Corey James Ewert, 32, tragically passed away at home on March 25, 2020. He was born April 2, 1987 in Hays, Kansas, the son of Craig and Mary Ewert. Corey graduated from Lees Summit High School, Class of 2005. Following graduation, he attended school at Missouri State University. Corey worked at KC Mowing & More. He loved his job and…
Willie Ronald Irvin, aged 81, entered Heaven’s Gates on March 25, 2020. Ronnie was born January 12th, 1939 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, the son of the late Audie C. Irvin and Nancy Agnes (Emberton) Irvin. He was the youngest of 5 children and was born in a log cabin with a dirt floor. His parents worked as sharecroppers in the…
Elizabeth Chappell of Napoleon, Missouri, known to her family and friends as “Betty”, passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2020 at the age of 88. A private family graveside service was held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Betty was born on May 12, 1931 in Rifle, Colorado, to Frederick and Bessie…
Robert “Bob” Eugene Willis was born July 19, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William and Iva Willis. He unexpectedly departed this world Sunday, March 22, 2020, at age 67. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th at the Odessa VFW Post, 9642 E. Old Hwy 40, Odessa, MO 64076. Following the service,…
Robert Jesse Brown, 86, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. No services. Robert was born January 31, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Robert and Jessie (Cole) Brown. He and Patricia Butler were married in 1954. Robert worked as a computer technician for S.W. Bell Telephone Co. for 30 years. He was preceded in death…
Wilma Gaye Himes, 78, of Leesburg, Florida passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri with her family at her side. Wilma was born on November 19, 1941, in Highland Park, Michigan daughter of William and Crystal Sewell (O'Toole). Wilma grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Gary L. Himes of…
Larry Eugene Hodges, 79, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. In concern of the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date. Larry is survived by his wife, Joetta Hodges of the home; and son Rick Hodges of Higginsville, MO. Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Lamb, 60, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at K.C. Hospice House. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu…
Donilee Neeley, 62, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25th in Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, MO. Donilee was born February 19, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Donald L & Allie J. (Wolfenbarger) Jeffries. She enjoyed antiquing, writing poetry, and doing arts…
Levi James Cooley born March 16, has returned to his Heavenly Father. He is the son of Lawrence and Sarah Cooley; brother to Law, Lorelai and Lukas, all of Grain Valley, MO. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. Funeral is 1:00 p.m on Friday, March…