Melinda Joyce (Adams) Brumley, 72, passed away on July 8th, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 9th, at 2 p.m. at 508 S Broadway, Oak Grove, Missouri. Melinda was born on March 20th, 1953, in Independence, Missouri, to Joseph and Mary (Jimmerson) Adams. She graduated from Oak Grove High School, Class of 1971. Melinda was…
Charles Robert “Chuck” or “Bob” Harris of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospice House due to complications from COPD. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of Police #1 Lodge Hall, 18300 MO-78, Independence, MO 64057. All…
Helen Loene Gale Fischer passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. She was born November 20, 1939 in Elk City, OK, as the only child of Russell and Estella Gale. Helen spent her childhood growing up in Leedey, OK, surviving a deadly tornado that wiped out much of the town on May 31, 1947. She graduated from Leedey High School…
Amy Joan Phelan, 56, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Amy was born September 6, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri to Steven Russell Cowden and Barbara Lynn (Elliott) Cowden. Her and David were married right out of high school on July 18, 1987.…
Jerilynn Elizabeth Brown, 13, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Service to be held at a later date. Jerilynn was born July 26, 2011 in Independence, Missouri to Jerry Lynn Brown Jr. and Julia Elizabeth Stephens. Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64075 816-847-4441
David Wayne Davis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 70. Known for his boundless curiosity, unwavering dedication, and deep love for his family, he leaves behind a legacy of strength, skill, and heart. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dave graduated from Belton High School in 1972. He went on to…
William Mark Martinko, 86, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. A private family visitation will be held Sunday, July 6th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri, at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be on Wednesday July 9th at the Belmont Cemetery in Belmont, Ohio. William (Bill) was…
John Robert Washburn, 89, of Grain Valley, Missouri, died July 2, 2025, surrounded by family at his home of more than 35 years, which was lovingly referred to as "The Farm". Known first as a loving son, husband, father and grandfather, John also leaves his legacy of a life well-lived as a public servant, entrepreneurial businessman, real estate developer, electronic…
JoAnn Simpson ,69, of Independence, MO passed away on July 2, 2025. Joann was the daughter of Marie and Joseph Staples. She attended Lillis High School in KC and later Job Corps. She worked at ATT for 22 years. She enjoyed her family, cooking and scrapbooking and crafting. She is survived by her Husband, Terry Simpson. Son, Michael (Kristen) Simpson…
Joy Eileen Lowe, 75, passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:00 PM, both at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E 39th ST, Independence, MO 64055. Joy was born on February 18, 1950, in Kansas…