Diana Lynn Pierson, 61, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2025. She was born September 16, 1963 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Kenneth Dale and Gearldean Hibdon (Adams). She was a cherished wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend to many. On June 7, 1997, in Independence, Missouri, she was united in marriage…
Marvin Lee Blake of Independence, Missouri passed away on March 3, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri. Marvin was born on July 23, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri to Thomas and Fern (Cotter) Blake. He enjoyed many days outdoors…
Angela Dawn Strickland, 61, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Visitation will be 1:00 pm Sunday March 9, 2025 at Royer Funeral Home. Celebration of life will follow at 2 pm at the funeral home. Angela was born February 5, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas to Cecil Abbott and Carol (Sikes) Abbott. She was a hairstylist…
Mike R. Gunn, 67, of Independence, MO lit his smoker for that last time on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:40pm at home surrounded by his wife and family. The oldest child of Norman and Dorothy Gunn, Sr. Mike never took the easy road in life, but that road led him to the love of his life. Mike married Diane…
It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Hannah Edith Laffoon on February 28, 2025 at Legacy in Louisville, Kentucky, where she has resided for the last half year. She was a beloved wife and mother, devoted missionary, and faithful servant of God. Born on June 30, 1930, Hannah…
Donna Marie Carter, 67, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home in Kingsville, MO. There are no services at this time. Donna was born August 22, 1957, the daughter of Claude Gurney “Bud” Duggan Sr. and Faye J. (Vincent) Duggan. She loved horses and made many friends while operating her stables at All Seasons Farm in Shelbyville,…
Claude Dean Bridges, also known as Clyde, Johnson, Pa Pa Clyde, 87 of Atherton, Mo passed away on Thursday February 27th, 2025, at Centerpoint hospital. Funeral services will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Mo. on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Visitation will be 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Funeral will be at 4:00pm with graveside services following in…
Melba Jean (Winans) McDowell was born on October 14, 1941, in Boone, Iowa, to Arthur Paul and Alice (Allen) Winans. She passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on February 26, 2025, at the age of 83 years at Blue Hills Rest Home, in Independence, Missouri. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3,…
William “Bill” Christopher Wildschuetz, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home in Bates City, MO. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 11th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO, with visitation at 9:30 a.m. and the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville,…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet Andrist, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. After 55 wonderful years of marriage, she leaves behind her loving husband, Robert James Andrist Jr., who cherished her every day of their life together. Janet was the proud and loving mother of nine children: Louis, Mary Joe, Frannie, Jackie,…