Charlotte L Connell, 79, went home with Jesus peacefully on January 19th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Dora, Missouri on January 10th, 1947. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday 22, 2026 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri; burial following in New Salem Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends at…
Linda Lea (Hooker) Grime, 84 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away January 19, 2026, at home in Blue Springs, Missouri. Linda was born June 13, 1941 in San Diego, California to Rex Enoch and Helen Elizabeth (Hamilton) Hooker. She is survived by her brother Mike Hooker wife Brenda of Trenton; daughter Kristen Brumley and Benjamin Sampson Blue Springs; grandson David…
Barbara Allen Vanderpool, 82, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Per Barbara’s request, there will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. Forms may be printed at https://www.aspca.org/ways-to-give/mail-check. Barbara lived a life rooted in community and friendship. She…
Phyllis Boutross, 85, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10021 E 36th Terrace S, Independence, Missouri 64052. Rosary at 9:30 a.m. for all who would like to attend. Burial will be at Mount Saint Mary’s Cemetery,…
Patti Jo Forsyth, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Patti was born on October 4, 1955, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Baker Sr. and Margaret Baker. Known for her warmth and dedication, Patti spent many years working with the public…
Alma Lucille Wallace Steele, born September 28, 1929, passed away on January 15,2026 at the age of 96 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.B. and Margaret Wallace; two granddaughters, Jessica and Whitney Joy; daughter-in-law Rosemary, and her best friend, Carolyn Knight. Alma is survived by her sons: David and his wife, Shirley Randall…
Linda Kay Boutross, 77, of Oak Grove, MO passed away January 14, 2026. A visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Linda was born January 21, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Archie L. & Zella Irene (Waddell) Loy. Linda was active and social through most of her life. She…
Candace (Candy) Liljegren, 79, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away peacefully and surrounded by love in her home on January 14, 2026, following her long and bravely fought battle with cancer. Candy was born in Red Bud, Illinois on April 16, 1946, to Charles O. (Corky) and Margaret Marie (Jeremiah) Tilton. They lived in several states before finally settling in…
Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Denton, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away on January 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She faced her journey with strength, grace, and resilience, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew and loved her. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Cindy on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at The Heart of God…
Jennifer Irene (Fox) Raffety 64, of Independence, Missouri, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on January 14, 2026. Jennifer was born December 4, 1961 in Lawrence, Kansas the daughter of Jim Fox and Linda (Campbell) Fox. Jennifer was baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1979 at the Spring Branch Church. From…