Robert “Bob” Dean Ford, 87 of Independence, MO passed away December 16, 2022. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Funeral to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial at New Salem Cemetery. Bob was born May 22, 1935 in Wellsville, NY to Raymond H & Leah I (Cole) Ford. He retired…
Joe “Freddie” Alfred Diaz, 75, of Buckner, MO passed away December 14, 2022 surround by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Heart of God Fellowship 3720 N. Buckner Tarsney Rd., Buckner, MO 64016. Joe Freddie was born February 20, 1947 in Eskridge, KS to Antancisco & Micela (Martinez) Diaz. He…
Linda C. Washam, born August 8, 1945, in Bolivar, MO, quietly passed away on December 10, 2022, in Independence, MO. She was a loving wife to her husband, Roy Washam, a beloved mother & grandmother. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Davis & Doris Hutcheson; her brother, Jerry Hutcheson; her son & his wife, Dean & Lisa R.…
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…