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.
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...
Laverna Irene Baker
Nov 6, 2020
LaVerna Irene Baker, 86, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 6, 2020 at McDonald County Living Center in Anderson, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist...
Melba Ann Cox
Nov 5, 2020
Melba A. Cox, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Melba was born March 23, 1940 in Mansfield, Arkansas, a daughter of William Duane and Edna Marie (Johnson) Ellis. The family moved to...
Rex Lee Rector
Nov 5, 2020
Rex Lee Rector, age 69, of Harrisonville, MO, was born December 28, 1950 at Butler, MO. He was the third of four children, and only son, of William L. and Wanda L. Rector. After battling cancer for three years and a recent heart attack, Rex experienced a stroke on November 4, and passed to eternity on November 5,...
Delores June Albright
Nov 4, 2020
Delores June Albright, 84, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home. Graveside services were held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.
Delores was born June 19, 1936 in Anderson, Missouri, a daughter of Marion Albert and Myrtle Clara (Howerton) Nave. She was united...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Nissen, Sr.
Nov 3, 2020
Robert "Bob" Eugene Nissen, Sr., 93, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Robert was born on July 19, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son...
Marilynn Rose Lutes
Nov 1, 2020
Marilynn Rose Lutes, 78, of Raymore, MO, formerly of Greenwood, MO, passed away on November 1, 2020 at her home. Graveside services were held Friday, November 6, 2020 at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.
Marilynn was born June 2, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Otis and June (Heckman) Arbuckle. ...
Fannie Virgene Sanders
Oct 30, 2020
Fannie V. Sanders, 90, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, MO.
Fannie was born...
Jesse Forrest Richardson
Oct 28, 2020
Jesse F. Richardson, 79, Cleveland, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Jesse was born October 12, 1941 at the family home in West Line, MO, a son...
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