Daniel Wayne Lucas, 70, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1954, in Marvell, Arkansas, to the late Louise Lucas and AB Robertson. He spent most of his life in Kansas City, where he attended school and worked for Goodwill Industries. Daniel had a love for cowboy hats and boots. He will be…
Steven James Schafer, passed away May 6, 2025 at his home in Independence, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mom Kathy German, his step dad, his dad and a cousin. His survivors include wife Carla Johnson, son Daltyn Schafer, daughter Emma Holt, son Nicholas Gross, sister Donna Johnson, nephews Dakota Gee and William Johnson of Independence, Nelson Johnson…
Dana Lee Dennis, 68, of Lees Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Lees Summit Medical Center with her husband of 44 years, Dale, by her side.Dana was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 4, 1956 to Walter Scott Paterson and Marilyn Joyce (Smith) Paterson. She spent much of her youth in Southern California…
Bill W. Austin ~ 1929-2025 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 Nyla Hoeppner, his love and life partner of more than 55 years, his four children, Jessica Brookman,…
Matthew S. Dixon of Independence Missouri passed away May 3rd 2025 unexpectedly. A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Whispering Meadows Clubhouse ~ 4455 S. Davidson Dr. Independence, MO 64055. He was born on March 19, 1984. He loved the outdoors. Loved going on trips with family and friends. He loved…
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…