Gladys Joyce Nichols, 96, of Independence, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born August 5, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the devoted wife of Ltc. Norman D. Nichols for more than 60 years. During her husband’s military career, she moved with her family well over 20 times. She was the pillar in the family while her husband served…
Barbara Jean (Eldridge) Lee was born June 8, 1937, in Gentry, Arkansas, to White and Reola Eldridge. Barbara was the eldest of 2 daughters. At 14, Barbara met the love of her life Bobby Wayne Lee at Gentry High School. Over the next 2 years, their love blossomed, and Bob and Barbara were married on September 1, 1953, and were…
Irene Elizabeth Borland, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Services will be held Monday, November 6th at Life Connection Church, 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd., Independence, MO, with visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. and funeral at 2:00 p.m., followed by burial in Sni Mills Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. Irene was born December 12, 1946, in Joplin,…
Devin James Bruntmyer, born September 13th, 1993 Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska passed away October 29th, Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, MO. Devin grew up in Anchorage, Alaska; Casper, Wyoming and Independence, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence in 2010. He worked for FEDEX Ground for over 10 years. He started out as a sorter of inbound packages then…
Walter Thomas Gronek Jr., 81, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed peacefully at home with family on Saturday evening, October 28, after a short battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2nd in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Walt was born on July 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Walter “Red” Gronek…
Marjorie Lynne Murphy, 60, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, MO. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Marjorie was born on February 17,…
Sherry Lynn Magel (Shelton), 68 of Independence, MO passed away on October 25, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family, after an almost 5-year battle with ovarian cancer. Sherry was born November 22, 1954 to John (Corkey) Shelton and Betty (Murphy) Shelton in Kansas City. Sherry graduated from Truman High School in 1973. She married Roy Sloan in 1973…
Gary Fanning left his earthly home on October 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Gary worked hard throughout his life and excelled in everything he did. Prior to his retirement, he held various marketing positions in the corporate insurance industry, where he used his gregarious personality, communication and managerial skills. As an energetic personality, when he wasn't traveling for…
Ruth Elizabeth Lampman of Blue Springs, MO (formerly Oak Grove, MO 1967-2015) went to her heavenly home on October 24th, 2023 at the age of 84. Ruth was born on July 9th, 1939 to Ray and Ruth (Robinett) Manning in Higginsville, MO. She and her 10 siblings grew up in Higginsville before moving to Corder, MO when Ruth was a…
Edward Lee Stanger, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. Services will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO. Visitation will be Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral will be Friday, November 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Edward was born on July 18, 1941 in Kansas City, MO son…