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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.

Nancy Kay Mcdermott

Nancy Kay Mcdermott

May 24, 2012

Nancy Kay McDermott, 77, Spring City, Tennessee, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Services to be held at a later date in Spring City, TN, where Nancy had resided for the last twenty years. Nancy was born December 10, 1934 in Independence, MO, the daughter of Kenneth Byron and Ardith (Roedel) Gibson. She graduated...

Christopher Dewaine Cable

Christopher Dewaine Cable

May 18, 2012

Christopher D. Cable, 51, of Peculiar, MO, drew his last breath Friday, May 18, 2012. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday May 22, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation from 12:30-2:00pm on Tuesday. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Chris was born July 11, 1960 in Versailles, MO to Jack and Glendora (Pryor) Cable. In...

Vivian L. Osborn

Vivian L. Osborn

May 4, 2012

Vivian Larwill Osborn, 86, died Friday, May 4, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. (Cremation). No services. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Wayside Waifs. Vivian was born May 5, 1925 in Grain Valley, MO, the daughter of Joseph Hart and Vivian Valesca (Hall) Larwill. She had lived in Lee's Summit for 42 years before moving to Harrisonville....

Mildred "Millie" V. Ray

Mildred "Millie" V. Ray

May 3, 2012

Mildred "Millie" V. Ray, 87, Raymore, MO, formerly of Peculiar, MO, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Raymore in Raymore, MO. Memorial Service 1:00 pm Sun, June 3, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery on a later date. Millie was born June 4, 1924 in Oklahoma to Joseph...

Honnora Bea Newell

Honnora Bea Newell

May 3, 2012

Honnora Bea Newell, 1 month old daughter of Joseph William Newell and Nichole Mae Duggar, of Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Harrisonville City Park, Shelter #7. Honnora was born March 13, 2012 in Kansas City, MO. She is survived by...

Bettie June Miller

Bettie June Miller

May 2, 2012

Bettie June Miller, 85, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Bettie was born October 4, 1926 in Garden City,...

Coleane Diamond

Coleane Diamond

May 1, 2012

Coleane Diamond, 67, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Archie, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Coleane was born April 1, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Frances O....

Kris E. Barker

Kris E. Barker

Apr 30, 2012

Kris E. Barker, 54, Merriam, Kansas, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, Missouri. The family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice in honor of Kris. Kris was born May 30, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Eugene...

Roy L. Reddell

Roy L. Reddell

Apr 27, 2012

Roy L. Reddell, 71, Adrian, Missouri died Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Monday, April 30 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent...

Ryland "Barney" Temple Barnes

Ryland "Barney" Temple Barnes

Apr 25, 2012

Ryland "Barney" Temple Barnes, 77, Garden City, MO, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to American...

Richard Lee Diamond

Richard Lee Diamond

Apr 24, 2012

Richard "Rich" Lee Diamond, 75, Belton, MO, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial...

Thelma Ellen Baer

Thelma Ellen Baer

Apr 16, 2012

Thelma Ellen Baer, 89, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 19 at the Advent Evangelical Church Cemetery...

Bobby Woodrow Moles

Bobby Woodrow Moles

Apr 16, 2012

Bobby "Bob" Woodrow Moles, 85, Adrian, MO, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Adrian Manor. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Memorial contributions may...

Virgil Francis Lunceford

Virgil Francis Lunceford

Apr 15, 2012

Virgil Francis Lunceford, 93, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 9:00-10:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville. Virgil...

Lonnie Ray Wackerman

Lonnie Ray Wackerman

Apr 14, 2012

Lonnie Ray Wackerman, 78, Camdenton, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Osage Beach and Rehabilitation and Health Care in Osage Beach, MO. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Adrian. Lonnie was...

Richard Lawrence Wimsatt

Richard Lawrence Wimsatt

Apr 12, 2012

Richard Lawrence Wimsatt, 83, Adrian, Missouri, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Adrian Manor, surrounded by family. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 16 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian Fire...

Stephen Lee Timme

Stephen Lee Timme

Apr 10, 2012

Dr. Stephen Lee Timme, 61, Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-12:00. (Cremation to follow). Memorial contributions may be made to: Kansas Native Plant Society, R. L. McGregor Herbarium, University...

Wayne Bishop

Wayne Bishop

Apr 9, 2012

Walter Wayne Bishop, 89, Drexel, MO, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 13 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the...

Kris Allen Speer

Kris Allen Speer

Apr 8, 2012

Kris Allen Speer, 49, Peculiar, Missouri, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the chapel. Kris...

Dennis Keith Stuber

Dennis Keith Stuber

Apr 5, 2012

Dennis Keith Stuber, 59, of Kansas City, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at his home. Private services will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Society. Dennis was born March 6, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late George Stuber and Bettie (Barker) Stuber. Dennis was a...

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