Karen Dee Burt was born on October 3, 1937, in Blythedale, Missouri, to Roy William Allman and Edith Ellen Moore Allman. Karen passed away on September 2, 2023, at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, Clark Leroy Allman. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald Clarence Burt,…
On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Geraldine Oswald Miner, loving mother of 4, passed away. She was born on October 1, 1931, in Precidio, TX, to Carl and Lillian (Blakely) Oswald. Geraldine lived with her parents and had a passion for traveling with them around Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada. She loved working in her garden, sightseeing, talking about bluebirds, and sharing…
Gordon L. Howell, 83, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Missouri Veterans State Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Gordon was born September 12, 1939 in Little Blue, Missouri to Felix and Waneta (Sims) Howell. He served in the United States Navy for 4 ½ years.…
Gordon L. Howell, 83, of Independence, Missouri passed away on August Wednesday, 30, 2023. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Missouri Veterans State Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Gordon was born September 12, 1939 in Little Blue, Missouri to Felix and Waneta (Sims) Howell. Gordon was never married. He served in the United States Navy for…
Bonnie Sue Miller passed away unexpectedly on August 28th, 2023 at the age of 57 while at home in Independence, MO. The visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Bible Fellowship Center, 2502 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050 on Tuesday, September 5th. There will be a funeral service following at 6:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Rick Williams. Bonnie was born on October…
Daina Lynn Barnes, 54, of Buckner, MO passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 – 7:00pm Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO. Daina was born in Independence, Missouri, to her parents, Bill and Ellen Hair. Daina married Timothy Barnes on September 23, 1988. Daina worked for a…
Michael Harold BarberJuly 9, 1955 - August 26, 2023 We gather to remember and honor the life of Michael Harold Barber, a husband, father and friend to many. Michael, better known as Mike, passed peacefully on August 26, 2023. He was born to Maxine and Harold Barber on July 9, 1955, in Raytown, MO. Mike touched the lives of all…
Rena Kay Peterson, 45, of Richmond, MO, passed away on August 26, 2023. She was born June 8, 1978 in Gladstone, Missouri. Rena was the daughter of John Howard and Barbara Jean Small of Gladstone, Missouri. She has two sisters, Tamara Michelle Pittman of Lebanon, Missouri and Christina Marie Marshall of Gladstone, Missouri. Rena also has an adopted son, Edward…
Barbara Orene Parks, 88, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 31st at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made…
Barbara Jane Thomas, 81, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. No services at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to: Sonshine Preschool and Zion Lutheran Church ~ 1202 W. Main St. Chanute, KS 66720. Barbara was born May 14, 1942 in Spencer, Iowa to Julius and Lucille (Schomburg) Sixta. She was very involved in the Lutheran…