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.
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...
Eloise E. Robbins
Oct 27, 2020
Eloise Frisbie Robbins, formerly of Belton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27 in Freeman at the home she shared with her daughter, Jessie, and son-in-law, Terry Carter. Mrs. Robbins was a month from her 90 th birthday, November 24.
Born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1930, Eloise was the first child and only daughter...
Robert "Bob" R Calvert
Oct 27, 2020
Robert R. Calvert, 76, of Kansas City (formerly of Harrisonville) passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Redwood of Blue River Nursing Home. No services are scheduled at this time.
Robert "Bob" Calvert was born on July 26, 1944 to William and Zarilda (Cannady) Calvert in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated with a...
Virginia May Bailey
Oct 26, 2020
Virginia May Bailey, 88, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to West Union Cemetery.
Virginia was...
Dawn Delores Moses
Oct 25, 2020
Dawn D. Moses, 53, Peculiar, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. A visitation was held Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to the family.
Dawn was born November 30, 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida. She moved to the Kansas City...
Gwendolynn Mae Duckworth
Oct 24, 2020
Gwendolynn Mae Duckworth, 59, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Meadow View Health & Rehab in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time.
Gwen was born on August 8, 1961 to Bobby and Glenda (Page) Duckworth in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in Texas, but during her adult life she lived in Garden...
Margie Pearl Barr
Oct 21, 2020
Margie Pearl Barr, 99, formerly of Peculiar, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Beautiful Savior in Belton. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Peculiar, MO.
Margie was born June 7,...
Vince Anthony Remshak
Oct 21, 2020
Vince Anthony Remshak, 44, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, MO.
Vince was born March 22, 1976 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of William "Bill" J. and...
Elmer W. Bishop
Oct 20, 2020
Elmer Bishop, 85, of Raymore Missouri passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Belton Regional Medical Center. A visitation, with Masonic Services were held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home located at 600 W. Wall St., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Elmer's memory to the Grandview Salvation Army....
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