James “Jimmy” Collins, aged 65, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1958. Jimmy adored his family and especially cherished his 8 grandchildren. He had a special place in his heart for the Fourth of July, where he believed there could never be too many fireworks. A loyal fan of the Kansas…

John E. Glenn passed away on May 3rd, 2024 of unexpected terms with his daughters by his side. He was born to Sherman Edward “Ed” Glenn and Shirley Mae (Koelmel) Glenn. He graduated from William Chrisman High School class of 1974. He had an extraordinary love for sports! Playing football and baseball in high school, and a stint in the…

Penny Lee Ahumada passed away quietly at home on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Penny was born on August 19, 1948 to Thelma Ilene (Kane) and John William Burke in Independence, Iowa. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Penny grew…

George Michael (Mike) Alleman passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the age of 67. Mike gave his life to Jesus many years ago and looked forward to the day he would meet his savior. His time on this earth was full of love for his family. Mike married the…

John E. McIntire, 62, of Raytown, MO passed away May 1, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1961. A private service will be held for family and friends. John loved his sports teams, Nascar and especially watching his all-time favorite the Kansas City Chiefs with his family and friends. He loved riding motorcycles with his long-time friends. He was…

On May 1, Christian Kaiyon Lanear passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 as a result of a car accident on Jefferson Road in Grain Valley, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Born on Friday, November 7, 2003, Christian brought with him a light that brightened the…

Delma Irene Oyler, 88, passed away April 29, 2024 at Baptist Homes of Independence in Independence, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence; burial following in New Salem Cemetery, Independence. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Delma was…

Ellyn “George” B. Garton, 90, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. May 7, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to Catholic Community Health Hospice at catholiccommunityhospice.com Ellyn was born June 2, 1933 in Sumner,…

Blaine Michael Liebig, age 69, passed away peacefully April 27, 2024. Blaine was born on 3-20-1955, to his parents Beverly James and Harriett Anne Liebig, in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School, in Toledo, Ohio in 1974. He was preceded in death by his father Beverly Liebig and mother Harriett Liebig of Houston Texas. Along with his…

Lonnie Wayne O’Donnell, 72, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Lung Association. Lonnie was born on…