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.

Jack Willerton

Jack Willerton

Dec 1, 2020

Jack Willerton, 71, Archie, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home.  Memorial services were held Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with masonic services at 10:00 a.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.

Jack was born June 25, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas...

James Lea Stine

James Lea Stine

Dec 1, 2020

James "Jim" Lea Stine, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, December 11, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 W Wall St., Harrisonville, MO 64701.

James was born on February 26, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio,...

Helen Deane Smith

Helen Deane Smith

Nov 30, 2020

Helen Deane Smith, 96, Derby, KS, long-time resident of Daugherty, MO, went to her eternal home November 30, 2020.  Funeral services were held  Tuesday December 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International.

Helen Deane was born December...

David Ernest Sage

David Ernest Sage

Nov 30, 2020

David Ernest Sage, 92, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 30, 2020 in North Kansas City, MO.  Military honors were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with a memorial service to follow.  Inurnment will be held in West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, MO.

Ralph Leroy Helt

Ralph Leroy Helt

Nov 29, 2020

LeRoy Helt, 65, Higginsville, MO, formerly of Freeman, MO, departed this life on November 29, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.  Graveside services were held  on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Higginsville Habilitation Center Parents' Association. The family is requesting masks to be worn if you...

Norman Perry Roach

Norman Perry Roach

Nov 29, 2020

Norman Perry Roach, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services were held  Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Norman was born July 5, 1932 in Atherton, MO.  He married Julia Wilson on August 23, 1963.  Norman worked as...

Phyllis M. Mcghee

Phyllis M. Mcghee

Nov 27, 2020

Phyllis M. McGhee, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held  on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Phyllis was born July 12, 1930 in Pembine, Wisconsin, a...

Merle Davis

Merle Davis

Nov 24, 2020

Julia Merle Davis, 94, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Merle was born November 28, 1925 in Archie, MO, a daughter of William Allen and Mary Dosha (Freizner) Ladd.  She was a lifelong Harrisonville resident and attended Bybee Rural School #89, Mt. Zion Rural School #63, and was a...

Karen "Deedee" Dee Carrel

Karen "Deedee" Dee Carrel

Nov 22, 2020

Karen "DeeDee" D. Carrel, 81, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her nephew's home in Lee's Summit, Missouri surrounded by her family.  A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Karen was born on February 6, 1939 in Butler,...

Raymond Lee Eastland

Raymond Lee Eastland

Nov 22, 2020

Raymond L. Eastland, 79, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held  Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the...

Dorothy Mae Durbin

Dorothy Mae Durbin

Nov 20, 2020

Dorothy Mae Durbin, 77, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Mildred Marybelle James

Mildred Marybelle James

Nov 20, 2020

Mildred MaryBelle James, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Private burial will take place at Blairstown Cemetery in Blairstown, Missouri on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Mildred was born on March 30, 1924 in Hastings, Missouri, the daughter of Elven and Mattie (Platt) Sledd. ...

Peggy Lou Knapp

Peggy Lou Knapp

Nov 20, 2020

Peggy L. Knapp, 86, of Hermitage, Missouri, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO.  Funeral services were held  Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with burial following in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of...

Betty Sue Spangler

Betty Sue Spangler

Nov 19, 2020

Betty Sue Spangler, 79, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  A private family memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven in Harrisonville, or the City Union...

Jean Payne

Jean Payne

Nov 17, 2020

Jean Payne, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Crown Care Center.  A private family graveside was held on November 23, 2020 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Jean was born February 6, 1930 in Lebanon, Missouri, a daughter of Raymond Clyde and Alma (Stark) Claxton.

Jean...

Jessie Shane Etter

Jessie Shane Etter

Nov 11, 2020

Jesse Shane Etter, 33, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral service were held on Friday, November 20, 2020  at the Belton Assembly of God Church. Interment at  the Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO.

Jesse was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Julie (Moore)...

Betty Ann Pinaire

Betty Ann Pinaire

Nov 10, 2020

Betty Ann Pinaire, 76, of Garden City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. A graveside service was held on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Austin Cemetery, Austin, Missouri.

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Johnson

Nov 10, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Johnson, 77, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the First Church of Peculiar. Interment  in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.  Memorial donations are suggested to Harvesters in Jerry's name.

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Norma Ruth Boman

Norma Ruth Boman

Nov 9, 2020

Norma Kendrick Boman, 86, passed away at Waterford Ladies Home in Blue Springs, Missouri were she had lived for the last year. Norma will be interred at the National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS, alongside her husband, Air Force Master Sergeant Thomas F. Boman. At her request, there will be a family graveside service.

Norma...

Bill R. Shelton

Bill R. Shelton

Nov 6, 2020

Bill Shelton, 93, previously of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Autumn Terrace Health & Rehab in Raytown, Missouri. There will be a private memorial at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to Cass County Rescue Mission, 304 E Wall, Harrisonville, MO.

Bill was born February 2, 1927...

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