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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.

Sharon Elaine Cooksey

Sharon Elaine Cooksey

Nov 26, 2010

Sharon Elaine Cooksey, 63, Olathe, KS, died Friday, November 26, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Sharon was born April 10, 1947 in Maryville, MO, the daughter of Albert W. and Mary Julia Ann (Lowe) Cooksey. She was preceded...

Patricia Ann Jones

Patricia Ann Jones

Nov 24, 2010

Patricia "Pat" Ann Jones, 75, of Archie, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010 at the Church on the Rock, 5110 Brookhart Drive, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in Archie, MO....

Bernice Agatha Sterling

Bernice Agatha Sterling

Nov 19, 2010

Bernice Agatha Sterling, 88, of Peculiar, MO died Friday, November 19, 2010 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. Bernice was born November 25, 1921 in Kansas...

Michael Earl Fools

Michael Earl Fools

Nov 16, 2010

Michael "Mike" Earl Fools, 50, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, OK. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Church on the Rock, 27712 SW Outer Road, Harrisonville, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 19 at the Atkinson Funeral...

Marcia Jean Baney

Marcia Jean Baney

Nov 15, 2010

Marcia Jean Baney, 57, Adrian, MO, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the home of Carol Sterns in Adrian, MO.

Jacob Russell Carver

Jacob Russell Carver

Nov 13, 2010

Army Corporal Jacob Russell Carver, 20, Freeman, MO, died in action on Saturday, November 13, 2010 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Monday with Rosary service at 5:30 p.m. at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial...

Leah Roberta Lacy

Leah Roberta Lacy

Nov 11, 2010

Leah Roberta Lacy, 83, Raymore, MO, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Foxwood Springs Senior Living Center in Raymore. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Raymore Christian Church, Raymore, MO. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. In lieu of flowers,...

Frankie Ruth Reynolds

Frankie Ruth Reynolds

Nov 10, 2010

Frankie "Ruth" Reynolds, 79, Butler, MO died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 15 at the Brookside Community Room in Butler with visitation from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Ruth was born October 6, 1931. She...

Vera Jestine Brown

Vera Jestine Brown

Nov 7, 2010

Vera Jestine Brown, 91, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Freeman Baptist Church, Freeman, MO with visitation from 5:30-6:30. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 12 at the Osborne Cemetery in Osborne, KS....

Raymond Kirke

Raymond Kirke

Nov 5, 2010

Raymond "Ray" Kirke, 72, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, November 5, 2010 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2010 at White Chapel Cemetery in Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Our...

Charles Edward Fink

Charles Edward Fink

Nov 2, 2010

Charles Edward Fink, 65, Amsterdam, Missouri died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Graveside services will be held 10:00am Friday, November 5, 2010 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri . Contributions made be made to Heartland Hospice. He was born July 9, 1945, in Butler, Missouri, the son of Charles Abraham Fink...

Wilma Mae Engelhardt

Wilma Mae Engelhardt

Oct 30, 2010

Wilma Mae Engelhardt, 97, of Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 3 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made...

Helen L. Swofford

Helen L. Swofford

Oct 30, 2010

Helen L. Swofford, 93, Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at her daughter's home in Peculiar, MO. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 4:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Orient Cemetery...

Scottie Hill Mchenry

Scottie Hill Mchenry

Oct 29, 2010

Scottie Hill McHenry, 89, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Masonic Home of Missouri, Western Unit, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m....

Josefine Mayes

Josefine Mayes

Oct 24, 2010

Josefine Mayes, 80, Harrisonville, MO, died October 24, 2010 at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 2:00-3:00. Josefine was born in Austria. She moved to Raytown, MO in 1967 and to Harrisonville in 1986. She married Russell...

Douglas Joseph Eckerle

Douglas Joseph Eckerle

Oct 22, 2010

Douglas Joseph Eckerle, 78, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, October 22, 2010 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Burial and graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Clifton City, MO. The family...

Sarah Lee Greer

Sarah Lee Greer

Oct 16, 2010

Sarah Lee Greer, infant daughter of Amanda Michelle Clark and Harold Douglas Greer, of Urich, MO, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Austin Cemetery in Archie, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Lee Greer Memorial Fund, c/o...

Donald Shane Cameron

Donald Shane Cameron

Oct 15, 2010

Donald Shane Cameron, 49, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Friday, October 15, 2010 at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial and Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 20 at the Austin Cemetery in Archie, Missouri. Memorial...

Terry Eugene Lofstrom

Terry Eugene Lofstrom

Oct 14, 2010

Terry Eugene Lofstrom, 75 of Belton, MO, died Thursday, October 14, 2010 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Raymore Christian Church, Raymore, MO with visitation at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Cremation. Terry was born February 10, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Eugene and Dorothy (Benton)...

Vernon Ray Houts

Vernon Ray Houts

Oct 14, 2010

Vernon Ray Houts, 70 of Chilhowee, MO, died Thursday, October 14, 2010 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Chilhowee Cemetery in Chilhowee, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...

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