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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.

Ruth Ann Schmoll

Ruth Ann Schmoll

Aug 19, 2011

Ruth Ann (Knuckles)Schmoll, 73, of Harrisonville, MO died Friday, August 19, 2011 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Kingdom Hall in Harrisonville. Ruth was born October 16, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Frankie Newton and Eleanor (Keller) Dudley. On November 12, 1955 Ruth was united in marriage to Robert...

James "Jim" Wesley Perdue

James "Jim" Wesley Perdue

Aug 19, 2011

James "Jim" Wesley Perdue, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, August 19, 2011 at Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Friends may call from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville. Jim was born January 24,...

Thelma Faye Sterns

Thelma Faye Sterns

Aug 19, 2011

Thelma Faye Sterns, 86, lifelong resident of Adrian, MO, died at her home on Friday, August 19, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 at the chapel. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Thelma was called to be with her...

Joe Wesley Gregg

Joe Wesley Gregg

Aug 16, 2011

Joe Wesley Gregg, 74, East Lynne, MO, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Joe was born...

Lelia Orene Morrison

Lelia Orene Morrison

Aug 15, 2011

Lelia "Orene" Morrison, 87, Freeman, MO, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 12:00-1:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Orene was born March 2, 1924 in Paola, KS, the...

William Dean Macdonald

William Dean Macdonald

Aug 10, 2011

William Dean "Mac" MacDonald, 90, Lees Summit, MO, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Truman Medical Center, Lakewood in Kansas City, MO. Private family inurnment will be held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Mac was born April 23, 1921 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Walter and Gladys (Bussey) MacDonald. He was raised in Kansas City and was...

Alice Elizabeth Stitt

Alice Elizabeth Stitt

Aug 5, 2011

Alice Elizabeth Stitt, 70, Amsterdam, MO, died Friday, August 5, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Burial will be in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Tuesday, August 9 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Bryant Laine Boggs

Bryant Laine Boggs

Aug 4, 2011

Bryant Laine Boggs, 53, Amsterdam, MO, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, MO. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the...

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...

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