Melba “Jean” Herron, age 84 passed away July 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She put up a courageous fight against lung cancer. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, August 2nd at Lone Summit Ranch, 28701 East Old U.S. 50 Highway, Lake Lotawana, MO 64086. The family will receive friends from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.…

Catrina Ann Lyons, 53, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3rdatRoyer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Catrina was born November 27, 1966,in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Douglas and Cheryl…

Kenneth Lee Phillips, 87, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm, on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Outreach Restoration Branch, 723 South Crysler Avenue, Independence, Missouri, 64052. In lieu of flowers, you may choose to donate to the Honor Flight (www.honorflight.org/donate-online.html) or to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).Kenneth (Ken) was born…

Jack W. Hirst, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on July 23, 2020. At Jack’s request, he will be cremated and a celebration of life will follow at a later date. Jack was born in Independence, Missouri on July 27, 1937 to Bill and LaVern Hirst. He studied carpentry and graduated from Manual…

David Drew Jackson, 60, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  David was born December 12, 1959 in St. Joseph, Missouri, son of Lloyd and Barbara (Drew) Jackson.  David served 30 years with the Independence Police Department, retiring as Captain.  He was a member of the Independence F.O.P. Lodge #1 and enjoyed playing drums, golf, fishing, and cowboy…

Barbara Sue Neubauer, 77, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley.  Burial of ashes at a later date.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lumicare…

Anita Epperson, 89, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO.  Anita was born October 1, 1930, in New York, New York, the daughter of Chris and Mary (Hasourakis) Kiritche.  She was a housewife and enjoyed cooking, reading,…

Sylvia Marie Story, 85, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25th in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO.   Sylvia was born July 22, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William P. and Mary E. (Tudor) Lawrence.  She was a registered nurse for 30+ years.  Sylvia was an…

Ruby Lee Kabrick, 91 of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020.  Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23rd in Sni Mills Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO.  Ruby was born October 2, 1928 on a farm south of Oak Grove.  She was the 6th of 8 children born to Jason & Mary Cline.  Ruby graduated from Oak Grove High School.  After…

Troy D. Wickman 55, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after battling Neuroendocrine Cancer in his home July 18, 2020.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Troy was born January 8, 1965 in Frankfurt, Germany to Sgt-Mjr Eduard and Ruth Wickman. He graduated with honors from Blue Springs High School in…