Bobbi Jean Masters, 34, of Odessa, MO, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015.  Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO   816-690-4441

Christine Janell Fiene, 62, of Higginsville, MO, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. Cremation. Chris was born August 2, 1953 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Clyde & Vivian (Oerding) Fiene. She never married. She was employed at Ace R/C, Inc. and other businesses in Higginsville and Odessa. Chris loved animals, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.…

Sharon Kay Elam, 65, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley with a memorial service following at 7:00 pm. Sharon was born October 28, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Russell and Louise Elam. Sharon…

Phoenix Benjamin Bass, 2-month old son of Rhonda Bass, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 22nd at the Kingsville Restoration Branch Church of Jesus Christ, 1910 SW 275 Rd, Kingsville, MO. Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441

On August 9, 2015, Alvin “Eddie” Crown joined his parents, Alvin and Ross Crown; two sisters, Mary Crown and JoAn Van Winkle; sister-in-law, Anita Crown; cousins, Gail Stark and Rick Ek; and his cherished mother-in-law, Nell Erickson.  He is survived by his wife, Debra L Crown; one son, Richard (Cindy) Pierce; two daughters, Rhonda (James) Crider and Janelle Adams; two…

Donald Logan Duncan, 39, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday August 8, 2015. A visitation will be held at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2015 with a memorial service following at 7:00 pm. Donald (Logan) was born July 6, 1976 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Daniel and Kathy…

Roberta R. Bowlen, 74, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs.  Services will be held Monday, August 10th at Royer-Hays Funeral Home, Blue Springs, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Roberta was…

Richard “Dick” Blaine Scott, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9th at New Summit Church, 1800 NE Independence Avenue, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. Arrangements: Royer-Hays Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO   816-229-5551

Gerald Albert Schroeder, 80, of Independence, Missouri, joined his Heavenly Father on August 3, 2015.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 7th at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence; burial in New Salem Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made…

Rocky M. Palmer, 57, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015.  Private family services were held. Rocky Mitch Palmer was born October 4, 1957 in Tucson, Arizona to Curtis and Joyce Palmer. Rocky lived most of his life at Tarsney Lakes, Missouri. He was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic and carpenter and was known for being…