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.
Marcus Lee Rice
Sep 12, 2012
Marcus Lee Rice, 75, Rich Hill, Missouri, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Vitas Hospice Care in Kansas City, Missouri. No services are scheduled (Cremation). Marcus was born February 25, 1937 in Lowry City, Missouri, the son of Perry Les and Marie (Hollenbeck) Rice. He was married to Wilma L. Dutcher. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Marcus was a...
Michael Louis Boettcher
Sep 10, 2012
Michael "Mike" Louis Boettcher, 55, Archie, Missouri, died Monday, September 10, 2012 in Archie. No services are scheduled. (Cremation). Mike was born April 1, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Louis and Juanita (Mann) Boettcher. He worked for Cass County Road and Bridge for 20 years. He is survived by his ex-wife and friend, Barbara Boettcher, Archie, Missouri and...
Juanita P. Macumber
Sep 9, 2012
Juanita P. Macumber, 73, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time. (Cremation). Juanita was born April 22, 1939 in Miami, Missouri, the daughter of Archie and Etta Bell (Decker) Perkins. She was a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, Kenny Malan, Jonny Malan and David...
Carl "Gene" Francy
Sep 9, 2012
Carl Eugene "Gene" Francy, 59, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville. Graveside/Inurnment services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Gene was born July 13, 1953 in Harrisonville, the son of Everett William and Stella (Brown) Francy. He was a 1971 graduate...
Joe Wesley Loehr
Sep 8, 2012
Joe Wesley Loehr, 52, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 in Kansas City. No services are scheduled at this time. (Cremation). Inurnment will be held in Orient Cemetery at a later date. Joe was born July 25, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Kenneth Harold and Billie Jean (Lilley) Loehr. He grew...
Shirley Mae Welborn
Sep 7, 2012
Shirley Mae Welborn, 75, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Shirley was born March 10, 1937 in Harrisonville, Missouri, on a farm northeast of Barger...
Glen Allen Simmons
Sep 4, 2012
Glen Allen Simmons, 80, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at his son's home in Belton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8 at the Antioch Southern Baptist Church in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00 at the church. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Southern Baptist...
Beverly Ann Rabourn
Sep 2, 2012
Beverly Ann Rabourn, 75, Adrian, Missouri, died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made...
Suzanne "Suzi" Kay Squires
Aug 28, 2012
Suzanne "Suzi" Kay Squires, 46, Peculiar, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Casco Workshop, c/o Ginny Kalmer, 1800 West...
Joan Mary Carver
Aug 27, 2012
Joan Mary Carver, 76, Freeman, Missouri, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with Rosary...
Donna Jean Mccoy
Aug 25, 2012
Donna Jean McCoy, 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1;00-2:00 pm Tuesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions may...
Russell Howard Long
Aug 24, 2012
Russell Howard Long, 57, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home. No services are scheduled. Russell was born October 21, 1954 in Independence, Missouri, the son of William Howard and Violet L. (Cothern) Long. He was a 1973 graduate of Harrisonville High School and a lifelong Harrisonville resident. He worked as a stone mason. Russell was preceded...
Russell H. Long
Aug 24, 2012
Russell H. Long, 57, Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, August 24, 2012. He was born October 21, 1954 in Independence, Missouri, a son of William H. and Violet (Cothern) Long. He was a 1973 graduate of Harrisonville High School. He is survived by his mother, Violet Long, East Lynne, Missouri, Three brothers, Vern Long, Harrisonville, Tim Long, Harrisonville, and Rick Long,...
Mary Jane Knox
Aug 21, 2012
Mary Jane Knox, 66, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, 2000 E. Mechanic Street, Suite #3, Harrisonville,...
Melvin Leroy Smith
Aug 21, 2012
Melvin Leroy Smith, 84, Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. (No visitation). Melvin will lie in state from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist...
Gail E. Thompson
Aug 19, 2012
Gail Thompson, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully August 19, 2012, after a hard fought battle with ovarian cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will follow...
Nellie Louise Archer
Aug 11, 2012
Nellie Louise Archer, 101, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Raymore, Raymore, Missouri with burial in Raymore Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Nellie was born April 26, 1911 in Alton, Missouri,...
Jack C. Inman
Aug 10, 2012
Dr. John "Jack" Inman, 84, Harrisonville, Missouri died Friday, August 10, 2012 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or to the church. Jack was born on June 24, 1928. His family moved to St....
Elvin S. Douglas
Aug 4, 2012
Elvin Sidney Douglas, Jr., of Harrisonville, Missouri, died August 4, 2012. He was born June 6, 1933 in Bolivar, Missouri to Elvin and Florence (Delisle) Douglas. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1951 to 1957 where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1955 and his Bachelor of Law in 1957. Elvin was active in many different community organizations....
Dorila F. Miller
Aug 3, 2012
Dorila F. Miller, 90, of Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, August 3, 2012 at Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, MO. Services are pending.
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