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.
Wilbur D. Briggs
Dec 25, 2019
Wilbur Dale Briggs, 85, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman.
Wilbur was born June 10, 1934 in...
Wanda Joy Carney
Dec 21, 2019
Joy Carney, 76, of Peculiar, Missouri, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. She was born June 29, 1943 in Mansville, Oklahoma, a daughter of Issac V. and Bertha Loretta (Runyan) Marsh. She had lived in Lee's Summit, MO before moving to Peculiar. Joy worked at the Harrisonville Walmart until her retirement.
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Harry Ray England
Dec 21, 2019
Harry Ray England, 82, of Peculiar, Missouri, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO. He was born April 29, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Harry and Mable Emma (O'Neil) English.
Harry grew up in the Camdenton, Missouri area and was a 1955 graduate of Camdenton High School. He was...
Deborah "Debbie" June Hale
Dec 19, 2019
Deborah June Hale, loving wife, devoted sister, special aunt, and beloved teacher passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the age of 66.
Debbie was born on March 22, 1953, to George and Betty (Kinnamon) Butner in Kansas City, Missouri. Debbie grew up in Ruskin Heights, Missouri, before moving to Creighton, Missouri, with...
Phillip "Phil" Leon Curtis
Dec 19, 2019
Phillip "Phil" Leon Curtis, 82, of Raymore, MO (formerly of Harrisonville), passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at his home in Raymore, MO. Memorial services were held December 28, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Phil was born July 7, 1937 in St. John, Kansas, a son of Randall and Augusta (Dorrschuck) Curtis. He...
Joe D. Diamond
Dec 16, 2019
Joe Diamond, 102, Peculiar, Missouri, died peacefully Monday, December 16, 2019 at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, Missouri. Joe was born January 28, 1917 in Wheaton, Missouri, a son of Alex and Hattie M. (Glenn) Diamond. In 1918, the family moved from Barry County, Missouri to the Jaudon Community, west of Belton. Joe was united in marriage to Gladys...
Barbara Ann Siders
Dec 15, 2019
Barbara Ann Siders, 74, Belton, MO, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her son's home in Centerview, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Norris Cemetery in Hartwell, MO.
Barbara was born March 30, 1945 in Hartwell, Missouri, a daughter of Walphia Otis Winkler...
Billy Eugene Cowan
Dec 14, 2019
Billy Eugene Cowan, 67, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Billy was born November 22, 1952 in Harrisonville, a...
Lloyd L. Mathes
Dec 14, 2019
Lloyd Lee Mathes, 75, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Memorial services were held Friday, December 20, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Coldwater of Lee's Summit, 1800 NE Independence Ave, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 or The Shriner Hospital for Children, St....
W.R. "Ted" Hockett
Dec 14, 2019
W.R. (Ted) Hockett, 88, Adrian, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home in Adrian. Ted was born January 23, 1931 in Virginia, MO to George Thomas and Dilly Josephine (Jackson) Hockett.
Ted served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Nina Corwine on September 20,...
Rose (Barnard) Ellen Mcallister
Dec 13, 2019
Rose Ellen McAllister, 76, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Rose was born January 26, 1943 in Harrisonville, MO a daughter of Clyde Velmer and Kate Christine (Eiffert) Barnard. She...
Norman Ray Goddard
Dec 11, 2019
Norman Ray Goddard, 88, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Memorial services were held Friday, December 20, 2019, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment was held at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Norman was born December 8, 1931, in Butler, Missouri, the son of Ernest E. Goddard and Etta M....
George Frederick Bremer
Dec 11, 2019
George Frederick Bremer, 86, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Cornerstone Chapel in Peculiar with burial in Peculiar Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
George was born November 24, 1933 in Harrisonville, MO, a...
Billie Ray Peek
Dec 11, 2019
Billie Ray Peek, 73, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Masonic services, under the direction of Grand River Masonic Lodge #276, were held Monday December 16, 2019 at the funeral home
...Rita Kay Scott
Dec 10, 2019
Rita Kay Scott, 74, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or to Crossroads Hospice.
Rita was born April 27, 1945, in Butler,...
John Emil Dubach, Jr.
Dec 7, 2019
John Emil Dubach, Jr., 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Harrisonville, Missouri.
John was born August 28, 1926 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, a son of John Emil and Edith (Wagner) Dubach. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. John was united in marriage to Rosalie F. Summerville on August 29, 1952 in Bentonville,...
Lauren Catherine Peter
Dec 7, 2019
Lauren Catherine Peter, 40, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Cornerstone Chapel, 163 W. Center, Peculiar, Missouri. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Memorial donations may be made to: Special Olympics of Missouri,...
Chandra Lyn Swift
Nov 29, 2019
Chandra Lyn Swift, 46, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service was held Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Chandra was born March 9, 1973 in Harrisonville, a daughter of Terry and Sheryl (Welsch) Brown. ...
Leonard George Hunholz
Nov 27, 2019
Leonard George Hunholz, 90, of Concordia, Missouri died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home in Concordia. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to the charity of your choice.
Leonard was born November 21, 1929 on a farm in Diggins,...
Donna Jean Senior
Nov 24, 2019
Donna Jean Senior, 91, Harrisonville, MO, loving wife and mother of five daughters, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home. A Visitation was held Wednesday, November 27 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with a graveside service following at Orient Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs.
Donna was born October 20,...
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