Judith “Judy” Scott Butts, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home. Cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Judith was born on February 16, 1947, in Independence, MO, the daughter of John Henry Scott Sr. and Bessie (Jarrett) Scott. She married Richard L. Butts on December 17, 1966. Judith…
Phillip K. Stephens, 68, of Buckner passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Visitation will be 10am-12pm Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Susquehanna Assembly of God Church; Independence, MO. Funeral service will follow at 12pm. Burial at Buckner Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Susquehanna Assembly of God in Independence, MO. Phillip was born on February 21, 1954, in…
April Sue Buck, 53, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. April was born August 11, 1969 in Muncie, Indiana. The daughter of John Earnest Falkenstein and Diana Lee (Barton) Fogle. She worked as a union floor layer for over 30 years. April loved spending…
Patricia Lynn Williamson, 67, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Wayside Waifs: secure.waysidewaifs.org ~ St. Jude Children’s Hospital: stjude.org ~ The Shriners: shrinerschildrens.org Patricia was born July…
David F. Kowalski, 60, passed peacefully in his home in Independence, MO surrounded by loved ones on December 6, 2022 after his third battle with colon cancer. David was born August 3, 1962, the middle child of 5 to the late John and Nancy Kowalski. He was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, where he met the future love…
Timothy Dean Miller, Jr., 45, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Kansas City, MO. Private memorial service with family is planned.Timothy was born May 26, 1977 in Independence, MO to Timothy Dean Miller, Sr. and Kimberly Renee (Morris) VanGoethem. He obtained his high school GED. Timothy worked in construction for several years. He loved the outdoors and working…
Alice Rose Crews, OFSdevoted Wife, Sister, and FriendJune 29, 1940 – December 6, 2022 Alice Rose Crews OFS, passed away December 6, 2022, at the age of 82. Services will be held on Friday December 16 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 600 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO. Visitation will begin at 10am with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11a.m. In lieu of…
Jerry Joseph Herington, age 59, of Kingsville, MO, passed away December 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. Jerry was born on June the 4th of 1963 to James and Barbara Herington. He graduated in…
Anita Lucile Eckard, aged 92, died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Independence, Missouri. Anita was born Anita Lucile Turley on June 10, 1930 in Irving, Kansas, the daughter of David Thomas Turley and Ammie Lucinda (Vaught) Turley. Anita is survived by her sister, Margie A Severin. Anita graduated from Vermilion, Kansas high school and lived in Kansas and Missouri most of…
Raymond “Ray” Curtis Franke, 63, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 in Valley Memorial Gardens, 100 Royer Lane ~ Grain Valley, Missouri. Ray was born January, 13, 1959 in Independence, Missouri. The son of Herbert O. and Maryetta (Baldwin) Franke. He was…