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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.

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...

Lyle Leroy Gilmore

Lyle Leroy Gilmore

Jun 20, 2011

Lyle Leroy Gilmore, 80, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Lyle was born August 14, 1930 in Dayton, Missouri to John and Velma Gilmore. On September 23, 1954 he was united in marriage to Helen...

Toni Lynne (Scavuzzo) Welborn

Toni Lynne (Scavuzzo) Welborn

Jun 20, 2011

Toni Lynne (Scavuzzo) Welborn, 66, Raymore, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the chapel, with a brief...

Linda Ann Smith

Linda Ann Smith

Jun 18, 2011

Linda Ann (Henderson) Smith, 51, Raytown, MO, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. A celebration service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25 at the First Christian Church in Olathe, KS with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Linda was born July 21, 1959 in Escondido, CA, the daughter of...

Richard Gene Payton

Richard Gene Payton

Jun 15, 2011

Richard Gene Payton, 55, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Hays, KS, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 W. Wall Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701 to help with...

Alice Lea Watson

Alice Lea Watson

Jun 14, 2011

Alice Lea Watson, 65, Belton, MO, was born June 27, 1945 in Thayer, MO and departed this life on June 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Alice worked in the crystal business for over 40 years...

Doris Jean Guss

Doris Jean Guss

Jun 13, 2011

Doris Jean Guss, 86, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 13, 2011 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial in Morris Cemetery, Butler, MO. Friends may call from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association...

Robert D. Stice

Robert D. Stice

Jun 11, 2011

Robert D. "Bob" Stice 76, Harrisonville, Missouri died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 11, 2011, after a long battle with Alzheimers. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Contributions to the American Heart...

Roger Neil Bishop

Roger Neil Bishop

Jun 10, 2011

Roger Neil Bishop, 52, Garden City, MO died Friday, June 10, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial gathering will be held from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment will be in Glenwild Cemetery. (Cremation). Roger was born July 12, 1958 in Paola, Kansas, the son of Harold...

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