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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.

Ann Louise Decker

Ann Louise Decker

Jan 6, 2011

Ann Louise Decker, 86, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

James Louis Veidick

James Louis Veidick

Jan 6, 2011

James "Jimmy" Louis Veidick, 51, Grandview, MO, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his home. Cremation. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Jimmy was born December 22, 1959 in Kansas City, KS, the son of James F. and Nola Ann (Noel) Veidick. He was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City, MO area. He worked as a...

Elizabeth Marie Steed

Elizabeth Marie Steed

Jan 6, 2011

Elizabeth "Beth" (Estes) Steed, 32, Overland Park, KS, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, January 10 at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Beth was born on May 20,...

Reta Mae Pemberton

Reta Mae Pemberton

Jan 5, 2011

Reta Mae Huffman Pemberton, 80, Urich, MO, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church,...

Grace Marie Fordyce

Grace Marie Fordyce

Jan 4, 2011

Grace Marie Fordyce, born Maria Grazia Bando, 80, of Harrisonville, MO, gently passed into the Lord's hands Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Cornerstone Community Church in Harrisonville, MO. She will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memorial...

George Warner West

George Warner West

Jan 4, 2011

George Warner West, 83, slipped into eternal peace to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and his loving wife and partner, Goldie Lee, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at the...

Keneth Carney Swartz

Keneth Carney Swartz

Jan 3, 2011

Keneth Carney Swartz, 77, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, January 3, 2011 in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. Visitation will be 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held...

Jesse Ray Stewart

Jesse Ray Stewart

Jan 1, 2011

Jesse Ray Stewart, 77, Butler, MO, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the New Life Assembly Of God in Archie, MO. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in...

Mervin Forrest Roberts

Mervin Forrest Roberts

Dec 28, 2010

Mervin Forrest Roberts, 82, of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, due to complications from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian,...

Reese Sheets

Reese Sheets

Dec 28, 2010

Reese Sheets, 87, retired carpenter, formerly of Kansas City, MO and Merwin, MO, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Inurnment will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Mr....

James E. Southard

James E. Southard

Dec 27, 2010

James E. "Jimmy" Southard, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Armour Oaks Care Center in Kansas City, Mo. Graveside services will be held 11:00am Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Forest Hill Cemetery, 6901 Troost, Kansas City. Jimmy was born September 24, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Guy and Bernice (Harrison) Southard. He...

Marion Charlene Cooley

Marion Charlene Cooley

Dec 26, 2010

Marion Charlene Cooley, 73, of Harrisonville, MO died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisoville. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice of Kansas City, 1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite, #180, Kansas...

Patricia Ann Smart

Patricia Ann Smart

Dec 21, 2010

Patricia "Pat" Ann Smart, 56, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at her home. A memorial/visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Pat was born August 10, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Fred Edgar and Mary Margaret (Tritico) Zimmerman. She lived in the Shawnee Mission, KS area...

Marceen Lorraine Beers

Marceen Lorraine Beers

Dec 20, 2010

Marceen Lorraine Beers, 61, Foster, MO, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Archie. Marceen was born August 21, 1949 in Missouri, the daughter of Audie and Eunice (Dodson) Smith. She was a lifelong Cass County,...

Francis Alva Enos, Sr.

Francis Alva Enos, Sr.

Dec 19, 2010

Francis "Frank" Alva Enos, Sr., died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 21 at the church. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may...

Andrew "Andy" Hansen

Andrew "Andy" Hansen

Dec 19, 2010

Andrew "Andy" Hansey Hansen, 56, Archie, MO died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the KCPL Montrose Power Plant in Montrose, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the...

Stella Jane Lester

Stella Jane Lester

Dec 19, 2010

Stella Jane Lester, 90, Belton, MO, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 24, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Stella was born June 8, 1920...

Helen Elizabeth Downey

Helen Elizabeth Downey

Dec 19, 2010

Helen Elizabeth Downey, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, after suffering a stroke. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions...

Ralph Gerald Hawkins Jr.

Ralph Gerald Hawkins Jr.

Dec 18, 2010

Ralph Gerald Hawkins, Jr. 88 of Harrisonville, MO died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Ralph was born July 14, 1922 in Blue Springs,...

Elmer L. Downey

Elmer L. Downey

Dec 17, 2010

Elmer Lemoin Downey, 92, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, December 17, 2010 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, as the result of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville....

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