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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.

Clyde Gile

Clyde Gile

Aug 1, 2011

Clyde Gile, 96, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Clyde was born May 24, 1915 in Walcott,...

Robert Gene Oryall

Robert Gene Oryall

Aug 1, 2011

Robert "Bob" Gene Oryall, 73, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Private family services will be held with burial in Old Shiloh Cemetery in Chilhowee, MO. Bob was born June 8, 1938 in Henry County, MO, the son of Lewis E. and Mary Helen (Craig) Oryall. On September 16,...

Mary "Janie" Jane Noland

Mary "Janie" Jane Noland

Jul 25, 2011

Mary Jane "Janie" Noland, 61, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, July 25, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kansas City Metro Office, 6700 Antioch Road, Suite 100, Merriam, KS...

Velma Leona Anderson

Velma Leona Anderson

Jul 23, 2011

Velma Leona Anderson, 102, Peculiar, MO died Saturday, July 23, at her home in Peculiar. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO. (Cremation). The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Avant Ministries Memorials, 10000 North Oak...

Wilbur Allen Jones

Wilbur Allen Jones

Jul 23, 2011

Wilbur Allen Jones, 78, Archie, MO, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his home in Archie. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the Church On The Rock in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in the Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at the Atkinson...

Warren C. Kisner, Jr.

Warren C. Kisner, Jr.

Jul 22, 2011

Warren C. Kisner Jr., (Warnie), 83, of Freeman, MO died Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. (Cremation). Inurnment will be in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00...

Cathy Anne Aurand

Cathy Anne Aurand

Jul 21, 2011

Catherine "Cathy" Anne Aurand, 65, Adrian, MO, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Adrian Christian Church, Adrian, MO. (Cremation). Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cathy Aurand Memorial Fund, c/o...

Jacqueline M. Wood

Jacqueline M. Wood

Jul 20, 2011

Jacqueline M. Wood, 90, Appleton City, MO, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. (No services). Private family burial will be in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Jacqueline was born March 20, 1921 in Peculiar, MO, the daughter...

Mildred Inez Davis

Mildred Inez Davis

Jul 19, 2011

Mildred Inez Davis, 77, Peculiar, MO died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 22 at the chapel. Memorial contributions...

James "Jim" Robert Hockaday

James "Jim" Robert Hockaday

Jul 18, 2011

James "Jim" Robert Hockaday, 65, Lake Winnebago, MO, formerly of Peculiar and Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, July 18, 2011 at NorthCare Hospice in North Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Cremation). Inurnment will be held in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar,...

Virginia Earl Clum

Virginia Earl Clum

Jul 17, 2011

Virginia Earl Clum, 84, Shawnee, KS, formerly of Raytown, MO, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at The Sweet Life at Rosehill in Shawnee. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of...

Della Jean Saffell

Della Jean Saffell

Jul 15, 2011

Della Jean Saffell, 69, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, July 15, 2011 at her home. A private family gathering will be held. (Cremation). Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 2400 Troost, Suite 4300, Kansas City, MO 64108. Della was born February 7, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Carl Joseph and Dorothy (Stropes) Vigliatura. She lived...

Margaret Jane (Smith) Eppard

Margaret Jane (Smith) Eppard

Jul 6, 2011

Margaret Jane (Smith) Eppard, 88, of Versailles, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Saint Marys Health Center in Jefferson City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be...

Edna Alberta Saylor

Edna Alberta Saylor

Jul 2, 2011

Edna Alberta Saylor, 94, Adrian, MO, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian with visitation from 10:00-10:30. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian Public...

Viola Ray Moon

Viola Ray Moon

Jun 30, 2011

Viola Ray Moon, 76, Lowry City, MO, formerly of Valparaiso, IN, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Cox-South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. A memorial visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Viola was born September 27, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Charles Ray and Bessie (Craft)...

Ellis Francis Bearce

Ellis Francis Bearce

Jun 27, 2011

Ellis Francis Bearce, 85, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 27, 2011 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with Rosary at 6:00. Memorial contributions...

Steven Eugene Knox

Steven Eugene Knox

Jun 27, 2011

Steven Eugene Knox, 58, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, June 27, 2011 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Adrian. Steve was born April 26, 1953 in Harrisonville, MO, the only child of...

Jarrett Elroy Hawley, Jr.

Jarrett Elroy Hawley, Jr.

Jun 25, 2011

Jarrett E. Hawley, Jr., 67, of Harrisonville, MO died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. The family will receive friends 5:30-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 27 at the Atkinson Chapel. Private family inurnment in the Freeman, MO...

Charles "Charlie" M. George

Charles "Charlie" M. George

Jun 23, 2011

Charles M. George, 77, known to friends and family as Charlie George, of Harrisonville, Missouri and former Vice President of Production at the Kansas City Times/Star, passed away Thursday night at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. Mr. George fought a courageous long term battle with lymphoma cancer. Visitation will be held at the Atkinson Funeral Home at 600...

Patricia Ruth Norman

Patricia Ruth Norman

Jun 20, 2011

Patricia Ruth Norman, 86, Perry, KS, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 20, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the...

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