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.
Elva M. Sharp
Feb 8, 2010
Elva M. Sharp, 82 of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Camden Health Care Center in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held at Camden Health Care Center on February 12, 2010. Inurnment was in McCullough Cemetery in Triplett, MO. Cremation.
Donna Gene Chenoweth
Feb 7, 2010
Donna Gene Chenoweth, 66, Higginsville, MO, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. No services are scheduled. Cremation. Donna was born December 1, 1943 in Livingston, Montana, the daughter of Clifford and Novia (Herne) Lambert. She and her husband, Leroy, were independent owner/operator over the road truck drivers. Donna is survived by her...
Harley A. Ford
Feb 7, 2010
Harley A. Ford, 89 of Adrian, MO, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, February 12 at the chapel. Harley...
Marvin F. Rice
Jan 28, 2010
Marvin F. Rice, age 83, of Butler, MO passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House of kidney failure. Marvin is now, happily, in the arms of the Lord and his beloved wife, Dulcie. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation from...
Margaret Dalone Huston
Jan 28, 2010
Margaret DaLone "Loney" Huston, 78, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Macon, MO, passed away January 28, 2010 in Harrisonville after a three-month battle with small cell lung cancer.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop #3, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 West Wall Street,...
Fred W. Trent
Jan 26, 2010
Fred W. Trent, 64, of Overland Park, KS, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy...
Harris O. Stevens
Jan 24, 2010
Harris Oehmke Stevens, 78, of Garden City, MO left this life to be with Jesus and his wife for eternity on Sunday, January 24, 2010 in Archie, MO. He was born October 27, 1931 in a farmhouse a mile north of his farm today, where he has lived for fifty-six years. He is the son of Howard and Freda (Oehmke)...
Forrest Neil Rogers
Jan 22, 2010
F. Neil Rogers, 68, of Warsaw, MO formerly of Raymore, MO died Friday, January 22, 2010 in Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial services will be 1:00pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions to the Heart Of America Prison Ministries. Neil was born January 5, 1942 in Osborn, Missouri, a son of Forrest Noland and Esther...
Robert Lee Barnard
Jan 22, 2010
Robert Lee Barnard, 81 of Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 25 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends Sunday 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the chapel. Robert was born June 4, 1928 in Cleveland,...
Lorelei Lee Shelton
Jan 18, 2010
Lorelei "Lee" Shelton, 81 of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Friday, February 5 at Spencer Hall, next to the church. Memorial contributions may be made...
May C. Bafford
Jan 18, 2010
May C. Bafford, 75 of Kansas City, MO, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at Cedar Valley Health Care Center in Raytown, MO. No services are scheduled. Cremation.
Monte Lynn Lawrence
Jan 17, 2010
Monte Lynn Lawrence, 50, of Adrian, MO, joined the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2010 in Adrian, MO. Masonic services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO immediately followed by funeral services. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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