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.
Linda Sue Hill
Jul 11, 2020
Linda Sue Hill, 73, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Independence, MO. No services are scheduled.
Linda was born August 23, 1946 in Aurora, MO, a daughter of Thomas Lewis and Billie Jean (Jones) Gilmore. She had worked as a secretary for Cass Regional Medical Center for 20 years before retiring.
Linda...
James Milford Collins
Jul 10, 2020
James Milford Collins, 85, Archie, MO, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home. Memorial graveside services were held Friday, July 17, 2020 at Mt. Calvary Lansing Cemetery in Lansing, KS.
James was born September 17, 1934 in St. Charles, VA, a son of James Milford and Julia (Sheket) Collins. He was united in marriage to...
Ronald E. Force
Jul 9, 2020
Ronald E. "Ronny" Force, 63, El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. Memorial services were held Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).
Lois Nadine Hartsell
Jul 9, 2020
Lois Nadine Hartsell, 83, Garden City, MO passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services were held July 14, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Lois was born March 13, 1937 Iberia,...
Michael "Mike" Alan Tiedeman
Jul 8, 2020
Michael "Mike" Alan Tiedeman, 56, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.
Mike was born on April 17, 1964 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a son of Hugh and Marilyn (Garland) Tiedeman. He graduated from Ray-Pec High School with...
Lyle "Jim" James Carr
Jul 7, 2020
Lyle J. "Jim" Carr, 80 of Harrisonville, MO, Formerly of O'Neill, NE, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Jim was born November 26, 1939 in O'Neill, NE...
Sarah Jean Glaviano
Jul 7, 2020
Sarah Jean Glaviano, 37, Belton, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Private family graveside to be held in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Sarah was born October 26, 1982 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Mark Anthony...
Naomi Faye Palo
Jul 4, 2020
Naomi Faye Palo, 85, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Naomi was born April 19, 1935 in Garden City, MO, a daughter of John and Edna (Palmer) Ritter. She had attended Eight Mile School...
Vernon Roy Roberts
Jul 3, 2020
Vernon Roberts, better known to many as "Papo" or "Pert" departed this life at the age of 75 at his home in Springdale, AR, on July 3, 2020 at his home. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.
Vernon was...
Charlotte O'Donna Kite
Jun 30, 2020
Charlotte O'Donna Kite, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug 1, 2020 at 11:00 am, with the visitation beginning at 10:30 am, all at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army.
...Barbara Francis Hutson
Jun 29, 2020
Barbara Francis (Lambrecht) Hutson, 81, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home. Funeral services were held Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Class of 1956 Scholarship Fund.
Barbara was born...
Ira Clinton Barnard
Jun 29, 2020
Ira Clinton Barnard, 75, Adrian, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Ira was born January 27, 1945 in Harrisonville, MO, a...
Nancy Long
Jun 27, 2020
Nancy Kathryn Long, 77, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home with her children by her side. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri, with interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Arthritis Foundation.
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Jimmie Joel Hester
Jun 21, 2020
Jimmie Joel Hester, age 53, of Archie Missouri, passed away Sunday June 21, 2020 at KU Med Center. A visitation was held Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, June 27 at the V.F.W. in Richland, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be sent to...
Betty J Colvin
Jun 21, 2020
Betty June Colvin, 89, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Betty was born October 9, 1930 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Newton and Bernita (Dykes) Colvin, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Harrisonville. ...
Jannett Marie Sears
Jun 20, 2020
Jannett Marie Sears, 78, Peculiar, MO, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home. Memorial services were held Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Jannett was born January 29, 1942 in Ventura, CA, a daughter of Len and Thelma J. (Brixey) Russell. She married Robert O. Sears on December 14,...
Wyatt Cole Fisher
Jun 18, 2020
Wyatt Cole Fisher came into the world on June 18, 2020 and sadly entered into rest on the same day. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri.
Wyatt leaves behind his parents Jeffrey and Katie (Corbin) Fisher; his older brother, Waylon Fisher; his paternal grandparents, Jeffrey and...
Marjorie Inez Croy
Jun 17, 2020
Marjorie Inez Croy, 96, Raymore, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital.
Marjorie was born September 29, 1923...
Charlene Faye Jackson
Jun 17, 2020
Charlene Faye Jackson, 77, of Peculiar, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO.
Charlene was born June 16, 1943 in Tulsa, OK, a daughter of Owen C. and Dorothy...
Elli Rose Parham
Jun 16, 2020
Elli Rose Parham, infant daughter of Dustin and Rebecca Parham, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. In lieu of flowers the...
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