Bill W. Austin, 95, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025. Bill wore many hats over his long life — athlete, soldier, coach, teacher, politician, entrepreneur, salesman, husband, father, and friend. Bill is survived by Nyola Hoeppner, his love and life partner of more than 55 years, his four children, Jessica Brookman, Jim Austin, John Austin, and…
Richard Lee Nading, Sr., 72, of Grain Valley, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Centerpoint Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on December 3, 1952 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. to Ralph and Irma Nading. After completing his journey through the Grain Valley School System, Richard married Ruth Ellen Farmer on May 21, 1971. …
Martha (Marty) Caroline Blankenship, 86, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Visitation is 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge – 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR…
Charles Ray Harness of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, after a short illness. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 1, at Royer Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri. Visitation will be at 1 pm followed by services at 2 pm. Burial will follow services at New Salem Cemetery.…
Rebecca “Beckie” Renae Ballard, 62, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by her children and loved ones. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, Missouri. A celebration of life and time of sharing will follow…
Charles Edward "Ed" Bell, 82, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, at First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, Grain Valley, MO, with Visitation from 11:00am – 12:00pm, Service at 12:00pm, followed by a Celebration of Life in the church gymnasium. Ed was born November 5, 1942…
Nancy Irene Silvus, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 16, 1939, Nancy lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished memories. In accordance with her wishes, no formal services will be held, but her spirit will forever remain in the hearts…
Judith A. Miller-Couldry, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at home surrounded by 4 generations of her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025 at Refuge Church, 2200 N Blue Mills RD, Independence, Missouri 64058. Contributions may be made in Judith’s memory…
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Karen Lee DellaRocco, 84, of Grain Valley, Missouri, was gently called home to be with the Lord. Having endured and triumphed over three separate battles with cancer, Karen’s earthly journey ended following a fourth and final trial. Her passing on Easter Sunday was a testament to her unshakable faith and God’s perfect timing.Born on June…
Barbara Louise Holzenthal, 64, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home following a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Sibley Community Building, Sibley, Missouri. Barbara was preceded in death by her first husband, Dean Brown, and her second husband,…