edna Florence Smith, 92, of Mayview, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27th in Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, MO. A luncheon will be served at Zion United Church of Christ in Mayview following the graveside. Edna was born May 10, 1931, in Niangua, Missouri, the daughter of Russell…
Debra Sue Dorton, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 at the age of 61. Debbie was born October 26, 1961, in Kansas City, MO to James & DeLane (Plunkett) Nebgen. Debbie graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1980. During her high school years, she enjoyed many activities including cheerleading and being the school mascot.…
Loren Marion Porter Jr January 21, 1940 – September 14, 2023 Loren Porter, 83, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed after a short battle with aggressive renal cancer. He dearly loved his family and the most important thing to him was the time he was able to spend with them before his passing. The family held a private memorial. He is survived…
Steve Romanchuk, 87, of Lone Jack, MO, passed away on September 14, 2023 on his beloved farm. Steve was born on June 10, 1936 to Mildred L. Williams and George Romanchuk in Kansas City, MO. After Steve graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1954, he enlisted in the Navy and was medically discharged in August 1957 after losing his…