Howard L. "Buzz" Mitchell Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2026 in Independence, Missouri

Howard L. "Buzz" Mitchell Jr.

April 23, 2026

Independence, Missouri

Howard L. "Buzz" Mitchell Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2026 in Independence, Missouri

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Royer Funeral Home

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Howard L. "Buzz" Mitchell Jr.

April 23, 2026

Independence, Missouri

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Howard L. Mitchell Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 23, 2026, Howard L. Mitchell Jr. of Independence, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid Howard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Howard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He is survived by: his daughters, Heather Richberg (Steve), Brandy Mitchell and Courtney Medearis (Joe); and his grandsons, Steven Richberg Jr., Jaden Richberg and William Medearis.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Royer Funeral Home



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Apr 30

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Royer Funeral Home
1823 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058

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Apr 30

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Royer Funeral Home
1823 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058

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