It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet Andrist, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. After 55 wonderful years of marriage, she leaves behind her loving husband, Robert James Andrist Jr., who cherished her every day of their life together. Janet was the proud and loving mother of nine children: Louis, Mary Joe, Frannie, Jackie,…

Larrene ‘Elizabeth’ Hagaman Keyes (59) was born June 28, 1965, at the end of a long, hot day in Henderson Nevada.  From her young years she was one of the “World’s Greatest Sports Spectators”, beginning with baseball, and expanding into all sports, especially NASCAR as she grew up. She was an avid lover of the Chiefs, Royals and Jeff Gordon.…

Lauralee Moreau, 85, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at New Haven Senior Living in Odessa.  Private family services will be held. Lauralee was born on March 1, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Harry James and Ruth May (Cunningham) Assenberg. Lauralee was in the medical field for her entire career.  She held various…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Randy C. Bly, who left us on February 22, 2025, at the age of 73, at Cedarhurst Memory Care Facility. Randy was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. His departure leaves a void in our hearts, but his memory and strength will forever remain a guiding light for…

Michael “Mike” Payton Jones, 73, of Belton, MO, previously of Oak Grove, MO, passed away on February 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Born on August 29, 1951, in Hannibal, MO, Mike graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1969 and served in the US Army from 1971-73. Mike…

Keith Andrew Llewellyn of Independence, Missouri passed away on February 20, 2025.  Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Keith was born on December 1, 1957 in Frostburg, Maryland to Francis and Marion Phillips. He grew up in a small…

Robert Nelson Beal 74 of Independence MO passed away on Thursday February 20th after a long illness. A memorial service is planned for May 3, 2025, at 2PM at Oak Grove Community of Christ Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Laura to help with his final expenses.Robert was born April 28, 1950, to Maynard N. Beal…

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my father, Dewey Franklin Blankenship, who left us on February 18, 2025 at the age of 85.  Services will be held on Sunday, February 23rd at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO, with visitation at 12:00pm and funeral at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain…

Neal A. Brown, 59, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away at his home on February 17, 2025, following a short illness. Services will be held on Saturday, March 8, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 202 West 19th St., Kearney, MO 64060. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:45 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial to…

Eleanor LeeAnn Logan, 43, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 in Blue Springs, MO.  She was born November 12, 1981 to William and Paula Logan.  She attended school at Buckner and Fort Osage. Eleanor is survived by her parents and brother, William (Melanie) Logan of Warrensburg, MO; and her sons, Izaak, Michael and Deamyn Latta of Buckner,…