Sharon Therese Odom-Perryman, 70, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. At the time of her departure, she was surrounded by love from family and friends. Sharon was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on June 9, 1954, the daughter of William and Lavenia Odom. She loved cooking and was known for the best seafood…

For 33 years, 3 months, 3 days Tyler Lee Williams (June 25, 1991) called Chris and Sarah Williams, Mom and Dad. He played, he laughed, and he joked with and tried to teach his sister, Hannah and brother, Dillon all he could. On September 28, 2024 Tyler went to be with Jesus. He was welcomed by his Grandpa Wil, his…

Sidney B. Deiter 86 of Grain Valley, MO passed away on September 28. He was born in Montclair, NJ, son of the late Sidney and Dorothy (Rassbach) Deiter, and a graduate of Newton High School, Newton, NJ. Sidney joined the US Air Force in 1961 and met his wife, Kathy, in Colorado. Sidney and Kathy began raising their family at…

Donald Melvin Cutshall, lifelong resident of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away at home Friday, September 27, 2024.  He was born April 24, 1946 to John Albert and Thelma Louise Morris, Cutshall. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1964. Don played football, did gymnastics, excelled in track, and sang in a quartet. He married his high school sweetheart Edith…

Mary A. Horn of Grain Valley, Missouri died 27, September 2024. Mary was born 15, February 15, 1936 in Malone, Florida to Winston Pyne Baxter and Ida Louise (Lockstead) Baxter. She married David Frank Horn, November 17, 1956 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Gerry Tisdale; and a brother and three sisters. Mary…

Terry Lou Chesnut of Independence, MO passed away on September 27, 2024. Services to be announced at a later date. Terry was born on January 25, 1953 to Floyd and Alberta Chesnut.  She proudly worked for Clorox for 27 years, spent much of her career as a union forklift operator. Terry loved to spend time with her family. She took joy…

Jeffrey William Griswold, 64, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Valor Park Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, Missouri. Jeffrey was born February 1, 1960 in Independence, Missouri to William Howard Griswold and Sarepta Louise (Divine) Griswold.  One of his hobbies was working on…

Joyce Brownell, 59, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away on September 26, 2024 in Kansas City, MO. Joyce was born on July 24, 1965, in Florida and was lovingly adopted by Cecil and Harriet Rufener of Hope, KS. She grew up in a vibrant household alongside her three older siblings and graduated from Hope High School in 1983. Throughout her…

James Matthew Woodward, 49, of Bates City, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Lone Jack Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,…

Jeffrey Donald Harvey, 67, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. Jeff was born September 9, 1957, in Kansas City, MO. Jeff was a lifelong resident of Independence, MO and graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1976.  Jeff served honorably in the Army National Guard in the late 70’s.  He worked for the Fort Osage School…