Kay Pinkley (Hicks), age 81 of Independence, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Lees Summit, Missouri. Born on May 3, 1944, at Dry Ridge in Camden County Missouri, Kay was the daughter of Roma and Edith Hicks of Tunas, Missouri. She grew up in a large family that fostered a deep sense of connection—a value she carried throughout…
Ronald Gene Clark, affectionately known as Ronnie, born on August 23, 1959, in McKinney, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. He was 66 years old. Ronald's life was enriched by his deep love for family, his pets and the outdoors. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Cheryl Clark; his daughter, Heather Clark; and his grandsons,…
Rebecca Mae (Schneder) Holland, age 83, died peacefully at home, on November 17th, surround by her family. She was born February 16, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio. Becky, as she was affectionately called, enjoyed early days on the farm in Martinsville, Ohio with brothers Earl Lee and Robert Gene and parents Robert and Sarah (Snell) Schneder. In 1960, Rebecca graduated from…
Dixie Dee Llewellyn, 82, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away, November 16th, 2025, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories for all who knew her. Dixie entered the world in the warmth of her family home in Kansas City, Missouri, the beloved daughter of Ellis Dean and Zelma L. Rhoads. Dixie was raised by her parents, who taught her…
Ronald (Ron) Robert Hoeltge, 74, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on November 15, 2025, at his home. Ron was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 6, 1951, and graduated from Ruskin High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1969. Soon thereafter he moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma with his mom before enlisting in the Army in October of 1970.…
Samuel Eugene “Gene” Robinson, 85, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on November 15, 2025 at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, Missouri. Services will be held at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove on Saturday, December 6th with visitation at 12:30pm followed by memorial service at 2:00pm. Inurnment will be at 11:00am on Monday, December 8th in Missouri State…
Jack Lester Quinn, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 at the age of 69. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Jack devoted his life to his family and his craft. He was the proud father of two daughters, whom adored his warmth, humor, and unwavering love, and a cherished “Papa” to his three granddaughters, who…
We are sad to announce that Emmett T. Wilson of Blue Springs, MO., passed away November 15, 2025. He is survived by his family and friends. Arr: Royer Funeral Home Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Clara Marie Wakeman, 94, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, November 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. Clara was born February 27, 1931, in Concordia, MO, to James Dewey and Lillie…
LuAnn Nichols, age 67, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on November 14, 2025, after courageously battling malignant melanoma. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Fellowship Church in Greenwood, Missouri at 11:00 a.m. Born in 1958 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Paul and Nancy Armstrong. she lived a life marked…