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.
Robert Lee Hooker
Mar 7, 2011
On the evening of March 7, 2011 Robert (Bob) Lee Hooker Sr. passed away at Indian Meadows Nursing Center in Overland Park, Ks at the age of 80. Funeral services were held Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO, officiated by Rev. Tim Redding, First Baptist Church, Peculiar, MO. Honorary casketbearers were Charles Hooker, John Ford,...
Rachel Green
Mar 7, 2011
Rachel Green, 93, Odessa, MO, went home on Monday, March 7, 2011 in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Odessa. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Greenton Cemetery in Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the...
Michael Lee Myler
Mar 2, 2011
Michael Lee Myler, 57, of Stockton, MO died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO. As per his wishes, Michael's remains were cremated and there will be a memorial gathering held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Michael was born March 31, 1953 in Raytown, MO to...
Nancy Ellen Ganey
Feb 28, 2011
Nancy Ellen Ganey, 71, Archie, MO, died Monday, February 28, 2011 at Saint Luke's East, Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery, Archie. Nancy was born February 16, 1940 in La Due, MO, the daughter of...
Gus Wooton
Feb 25, 2011
Gus Wooton, 77, of Harrisonville, MO died Friday, February 25, 2011 at Saint Lukes East in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with burial in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Visitation is from 1:00 - 2:00 on Monday. Gus was born September 23, 1933 in Flippin, AR, the...
Vivian Maxine Goddard
Feb 24, 2011
Vivian Maxine Goddard, 99 of Louisburg, Kansas, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Vintage Park at Louisburg. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Mrs. Goddard will lie in state from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 27 at the chapel. Memorial...
"Bud" Howard Leland Russell
Feb 22, 2011
"Bud" Howard Leland Russell, 83, Independence, MO, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10580...
Stephen Kent Friedrich
Feb 21, 2011
Stephen "Steve" Kent Friedrich, 57, Harrisonville, Missouri died Monday, February 21, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the chapel....
Bryan Douglas Rouse
Feb 20, 2011
Bryan Douglas Rouse, 40, Belton, MO, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Belton Assembly of God in Belton, MO. (Cremation). Bryan was born October 3, 1970 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Russell Franklin and Sharon Lou (Badger)...
Bessie Beatrice Wynes
Feb 18, 2011
Bessie Niggley Wynes, 100, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 at Medicalodge, of Butler. Bessie was born August 13, 1910 to John & Lottie (Phelps) Stoneking in St. Clair County, Mo. Her family moved to Bates County when she was 14 years old. She married Walter Niggley on March 15, 1930 and to this union one daughter was born. Since...
George Robert Davis
Feb 14, 2011
George Robert Davis, 85, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, February 14, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 19 at Blue Ridge Baptist Temple, 10306 Blue Ridge, Kansas City, MO 64134 with visitation from 10:00-11:00 am. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial...
James R. Knapp
Feb 11, 2011
James Roy Knapp, (affectingly known as Jim, Jimmy, JR), 81, of Hermitage, Mo. died Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home in Hermitage. He went home to be with our Lord and now rests peacefully and eternally in His presence and love. Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial...
Forrest "Pete" Garrett
Feb 8, 2011
Forrest "Pete" Leon Garrett, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Gentry Cemetery in Quincy, MO. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 11 at the Atkinson Chapel...
Ann Louise Dexter
Feb 6, 2011
Ann Louise Decker, 86, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 11 in Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Ann...
Bernice Lorraine Landreth
Feb 2, 2011
Bernice Lorraine Landreth, 92, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Cass County Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, MO. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 12th at 1:00 p.m. at Carnegie Village Independent Living Facility Meeting Room, 107 Bernard Drive, Belton, MO 64012. Lorraine was born to Ida Josephine (Neightinger) and Herman J....
William Jesse Osborn
Jan 31, 2011
William Jesse Osborn, 89, La Feria, Texas, formerly of Grandview, Missouri died Monday, January 31, 2011 at his home in La Feria, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at the Atkinson Funeral...
James Kenneth Copeland
Jan 31, 2011
James Kenneth Copeland, 64, Archie, MO, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Friends may call form 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday at the chapel. James was...
Lillie Marie Zimmerman
Jan 30, 2011
Lillie Marie Zimmerman, 74, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Steven Paul Catron
Jan 28, 2011
Steven Paul Catron, 49, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, January 28, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 31 at the United Methodist...
James William Moore
Jan 27, 2011
James William Moore, 81, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeman Presbyterian Church, P.O....
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