obituaries
Recent obituaries in Bates and Cass County, MO.
The obituaries in the Bates and Cass Counties reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Bates and Cass County, MO history and identity.
Nancy Lea Jones
Jan 8, 2013
Nancy Lea Jones, 60, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at her home. A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. (Cremation). Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Nancy was born October 26, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Max and Beverly (Chaffin) Haldiman....
Dr. A. R. "Rod" May, Iii
Jan 7, 2013
Dr. A. R. "Rod" May, III, 59, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. No services are scheduled. (Cremation). Dr. May was born June 8, 1953 in Independence, Missouri, the son of the late Capt. A. R. May, Jr. and June (Henderson) May, Harrisonville. He grew up in Independence, Missouri and...
Roger Levi Helphrey
Jan 6, 2013
Roger Levi Helphrey, 68, lost his more than three year battle with lung cancer and dementia on January 6, 2013. He passed peacefully at his home in Adrian, Missouri, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. The family also invites friends and family to a Celebration of...
Doris Ann Hocker
Jan 5, 2013
Doris Ann Hocker, 72, Edwardsville, Kansas, formerly of Peculiar, Missouri, died Saturday, January 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri. Doris was born August 21, 1940 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence...
Frances Wilda Smith
Jan 2, 2013
Frances Wilda Smith, 80, Adrian, Missouri died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. A memorial/visitation will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Heartland Hospice or the Adrian Christian Church. Frances was born February 15,...
Diana L. Diamond Watskey
Dec 26, 2012
Diana Lee Diamond Watskey, 48, Belton, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), 200 South River Blvd., Independence, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in West Union...
Marvin Arthur Walker
Dec 26, 2012
Marvin Arthur Walker, 88, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services are pending with private family inurnment in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Marvin was born April 9, 1924 in Waldron, Arkansas, the son of Gee and Vaudie Mae (Owens) Walker. He married Betty Jo Walker on November...
Marsha G. Hawkins
Dec 22, 2012
Marsha Gayle Hawkins, 62, Adrian, Missouri, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Optimist Building in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian,...
Medrith V. Hook
Dec 19, 2012
Medrith V. Hook, 81, Belton, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri. (No visitation).
Roxanne Myrtle Helene Boatwright
Dec 19, 2012
Roxanne Myrtle Helene Boatwright, 65, Adrian, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Roxanne was born July 17, 1947 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of...
Wilbur Ray Wagenblast
Dec 18, 2012
Wilbur Ray Wagenblast, 87, Peculiar, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home. Friends may call from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 19 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. Masonic services will be at 2:00 with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church...
Max Dwayne Miller
Dec 17, 2012
Max Dwayne Miller, 86, Harrisonville, Missouri died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Visitaiton 1:00-2:00 at the funeral home. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Max was born November 12,...
Raymond C. Watts
Dec 16, 2012
Raymond C. Watts, 70, Peculiar, Missouri, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, December 20 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-12:00. Burial will be in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass County Elks...
Barbara Lee Farris
Dec 14, 2012
Barbara Lee Farris, 77, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Come and join us for a celebration of her life from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Dresden Cemetery or Missouri Department of Conservation. Barbara was born November 7,...
Bill Joe Akers
Dec 11, 2012
Bill Joe Akers, 75, Raymore, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Lee's Summit Bible Church, 1200 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 (Tel. 816-524-7006; lsbible.com for directions). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the school athletic association...
Howard Dean Gordon
Dec 8, 2012
Howard Dean Gordon, 64, of Garden City, MO, died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:30p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Strasburg, Cemetery, Strasburg, MO. A visitation will be held 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO. Howard was born March 9, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Howard Manley...
Dewey Ray Perdue
Dec 6, 2012
Dewey Ray Perdue, 68, of Harrisonville, Mo died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral service 2:00 pm Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Food for Thought Backpack...
Eldon "Rocky" Eugene Campbell Jr.
Nov 29, 2012
Eldon "Rocky" E. Campbell, 60, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, November 29, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Rocky was born September 17, 1952 in Grant City, Missouri, the son of Eldon and Delores (Harlan) Campbell. He owned Campbell Fire Protection in Harrisonville. He was...
Clarence Henry Sedwick
Nov 27, 2012
Clarence Henry Sedwick, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Latour, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital, ATTN:...
Alicia (Chai) J. Lundberg
Nov 24, 2012
Alicia J. (Chai) Lundberg, 56, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Atkinson Chapel....
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