Ann Janette Kirkpatrick Whitworth, died April 16, 2015 surrounded by her family in Kansas City, Missouri.  Her funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 20th at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Local Mission…

Anna Dean Divers, “Grammy”, 75, of Independence MO passed away April 15, 2015 at Centerpoint Med Center, surrounded by her loving family. Dean was born October 25, 1939 in Jefferson City MO to Louie and Jennie Barnes.  She met and married Richard Divers and moved to the Kansas City area to raise their family. She retired from Teamsters Union after…

Carolyn L. Thurn, 66, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015.  Memorial services will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19th at The Cotillion Room and Gardens in Independence. Carolyn Thurn was united in marriage to Larry Thurn Sr. on March  13, 1965. She is survived by her husband Larry; Son Larry Thurn Jr. (Laci); Daughter, Amy…

Alva E. “Al” Holland, was called to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.  Mr. Holland was born July 17, 1927 in Sheldon, Missouri.  He attended school in Nevada.  Al lived most of his life in the Kansas City, Independence, and Oak Grove area.  He served in the United States Navy for 8 ½ years.  He was self-employed most…

Charles F. Eichholz, 74, passed April 13, 2015. Son of Frank & Mildred. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy; Daughters, Terrie & Toni; granddaughter Abbie; and great granddaughter Autumn. He served in the US Navy, 1959-63. He made his home in KCMO, working for Kenworth from 1967-86. A celebration of his life will be held at…

Betty Lou Kilpatrick, 67, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015.  Cremation, no services. Arrangements: Royer-Hays Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO   816-229-5551

Doris L. Nugent, 88, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015.  Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 14th at Faith United Methodist Church, Grain Valley.  Doris is survived by two daughters: Kathleen Curry of Grain Valley & Barb (Ken) Hasner of Neenah, WI. Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO   816-847-4441

Alan D Green II, born on October 29, 1949, entered into the Joy of the Lord on April 8, 2015.  Mr. Green is survived by seven children: Camille N. Reneau, Michelle N. Dobson, Beau B. Green, Rachele R. Baker, Elisabeth R. Green, Emily R. Caraway and Kurt M. Green; seventeen grandchildren; and three siblings: Mark Green, Susan Block, and Brett…

David E. Gumminger, 52, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO   816-847-4441

Ted W. Ivey, 73, of Independence, Missouri left this world unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. Ted was born on September 23, 1941 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Marion Ivey and Lucille Penix Ivey. Ted was an, “eyewitness” to American history in 1957, while attending Central High School in Little Rock, served in the Air National…