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.
L. Doty Moore
Aug 12, 2009
L. Doty Moore, 82, of Raytown, MO, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Foxwood Springs Nursing Home in Raymore, MO. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America, 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208 or...
Johnny Lee Schmitter
Aug 5, 2009
Johnny Lee Schmitter, 57, Belton, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at his home. There are no services scheduled. Cremation.
Edwin William Brown, Iii
Aug 4, 2009
Edwin "Ed" William Brown, III, 64, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 7 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions...
William "Mack" Roberts
Aug 2, 2009
William "Mack" Emanuel Roberts, 85, of Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville with visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Mack...
Edna Lucille Osborn
Aug 2, 2009
Edna Lucille Osborn, 87 of Archie, MO died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Archie Masonic Lodge #633 or to...
Florence Lee
Jul 31, 2009
Florence Lee, 91, Holden, Missouri, formerly of the Kansas City area died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Holden Manor, Holden, Missouri. Funeral services will be 10:00am Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit, MO. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday at the chapel. Contributions to...
Stella Lucille Helmick
Jul 30, 2009
Stella "Lucille" Helmick, 79, Harrisonville, MO died July 30, 2009 at Golden Years Care Facility. Lucille was born March 8, 1922 in Harrisonville, MO the daughter of John Charles and Mary Ellen (Atkinson) Hiler. She married Fred George Helmick on December 22, 1938 in Olathe, KS. Lucille attended Brush College Country School and Harrisonville High School. Lucille was a homemaker...
Beverly J. Eiffert
Jul 24, 2009
Beverly Joyce Eiffert, 79, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, July 24, 2009 in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 30 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wed. July 29 at the chapel. Burial will be at 4:00 P.M. Thursday at La Plata City Cemetery, La Plata, MO. Memorial contributions...
John Calvin Van Meter
Jul 22, 2009
John Calvin Van Meter, 81, Belton, MO, died Thursday, July 22, 2009 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. John was born August 27,...
Mary Louise Cockrell
Jul 19, 2009
Mary Louise Cockrell, 86, Freeman, MO, died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...
Sky Nicole Cadarette
Jul 10, 2009
Sky Nicole Cadarette, 19 of Belton, MO, died Friday, July 10, 2009 in Ottawa, KS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sky Cadarette Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 West Wall...
William Gary Ephland, Sr.
Jul 9, 2009
William Gary Ephland, Sr., 78, Peculiar, MO, died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be...
Michael George Kingman, Jr.
Jul 4, 2009
Michael "Mike" George Kingman, Jr., 36, Grain Valley, MO, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the chapel. Mike was born...
Rhonda Louise Kennedy
Jul 4, 2009
Rhonda Louise Kennedy, 48, Adrian, MO, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rhonda Kennedy...
Everett Eugene Armintrout
Jul 3, 2009
Everett Eugene Armintrout, 80, of Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, July 3, 2009 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, July 6, 2009 at Orient Cemetery. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00am Monday at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Everett Eugene Armintrout, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, July 3, 2009 at Research...
Timothy Dean Wilson
Jul 2, 2009
Timothy Dean Wilson, 46, Raymore, MO, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 3 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Tim was born April 29, 1963 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Lawrence Dean and Christine (Neitzert) Wilson. He grew up in...
Robin Dale Rusow
Jul 2, 2009
Robin Dale (Hazen) Rusow, 60, of Adrian, Missouri, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Heifer Project International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202. Robin was...
Diana Sue Stephens
Jul 2, 2009
Diana Sue (Wolfe) Stephens, 56, of Adrian, MO, formerly of Freeman, MO, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO, with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Friends may call 6:30-8:00pm on Monday at Atkinson Chapel,...
Larry Wayne Bowling
Jun 28, 2009
Larry Wayne Bowling, 67, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville....
Joshua Curtis Miller
Jun 27, 2009
Joshua Curtis Miller, 29, Creighton, MO, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at K. U. Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Warsaw, MO. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2 at the chapel. Memorial...
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