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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.

Helen Gladys Wheeler

Helen Gladys Wheeler

Jan 13, 2010

Helen Gladys (Trog) Wheeler, 88 of Peculiar, MO passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Cornerstone Chapel in Peculiar. Burial will be in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...

Doug Edward Allen

Doug Edward Allen

Jan 13, 2010

Doug Edward Allen, 52 of Belton, MO died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Cremation. Doug was born October 7, 1957 in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of John Edward and Cora Belle (Carey) Allen. He...

John Robert Sheaffer, Sr.

John Robert Sheaffer, Sr.

Jan 8, 2010

John Robert "Shifty" Sheaffer, Sr., 63 of Independence, MO, died Friday, January 8, 2010 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Shifty was born October 16, 1946 in Kansas City, MO the son of John L. and...

Letha Marie Kircher

Letha Marie Kircher

Jan 5, 2010

Letha Marie Kircher, 82 of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Care...

Jordan Day Lindsey

Jordan Day Lindsey

Dec 28, 2009

Jordan Day Lindsey, 74 of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home after a short bout with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, Mo. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville....

Charles O. Nelson

Charles O. Nelson

Dec 25, 2009

Charles O. "Chuck" Nelson, age 87 of Springfield, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died Friday, December 25, 2009 after a chronic illness. A visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, 1947 E. Seminole in Springfield, MO 65804. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009 at...

Joseph Wade Mercer

Joseph Wade Mercer

Dec 24, 2009

Joseph Wade Mercer, 78, of Harrisonville, MO went to be with his Lord on December 24, 2009 at the Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Harrisonville. A visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge...

Myrtle G. King

Myrtle G. King

Dec 20, 2009

Myrtle Genevieve King, age 100, of Freeman, MO, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist...

Norman Earl Mccleary

Norman Earl Mccleary

Dec 18, 2009

Norman Earl McCleary, 80, Adrian, MO, died Friday, December 18, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Visitation Monday, December 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Hazel Green Cemetery in Boulder City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian...

Manson William Mchargue, Jr.

Manson William Mchargue, Jr.

Dec 16, 2009

Col. Manson William "Bill" McHargue, Jr., U. S. Air Force (Ret), 86, Garden City, MO, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be held from 11:00-12:00 Monday, December 21 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice. Bill...

Claude Lee Bollinger

Claude Lee Bollinger

Dec 15, 2009

Claude Lee Bollinger, 76, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Claude was born April 6, 1933 in Bell City, Missouri, a son of Henry and Nellie Bollinger. Claude grew up in the Bell City area and was a graduate of Bell City High School. Claude was a career...

Martha Lee Walker

Martha Lee Walker

Dec 15, 2009

Martha Lee Walker, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm Saturday at the chapel. Burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Contributions may be...

Mildred Irene Warren

Mildred Irene Warren

Dec 10, 2009

Mildred Irene Warren, 95, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 14 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13 at the chapel with...

Ruby Nell Greer

Ruby Nell Greer

Dec 10, 2009

Ruby Nell (O'Dell) Greer, 71, of Urich, MO died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made...

Wilma Charlene Babylon

Wilma Charlene Babylon

Dec 8, 2009

Wilma Charlene Babylon, 86 of Prairie Village, KS, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee Mission, KS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Graveside services will be held...

Arlo W. Hinds

Arlo W. Hinds

Dec 8, 2009

Arlo W. "Shorty" Hinds, 86, Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Adrian Manor. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian with visitation from 9:00-10:00. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Broughton Cemetery in Clay Center, KS. Shorty was born April 19, 1923 in Broughton,...

Mary Helen Ebersole

Mary Helen Ebersole

Dec 5, 2009

Mary Helen (Pence) Ebersole, 91 of Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Independence, MO went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Arma, KS. Mary was born on December 16, 1917 in Barton County, MO...

Mary Jo Mccollum

Mary Jo Mccollum

Dec 5, 2009

Mary Jo (Linder) McCollum , 76 Lee's Summit, MO passed on December 5, 2009 in Lee's Summit, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her six loving children and family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitiation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the chapel....

Albert H. Sherwood

Albert H. Sherwood

Dec 3, 2009

Albert Harold Sherwood, 87, of Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, December 3, 2009 at his home in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Monday, December 7, 2009 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville. Albert was born January 17, 1922 in Gerster, MO, the son of Nelson and Lydia Ann (Todd) Sherwood. He moved to Harrisonville at age 7 and was a 1939...

David Michael Hutson

David Michael Hutson

Dec 3, 2009

David Michael Hutson, 54, of Peculiar, MO passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 in Topeka, KS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. David was the third child and first son...

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