Barbara Lea Drinkwater Griffith, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Ignite Medical Resort, formerly St. Mary’s Manor, after an extended illness. Per her request, she will be cremated, and a private burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Community Services League, the Oak Grove Historical Society, or a…
James Franklin Thompson, 82, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Oak Grove Nursing & Rehab on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Private services will be held in Buckner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Phoenix Hospice. Jim was born on November 22, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Jim and Blanche (Galvin) Thompson. …
Phillip “Phil” Vito Saladino, 66, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 9, 2021. A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2021, at the Oak Grove Field House, 1300 E. White Rd, Oak Grove, MO 64075. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Cancer Foundation. Phil…
Charles “Chuck” Leon Gennings, 65 of Kansas City, MO passed away August 8, 2021. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 a.m. Chuck was born February 13, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Lawrence & Nora (Arnold) Gennings. He loved to work in…
Robert “Bob” David Dryden, 69, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, in Coffeyville, KS. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th at the Iola Masonic Lodge #38, 201 W. Madison Avenue, Iola, KS 66749. Food and drinks will be served. Bob was born on September 15, 1951,…
John Thomas Hamburg, 57, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. John was born January 26, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri to…
Stanley “Stan” Edwood Johnson, 56 of Stover, MO passed away August 4, 2021. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Machpelah Cemetery. Stan was born March 30, 1965 in Astoria, OR to Charles B. & Ida “Rose” R. (Rippy) Johnson. He…
Gary Brushwood, 68 of Lake Lotawana, MO, died peacefully on August 3, 2021. A celebration of life will be held in his hometown in Nodaway, MO, where he was an alumni of the Savannah Savages. We will all gather to camp, BBQ, and enjoy fireworks - all Gary’s favorites. Gary was a member of the IBEW local 124. He started his profession in…
Mary Louise (Soetaert) Drury 67, a resident of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation Center, Kansas City, MO on August 3, 2021. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove, 400 SE 14th St, Oak Grove, MO, 64075 on Monday, August 9, 2021, with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and funeral services beginning at…
Jon Galen Francis, 59, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. At Jon’s request, no formal memorial, or funeral services will take place. Jon was born October 20, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ted and Judith (Lucas) Francis. A husband, father, brother, and friend. A simple, easy going, fair man with few words would describe Jon. A…