John Paul Dow Sr., 80, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2024 in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri. Contributions can be made to: American Bouvier Rescue League- abrl.org or…
Thelma Virginia (Robertson) Weems, formerly of Altus passed away at the age of 97 3/4 years old on December 13 ,2024. She lived her life with Faith, Family and Friends. “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Thelma Virginia Robertson was born on…
Adrian Whitehead, beloved son, brother, fiancé, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024, at the age of 21. Born on August 21, 2003, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Adrian’s life was a bright and shining example of love, laughter, and unwavering positivity. Though his time with us was far too short, his impact on everyone he encountered will never…
Anna “Kitten” Livengood, a feisty, kind-hearted soul with a love for life and a knack for telling it like it is, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 9th, 2024. Born on August 3, 1943, in Sedalia, Missouri, Anna lived a life full of love, hard work, and a little bit of sass. The daughter of Hubert and…
Debra Lynn Leach of Independence, MO passed away on December 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2024 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO; burial following at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Debra was born on May…
Bennie “Ben” Franklin Romans, 86, of Grain Vally, MO, passed away December 6, 2024. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Burial at Sni Mills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Ben was born October 31,…
James T. “Jimmy Dode” Smith, 73 of Independence, Missouri, passed away at his home on December 4, 2024. Jim was born on December 30, 1950, in Independence to Theodore Dode Smith and Joan Ruth “Boman” Smith. Jim graduated from Fort Osage in 1969, and soon after was drafted into the Vietnam war and served as a Marine. Upon his return,…
Benjamin Ward Hooper, born on May 20, 1972, in Independence, MO, passed away at his home in Blue Springs, MO, on December 2, 2024, at the age of 52. Ben was a beloved son, brother, uncle, musician, and educator, whose life was dedicated to sharing his passion for music and helping others. He is survived by his loving mother, Francine…
Rev. Stacy Renee Longcor, 54, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service is to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stacy’s name can be sent to her memorial fund at…
Darrell Raye Holmes died on November 29th, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on September 27, 1958 in Sheridan, MI. Darrell graduated in 1976 from Vestaburg High School where he served as president of the student council and received awards for wrestling, both MVP and State Runner-up. He is survived by his wife Ruthie (Powell) whom he married in 1983,…