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.
Jack E. Coffell
Mar 3, 2012
Jack E. Coffell, 73, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville, Harrisonville, MO. No services are scheduled. Jack was born February 6, 1939 in Flint, MI, the son of Jack and Julie Coffell. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran.
Lora "Levon" Sutton
Mar 1, 2012
Lora "Levon" Sutton, 88, Archie, MO, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Friends may call from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made...
Virginia Ruth Little
Feb 27, 2012
Virginia Ruth Little, 84, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 11:00-12:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Wildlife Federation, Wayside Waifs Shelter or Harrisonville Animal Shelter. Virginia was born January 7,...
William B. "Wild Bill" Tadlock
Feb 26, 2012
William Brook "Wild Bill" Tadlock, 96, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 2 at Floral Hills East Cemetery in...
Patricia M. Mcnutt
Feb 23, 2012
Patricia M. McNutt, 85, Lee's Summit, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 28 at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee's Summit, MO 64082 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in...
William (Bill) D. Sevy
Feb 14, 2012
William D. (Bill) Sevy, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 17 at the Atkinson Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Scholarship...
Kenneth Wayne Reece
Feb 7, 2012
Kenneth "Wayne" Reece, 81, Harker Heights, TX, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Wayne was born January 18, 1931 in Rosendale, MO, the son of Lloyd A. and Leita...
William Earl Nicholls
Feb 4, 2012
William Earl Nicholls, 83, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonvile. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville....
Gracie Marie Brose
Feb 4, 2012
Gracie Marie Brose, 86, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Benchmark Health Care in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled.
Joyce Ann Essenpries
Feb 4, 2012
Joyce Ann (Allen) Essenpries, 53, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2012 at her home in Adrian, MO. Graveside/memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joyce Essenpries Memorial Fund c/o Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Joyce was born on July 14, 1958 in Butler, MO to...
Roseann Miller
Jan 29, 2012
Roseann Miller, 76, Butler, MO, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the First Christian Church in Butler, MO with reception to follow at 2:00 p.m. Graveside family inurnment to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Butler R-5 Educational Foundation or...
Celestine "Sally" Potter
Jan 29, 2012
Celestine "Sally" Cora Potter, 96, Butler, MO, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation at 9:30. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Street United...
Cindy Louise Erickson
Jan 26, 2012
Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Erickson, 56, Lenexa, KS, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS, 12800 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS 66216. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 30...
Russell Gregg Kircher
Jan 19, 2012
Russell Gregg Kircher, 72, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Harrisonville Community Church, 1606 Chapel Drive, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 20 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial...
Kenneth Wayne Danforth, Sr.
Jan 16, 2012
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Danforth, Sr., 75, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at his home after losing his battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery,...
Alberta Louise Long
Jan 8, 2012
Alberta Louise Long, 84, Peculiar, MO died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at The Rehabilitation Center of Raymore in Raymore, MO. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Private burial in White Oak Cemetery, Urich, MO. Family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Alberta was born February 22, 1927...
George R. Anderson Jr.
Jan 7, 2012
George Redmond Anderson, Jr., 80, Liberty, Missouri died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his home in Liberty. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 am Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions...
Michael Gillham Ingram
Jan 4, 2012
Michael Gillham Ingram, 53, of Jefferson City, Missouri died January 4, 2012 at his home. He was born September 3, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to James Edward and Shirley Maxine (James) Ingram. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Michael was 1976 graduate of Van Horn High School. He grew up in the...
Ramona Sue Lockard
Jan 2, 2012
Ramona Sue Lockard, 57, Harrisonville, Missouri died Monday, January 2, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside services will be 11:00am Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Missouri. Ramona was born October 12, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of Warren E. and Nancy E. (Funk) Lockard. She grew up...
David Lloyd Griffith
Jan 1, 2012
David Lloyd Griffith was born on May 8, 1960, to Lloyd Carroll Griffith and Marian Eileen Hamilton Griffith at Harrisonville, MO. He left this life very unexpected on January 1, 2012, at 51 years of age. Services will be held at the Atkinson Funeral Home, 142 E Main, Adrian, MO, on Thursday, January 5, 2012, visitation 1:00 p.m. and funeral...
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