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.
Twila June Hayward
Jun 15, 2020
Twila June Hayward, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday June, 15, 2020 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Cremation. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Kenneth Fred Stuart, Iii
Jun 11, 2020
Kenneth Fred Stuart, III, 24, Belton, MO, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home. Cremation. Services to be scheduled at a later date.
Kenneth was born November 10, 1995 in Rapid City, SD, a son of Kenneth Fred and Shalin (Hakeem) Stuart. He had lived in Belton, MO most of his life and was a...
Evelyn Anstine
Jun 11, 2020
Ora Evelyn Anstine, Raymore, MO, went to her Heavenly home June 11, 2020 at the age of 103. Family graveside services were held in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, Fellowship Church, Raymore, or the charity of your choice.
Evelyn...
Jeff Lee Brock
Jun 10, 2020
Jeffrey Lee Brock, 62, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home. A visitation was held Friday, June 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
Jeff was born March 14, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Marvin and Melba...
Brandon Charles Beckham
Jun 6, 2020
Brandon Charles Beckham, 41, Peculiar, MO, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS with his loving wife by his side. He fought hard until the end and he has left us much too early. A memorial visitation was held Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
...Carolynn I. Watson
Jun 3, 2020
Carolynn I. Watson, 72, Raymore, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Walker Cemetery in Thayer, MO.
Carolynn was born October 11, 1947 in Oregon County, Thayer, MO, a daughter of Carroll E. and Irene (Brazeal) Madden. She grew up in Thayer and was a...
"Rattlesnake" Eddie Ray Wood
May 30, 2020
"Rattlesnake" Eddie Wood, 68, of Branson, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Freeman Cemetery.
Eddie...
Kenneth Doyle Mcdonald
May 26, 2020
Kenneth Doyle McDonald, 91, of Bellflower, California passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm at his home in Bellflower. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New...
Stuart Franklin Hampton
May 22, 2020
Stuart F. Hampton, 34, Peculiar, MO died Friday, May 22, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Stuart was born June 2, 1985 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Scott Hampton and Brenda Seymour. He was a lifelong Peculiar area resident and a graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. Stuart owned and...
Robert R. Farr
May 22, 2020
Robert R. "Bob" Farr, 92, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 with his children by his side. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Golf Club (sand greens) in c/o the funeral home.
Bob was born in Freeman, Missouri on January 16,...
Billy Dean Laffoon
May 22, 2020
Billy Dean Laffoon, 82, Belton, MO, left his earthly home on Friday, May 22, 2020. Masonic services were held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made in Billy's memory to: The Shriner Hospital for Children, American Cancer Society, or St. Croix Hospice, 1626 E. Elm, Harrisonville, MO 64701.
...Doris Jeanne Underwood
May 22, 2020
Doris Jeanne Simpson Underwood, 90, of Adrian, MO departed her earthly home on May 22, 2020. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.
Doris, the third of four children, was born August 04, 1929 in Rural Adrian, Missouri to Benjamin Franklin and Edith Elnora Dade Simpson. She attended Ballard High School...
Kathryn "Katie" K. Wright
May 20, 2020
Kathryn "Katie" K. Wright, 95, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, MO, Pleasant Hill, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation.
Katie was born September 12, 1924 in...
Roy Lynn Rogers
May 19, 2020
Roy Lynn Rogers, 59, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home. Memorial graveside services were held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville.
Roy was born June 12, 1960 in Muskogee, OK, a son of Barney Earl and Sarah Nettie (Carmichael) Rogers. He was...
Delores Jean Cannady
May 18, 2020
Delores Jean Cannady, 87, of Salem, OR, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at her home in Salem. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2020 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Delores was born March 29, 1933 in Springfield, MO, a daughter of James J. and Frances P. (Winter) Chastain. ...
Samuel Christopher Dehn
May 16, 2020
Samuel Christopher Dehn, 11 days old, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his grandmother's house in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at a later time.
Samuel was born on May 5, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Zachary Dehn and Maddison Gipson. He came into...
Charles Edward Coleman
May 15, 2020
Charles E. Coleman, 84, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home in Freeman. A private family funeral was held Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Charles was born June 13, 1935 in Decaturville, Missouri, a son of Lawrence and...
Frederic Chester Dillon
May 12, 2020
Frederic "Fred" Chester Dillon, 93, of Freeman, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.
Fred was born on June 13, 1926 in North Bend, Oregon, a son of Samuel Chester and Amna...
Frances Roberta Groves
May 11, 2020
Frances Roberta Groves, 86, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial donations are suggested to Crescent Hill Cemetery.
Frances was born on March 15, 1934 in Jerico Springs, Missouri, a...
Richard "Dick" Allen Morris
May 10, 2020
Richard "Dick" Allen Morris, 80, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m at First Church of Peculiar...
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