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.
Merlin A. Chamness
Nov 15, 2006
Merlin "Merl" Aaron Chamness, 88, Lone Jack, MO, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, November 20, 2006 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO, officiated by Rev. Henry Green, Cleveland Baptist Church. Burial was in Lone Jack Cemetery, Lone Jack, MO. Casket bearers were Troy Chamness, Harry Harmon, Cody Murphy, Ryan Deich, Dewayne Fritchie...
William R. Sapp
Nov 13, 2006
William "Bill" Raymond Sapp, 37, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, November 13, 2006 at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 16 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, officiated by Charles Dotson, Raymore, MO. Burial was in Raymore Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers were Lewis Wilson and David Wilson. Casket bearers were Katrina Titchenell, Henry Titchenell, Mark Kirby, Bob Beck,...
Robert N. Ellis
Nov 8, 2006
Robert N. Ellis, 80 of Hermitage, Mo., died November 8, 2006 in Dallas County. He was born April 14, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo., to Jack and Daisy (Hulen) Ellis. He attended Central High School in Kansas City, Mo., and married Betty Gail Ely on December 19, 1960. They lived in Kansas City, Archie, Mo., and later moved to Hermitage....
Mildred E. Middaugh
Oct 30, 2006
Mildred Eula Middaugh, 82 of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, October 30, 2006 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO, officiated by Rev. Charles Sutton, Harrisonville, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. Casketbearers were Ed Wright, Calvin Wright, Les Middaugh and Clay Clevenger. Contributions may be made to...
Emma F. Cooley
Oct 28, 2006
Emma Faye Cooley, 86, of Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, Missouri, officiated by Pastor Greg Gilliam, Grace Christian Tabernacle, Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Music was by Susan Holden. Casketbearers were Andrew Chancellor, Randy Cooley,...
Linda K. Crosley
Oct 27, 2006
Linda K. Crosley, 57 of Harrisonville, Mo., died Friday, October 27, 2006 at LifeCare Center, Grandview, Mo. Funeral service at 10 AM Monday, October 30, 2006, at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorials to Odyssey Hospice.
Dulcie Viola Rice
Oct 22, 2006
Dulcie Viola Rice, 80, Butler, MO, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Willow Lane Nursing Center, Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO, officiated by Rev. James Stanfield-Myers, Ohio Street United Methodist Church, Butler. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Honorary casketbearers were Mitch Potter, Kerry Gordon, Gary Gordon...
Bertha M. Slager
Oct 17, 2006
Bertha Mamie Slager, 84, Cleveland, MO, died Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at K. U. Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Bertha was born February 15, 1922 in Lone Jack, MO, the daughter of Alfred and Mamie H. (Anderson) Johnson. She grew up in the Holden, MO and Warrensburg, MO area. Bertha lived in Independence, MO before moving to Freeman in 1955....
Edith M. Keller
Oct 7, 2006
Edith Marie Keller, 70, Rustic, CO, formerly of Peculiar, MO, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2006 in the home of her parents, Edward and Loueva Ullery, in Peculiar. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 10 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO, officiated by Rev. Tim Redding. Burial was in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar....
Selden L. Hembree
Oct 5, 2006
Selden Lyle Hembree, 78, Garden City, MO, died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, October 9 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, officiated by Rev. Asher McDaniel and Rev. George Moore, Harrisonville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Casketbearers were Scott Hembree, Dustin Becker, David Fields,...
Ronald E. Beckman
Sep 30, 2006
Ronald E. Beckman, 92 of Overland Park, Kan., died Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Gables Assisted Living in Overland Park. Memorial services will be 11:00am Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Christ Lutheran Church, Overland Park, Kan. Memorial contributions to the church. Ronald was born November 22, 1913 in Swampscott, Mass. He grew up in Swampscott, and also lived in Marathon...
Glinda J. Sims
Sep 27, 2006
Glinda Jean Sims, 59, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 30, 2006 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, officiated by Pastor George Geesee, Bethel Assembly of God, Garden City, MO. Burial was in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Music by Ronda Sweet. Casketbearers were Danny Roberts, Jeff Roberts, Darren Roberts, Josh Donegan, Jason...
Alice M. Brigham
Sep 27, 2006
Alice Margaret Brigham, 82, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 30 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, officiated by Rev. Charles Sutton, Harrisonville. Burial was in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Music by Misti Gile. Honorary casketbearers were Robert Cassody, Jessica Robey, Bill Cowan and Luke Scavuzzo. Casketbearers were Marvin Robey,...
Dean W. Bosley
Sep 23, 2006
Dean Ward Bosley, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Camden Health Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 27 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, officiated by Chaplain Reneé Weigel. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, Kansas City, MO. Dean was born March 28, 1918 in Bates...
Dewayne "George" Lalicker
Sep 12, 2006
DeWayne "George" Lalicker, 76, Seneca, MO, died Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, MO. Graveside services were held Friday, September 15 at Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO, officiated by Rev. David Irwin, Freeman Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. (Arrangements were under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO). DeWayne was born December 21,...
Glen B. Inman
Sep 10, 2006
Glen Berry Inman, 66, Peculiar, MO, died Sunday, September 10, 2006, at his home. Glen was born September 8, 1940 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Lonzo Berry and Ethel (Ledbetter) Inman. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 14, 2006 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO, officiated by Brother Larry Abbott, Brother Ed Wilson, Brother Clifford Cole and Sister...
Norman L. Wimsatt
Sep 9, 2006
Norman L. Wimsatt, 67, Archie, MO, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 13 at the Archie United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Travis James. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Casketbearers were the grandchildren. Military honors were held under the auspices of the Harrisonville Honor Guard. Arrangements were under...
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