Thomas Syme Doerflinger was born on July 11, 1998 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was the beloved son of Bryan and Carolyn Doerflinger. Thomas graduated from Fort Osage High School in 2016. He dreamed of being a police officer, and had plans to begin that career by attending the police academy later this year. To pursue his dream, he became…
Linda Sue (Catherell) Staller, 75 Grain Valley, MO passed away February 23, 2023 of congestive heart failure and lymphoma cancer. Linda was born July 5, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to parents Lester J. and Nona Catherell. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Willis Staller, sister Pat Modin (Tom), brother Lester Catherell (Linda), daughter Christine Allison (Kelly),…
Denny Lee Miles, 86, of Independence, MO passed away February 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Moment of Truth Bible Baptist Church 310 Randolph Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119. Denny was born September 28, 1936 in Kansas City, MO to Denver & Sylvia (O’Neil) Miles. Denny proudly served his country in…
James “Jim” Joseph Servi, 74, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service is to follow at 6:00 p.m. Jim was born October 8, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri. The son of Frances H. and Katherine…
Barbara Jane Douglas, 86, of Independence, MO passed away February 12, 2023. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at New Salem Cemetery; Independence, MO. Barbara was born August 2, 1936 in Booneville, MO to Rueben & Virginia (Meads) Pruesner. She enjoyed arts & crafts. Barbara liked taking yearly vacation with her family. She liked to cook…
Dorothy M. Hodges, 96, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17th in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Grain Valley, MO. Dorothy was born on September 9, 1926, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy G. (Tindall) Samuel. She enjoyed cooking, baking, making candy,…
May 11, 1957 ~ February 11, 2023 Michael B. McCartney Sr., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, surrounded by family and friends in his home. He fought a short but hard battle with cancer. Mike will be reuniting with his parents, Dorothy & Eddie Stark in Heaven. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Connie McCartney; 5 children:…
In Loving Memory of Lindy Lavan Baxley, born April 25, 1948 – February 10, 2023. Lindy passed away at his home surrounded by family by his side. Lindy was born in Hemingway, SC, to the late Thomas Orin and Lillian Hanna Baxley. He was the beloved husband of Susan Potter Baxley. Lindy is survived by his wife Susan, his son…
Dale Deen Craig, 84, passed away in Independence, MO on February 10, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Cemetery in Independence. Dale was born October 1, 1938 in Carl Junction, MO to Floyd and Gertrude (Ellison) Craig. Professionally, Dale worked on the assembly line for 31 years at Ford Motor…
**UPDATE** Due to the inclement weather the family has decided to postpone services for Ronnie until Monday, February 20th, Visitation will be 1:00-2:00, Memorial Service 2:00 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Ronnie Joe Brooks, 77, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023 at…