Ruth Elaine Mitchell, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was a child of God and a true prayer warrior. Visitation will be 5:00 ~ 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, a Celebration of Life will follow at 6:00 p.m. at Journey Church ~ 1601 MO.…
Douglas “Doug” Norman Kassing, 58, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Per Doug’s request, there will be no services. Contributions may be made to: endsepsis.org or Wounded Warrior Project at: woundedwarriorproject.org or Department of Conservation at: mdc.mo.gov Doug was born October 3, 1965 in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Everett W. and Patricia (Wesselmann) Kassing. Doug was an outdoorsman who…
Mary Jo (Davis) Nastasi, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away on November 12, 2023 at the KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, after battling multiple health issues the last few weeks of her life. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO 64058. Funeral…
On November 10th, 2023 Grace Elizabeth White our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with family, surrounded by loved ones. She was 94 years old. In her early years she was a very hardworking entrepreneur. She was a realtor and…
Bobbye Jean Sanderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 8, 2023, at the age of 87 in Independence, Missouri. She was born on July 5, 1936, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Bobbye was a devoted Christian, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was also a cherished sister and friend.Bobbye is survived by her four daughters:…
William Bradley “Brad” Dametz, 63, of Bates City, MO, passed away on November 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 1, 2023, at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove MO from 1-2 pm and followed by a 3pm graveside service with military honors at Higginsville Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Brad Dametz Memorial…
Howard Frederick “Fred” Byam, 63, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Per Fred's wishes, he was cremated. His family will host a Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO. Fred…
James Jones Jr, 69, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 in his home in the company of his loving family. Jimmy always worked hard to provide for his family. He retired from Saia Freight. He really enjoyed conversations while sitting outside in his chair, cooking with his family, and sharing his famous pies. He was very knowledgeable…
Christina (Chrissy) Marie Klein, 45, was given her wings on November 3, 2023, after her courageous battle with cancer. Memorial will be at 2:00 p.m. with Celebration of Life to follow 3:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at The Venue North 7504 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite A, Kansas City, MO Born in St. Joseph, MO, then moved to Gladstone, MO…
Gladys Joyce Nichols, 96, of Independence, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born August 5, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the devoted wife of Ltc. Norman D. Nichols for more than 60 years. During her husband’s military career, she moved with her family well over 20 times. She was the pillar in the family while her husband served…