James D. Ross (Chief, J.D.), 76, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at KC Hospice House after an unexpected illness. Jim was born January 24, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to James and Lucille Ross. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War/Korea. Jim started his career as an installment loan…
Billy Bob Vance, 54, of Buckner, Missouri passed away on June 24,2023 at Centerpoint Hospital. Billy is survived by his parents Claudia and John Greenwood of Buckner, MO and Billy L. Vance of Concord, NC; his sister, Tracy Hernandez (Doug); two nephews, Bret Hernandez and Tony (Marlaina) Hernandez; three great nephews, Owen, Sylis and Ryder and two great nieces, Remi…
George Vernon Boudreaux, 64, Lees Summit, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph Boudreaux and Margie (Witt) Ring on November 11, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Julie; sons, Joshua (Heather), Dustin; daughter, Lauryn (John) Galloway; mother, Margie (Willard) Ring; and four grandchildren,…
Timothy George Sadler of Independence, MO passed away at his home on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Tim or “Timmy”, as some knew him by, was born in Jackson County, MO on March 4th, 1957. He was a retired Union Pipe Fitter of Local 533. Not only could he fix anything, boats, lawn mowers, etc., he enjoyed doing so especially with…
August 12, 1970 - June 22, 2023 Tommy Barton was a local vocalist and song writer. His latest band “Jett Blakk” and album “Revolution Rock” was rated with Reverb Nations as number 200th in the world and he was rated number 2 for local talent. He was the beloved son of Jean M Walker and husband of Edie Barton. He…
Virgil Duane Byl, age 81, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2023. He was born at home on December 30, 1941, in Aplington, Iowa, to Francis and Laura Byl. Virgil was married in 1963 to Karol, whom he met at the grocery store in Wellsburg, Iowa. They shared a beautiful marriage for 59 years. He worked as a machinist for…
Grace Margaret Justus, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem, Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in New Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions…
Harvey Lee Kolster, age 92, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born at home on August 21, 1930, in Dover, Missouri, to Paul and Louise Kolster. Harvey was married in 1954 to Rosalie, whom he met at Central Missouri State University. They shared a beautiful marriage for 68 years. He worked as a fixture designer at Hallmark…
Betty Ann Hayes, 90, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Services will be held on Monday, June 26th at Grace United Methodist Church, Oak Grove Campus, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sni Valley Fire Department, the Laurie Fire…
George Albert Dice, age 71, of Clinton, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Warrensburg Veterans Home. George’s wishes were to be cremated and interment at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Business Hwy 13, Higginsville, Missouri. A memorial service will be held in the committal shelter at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, followed by a luncheon…