James L. Carmichael, age 84, of Oak Grove, Missouri, reunited with his wife in heaven on Friday May 27, 2022. Graveside services will be held on Friday June 10, 2022 at 1:00pm at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Richmond, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ararat Shriner's: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give or Phoenix Hospice: 14330 E. 42nd St. South, Independence, Mo. 64055.…
Sheryl Ann O’Connell, 61, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on May 26, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1st at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31st, also at the funeral home.…
Donna Ruth Buttram, 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully into her Saviors arms Sunday, May 24, 2022. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, June 18th at 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Donna was born June 9, 1946 in Independence, Missouri, the only child of Charles Franklin and Virginia Belle (Schulenberg)…
Donald Bruce Curless, 73, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Donald was born September 6, 1948, in Norwalk, Connecticut to Robert W. and Muriel J. (Cullen) Curless. He went to…
Suzanne (Susie) Eleanor (Phillips) Buck Susie was born August 7, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Evelyn G. (Stilts) and Robert C. Phillips. She graduated from Raytown South High School in 1964 and finished her extensive training in cosmetology, opening her first hair salon in Blue Springs, Missouri, operating salons in Missouri and later in Las Vegas for nearly 45…
Deborah Marie Lea Patrick was presented to her adoring family by her parents, James & Shirley Patrick, on March 9, 1973 as the youngest of their four children. Her place of birth and forever home was the historic city of Independence, MO. She peacefully departed her earthly life with her family by her side on May 21, 2022. Debbie was…
Josephine “Josie” Y. Holler, 70, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM with services beginning at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home. Josie was born March 19, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Frances Flores. On June 2, 1979 she was…
William "Bill" Hughes Benson of Oak Grove passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the age of 72. Bill died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Janet and their children by his side. Bill was born in Kansas City, Mo on January 24th, 1950, to father Frank Benson and mother Freddie Benson. The oldest of three sons, Bill…
Gerald Dean Schlobohm, 93 of Independence, MO, died May 20th, 2022 in his home, due to Colon Cancer. Visitation will be 2:00p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd. Independence, MO. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Burial to follow at New Salem Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The American…
Bernard (Bud) Gene Bruckner passed away Thursday, May 19th, 2022. He was born October 14th, 1935, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. The oldest of three children, he was raised with his younger brother and sister on the family’s dairy farm before joining the Air Force and travelling to Germany. He is survived by his sister, wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bud…