INDEPENDENCE – Ruth Baker Frisbey, 91 of Independence, MO passed away January 22, 2022 on her 91st birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years John Frisbey in 2018. She is survived by her 4 children Doug, Carol, Ronda and Diane. A visitation with her family will be 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO.