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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.

Bernie Jean Mcmurray

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

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`

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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