Vickie L. Gulley (Milazzo-Milo), age 67 of Independence, MO passed away on March 1st, 2024 at Centerpoint Hospital from natural causes. She was a strong woman who loved her family with all of her heart. Over the years she enjoyed mud racing with her husband Poncho, bowling in leagues and traveling for tournaments. There was also her love of bingo…
Clarence Douglas Hirning, 91, of Independence, Mo. passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2024, at his home. Clarence was born on November 5th, 1932 to Douglas C. & Lula Faye Hirning. He leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Bonnie Lou Hirning. He is survived by his three children; Daughter Debbie Turner (Robert), Daughter Robin Denham (Buddy) and Son Dennis…
Stephanie Kay Echols, 69, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley at 2:00 p.m., with a visitation one hour prior to service. Stephanie was born June 8, 1954 in Junction City, Kansas to James and Joan (Cook) Pascarelli. Stephanie first…
Alton Gilmore of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on February 29, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1931 in Byrneville, Florida to Joseph and Mary Armstrong Gilmore. He attended schools in Byrneville and Century Florida, joining the Army in 1952 and serving in Korea during the Korean War. When he returned home, he was hired at Chemstrand Corporation (later…
Kelly Jo Meyers of Independence MO passed away on February 29, 2024 at the age of 53. She fought her pulmonary fibrosis with determination and vigor. She outlived the life expectancy by several years. Kelly was born in KCMO on August 28, 1970. She was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. Kelly's favorite role was being a mother and…
Jim Birk, age 74, of Buckner, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born April 21, 1949 in Tokyo Japan to the late James and Marie Birk. Jim grew up as a military kid overseas before the family returned to the US, settling in Independence, Missouri when he was a teen. Jim was a 1967 graduate of William…
Ernest Fuqua passed away on December 1, 2023 in Independence, Missouri. Ernest was born August 5, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Albert and Louise (Moore) Fuqua. Ernest was a pressman for most of his working years. He also worked as a plant manager for Gemaco playing cards. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert…
Barbara Dean Foster, 89, of Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri; burial to follow at New Salem Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of…
David Allen Hull, 65, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. Services will be at: Royer’s Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO on Saturday, March 9, 2024 with visitation at 10:00 am and service at 12:00 pm; burial following at Oak Grove Cemetery. David was born November 19, 1958, in Independence, Missouri, the son…
Shirley Jean Henson, 88, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Grain Valley, MO. A Celebration of Life will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, Grain Valley and/or Traditions Hospice.…