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.
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....
Theodore Paul Shearer, Jr.
Jan 23, 2011
Theodore "Ted" Paul Shearer, Jr., 72, Independence, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at his home. Memorial services may be held at a later date.
Robert John Schmoll
Jan 19, 2011
Robert John Schmoll, 80, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. (Cremation). No services. Robert was born August 3, 1930 in East Lynne, MO, the son of Jesse Ernest and Fern (Clapper) Schmoll. He was a 1950 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. He worked as a machinist and after retiring, he drove...
James Robert Floyd
Jan 19, 2011
James Robert Floyd, 89, Blue Springs, MO, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Shangri-La Rehabilitation & Living Center in Blue Springs. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Blue Springs with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Masonic services will be held at 10:45 a.m. Graveside services will be...
Paul Laverne O'Riley
Jan 18, 2011
Paul Laverne O'Riley, 85, Archie, MO, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. (No visitation). Memorial contributions may be made...
Roberta Louise Pfeifer
Jan 15, 2011
Roberta Louise Pfeifer, 86, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville with visitation from 9:15 until service time. Private family burial in Freeman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our...
Florence G. Harper
Jan 11, 2011
Florence G. Harper, 92, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Rehabilitation Center of Raymore in Raymore, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may...
James Russell Still
Jan 10, 2011
James "Russell" Still, 64, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Cremation to follow. Inurnment will be at a later date in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, Garden City, MO....
Ronnie Lee Hayes
Jan 8, 2011
Ronnie Lee Hayes, 64, Garden City, MO died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Research Belton Hospital, Belton, MO. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. (Cremation).
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