Daryl Leon Strain, 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his children. Daryl was born on July 20, 1950, in Orange, Texas, to Loyd Strain and Margaret Kohrs (Ward) He was raised in Columbia, Missouri and later made his home in Blue Springs, Missouri, where he built a life centered around family, friendship,…
Marian “Carolyn” (Leonard) Martin, 64 of Moberly, MO, passed away on March 1, 2026, at 3:03 p.m. with her husband and family by her side. Carolyn was born in Bethesda, MD on May 30, 1961. She spent most of her educational years in El Dorado Springs, MO, but graduated from Harrisonville (MO) High School in 1979. In Carolyn’s early years…
Carol Leona Dudley, 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on March 1, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Blue Springs, where she had lived the last few years. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence. Burial in New Salem Cemetery. Friends may call 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. prior to the…
Shirley Lena Backhus, "Our Little Luckenbaugh", 88, passed away peacefully at her home on February 23, 2026. Shirley was born March 15, 1937 in Kansas City, MO. and she was raised on a farm outside of Liberty, MO. Her young life was filled with the influence of strong women, her family lived a simple life and they often struggled. She…
Kaye Hopkins, 72, of Odessa, Missouri, peacefully passed away at her home on February 25, 2026. Services will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, on Friday, March 6, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Kaye was born on December 28, 1953, in Independence, Missouri, to Marlin…
Danny (D.R.) Ray Decker, 79, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. Danny was born December 22, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Leo and Pauline Decker. He carried with him a lifelong love of the outdoors and found great joy spending time at the lake. Danny was a gifted woodworker who could often be found in his…
Donna Kaye Waller, age 70, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Feb 22nd, 2026. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at Heartland Church in Blue Springs, MO. The family will receive guests from 3:00 PM until service time, with a public visitation, fellowship, and…
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Paul David Ditzer, who left this world a far better place than when he entered it. Paul went to be with his Savior on Feb. 22, 2026 from his home in Oak Grove, MO. In his 75 years, he was able to touch many lives with his wisdom, humor, and…
Ignacio Salinas Martinez, lovingly known as “Joe,” passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Joe was born on January 2, 1943, in Topeka. He later made his home in Oak Grove, where he built a life centered around faith, family, and quiet strength. He is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley Martinez; his children, Tina…
Frances (Fran) Mae Turpin, 77, of Odessa, Missouri passed away at her son Jerry and daughter in law Sara's house in Shawnee, Kansas after a long battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Fran was born October 24, 1948 to Harry and Norma Fields in Garnett, Kansas. Fran married her husband Michael Anthony Turpin on November 5, 1966.She…