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.
James "Jimmy" Lawrence Jacks
Nov 18, 2019
James "Jimmy" Lawrence Jacks, 53, Archie, MO passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at his home. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Jacks Scholarship Fund c/o Adrian Bank.
Jimmy was born September 14, 1966 in Harrisonville, MO, a son...
Amara Elloe Wells
Nov 17, 2019
Amara Elloe Wells, six-week-old daughter of Tyler Wells and Carly Wevers, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. A memorial visitation was held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Amara was born October 1, 2019 in Kansas City, MO,
Amara is survived...
James "Jim" Charles Dill
Nov 16, 2019
James "Jim" Charles Dill, 87, Peculiar, MO, departed his earthly life to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Belton Medical Center in Belton, MO. A visitation was held Friday, November 22 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A visitation and funeral were also held Saturday, November 23, at the Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home in...
Linus "Bo" Allen Brown
Nov 13, 2019
Linus Allen "Bo" Brown, 50, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 6:50 p.m., after a short battle with a terminal illness, surrounded by family and friends. A memorial gathering to celebrate Bo's life was held Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Headlights Bar & Grill 1036 N. Agnes Kansas City, MO.
Bo was born...
Coy "Mike" Michael Carter
Nov 13, 2019
Coy Michael "Mike" Carter, 69, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.
Mike was born August 4,...
Melvin "Buddy" Paul Ford
Nov 13, 2019
Melvin "Buddy" Paul Ford, 82, Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at his home. A memorial/graveside service was held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Bud was born January 1, 1937 in Fort Scott, KS a son of Ernest Lee...
Janet Sue Berry
Nov 8, 2019
Janet Sue (Courtney) Berry, 69, Butler, MO, passed away peacefully Friday, November 8, 2019 at the home of Jeff and Amy and surrounded by her loved ones. Janet had fought a brave battle against not one, but two chronic illnesses, heart disease and COPD. Funeral services were held Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian,...
James "Jim" Lindley
Nov 5, 2019
James "Jim" Robert Lindley, 76, of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Masonic Service, under the direction of Cass Masonic Lodge #147, and a funeral service was held Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, La Tour, MO. Memorial contributions...
Esther Jeffries Ensley
Nov 3, 2019
Esther Jeffries Ensley, 82, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Celebration of Life was held Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Everett Community Church in Archie, MO.
Esther was born March 29, 1937 in Steelville, MO, a daughter of James E. and Mabel J. (Vance) Coffman. She had...
Rosa Lee Conner
Nov 3, 2019
Rosa Lee Evans Conner, 90, of Harrisonville, MO passed away early Sunday morning November 3, 2019. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice.
Rosa Lee was born December 20, 1928 in Butler, MO, a daughter of...
John Edward Kagarice
Oct 31, 2019
John Edward Kagarice, 83, Peculiar, MO, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
John was born July 4, 1936 in Garden City, MO, a son of Charles...
Manuel Sanchez
Oct 30, 2019
Manuel Sanchez, age 47, of Belton, Missouri died Wednesday, October 30 , 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children.
Manuel, the son of Vicente Sanchez and Gloria Aguilar, was born January 30 , 1972 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He received his education from Manuel Aguilar Saenz School in Mexico. In 1998, Manuel...
Carolyn Sue Gregg
Oct 29, 2019
Carolyn Sue Gregg, 70, went to be with her Savior at her home in Adrian, MO, on October 29, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Altona Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue River Bible Church Missions...
Pauline Christine Knoderer
Oct 25, 2019
Pauline Christine Knoderer, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2700 E Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701, with a visitation beginning one hour prior at...
Billy Earl Smith
Oct 24, 2019
Billy Earl Smith, 88 of Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services were held Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Billy was born June 9, 1931 in Urich, MO, a son of Albert Earl and Nellie Mabel (Craig) Smith. He married Evelyn Gertrude...
Albert Inman Downey, Jr.
Oct 21, 2019
Albert Inman Downey, Jr., 82, Cleveland, MO, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at his home. Visitation was held Thursday, October 24 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held at Friday, October 25 at the Rothville Cemetery in Rothville, MO.
Al was born October 24, 1936 in Sumner, MO, the youngest son...
Vivian Lucille Moudy
Oct 13, 2019
Vivian Lucille Moudy, 84, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Graveside services were held Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, October 23, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship...
Georgann Butler
Oct 8, 2019
Georgann Butler, 67, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home. Graveside services and inurnment were held Monday, October 14, 2019 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Community of Christ Church in Harrisonville.
Georgann was born March 10, 1952 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of William Earl and Anna...
Harriet Debrot (Aldrich)
Oct 7, 2019
Harriet Elizabeth Dutton DeBrot (Aldrich), 79, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away at her home in Lee's Summit on Monday, October 7, 2019. Funeral services were held Friday, October 11, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harriet's name may be made to the Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org),...
Debra Sue Kilbane
Oct 4, 2019
Debra Sue Kilbane, 57, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. A memorial gathering will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Ferguson Shelter #7 at the Harrisonville City Park.
Debra was born September 19, 1962 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of James C. Hatfield and Carol...
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