Susan Elizabeth Baker, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished most and her faithful Chihuahua, Tiny. Her family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO.  She will be laid to rest at a private…

Katherine G. “Jerry” Booker, 84, of Lee’s Summit, formerly of Oak Grove, MO, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove.  A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18th at St. Jude Catholic…

In Loving Memory of Jeanne Fay Fugitt December 19, 1943 - June 15, 2026 Jeanne Fay Fugitt, of Kansas City, passed away at home on June 15, 2026. Jeanne was born on December 19, 1943 on Mare Island, a naval shipyard in Vallejo, California. She was married to Dallas L. Fugitt, II for 62 years. The two had been residents…

Joyce Marie Deskins, 79, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. A graveside service will be held at New Salem Cemetery in Independence, Missouri, on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Joyce was a woman of simple joys and deep devotion to those she loved. A lifelong dog lover, she cherished the companionship of her beloved dog,…

Rickey (Rick) Van Nichols, 73, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  A funeral service celebrating Rick’s life will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Church – Greenwood Campus, 1601 W. Main Street, Greenwood, MO 64034.  The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Beautiful Savior Nursing Home, 1003…

Dwayne Leland Brocker, 84, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove, MO.  He was born on October 15, 1941, to the late Carl and Dora Brocker of Falls City, NE.  He married his loving wife of 54 years, Alma (Gist) Brocker in 1971.  She survives along with his son, Brian Brocker (Kimberly Daniels) and…

Berle “Bud” Warren, 84, of Independence, Missouri peacefully passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at his home. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri. He was born on December 7, 1941 in Tyler, Texas to Lonnie and Alice…

Dennis David "Denny" Landis, 73, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. Born on January 15, 1953, Denny was raised in Raytown, Missouri, and graduated from Raytown High School with the Class of 1971, where he played varsity football. One of his biggest loves was coaching Raytown Little League football alongside his father, Al Landis. Denny proudly served in the…

Patricia Louise Holt Feugate, born June 23, 1944, in Independence, Missouri, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, music, family, and love. Patricia was born to Josephine Stafford Holt and Paul Holt. In her early years, her family moved to a farm in Mack’s Creek, Missouri, where they raised animals and grew their own food. Life was often on…

GABRIEL KRISTOFFER RESER (GAB THE GREAT), 53, OF BUCKNER, MISSOURI PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH", 2026 AFTER A TOUGH BATTLE WITH CANCER. GABRIEL WAS BORN ON AUGUST 23RD, 1972 IN LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI TO MAX AND PENNY (JEFFRIES) RESER. HE WAS THE OLDER BROTHER TO HIS BEST FRIEND JOSHUA RESER. HE MET THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE, SANDRA (BUMGARDNER)…