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.
Donna Lynn Meyer
Apr 14, 2008
Donna Lynn Meyer, 44, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, April 14, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 2:00 PM Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM Thursday at the chapel. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Donna was born November 16, 1963 in Houston, TX, the daughter of Stephen Rex and Patricia...
Mary J. A. Cooksey
Apr 11, 2008
Mary J. A. Cooksey, 84, Olathe, KS, died Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Graveside services 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, Shawnee, KS, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO...
Harold Lyman Walters
Apr 9, 2008
Harold Lyman Walters, 99, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services 10:30 AM Saturday, April 12 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, April 11 at the chapel. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Contributions to Grand River Baptist Church, Freeman, MO. Harold was born August 13, 1908 in Rosalia, KS,...
Florence Laverne Dingman
Apr 4, 2008
Florence "Laverne" Dingman, 89, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, April 4, 2008 at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville. Graveside services 11:00 AM Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. (Arrangements-Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville). Laverne was born January 25, 1919 in Cleveland, MO, the daughter of Ted F. and Odessa (Mounce) Corey. She married Clarence C. Dingman on November...
Kathryn "Kitty" L. Curtis
Apr 3, 2008
Kathryn "Kitty" L. Curtis, 92, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Friends may call 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday at the chapel. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the Harold & Tammy...
Denver Ferrell Stark
Mar 28, 2008
Denver Ferrell Stark, 79, Adrian, MO, died Friday, March 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, March 31 at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to Crescent Hill Cemetery,...
Clifford Frank Yoakum
Mar 28, 2008
Clifford Frank Yoakum, 83, of Harrisonville, MO, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 28, 2008 at Liberty Memorial Hospital, Liberty, MO, surrounded by his family who loved him and will miss him greatly. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, March 31, 2008 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, with burial in Orient Cemetery. Military...
Faith Edith Collins
Mar 28, 2008
Faith Edith Collins, 71, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday March 28, 2008 at home. A memorial gathering will be held 4:00-6:00 PM Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance, 1405 South Commercial Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Faith was born September 13, 1936 in Tampa, FL. She worked in production...
Royce Reynold Wilson, Jr.
Mar 24, 2008
Royce Reynold Wilson, Jr., 60, Adrian, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died Monday, March 24, 2008 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Adrian. Funeral services 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, March 28 at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Royce Wilson Memorial Fund,...
Finley Edgar Greer
Mar 23, 2008
Finley Edgar Greer, 92, Archie, MO, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, MO. Funeral services 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the Victory Assembly of God, Adrian, MO. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, March 24 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to Victory Assembly of God. Finley was the...
Hazel Elizabeth Hooper
Mar 20, 2008
Hazel Elizabeth Hooper, 95, Adrian, MO, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO. Funeral services 2:00 PM Monday, March 24 at Atkinson Chapel, Adrian with visitation from 12:00-2:00 PM Monday at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to United Methodist Church, Adrian. Hazel was born September 4, 1912 in Kingsville, MO. She was the...
Craig Alva Poole
Mar 20, 2008
Craig Alva Poole, 23, Capefair, MO, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 in Capefair. Funeral services 10:00 AM, Monday, March 24, 2008 at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the chapel. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Craig was born August 10, 1984 in...
Donald Dean Clawson, Jr.
Mar 19, 2008
Donald Dean Clawson, Jr., 41, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Saint Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Visitation 1:00-2:00 PM Tuesday at the chapel. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions to Children's Mercy Hospital, Attn: Resource Development, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108....
Lula Mae Howerton
Mar 19, 2008
Lula Mae Howerton, 91, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. Friends may call 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO with funeral services at 1:00 PM Friday at the chapel. Graveside services 1:00 PM Saturday, March 22 at Thornfield Cemetery, Thornfield, MO. Contributions may be...
Carl Smith
Mar 18, 2008
Carl Smith, 76, Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Adrian Manor, Adrian. Graveside services 1:00 PM Saturday, March 22 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, March 21 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Carl was born January 24, 1932 in Boston, Arkansas, the oldest son of Orval...
Esther Dorette Wharton
Mar 18, 2008
Esther Dorette Wharton, 91, Norton, KS, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the Andbe Home in Norton. Graveside services 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Esther was born November 9, 1916 in Athol, KS. She attended rural grade school and graduated from Athol, Kansas High School. She attended beauticican school in Kansas City and...
Nora Isabelle Downey
Mar 17, 2008
Nora Isabelle Downey, 92, Adrian, MO, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 2:00 PM Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO. Visitation 1:00-2:00 PM Thursday at the chapel. Burial in Lee's Summit Cemetery, Lee's Summit, MO. Contributions to Adrian Chrisitan Church, Adrian, MO. Isabelle was born April...
Clark Russell Duley
Mar 16, 2008
Clark Russell Duley, 60, Raymore, MO, died Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Memorial services 5:00 PM Thursday, March 20 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 4:00-5:00 PM at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4146, 314 S. Washington Street, Raymore, MO 64083. Clark...
Liam Michael Paul Downey
Mar 15, 2008
Liam Michael Paul Downey entered this earth on January 12, 2008 and departed on Saturday, March 15, 2008. Graveside servies 1:30 PM Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Visitation 10:00-12:00 noon Tuesday at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Contributions to the Liam Downey Memorial Fund, c/o Adrian Bank, P.O. Box 127, Adrian, MO 64720. Liam was preceded...
Ian Xavier Harleman
Mar 13, 2008
Ian Xavier Harleman, infant son of Joel Edward and Cecelia Marie (Conley) Harleman, of Garden City, Mo., died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Family memorial services will be held at a later date.
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