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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.

Patricia "Pattie" Louise Reece

Patricia "Pattie" Louise Reece

Jan 14, 2013

Patricia "Pattie" Louise Reece, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. More information will be posted when available.

Jennifer Lee Middaugh

Jennifer Lee Middaugh

Jan 13, 2013

Jennifer Lee Middaugh, 63, Harrisonville, Missouri went home to Jesus Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 17 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Parker...

Judith "Judy" Ann Cotton

Judith "Judy" Ann Cotton

Jan 10, 2013

Judith "Judy" (Grammy) Ann Cotton, 75, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the family. Judy was born January 23, 1937 in Kansas City,...

John "Randy" Randall Vinson

John "Randy" Randall Vinson

Jan 9, 2013

John Randall "Randy" Vinson, 59, Peculiar, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00.

Donald Eugene Van Black

Donald Eugene Van Black

Jan 9, 2013

Donald "Don" Eugene Van Black, 77 of Freeman, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Parkview Health Care Facility in Bolivar, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may...

Clyde L. Horstman, Jr.

Clyde L. Horstman, Jr.

Jan 9, 2013

Clyde L. Horstman, Jr., 94, Raymore, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at The Rehabilitation Center of Raymore in Raymore, Missouri. No services are scheduled. Mr. Horstman donated his body to science. Mr. Horstman was born July 20, 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Clyde and Ada Mae (Lyon) Horstman. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He was...

Nancy Lea Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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