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.
Gladys Lenore Little
Jun 14, 2007
Gladys Lenore Little, 90, Olathe, KS, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation, Olathe. Private inurnment in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Gladys was born March 27, 1917 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles Michael and Maude Mae (Little) Bradley. (Arrangements under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO).
Doris Rae Mcvay
Jun 13, 2007
Doris Rae McVay, 75, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO. Funeral services 10:00 AM Saturday, June 16 at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO, with visitation 9:30-10:00 AM at the chapel. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Doris was born December 12, 1931, south of Harrisonville, MO,...
Ethel Alberta Brown
Jun 10, 2007
Ethel Alberta Brown, 87, Peculiar, MO, died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at her home. Cremation. No services. Contributions may be made to Grace Hospice. Ethel was born March 31, 1920 in Holt County, MO, the daughter of Luie L. and Lela (Addington) Boyles. She married Kenneth Leland Brown in 1938 in Joplin, MO. Ethel had worked for Grace Clothing Company....
Betty J. English
Jun 9, 2007
Betty J. English, 81, Bradleyville, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at her home. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 3 at the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Betty was born August 23, 1925 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of Levi and Laura (Frye) Zumalt. She moved to Bradleyville a year ago from Parsons, KS. She was...
Jesse "J. D." Dean Young
Jun 9, 2007
Jesse Dean "J. D." Young, 69, Freeman, MO, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Memorial services 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 12 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Inurnment in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. J. D. was born December 3, 1937 in West Line, MO, the...
Morgan E. Galarza-Scheumeister
Jun 8, 2007
Morgan E. Galarza-Scheumeister, infant son of Evaristo Galarza and Tammy J. Scheumeister, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM Monday, July 2, 2007 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Morgan was born June 8, 2007 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. He is survived by...
Steven Mark Prime
Jun 6, 2007
Steven Mark Prime, 62, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at his home. Funeral services were Monday, June 11, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, MO. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Military honors were under the auspices of the Missouri National Guard Alpha Team. Steve was born May 18, 1945 in Morrill,...
Ernest Parker
Jun 5, 2007
Ernest Parker, 85, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Cremation. No services. Ernest was born July 5, 1921 in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Ernest and Mabel (Fields) Parker. Ernest worked as a security guard for a security company in Springfield, MO before retiring in 1986. He had lived in Peculiar, MO before moving...
Claton F. Clevenger
Jun 4, 2007
Claton F. Clevenger, 96, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 4, 2007 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 7 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Friends may call 2:00-3:00 PM Thursday at the chapel. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Crown Care Resident Fund or to the Children's Love Fund at Children's Mercy...
Cheryl Kay Garrett
May 18, 2007
Cheryl Kay Garrett, 52, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, May 18, 2007 at her home. Funeral services 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 22 at the Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville. Burial will be in Gentry Cemetery, Quincy, MO. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, May 21 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Cheryl was born...
Joann Ruby Brown
May 16, 2007
Joann Ruby Brown, 60, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at her home. Services 2:00 PM Monday, May 21 at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial in Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, MO. Visitation 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday at the chapel. Contributions-Kansas City Hospice. Joann was born March 6, 1947 in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of Raymond J. and Loretta O. (Holt) Brown. Joann...
Scott Taylor Morse
May 13, 2007
Scott Taylor Morse, 49, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, May 13, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Brain cancer won the battle for his body, but it never defeated him. His positive attitude, concern for others and sense of humor never wavered. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 16 at the Harrisonville United...
Nellie Lee Shelton
May 13, 2007
Nellie Lee Shelton, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, May 13, 2007 at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services 11:00 AM Saturday, May 19 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday at the chapel. Nellie was born December 12, 1918 in Everett, MO, the daughter of James C. and Gracie (Brewer) Herrell....
John Daniel Rice
May 7, 2007
John Daniel Rice, 74, Raymore, MO, died Monday, May 07, 2007 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services 11:00 AM Thursday, May 10 at the St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, KS. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, May 9 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made...
Erma Fay Ranes
May 2, 2007
Erma Fay Ranes, 87, Independence, MO, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Carmel Hills Living Center, Independence, MO. Funeral services 11:00 AM Monday, May 7, 2007 at the chapel at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS with burial to follow. Erma was born December 4, 1919 in Excelsior Springs, MO, the daughter of Clarence Edward and Mary E. (Swope) Schooling. She...
Virginia Lou Eblen
Apr 29, 2007
Virginia Lou Eblen, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Private family inurnment will be held in Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO. Virginia was born October 30, 1928 in East Lynne, MO, the daughter of William Thomas and Clara Belle (Nelson) Hendrix. Virginia lived in Shell Knob, MO before moving to Harrisonville. She...
Ina Marie Bechtel
Apr 28, 2007
Ina Marie Bechtel, 73, Belton, MO, died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Visitation 1:00-3:00 PM Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Good Shepherd Hospice. Ina was born...
Mattie Lue Perkins
Apr 15, 2007
Mattie Lue Perkins, 76, Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, April 15, 2007 at her home. Funeral services 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Friends may call 1:00-2:00 PM Wednesday at the chapel. Mattie was born March 13, 1931 in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Chester and Marie...
Milton Smith, Jr.
Apr 10, 2007
Milton Smith, Jr., 80, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 12 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 6:30-7:30 PM Wednesday, April 11 at the chapel. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Milton was born...
John M. Walton
Apr 10, 2007
John M. Walton, 58, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial was in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. John was born October 15, 1948 in Tulsa, OK, the son of John and Nadine (Nance) Walton. He was a 1966 graduate of Clinton, MO High School. He married...
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