Doris Jean Rush, 94, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: stjude.org Doris was born January 5, 1931 in Holden, Missouri to Jacob Isaac Hancock and Estelle Hancock (Reynolds). She had a normal childhood helping mom and dad with chores around the house and gardening, as…
Dorothy “Elaine” Baty, 78, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a graduate of Raytown High School. She married John F. Baty, her sophomore year of high school, and they were married almost sixty-two years. Elaine was the most loving and caring person,…
William Jorgen Moore, better known as Willie, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on the 20th of May, 2025. Willie was born on April 4th, 1945, in Independence. He spent his younger years running the streets of Atherton, in which he shared many fond memories of playing with his sister and cousins. He was married to his dear wife, Kitty, for…
Colleen Reynolds, 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on August 10, 1967, in Merced, California, she was the cherished daughter of Sarah Henderson and David Robertson. Colleen’s life was defined by love—love for her family, her friends, and the countless memories she created with those she held dear. A devoted wife, mother,…
Howard Ray Mason, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Born on November 30, 1932, Howard lived a long and full life. He was married to the love of his life, Mary Mason, with whom he shared 68 wonderful years until her passing. Together they raised three children: Linda and Marcie, who preceded him in death, and Paul,…
Gerald Otis Younts, 85, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Gerald was born March 4, 1940 to Ira and Geraldine Younts. He worked over 40 years at Corn Products until National Starch purchased the business. Gerald found…
Timothy Ray Johnson, 62, of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at North Kansas City Hospital. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23rd in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Special Olympics Missouri, 305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101,…
Theresa Norris, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2025, at the age of 72 at her home in Atherton Missouri. Theresa was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She dedicated her life to caring for others and brought warmth and comfort to all who knew her.…
Brenda Renee Lamming, 57, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. Born on January 30, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Mary…
Klinton L. Hinson, 33, Independence, formally of Carrollton, MO passed away, May 10th, 2025. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 16th, 2025, at Royer Funeral home in Grain Valley. :https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-cover-klint-hinsons-funeral-expenses Klinton was born March 14th, 1992, in Chillicothe, MO. He received his GED in 2010 and worked off and…