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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.

Luanne Lynn Denny

Luanne Lynn Denny

Jan 28, 2008

LuAnne Lynn Denny, 33, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, January 28, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO with visitation 12:30-1:00 at the chapel. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Contributions may be made to the funeral home. LuAnne was born...

Clara Mae Leonard

Clara Mae Leonard

Jan 25, 2008

Clara Mae Leonard, 89, Pleasant Hill, MO, died Friday, January 25, 2008 at Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Sunday, January 27, 2008 at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. Mae was born August 10, 1909 near Freeman, MO, the daughter of Horace Calvin and Sarah Naomi (McSpadden) Lacy....

Mackenzie Reneé-Lynn Atkinson

Mackenzie Reneé-Lynn Atkinson

Jan 24, 2008

MacKenzie Reneé-Lynn Atkinson, infant daughter of Randy Dean Atkinson, Jr. and Alissa Nicole Wilson, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, January 24, 2008. Memorial services 4:00 PM Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the funeral home. MacKenzie is survived by her parents, her grandparents, Randy and Billie Atkinson, Dustin Wilson and Michelle Johnson, Robert...

Gladys Lorene Brockman

Gladys Lorene Brockman

Jan 23, 2008

Gladys Lorene (Nicholas) Burhart Brockman, 98, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Funeral services 11:00 AM Saturday, January 26 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM at the chapel. Burial in Love Cemetery, Cedar Springs, MO. Contributions may be made to the Adrian Christian Church, Adrian, MO....

Devora Grace Mckinsey

Devora Grace Mckinsey

Jan 23, 2008

DeVora Grace McKinsey, 84, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the Church of Christ in Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the church. DeVora was born December 4, 1923 in Easton, KS, the daughter of Lloyd and Hertha (Nut) Coberly. She...

Carl Lee Nunn

Carl Lee Nunn

Jan 22, 2008

Carl Lee Nunn, 59, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at his home. Funeral services 11:00 AM Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Rock Brook Church in Belton, MO. Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at the church. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Contributions to American Cancer Society.(Arrangements-Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO). Carl was born September 3, 1948 in...

Ruby Fern Schoonover

Ruby Fern Schoonover

Jan 19, 2008

Ruby Schoonover, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Services 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-7:30 PM Monday, January 21, 2008 at the chapel. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Harrisonville First Christian Church or Crossroads Hospice. Ruby...

Ilo Melrose Leach

Ilo Melrose Leach

Jan 19, 2008

Ilo M. Leach, 87, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Private inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Ilo was born February 29, 1920 in Amberg, WI, the daughter of John Arthur and Rosetta May (Chasteen) Leach. She graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Ilo was a WWII Navy...

Bettie Lee Bartlett

Bettie Lee Bartlett

Jan 17, 2008

Bettie Lee (VanMeter) Bartlett, 74, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 11:00 AM, Monday, January 21, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial will be at the Dudenville Missouri Cemetery, Golden City, MO at 3:00 PM Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer...

Eunice Virginia Rumble

Eunice Virginia Rumble

Jan 15, 2008

Eunice Virginia Rumble, 90, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services 11:00 AM Friday, January 18 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial in Scott Cemetery in Scott, Ohio. (No visitation). Eunice was born September 14, 1917 in Ada, Ohio, the daughter of Christian B. and Rose Ella (Berry)...

Gertrude Lanone Smith

Gertrude Lanone Smith

Jan 15, 2008

Gertrude Lanone Smith, 92, Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, MO. Services 11:00 AM Saturday, January 19 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO. Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Adrian United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Adrian Library. Gertrude...

Alma M. Lange

Alma M. Lange

Jan 15, 2008

Alma M. Lange, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at her home. Services 11:00 AM Friday, January 18 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church. Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at the church. Burial in Brady Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Grace Hospice. Alma was born December 17, 1924 in Independence, MO, the daughter of George H. and...

Velda Marie Jensen

Velda Marie Jensen

Jan 13, 2008

Velda Marie Jensen, 92, Oak Grove, MO, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO. Services 1:30 PM Wednesday, January 16 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-1:30 PM at the chapel. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Velda was born November 1, 1915 in Green Forest, Arkansas. Velda lived in Lee's...

Harold Lloyd Ackerley

Harold Lloyd Ackerley

Jan 12, 2008

Harold Lloyd Ackerley, 84, Adrian, MO, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, officiated by Rev. Paul Burhart, Adrian First Christian Church. Music by Raelynn Kershner. Cremation. Inurnment will be held in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to Crescent...

Margaret Marie Crabtree

Margaret Marie Crabtree

Jan 7, 2008

Margaret Marie (Sis) Crabtree, 88, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Saint Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 11:00 AM Saturday, January 12 at the First Baptist Church, Peculiar, MO. Burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, January 11 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's...

Jeffrey Michael Whalen

Jeffrey Michael Whalen

Jan 6, 2008

Jeffrey Michael Whalen, 28, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at his home. Services 11:00 AM Friday, January 11 at the Harrisonville First Baptist Church. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Atkinson Chapel. Jeffrey was born May 29, 1979 in Independence, MO, the son of Joel...

Bessie May Shelton

Bessie May Shelton

Jan 4, 2008

Bessie May Shelton, 91, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, January 4, 2008 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. Services 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, MO. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, January 7 at the chapel. Contributions to Harrisonville Senior Citizens Center. Bessie was born March 26, 1916 in Everett, MO, the daughter...

Robert William Cassody

Robert William Cassody

Jan 3, 2008

Robert "Bob" William Cassody, 87, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services 2:30 PM Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Visitation 1:30-2:30 PM Saturday at the chapel. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions to Harrisonville First Christian Church. Bob was born January 22, 1920 in the township of Camp...

William Earl Spangler

William Earl Spangler

Jan 1, 2008

William Earl Spangler, 81, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at his home. Memorial services 5:00 PM Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Cremation. Inurnment will be held in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Earl was born November 14, 1926 in Gypsy, OK, the son of William Henry and Cornelia...

Tommie Kay Mcmillin

Tommie Kay Mcmillin

Jan 1, 2008

Tommie Kay McMillin, 61, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 11:00 AM Friday, January 4, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at the chapel. Burial in Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, KS. Kay was born May 31, 1946 in Muskogee, OK, the daughter of Floyd Thomas...

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