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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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