1943-2024 Bess was an attentive caretaker and warm hostess, always looking to ease your stress with shoulder massages given by her strong physical therapist hands, inviting families for a home-cooked dinner and special chocolate cake, and always desiring for you to know the love of Jesus through her service. Bess Kingsbury Wadleigh, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, died in Kansas City,…
Nancy Jean Salyer, 86, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. A Celebration of Nancy’s life will be held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8th at The Field House in Oak Grove. Nancy was born on September 1, 1937, in Lexington, MO, the daughter…
Dickxie Lee Brizendine passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. There are no services per Dickxie's request. Dickxie was born on February 24, 1936 to Ralph A. Veatch and Julia Florence Hilgers Veatch in Plainville, Kansas. In her youth, her parents and siblings moved to California where she finished growing up. There she…
James “Jimmy” Collins, aged 65, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1958. Jimmy adored his family and especially cherished his 8 grandchildren. He had a special place in his heart for the Fourth of July, where he believed there could never be too many fireworks. A loyal fan of the Kansas…
John E. Glenn passed away on May 3rd, 2024 of unexpected terms with his daughters by his side. He was born to Sherman Edward “Ed” Glenn and Shirley Mae (Koelmel) Glenn. He graduated from William Chrisman High School class of 1974. He had an extraordinary love for sports! Playing football and baseball in high school, and a stint in the…
Penny Lee Ahumada passed away quietly at home on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Penny was born on August 19, 1948 to Thelma Ilene (Kane) and John William Burke in Independence, Iowa. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Penny grew…
George Michael (Mike) Alleman passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the age of 67. Mike gave his life to Jesus many years ago and looked forward to the day he would meet his savior. His time on this earth was full of love for his family. Mike married the…
John E. McIntire, 62, of Raytown, MO passed away May 1, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1961. A private service will be held for family and friends. John loved his sports teams, Nascar and especially watching his all-time favorite the Kansas City Chiefs with his family and friends. He loved riding motorcycles with his long-time friends. He was…
On May 1, Christian Kaiyon Lanear passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 as a result of a car accident on Jefferson Road in Grain Valley, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Born on Friday, November 7, 2003, Christian brought with him a light that brightened the…
Delma Irene Oyler, 88, passed away April 29, 2024 at Baptist Homes of Independence in Independence, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence; burial following in New Salem Cemetery, Independence. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Delma was…