On Thursday, June 15, 2023 Richard Beck, beloved son to E.J. & Helen Beck, best friend and companion to Vicki Jorgenson, brother to Linda & Stevie, father of Brenton, Trevor, and Tyler, and grandfather to his five grandchildren: Connor, Kenzie, Jeremy, Jackson, and Charlotte, crossed over to the Golden Shore. Growing up in rural Higginsville, MO., Richard spent his time…
Wilma June Canfield, of Independence, MO, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was 90. Born on May 22, 1933, to George and Viola Seymour, Wilma June lived in Buchanan, MI for almost half of her life. It was in Buchanan, at the age of 12, where she met George Victor “Vic” Canfield, her sweetheart.…
Our beloved patriarch, Irvine Lee Tucker, 95, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 after a short illness. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Services will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with Full Military Honors will be 12:00 p.m. in…
Mary Anne Hawley was born on June 12, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri to Roland and Florence Bockhorst. She grew up at 900 Bernice Avenue in Kirkwood; graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1962. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Washington University in St. Louis. During her career in nursing, she went wherever there was a need -…
Jeanette Ileen Grubb, 84, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: Traditions Hospice ~ 220 N.W. RD Mize Rd. Blue Springs, MO. 64014. Jeanette…
On June 7th, 2023 we lost Michael Scott Caton, 57, of Odessa, Missouri. Mike was a kind, beautiful, ornery, funny soul who loved and was loved by so many. He will be greatly missed. Mike was born on October 21st, 1965 to Lloyd Caton and Jane Due. Mike was married to Tina Graham on October 7th, 1995 and was the proud father…
Kearney Duane Pixler, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away June 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Susquehanna Baptist Church 17800 E. Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, MO 64056. The family request that you come and share your stories and memories of Kearney, and it is casual dress. Kearney…
Duaine Warren Hoy, 89, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2023. He was born February 3, 1934, in Bronson, IA. He graduated from Holden High School and made his career at A Y McDonald Supply where he excelled in wholesale plumbing and made the President’s Club Winner’s Circle many times over. He retired after…
Lois Marie Young, 84, of Oak Grove Missouri, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23rd at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 24th at the Oak Grove Community of Christ Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to…
Charles “Chuck” Franklin Edwards was born September 2, 1937 at home in Hardin, MO, to Viola M. (Minnick) Edwards and Charles “Charley” Thomas Edwards and passed from this life on June 5, 2023. Chuck lived in Hardin on the family farm until he was 5 years old, when the family moved to Blue Springs. Chuck attended Moreland School, then graduated…