Michael Caviness, 63, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully Thursday March 13, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones while listening to his favorite music. He was taken from us far too soon, but his impact on our lives will never be forgotten. Michael was born on July 21st, 1961, to David and Connie Caviness. Michael graduated from Fort Osage High…
Tabatha Mae Barr of Independence, MO passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31.Tabatha was born August 12th, 1993 in Independence, MO to Denise Deaton Barr and the late Jeffrey Barr. Tabatha was a mother of 2, whom she loved with all her heart. She was also a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and niece and meant the world to many more. Tabatha…
Raymond Lavon Enyeart, age 88, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1936, on his family farm near Keytesville, Missouri, to Arthur B. Enyeart and Minnie E. (Clark) Enyeart. He married Donna Faye Bartholomew on June 19, 1960. Raymond served as a U.S. Army medic in Germany (1960-1962), where he and…
Carlos Michael Montez, 21, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Visitation will be 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri, with sharing of memories starting at 2:00 p.m. Carlos was born March 9, 2004 in Kansas City, Missouri. The son of Bryan C. Montez and Tanya Dawn…
Diana Lynn Pierson, 61, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2025. She was born September 16, 1963 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Kenneth Dale and Gearldean Hibdon (Adams). She was a cherished wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend to many. On June 7, 1997, in Independence, Missouri, she was united in marriage…
Marvin Lee Blake of Independence, Missouri passed away on March 3, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri. Marvin was born on July 23, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri to Thomas and Fern (Cotter) Blake. He enjoyed many days outdoors…
Angela Dawn Strickland, 61, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Visitation will be 1:00 pm Sunday March 9, 2025 at Royer Funeral Home. Celebration of life will follow at 2 pm at the funeral home. Angela was born February 5, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas to Cecil Abbott and Carol (Sikes) Abbott. She was a hairstylist…
Mike R. Gunn, 67, of Independence, MO lit his smoker for that last time on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:40pm at home surrounded by his wife and family. The oldest child of Norman and Dorothy Gunn, Sr. Mike never took the easy road in life, but that road led him to the love of his life. Mike married Diane…
It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Hannah Edith Laffoon on February 28, 2025 at Legacy in Louisville, Kentucky, where she has resided for the last half year. She was a beloved wife and mother, devoted missionary, and faithful servant of God. Born on June 30, 1930, Hannah…
Donna Marie Carter, 67, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home in Kingsville, MO. There are no services at this time. Donna was born August 22, 1957, the daughter of Claude Gurney “Bud” Duggan Sr. and Faye J. (Vincent) Duggan. She loved horses and made many friends while operating her stables at All Seasons Farm in Shelbyville,…