Twyla died peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Villages of Jackson Creek, Independence, Missouri, where she resided in Assisted Living, sharing a room with her sister Joan Miles. She grew up in Buckner, Missouri, and graduated from Fort Osage High School. Twyla later graduated from Central Missouri State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. She taught school for 2…
Lenora Gean Elliott, 84 of Grandview, MO, formerly of Oak Grove, MO.; passed away at 10:00am on April 10th, 2026, surrounded by family. Survived by her children Michelle Williams (Bob), Mike, Timothy Blake (Bev), and Lori Hill (Bryan), her grandchildren Cindi, Crystle, Cristi, Beth, Stacey, Darcie, Austin and Kyle, and great grandchildren Caley, Coby, Sienna, Preston, Jaylynn, Owen, Nicolas, Hudson,…
James Delbert Wilson, 77, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on April 24, 2026, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Missouri. Jim was born on November 7, 1948, in Independence, Missouri, to Delbert and Louise Wilson. He was raised in Independence and…
Augustus Lowell Knisely, 92 years old, of Independence, MO passed away at home on April 10, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was known as "Gus" by co-workers but as "Lowell" by his family and friends. Services will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, on Thursday, April 16, 2026 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and…
Johnny Anderson of Lee’s Summit, passed away on April 9th, 2026 at the age of 70. He was married to Wanda Anderson, who passed before him. He worked for many years at the University of Central Missouri before retiring. He kept life simple and enjoyed doing things his own way. He loved his old truck, watching football and going fishing.…
Alan J. Armstrong, 61, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away in the late afternoon of April 8, 2026. Alan was born in Oliver, British Columbia, Canada, on April 26, 1964, the son of Marilyn Armstrong and the late Ron Armstrong. He was united in marriage to Carol Conrad on May 30, 1991, in St. Louis, Missouri. Alan graduated with the…
Dalton Maddox Baird, age 3, passed away on April 2, 2026. Dalton was kept at the hospital while his parents, fought tirelessly for his life after a medical determination marked his passing in March. His family holds close that on April 2nd, he truly went to Heaven. Please join us in celebrating his life on Friday, April 10, 2026. Visitation…
Irisdean “Deanie” Carlton, 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Deanie was born on February 18, 1948, and raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. She was united in marriage to the…
Bong O. Jung, 75, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, Missouri. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Valley Memorial Gardens, located behind the funeral home. Bong was born February 17, 1951 in…
Donald James McClellan, 79, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on March 25, 2026. Services will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, on Friday, April 3, 2026, with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and funeral at 2:00 p.m., followed by burial in New Salem Cemetery. Born on March 29, 1946 to William Frank McClellan and Margaret Elizabeth…