Elba Gene Roark, 71 of Independence, Mo passed away Saturday June 29th, 2024 from Aggressive Fast Paced Dementia. Elba Gene leaves behind wife of 49 years Kathleen S Jones-Roark, Daughter Racheal R Johnston and husband James, Daughter Kimberly S Francis and husband Joel, Daughter Christina J Youngs and husband Ben. Three grandkids Douglas Gene Williams, Hunter Gene Roark and Amelia…

Robert Scott Espey, 53, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2024. Rob was born to Jerry and Dale Espey in Columbia, Missouri in 1971. After Rob graduated from Tarkio High School in 1989, he went on to study veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia. As a young man, Rob enjoyed raising farm animals as part…

Linda (Momberg) Yeager entered heaven peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024.  She was preceded into heaven by her loving husband, Gaylen Yeager, and their daughter Lyn (Yeager) Lunceford.  Linda is survived by a son, Bret Yeager, a granddaughter, Ella (Lunceford) Goans and husband Pete Goans and their four children, Austin Pearce, Emily Goans, Lyla Goans and Matthew Goans.  A niece,…

Blue Watercolor Baptism Poster - 1 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Keith Waller, who died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 25, 2024, at the age of 71. Rick was born on November 12, 1952, in Mexico, Missouri, to Charles and Pauline Waller. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Southwest…

On June 21st, 2024 Charles D. Tullis passed away from a heart attack after a long fight with colon cancer. Charles was born on August 16th, 1952 to Edward and Hazel Tullis. He graduated from Van Horn High School in Independence, MO in 1970. He trained for and received an Aircraft and Power plant F.A.A. certification. He also earned an…

Neil Schuyler, born in Houston, Tx on 12/29/1941, passed away at 82 yrs., on June 21st, 2024 at St. Lukes East in Lee’s Summit, MO. Survived by his cousin Debrah and husband, James “Pat” Bliss of Washington, MI. Neil was a friend to many, and mentor to even more throughout his lifetime. Many that knew him loved him, and he…

Pamela LaDean Masten, 73, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. Pamela was born December 8, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William J. Jr. and Eleaner L. (Wells) Chilson. She loved…

Charles Leroy Pennington who was known as “Chuck” by everyone was called to heaven on Wednesday June 19, 2024. Chuck was born in Independence, Missouri on January 30, 1937. After graduating from Van Horn High School, Chuck was drafted in to the Army and served his country well in Korea. In typical Chuck fashion, any military Jeep within reach of…

Virgil Counsell of Independence, Mo. died at 4:05 am June 18, 2024 at his home. He was 97. The family will hold a graveside service at a later date at Osage, Iowa. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Osage Capital Campaign at Osage Community Schools, 820 Sawyer Drive, Osage, Iowa 50461 and specify the wrestling room project. Virgil was born…

Roxcea Ann Green, 77, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the VFW, 12810 E Kentucky RD, Independence, MO 64050. Roxcea was born on November 19, 1946 in Girard, KS daughter of Vernon and Nora…