Letha Ruth Ellis was born July 18, 1920 in Alton, Illinois. She lived in many places but called Oak Grove her home. She lived to see 100 years; this is truly a celebration of life. She lived and loved through the Great Depression, had a family, and travelled the country; home is where her heart was. Letha never met a…
Joseph Corba, 92, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28th in Shore Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. Joe was born July 22, 1928, in Waymart, Pennsylvania, the son of Steven D. and Catherine (Durant) Corba. He was a member of the United…
Mary Ann Butler, age 87, passed away Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, at 6:02 a.m. while under the care of Good Shepard Hospice. Mary is the daughter of Harvey A. Bybee and Vesta Gertrude (Sapp) Bybee. Her parents had 7 children, 3 girls and 4 boys. Mary was born Dec. 16, 1933 in Cross Timbers, MO, near Sapp's Landing (which is named after…
Karen Patricia Kolster, 81, of Blue Springs, MO passed away at her home on January 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Gilford Evan Myers, 83, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed peacefully with his wife at his side on Friday, January 22nd, 2021. The family plans a memorial service in the months ahead when we can safely gather. Donations in his memory may be made to ShowMe Christian Youth Home, PO Box 6, LaMonte, MO 65337. Evan was born in 1937 to Gilford…
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, July L. Weir, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 64. Judy was born September 12, 1956, in Kansas City, MO, to Keneth and Freda (Rush) Neill. After high school, Judy married Randy Weir on June 13, 1977, and worked in various fields until she retired from Stone Manufacturing Inc. in…
Ralph “Kelly” Leach, 61, of Kansas City, MO, passed away January 18, 2021. Private family service. Kelly was born March 28, 1959 in Independence, MO to William R. & Nellie M (Parsons) Leach, Sr. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and wood carving. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents: William & Nellie Leach; daughter: Malissa; sister: Alice Joanna; niece: Rhonda…
Glenda Callicott was lovingly greeted by her Savior on January 18, 2021 at the age of 63, and now sits in heaven with him fully restored. In her life on Earth, she exemplified fierce persistence in the face of formidable loss; her challenges were only exceeded by her resilience. She was also a soft-spoken giant of the Faith; though life can…
Sharon G. Denney, 65, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30th at First Baptist Church, 400 S.E. 14th Street, Oak Grove, MO 64075. Sharon was born on July 10, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. She went to school within the Raytown…
Patricia (Pat) McCurdy Wilson, 85, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19th in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Iowa. She was born December 7, 1935 to Duane and Dorothy (Fries) McCurdy in Spencer, Iowa. Pat graduated from Spencer High School in 1954. She attended business…