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.
Erma Lee Woody
Aug 23, 2022
Erma Lee Woody, 97, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO, alongside her husband. Memorial contributions may be made to Shalom...
Mary M. Lagergren
Aug 23, 2022
Mary Moore Lagergren of Lake Waukomis, Missouri passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the age of 70, after almost a year-long battle with cancer. A visitation and funeral service were held at the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 West 13th Street, in downtown Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, October 8,...
Spencer "Dewey" James Ferguson
Aug 20, 2022
Spencer James "Dewey" Ferguson, loving son, grandson and friend, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He is survived by his mother and her partner, Sara Ferguson and Mark Montford; his father and his partner, Dan Ferguson and Celia Llopis-Jepsen; maternal grandparents, Joe and Pam Williams; paternal grandparents, Jim and Diane Ferguson; uncles: Mike Ferguson and Angie, Lucas...
Ronald S. Lamphear
Aug 19, 2022
Ronald S. Lamphear, 86, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Archie United Methodist Church in Archie, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Archie United Methodist Church or St. Croix Hospice.
Ron was born...
Michael J. Carleton
Aug 18, 2022
Michael J. Carleton, 41, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Mike was born September 21, 1980 in Kansas City, MO, a son of David L. and Marsha J. (Ross) Carleton. He...
George E Black
Aug 16, 2022
George E. Black, 88, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the First Baptist Church of Adrian.
...Timothy Ray Smith
Aug 15, 2022
Timothy Ray Smith, 64, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held August 18, 2022 at the Abundant Life Church - Administration Building located at 414 SW Persels Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081.
Timothy Ray Smith was born June 25, 1958 to Harold and Thelma...
Janet Lee Brandes
Aug 14, 2022
Janet Lee Brandes, 69, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.
Janet was born May 30, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, a daughter of Howard Wade Arnold and Betty Jean (Moody) Mackey. She was raised in Couch, MO with her siblings....
Richard Roy Clark
Aug 13, 2022
Richard Roy Clark, 87, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home. Graveside services were held Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Burdett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Burdett Cemetery Fund.
Richard was born July 8, 1935 to Roy Z. and Mille M. (Ketner) Clark at their...
Donna Rhea Dahman
Aug 12, 2022
Donna Rhea Dahman, 84, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at KC Hospice House with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life service will be held on August 19, 2022 at 3:00 pm at the Adrian Methodist Church, 202 Main St., Adrian Missouri 64720. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City...
Duane Hansen
Aug 6, 2022
Virgil "Duane" Hansen, 95, Raymore, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore. Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Duane was born September 16, 1926 in Milo, MO, a son of Charles Virgil and Zeola Beulah (Smith)...
Glenn King
Aug 5, 2022
Glenn King, 86, of Adrian, MO passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at KC Hospice House. A memorial visitation was held on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House.
Glenn was born on January 7, 1936 to Leroy...
Jean Garrison
Aug 3, 2022
Jean Garrison, 97, of Adrian, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Medicalodge of Butler. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial or Adrian Christian Church or Happy Hill Church...
Abigail Joyce Ferrari
Aug 3, 2022
Abigail Joyce Ferrari, 82, of Belton, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
"Gail" was born February 2, 1940 to Mabel J Hose...
John Herrick Johnson
Aug 1, 2022
John (Corkey) Herrick Johnson, 93, of Camdenton, MO passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Lake Regional Health System. Funeral Services were held Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment, with military honors at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
John was born March 24, 1929 to Thomas Herrick...
Mary Ann Fredrickson
Jul 29, 2022
Mary Ann Fredrickson, 64, of Harrisonville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Manna Fellowship Church in Pleasant Hill, MO.
Mary was born October 19, 1957 to Joe L. and Anna Mae...
Carole Parslow Runnenburger
Jul 26, 2022
Carole Parslow Runnenburger, 87, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Carnegie Village in Belton, MO. Memorial Services will be on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, Missouri with a luncheon to follow services at the church. Private inurnment will take place at Orient Cemetery. Memorial...
Evelyn L. Kohler
Jul 23, 2022
Evelyn Lucille Kohler, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services and Eastern Star Service were held Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Bayard Chapter #179,...
Michael Lee Allen
Jul 16, 2022
Michael Lee Allen, 73, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his home. Services at a later date at the Oquawka Cemetery, Oquawka, Illinois.
Michael was born February 3, 1949 in Burlington, Iowa, a son of Paul D. and Betty L. (Lewis) Allen. He grew up in Oquawka and attended Monmouth College...
Carolyn Sue John Reed
Jul 16, 2022
Carolyn Sue John Reed, 80, Raymore, MO, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, MO. Graveside services were held Friday, July 22, 2022 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Sue was born on May 24, 1942 in Red Rock, Oklahoma. Sue was a daughter of Odel R. and Ruth...
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