It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald E. West, age 75, on January 24, 2025. Donald was born on April 2, 1949, in Lone Jack, MO. Don was an Army Ranger, Vietnam Vet, and spent many years serving his country in the Army Reserves. He worked as Millwright for Armco and for General Motors prior…
Nancy McGinnis, 89, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri, burial at Brooking Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be…
James Eldon Smith Jr., 66 of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at home surrounded by family. James was born in Richmond, MO on May 13, 1958 to Reverend James Eldon Smith Sr and Dovie Ruth Smith. He had a life long career at Mid America Roller Company, where he retired after 40 years of…
Eileen M. Graham 96 of Raytown peacefully passed away on January 19, 2025, with family by her side. Born on September 15, 1928, to Dr. William F. and Ruth A. McCarthy, Eileen was a beautiful “little bird” with strength and resilience that lived up to the meaning of her Irish Gaelic name. After spending her early years in Kansas City,…
Adam Babe Watkins was born January 12, 1971 in Independence, Missouri where he spent most of his life. He joined Jesus peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of January 19, 2025. He was proceeded in death and is now walking in heaven with his dad Billy Jess Watkins. He is survived by his mother Kathy Snitker, his wife…
Jacob Louis Burkhardt, son of Kenneth and Deborah (Merrick) Burkhardt, was born on November 19, 1977 in Independence, Missouri and peacefully departed this life on January 17, 2025 in North Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 47. Jacob was a graduate of Raytown High School and an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He served a two-year…
Karen Rena Raffurty, 53, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Karen was born on May 12, 1971, in Kansas City,…
We celebrate the life of Brandon Cronley, a loving husband, devoted father, proud pops, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on July 25, 1970, Brandon lived a life of hard work, love for his family, and an unshakable strength that inspired everyone around him. He passed away on January 19, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Brandon,…
Carolyn Ellen (Wright) Highfill, 83, of Independence, MO passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Villages of Jackson Creek surrounded by family. Carolyn was born in Independence on May 18, 1941 to Leroy and Dorothy (Julian) Wright. She was a lifelong Independence resident. Carolyn was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, Class of 1959. Carolyn worked for Milbank…
Peter Michael Bohan passed peacefully into the hands of Our Lord on January 14, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, where he was surrounded by family. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 24, 1950. Peter was a graduate of Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. He was employed by the Independence School District until retirement. Peter was…