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.
Bernie Jean Mcmurray
May 22, 2011
Bernie Jean McMurray, 86, Independence, MO, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011 at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence. Bernie was born January 21, 1925 in Greenwood, MO, the daughter of Luther George and Maybelle Sarah (Yokum) Spradling. Bernie had worked as a seamstress...
Harvey Eugene "Gene" Ray
May 20, 2011
Harvey Eugene "Gene" Ray, 84, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Council Hill Cemetery in Council Hill, OK. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial...
Clifford "Gene" Richardson`
May 18, 2011
Clifford Eugene "Gene" Richardson, 89 of Mesa, AZ, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. Gene was born July 1, 1921 in West Line, MO, the son of Clifford Percy and Martha Irene (Gallamore) Richardson. He was united in marriage...
Shannon Lucile Schroeder
May 14, 2011
Shannon Lucile Schroeder, 41, Butler, MO, died Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Mound City, KS. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011 at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. (Cremation). Shannon was born January 14, 1970 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of William Leslie and Reasa Januita (Galloway) Hawkins. Shannon was preceded in death by...
Billy Gebhardt
May 12, 2011
George William (Billy) Gebhardt, 95, Archie, MO, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Archie. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO. George William...
Charlene Reynolds
May 12, 2011
Charlene Reynolds, 81, Newton, KS, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 in Newton, KS. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. (Cremation). Charlene was born August 5, 1929 in Noel, MO, the daughter of Charlie G. and Pearl E. (Harner) Kennedy. She married Leslie R....
Faye Bagwell
May 11, 2011
Faye Bagwell, 92, Midland, TX, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Faye was born March 28, 1919 in Osgood, MO, the daughter of...
Mary Eleanor O'Neil
May 10, 2011
Mary Eleanor O'Neil, 80, Lee's Summit, MO, formerly of Wichita, KS, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in East Lynne, MO. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the Community of Christ Church in Harrisonville. (Cremation). Mary was born June 25, 1930 in Clay County, MO, the daughter of Joseph Hart and Vivian (Hall) Larwill. She...
Lucy Jane Snuggs
May 10, 2011
Lucy Jane "Sue" Snuggs, 75, Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Benchmark Health Care in Harrisonville, MO, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Butler, MO. Memorial contributions...
James H. Larose
May 7, 2011
James H. "Jim" LaRose July 6, 1941 – May 7, 2011 James H. "Jim" LaRose of Adrian, MO passed away on May 7, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends...
Florence Ellen Bell
May 3, 2011
Florence Ellen Bell, 94, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made...
William D. Allen, Jr.
May 1, 2011
Elder William D. Allen, Jr., 76, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, May 6 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may...
Oliver Dean Wallen
May 1, 2011
Oliver Dean "Wally" Wallen, 76, Peculiar, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. No services are scheduled. (Cremation). Wally was a 13-year survivor of multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer). Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Cancer Hope Lodge, 1120 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO 64105. Wally was...
Sherry Elaine Hogan
Apr 27, 2011
Sherry Elaine Hogan, 52, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the chapel. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30 in Kirkley Chapel Cemetery...
Lucille Ullery
Apr 23, 2011
Melva Lucille Ullery, 95, Freeman, MO died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at her home in Freeman. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Freeman Presbyterian Church in Freeman, MO. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home...
Helen Lucille Howell
Apr 19, 2011
Helen Lucille Howell, 69, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 22 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helen Howell Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson...
Mark David Reiman
Apr 15, 2011
Mark David Reiman, 53, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, April 15, 2011 at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Mark was born August 10, 1957 in...
Clifford Warren Richardson
Apr 15, 2011
Clifford Warren Richardson, 66, Nevada, Missouri, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial/graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, Missouri. Cremation. Warren was born March 27, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Stanley "Bud" Irwin and Chloris (Fessler) Richardson. He worked...
Nellie Mae Briden
Apr 9, 2011
Nellie Mae Briden, 95, of Harrisonville, MO died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Visitation is from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday before the service. Nellie was the sixth child born...
Jack Edward Troup
Apr 9, 2011
Jack Edward Troup, 83, Harrisonville, MO died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Cremation. Jack was born March 20, 1928 in Fresno, CA, the son of Willie Edward and Ada (Irsini) Rhodes. He grew...
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