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.
Paul Leroy Miller
Aug 10, 2019
Paul LeRoy Miller, Jr. of Butler, MO passed away August 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, at the First Christian Church in Butler, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Butler R-V Educational Foundation or First Christian Church of Butler.
He is survived by his...
Dennis Ray Culpepper
Aug 10, 2019
Dennis R. Culpepper, 58, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Dennis was born on August 30, 1960 in Harrisonville, a son of George Washington and Wanda Lee (Adair) Culpepper. He was a lifelong Harrisonville resident and a 1978 graduate of Harrisonville High School.
Dennis was united in marriage to...
William "Bill" C. Ketner
Aug 9, 2019
William C. Ketner, age 86, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. He was born on April 15, 1933 in Harrisonville, Missouri the son of Loyd and Thelma (Mason) Ketner and was baptized in the creek at South Fork Baptist Church.
On January 1, 1953 he...
Lena Anne Shelton
Aug 6, 2019
Lena Anne Shelton, 45, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 noon, Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Archie Community Center.
Lena was born on April 9, 1974 in Butler, Missouri, a daughter of Kenneth R. and Beverly A. (Lane) Shelton. She...
Betsey Bingham Larose
Aug 6, 2019
Betsey B. LaRose, 73, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. Betsey was born on April 22, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Edward Cadwell and Grace Evelyn (Weir) Janes. She graduated from Westfield High School before attending college and eventually receiving a Bachelor...
Robert Priddy Emerick
Aug 5, 2019
On August 5, 2019, Robert Priddy Emerick, age 87, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri, surrounded by a caring and loving community. Robert was born on February 23, 1932 in Hamburg, New York to Marguerite and Bernard Emerick. He was the fourth born out of five children. Robert is survived by his sister, Karen Jenkins,...
Gini-Lee Rose Whitcraft
Jul 31, 2019
Gini-Lee Rose Whitcraft, 4-month-old daughter of Jodie and Maria "Mia" Whitcraft, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the West Line Christian Church, West Line, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital.
Gini-Lee was born March...
Carl E. Chamberlain
Jul 30, 2019
Carl Edwin Chamberlain, 71, of East Lynne, MO, passed away on July 30, 2019 at his home after a long illness. A dinner was held at East Lynne City Hall on Saturday, August 3, 2019 in his honor.
Carl retired from Allied Concrete Products in Grandview, MO after 30 years of service to his adopted Furey and...
Ruby B. Daily
Jul 27, 2019
Ruby B. Daily , 88, Peculiar, MO, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Meadow View of Harrisonville in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Thursday, August 1, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Ruby was born July 12, 1931 in Couch, MO, a daughter of Rufus...
Edward "Eddie" A. Crowder
Jul 27, 2019
Edward "Eddie" Crowder, 65, Belton, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home in Belton. A Celebration Of Life service was held Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eddie Crowder Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home.
Eddie was born...
Jeffrey Jay Harper
Jul 21, 2019
Jeffrey Jay Harper, 57, Raymore, MO, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home. No services are scheduled at this time.
Jeff was born August 1, 1961 in Olathe, KS, son of Don G. and Sheryl (Garten) Harper. He was a 1980 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. He worked for Clarence M. Kelly & Associates as a...
Cauline Marie Edmonson
Jul 21, 2019
Cauline Marie Edmonson, 81, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Redwood of Blue River in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven, Harrisonville.
Cauline was born August 12, 1937 in Freeman, MO, a daughter of...
Mary Ann Cumpton
Jul 20, 2019
Mary Ann Cumpton, 56, Mt. Vernon, MO, formerly of Butler, MO, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, MO. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
...Henrietta "Corky" Cook
Jul 19, 2019
Mary Henrietta "Corky" Bane Cook, 88, Freeman, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home. Funeral services were held Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Freeman Presbyterian Church in Freeman, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven, Harrisonville, MO.
Corky was born July 3, 1931 on O Highway in...
Rose Maretta Buck
Jul 19, 2019
Rose Maretta Buck, 76, Peculiar, MO, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home. A memorial gathering held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice.
Rose was born March 13, 1943 in KS, a daughter of Alex and Maretta Belle (Frisbie) Martino. She...
Emma "Lou" Louise Chevreaux
Jul 19, 2019
Emma Louise "Lou" Chevreaux, 84, Peculiar, MO, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home. Memorial services were held Friday, July 26, 2019 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, MO.
Lou was born September 27, 1934 in Burlington, VT, and daughter of Colonel Nathaniel H. and Ruth D. (Dudley) Colby. She was a 1952 graduate of...
Stella Mae Robinson
Jul 17, 2019
Stella Mae Robinson, 81, Harrisonville, MO, went to meet her maker on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. Funeral services were held 11:00a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville, or to charity of choice.
...Eddie Joe Irvin
Jul 13, 2019
Eddie J. Irvin, 75, of Cleveland, MO, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his home in Cleveland. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, MO.
Eddie was born March 11, 1944 in Cleveland, MO, a son of Edmon J. and Mary Alice (Coffey) Irvin. He was a...
Suzie Ellen House
Jul 10, 2019
Suzie Ellen House, 52, Greenwood, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A memorial visitation was held on Tuesday, July 16, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Suzie was born November 18, 1966 in Marion, IN, a daughter of Raymond and...
Joseph "Joe" F. Mcnally
Jul 6, 2019
Joseph F. "Joe" McNally, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Meadow View of Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.
Joe was born August 24, 1935 in Chillicothe, MO, a son of John and Tennis (McIntyre) McNally. He was a 1953 graduate of Chillicothe High School. ...
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