Douglas “Doug” Ray Wrinkle, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on May 19, 2024. Doug was born June 8, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri. He worked various construction jobs for most of his life. Doug had a big heart, He didn’t have a lot, but would gladly share what he did have with those less fortunate. Anytime someone needed…
Martha Jane Carey, 75, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024.Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, Missouri. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: The Parkinson…
Ronald Kay Hurley, age 67, of Blue Springs, Mo, passed away May 18th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Ron was born on June 29th, 1956 in Independence, MO, to Lester and Shirley Hurley. He served in United States Army and was an electrician with local IBEW 124. Survivors include his wife, Hana Fe Hurley, of 12 years, his daughters, Aimee…
Dr. Brent McClain Rogan, 49, of Blue Springs and Independence, MO, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Brent was born December 3, 1974, in San Antonio, TX. He was the loving son of Patrick C. and Barbara (Withrow) Rogan. Brent grew up in Greenville, SC. At a very young age, he developed a passion for sports and excelled…
Paul Hiromi Nonaka, 90, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away on May 17, 2024, at The Villages of Jackson Creek. Born to Jinkurō and Takano Nonaka on July 9, 1933, in Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii, Paul was the ninth of ten siblings and grew up on the family farm. He came to the mainland to attend college, establishing his family life…
Harold Gene Jeffries, aged 86, Independence, MO., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Gene was born on May 21st, 1937, to Pearly and Ethel Mae Jeffries. He was born at the family’s home-place just between Independence and Sibley, and overlooking the Atherton bottoms. A location that is still in the family…
Glynn William Graybill, age 61, of Buckner, MO, passed away May 16, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Glynn was born September 8, 1962 to David and Sharon Graybill in Independence, MO. He was a 1981 graduate of Fort Osage High School. Glynn was a career long demolition construction operator. He is preceded in death by his father, David…
KEN KERR passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was 91 years old. Kenneth Murl Kerr (Sr), born August 26, 1932 in Marionville, Missouri and was the eleventh of twelve children born to William Arthur and Ethel Melinda Kerr (Johnson). He grew up in the area he called Turnback Creek. Ken was a veteran of the Korean War, spending…
Donald R. Halliburton, 76, passed away on May 15, 2024 at his home at Blue Hills Rest Home, where he had resided for the past 7 years. He was born on February 4, 1948, to the late Kenneth D. and Hazel (Craft) Halliburton of Butler, MO. Donald was a 1966 graduate of Miami High School, Amoret, MO. He began his…
January 12, 1957 – May 13, 2024 Patrick “Pat” Anthony Smithers of Independence, Missouri, passed away on May 13, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. Pat was 67 years old. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Pat exhibited a kind, gentle nature and was extremely loved by his family and friends. A true caregiver at heart, Pat lived a life rich in…