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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Donna Louise Day
Apr 7, 2011
Donna Louise Day, 74, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 11 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 2400 Troost, Suite 4300, Kansas City, MO 64108. Donna...
Betty Verline Lowe
Apr 4, 2011
Betty Verline Lowe, 82, Archie, MO, died Monday, April 4, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie. Burial will be in Garden City...
Della "Bobbe" Davis
Apr 3, 2011
Della "Bobbe" E. Davis, 87, Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Village House, in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9 at Blue Ridge Baptist Temple, 10306 Blue Ridge, Kansas City, MO 64134 with visitation from 10:00-11:00 at the church. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday...
Richard O. Ely
Mar 31, 2011
Richard O. Ely, 64, Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at his home in Harrisonville. Cremation with a memorial gathering at a later date. Richard O. Ely, 64, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at his home. No services are scheduled. (Cremation). Richard was born March 20, 1947 in Nevada, MO, the son of Kenneth Leroy and Mary...
Don "Donnie" Buck
Mar 30, 2011
Don "Donnie" Buck, 70, Archie, MO, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association, 2400 Troost Avenue, #4300, Kansas City, MO 64108. Donnie was...
Steven Lee Bowlby
Mar 27, 2011
Steven "Steve" Lee Bowlby, 51, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Cremation to follow). Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 201, Kansas City, MO 64114....
Barbara Ann Davenport
Mar 26, 2011
Barbara Ann Davenport, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association,...
Nadine Laverne Newport
Mar 25, 2011
Nadine Laverne Newport, 82, Adrian, MO, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the cemetery....
Robert Allen Fannin
Mar 24, 2011
Robert "Bob" Allen Fannin, 59, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville. Bob was born August 3,...
Loretta O. Holt
Mar 23, 2011
Loretta O. Holt, 87, Butler, MO, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,March 26 at the Raymore Cemetery in Raymore, MO. No visitation. Loretta was born August 10, 1923 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of James and Gladys Holt. She is survived by...
Shirley Ann Whittler
Mar 23, 2011
Shirley Ann Whittler, 63, Kansas City, MO, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at the Grace Assembly of God in Kansas City. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Shirley...
Charlotte Rebecca Kauzlarich
Mar 20, 2011
Charlotte Rebecca Kauzlarich, 94, of Harrisonville, MO died Sunday, March 20, 2011. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation at 9:00 a.m. at the church with a Rosary at 9:45 a.m. Burial at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the church. Charlotte was born December 13, 1916 in Marceline,...
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