November 16, 1940 to April 20, 2019 Happily, Shirley peacefully passed away at home in the presence of loved ones. Shirley was born in Bagnell, Missouri and was the daughter of Francis and Doris (Boots) Caldwell. She was named after the popular child star of the time, Shirley Temple. While she was still young, the family moved to Independence, Missouri,…
Bettye K. Miller, 93, passed in peace on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center, Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. …
James Gary Moore was born in Louisiana, MO in 1940 to James Moore and Viola Smith Moore. His family moved to Kansas City where he attended Kumph Grade School. Gary graduated from Paseo High School in 1958. He later attended KCJC then Kansas University. Gary worked as a draftsman and a systems planner at the Kansas City Power &…
Valerie Lynn Phelps, 79, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Villages of Jackson Creek. Cremation; no services. Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO 816-229-5551
Linda Sue Blair, 70, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23rd at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Sni Mills Cemetery, Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.…
Judith Lorraine (Lucas) Francis, 82, of Sedalia, Missouri, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5th at Calvary Baptist Church in Blue Springs, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Annie Armstrong Missionary Offering through the Missouri Baptist in…
Margie Mae Branson, 91, of Independence, MO, passed away April 15, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18th at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO; burial in New Salem Cemetery. Margie was born July 28, 1927 in Parnell, MO to William R & Ethel…
Kenneth Lee Botts, 84, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23rd at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24th in Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor, MO. Kenneth was born April 17, 1934 in…
Jerry L. Vanderpool, 78, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy health battle, on Saturday, April 13, 2019 with his wife and loved ones by his side. Jerry was a strong fighter and advocate for all things he believed in, and he fought the battle for his life no differently. Jerry was born on June 29, 1940, in Galt, Missouri to…
Anita Earlene Moore, 95, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Shangri-La Rehab & Living Center, Blue Springs, MO. Services will be held on Friday, April 19th at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove, with visitation at 12:30 p.m. followed by the Memorial at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to…