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.
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...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Mcgee
Oct 2, 2019
Robert "Bob" Eugene McGee, 87, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Bob was born July 6, 1932 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Arbra M. and Beulah...
Glenn William Mullen
Sep 29, 2019
Glenn William Mullen, 83, Peculiar, MO, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at John Knox Village Hospice House in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar.
Glenn was born August 20, 1936 on a farm west of Adrian, MO...
Richard Eugene Burhart
Sep 27, 2019
Richard Eugene "Dick" Burhart, 87, Adrian, MO, passed on to his eternal reward Friday, September 27, 2019 at the farm in Adrian. Funeral services were held Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to charity of choice.
Dick was born May 15,...
Erma Lea Herndon
Sep 26, 2019
Erma Lea Herndon, 78, Cleveland, MO, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Erma Lea was born December 25, 1940 in Graham, MO, a daughter...
Amy Lee Brown
Sep 24, 2019
Amy Lee Brown, 49, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at ABC Health Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held September 27, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Amy was born January 31, 1970 in Fargo, North Dakota, a daughter of Basil and Geraldine (Janow) Brown. Amy was preceded...
Marybeth Ryan Brown
Sep 24, 2019
Marybeth Ryan Brown, 84, Belton, MO, passed away September 24, 2019 in Belton. No services are scheduled.
Marybeth was born in San Francisco, California on August 16, 1935. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in San Francisco. She had five children, Brian McNeil, Sonoma, California, Maryann Walker, Peculiar, Missouri, Annette Gregg, Cool, California, Casey Moran, Reno,...
Kathleen "Kathy" Lea Licht
Sep 22, 2019
Kathleen "Kathy" Lea Licht, 74, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her home. No services are scheduled.
Kathy was born January 24, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Louis and Rosemary (Strader) Bender. The family had moved to La Mirada, CA where she was a graduate of La Mirada High School. Kathy married...
Doris Alene Bunger
Sep 19, 2019
Doris Alene (Williams) Bunger, 96, Camdenton, MO, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Camdenton Windsor Estates in Camdenton, MO, 2019, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Funeral services were held September 25, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Doris was born May 8, 1923 in Garden City,...
Ellen "Nita" Cochran
Sep 19, 2019
Ellen "Nita" Cochran, 79, West Line, MO, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or Sarah Cannon Cancer Center.
Nita was born...
William Nathan Beard
Sep 12, 2019
William Nathan Beard, 36, Adrian, MO, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Adrian. A memorial gathering was held Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, with cremation to follow.
William was born on March 24, 1983 to William and Joretta (Dobbs) Beard. He attended Adrian Schools, graduating in 2001. After graduating, he...
Daryl Dewayne Creason
Sep 8, 2019
Daryl DeWayne Creason, 73, Raymore, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Raymore, with visitation from 12:30-1:30. Inurnment will be held in Crown Hill Cemetery in...
Brian Anthony Thomas
Sep 7, 2019
Brian Anthony Thomas, 37, Peculiar, MO, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 12, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with cremation to follow. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Brian was born December 12, 1981 in Kansas City, MO, a son...
Zina Lauraetta Holt
Sep 5, 2019
Zina Lauraetta (Tomlinson) Holt, 92, Adrian, MO, formerly of Archie, MO, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 with family by her side at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO. Graveside services were held Monday, September 9, 2019 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, Butler, MO.
Zina was born March 24, 1927...
Wanda Jeanette Lalicker
Sep 2, 2019
Wanda Jeanette Lalicker, 84, Neosho, MO, died Monday, September 2, 2019 in Neosho, MO. Graveside services were held Friday, September 6, 2019 at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.
Wanda was born April 25, 1935 in Harrisonville, MO a daughter of Ernest Robert and Carrie May (Staley) Lynn. She married Dewayne Lalicker on September 16, 1951. Wanda worked...
James Orville Schlechty
Sep 2, 2019
James Orville Schlechty, 76, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation was held Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Funeral services were held at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem, Ohio, on Saturday September 7, 2019. Burial will be...
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