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.
Robert "Bob" Steven Jackson
Dec 8, 2022
Robert "Bob" Steven Jackson, 71, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Bob was born October 31, 1951 in Jackson County, Missouri, a son of Robert Franklin...
Wayne A. Smith
Dec 6, 2022
Wayne A. Smith, 83, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Jefferson Healthcare in Lee's Summit, MO. A memorial visitation was held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Wayne was born April 5, 1939 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Albert Earl and Nellie Mabel...
Frances D. King
Dec 4, 2022
Frances D. King, 89, Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Private graveside services were held at Glenwild Cemetery in West Line, MO.
Frances was born August 9, 1933 in Lisle, MO, a daughter of Floyd and Lela (Patterson) Sanders. She grew up in...
Robert L. Blackman
Dec 3, 2022
Robert "Bob" Lee Blackman, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A burial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association....
Patricia L. Leach
Nov 29, 2022
Patricia Louise Leach, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home in Harrisonville. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00-3:00pm Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Cedar Ridge Church, 27900 Missouri Highway 7, Harrisonville, MO 64701.
Patricia was born January 12, 1932 in Flat River, Missouri,...
Robert Allen Alm
Nov 29, 2022
Robert "Bob" Allen Alm, 82, Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home. Graveside services were held Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.
Bob was born November 4, 1940 in Chester, PA, a son of Paul Mullen and Lillian Mae (Konegan) Alm. He was...
Gloria Chenoweth
Nov 29, 2022
Gloria Chenoweth, 101, of Harrisonville, MO (formerly of Freeman, MO) passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home. Funeral services were held Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in the Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Freeman Presbyterian Church. ...
Mary Lou Stine
Nov 23, 2022
Mary Lou Stine 92, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home in Peculiar. Services were held Friday, December 2, 2022 at the 1st Church of Peculiar, Peculiar, MO. Inurnment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Contributions may be made to Caring Hearts of Peculiar.
Mary Lou was born April 1,...
Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Sieker
Nov 22, 2022
Lawrence "Larry" Sieker, 62, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2022 at his farm home in Drexel. Graveside services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery on April 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM, located at 33221 Gregg Street, Creighton, MO. Visitation and Celebration of his life will follow the graveside services at 1:00 PM at...
Jerry Gene Wiedenmann
Nov 22, 2022
Jerry Gene Wiedenmann, 88, of Garden City, MO, died peacefully November 22, 2022 at his home in Garden City surrounded by his family. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO.
He was born January 29, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, a son...
Sharlyn Rae Ann Durham
Nov 20, 2022
Sharlyn Rae Ann Durham, 80, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Crown Care Center. A Celebration of Sherry's Life was held December 16, 2022 at the South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd, Belton MO 64012.
Sherry was born December 27, 1941 in Spencer, Iowa, a daughter of Raymond...
Kenneth Damond Stearns
Nov 15, 2022
Kenneth Damond Stearns, 55, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Research Medical Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Kenneth was born June 26, 1967 in Downey, CA, the son of Kenneth Stearns and Linet Hinard, but found his...
Alice Mae Lukenbill
Nov 14, 2022
Alice Mae Lukenbill, 86, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Inurnment for Alice and her husband, Jack, will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO...
Wayne Robert Hamilton
Nov 14, 2022
Chief Petty Officer Wayne Robert Hamilton, USNR (Ret.) died on November 14, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 79. Funeral services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Altar Guild of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 400 W Wall, Harrisonville, MO, 64701 ...
Garry L. Plumb
Nov 14, 2022
Garry Lee Plumb, 61, of Freeman, Missouri passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in West Union Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Garry was born October 5, 1961 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Larry...
Carolyn Sue Snedeger
Nov 10, 2022
Carolyn Sue Snedeger, 63, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. The family will be holding a private graveside service at a later date.
Carolyn was born September 8, 1959 to James and Phyllis (Schultz) Banner in Milan, MO. Carolyn graduated from Grandview High School...
Lee Melvin Ellis
Nov 9, 2022
Lee Melvin Ellis, 92, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, passed away on November 9, 2022, after enduring the effects of dementia. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, MO.
Lee was born in rural Moniteau County, Missouri. After graduating...
Evelyn Patricia Pulliam
Nov 1, 2022
Evelyn Patricia (Miller) Pulliam, 87, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 peacefully at Golden Years in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Private inurnment for the family will be held in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO at a later date. Memorial contributions may be...
Dixie L. Kirk
Oct 31, 2022
Dixie Lou Kirk, 91, Raymore, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association.
Dixie was born...
Jackie L. Burkhart
Oct 30, 2022
Jackie L. Burkhart, 83, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Peculiar First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri. Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association....
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