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.
Steven "Cody" Hodge
Jul 19, 2010
Steven "Cody" Hodge, 61, Plainfield, IL, formerly of Macks Creek, MO died Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar,...
Donald Elmer Bennefeld
Jul 17, 2010
Donald Elmer Bennefeld, 83 of Belton, Mo died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Southland Baptist Church, 16205 Vicie Avenue, Belton, MO, (816) 322-4300. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beautiful Savior Nursing Home, 1003 South Cedar...
Terri Lee Jernigan
Jul 15, 2010
Terri Lee Jernigan, 45 of Montrose, MO, died Thursday, July 15, 2010 in Overland Park, KS. Services at a later date.
Franklin "Buddy" Anderson
Jul 15, 2010
Franklin L. "Buddy" Anderson, 75 of Spring, TX, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, July 15, 2010 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 20 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. Buddy was born December 23, 1934 in Harrisonville, MO, the son of George William and...
Zelpha Marie Blyth-Persson
Jul 14, 2010
Zelpha Marie Blyth-Persson, 83 of Harrisonville, MO died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. No services.
Howard Hart Vanmeter
Jul 13, 2010
Howard Hart VanMeter, long-time resident of Harrisonville, MO died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with burial at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Masonic Services at 7:00 p.m....
Helen Marie Varns
Jul 12, 2010
Helen Marie Varns, 86 of Butler, MO died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Butler Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at the church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Memorial contributions may...
Richard Dean Larsen
Jul 11, 2010
Richard "Ritchie" Dean Larsen, 65, of Peculiar, MO died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611 State Line Road, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114. Ritchie was born November 22, 1944 in...
Jason Linden Wayman
Jul 11, 2010
Jason Linden Wayman, 33, of Garden City, MO, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 6:30-7:00 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jason Wayman Memorial Fund, c/o Commerce Bank, 1301 North Locust, Harrisonville,...
Mary Doris Ewers
Jul 9, 2010
Mary "Doris" Ewers, 86, of Harrisonville, MO departed this life on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Visitation on Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America...
Ruby Cordialla Hedges
Jul 9, 2010
Ruby (precious gem) Cordialla (Indian princess) Sides Lethcho Hedges, 88, formerly of Archie, MO departed this life on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 am Saturday at the chapel. Burial in...
John Sedwick Latimer, Jr.
Jul 7, 2010
John Sedwick Latimer, Jr., 69 of Harrisonville, MO died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday at Spencer Hall, (parish hall next door to church). John was born...
Martha Elizabeth Warren
Jul 2, 2010
Martha Elizabeth Warren, 85 of Harrisonville, MO died Friday, July 2, 2010 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonvile. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Visitation will be from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville VFW or American Cancer Association. Martha was...
Triston Rayne Kendrick
Jun 28, 2010
Triston Rayne Avery Clayton Kendrick, 10 day old baby of Terry and Jessica Lynn (Scrogham) Kendrick, II died Monday, June 28, 2010 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will...
Claudette Fontaine Jensen
Jun 28, 2010
Claudette Fontaine Jensen, 70, of Butler, MO died Monday, June 28, 2010 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler Public Library or to the Ohio Street United Methodist church. Claudette...
Brandon Lee Phillips
Jun 28, 2010
Brandon Lee Phillips, 18, of Archie, MO died Monday, June 28, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Brandon was born May 19, 1992 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Paul and Stacey (West) Phillips. He had lived in Kansas City, MO before moving to Archie...
Harold Gene Dillon
Jun 27, 2010
Harold Gene Dillon, 83, of Harrisonville, MO died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Holden Cemetery in Holden, MO. Harold was born February 20, 1927...
Charles Alexander Powell
Jun 26, 2010
Charles "Chuck" Alexander Powell, 69 of Peculiar, MO died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Masonic services/Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Chuck was born June 17, 1941 in Ardmore, MO the son of Harry and Hazel (Teter) Powell. He...
Wilma Irene Martens
Jun 25, 2010
Wilma Irene Martens, 87, of Adrian, MO, passed away June 25, 2010 at Cass Regional Medical Center after a short battle of pneumonia with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Monday, June 28 at the chapel...
Kathryn Mae Collings
Jun 25, 2010
Kathryn Mae Collings, 92, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Abiding Love Baptist...
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