Georgia Rae Masten passed on July 11, 2022, in Independence, MO. She was 86 years and 10 months of age, born on September 11, 1935, to Thora (White) and Cecil Monroe Oskins in Oak Grove, MO. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Robert Oskins, and four sisters, Ruth Carty, Mary Ann Woods, Rosie Hootz, and Ida…
John F. Humphrey, 81, formerly of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 10, 2022, at his home in Lee’s Summit, MO, with his wife of 64 years by his side. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd at Longview Chapel Christian Church, 850 SW Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO…
Anthony “Tony” David Salazar was born on February 12, 1963, in Whittier, CA to John and Darlene (Dalton) Salazar. He was a very active child. He loved playing football as a child and later in high school. He attended Truman High School class of 81 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UMKC. Tony loved the family dogs. There was…
Jane Ann Rhodes, 66, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Owings George Cemetery, Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at…
Ray H. Jura, 83, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Centerpoint Medical Center on July 8th, 2022, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, at Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Independence, Missouri. Ray’s pastor, Jonathan Eigsti, will provide a message of remembrance and celebration of…
Barbara R. Brown, 92, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Per her wishes, there will be no services. Barbara was born September 1, 1929, in Buford, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry and Ruby (Smothers) Erwin. She retired from GM after working there from 1977 – 1988. Barbara was also the co-owner of J&B Liquor and…
Beverly Jo Swafford, 78, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your…
Doris Irene Ogan, 85, of Independence, MO passed away July 6, 2022. Visitation will be 2-3pm Monday, July 11, 2022 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence. Funeral service will follow at 3pm. Burial at New Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shephard Hospice. Doris was born January 9, 1937 in Clinton, MO to George & Muriel…
Daniel James Coleman, 71 years old, passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his family. Daniel (Dan) was born on July 3rd, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to James Coleman and Anna Coleman (Pischitelli), where he grew up alongside his four sisters. After graduating high school, Dan joined the United States Army and served his…
Sandra Sue Elledge, 81, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8th in Oak Grove Cemetery. Sandra was born July 15, 1940, in Foster, Missouri, the daughter of George and Mable (Boyles) Roberts. She married Eldon on October 19, 1957, and they would have been married…