William Bradley “Brad” Dametz, 63, of Bates City, MO, passed away on November 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 1, 2023, at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove MO from 1-2 pm and followed by a 3pm graveside service with military honors at Higginsville Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Brad Dametz Memorial…
Howard Frederick “Fred” Byam, 63, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Per Fred's wishes, he was cremated. His family will host a Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO. Fred…
James Jones Jr, 69, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 in his home in the company of his loving family. Jimmy always worked hard to provide for his family. He retired from Saia Freight. He really enjoyed conversations while sitting outside in his chair, cooking with his family, and sharing his famous pies. He was very knowledgeable…
Christina (Chrissy) Marie Klein, 45, was given her wings on November 3, 2023, after her courageous battle with cancer. Memorial will be at 2:00 p.m. with Celebration of Life to follow 3:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at The Venue North 7504 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite A, Kansas City, MO Born in St. Joseph, MO, then moved to Gladstone, MO…
Gladys Joyce Nichols, 96, of Independence, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born August 5, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the devoted wife of Ltc. Norman D. Nichols for more than 60 years. During her husband’s military career, she moved with her family well over 20 times. She was the pillar in the family while her husband served…
Barbara Jean (Eldridge) Lee was born June 8, 1937, in Gentry, Arkansas, to White and Reola Eldridge. Barbara was the eldest of 2 daughters. At 14, Barbara met the love of her life Bobby Wayne Lee at Gentry High School. Over the next 2 years, their love blossomed, and Bob and Barbara were married on September 1, 1953, and were…
Irene Elizabeth Borland, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Services will be held Monday, November 6th at Life Connection Church, 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd., Independence, MO, with visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. and funeral at 2:00 p.m., followed by burial in Sni Mills Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. Irene was born December 12, 1946, in Joplin,…
Devin James Bruntmyer, born September 13th, 1993 Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska passed away October 29th, Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, MO. Devin grew up in Anchorage, Alaska; Casper, Wyoming and Independence, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence in 2010. He worked for FEDEX Ground for over 10 years. He started out as a sorter of inbound packages then…
Walter Thomas Gronek Jr., 81, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed peacefully at home with family on Saturday evening, October 28, after a short battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2nd in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Walt was born on July 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Walter “Red” Gronek…
Marjorie Lynne Murphy, 60, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, MO. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Marjorie was born on February 17,…