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.
Jarvis Dale "J.D." Sedgwick
Feb 1, 2019
JARVIS DALE "J. D." SEDGWICK
Jarvis Dale "J. D." Sedgwick, 89, Harrisonville, Missouri died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Golden Years in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the LaMonte Christian Church in LaMonte, MO.
J.D. was born July 10, 1929 in Carrollton, MO, a son of William Floyd and...
Carl Leroy Kagarice
Feb 1, 2019
Carl Leroy Kagarice, 58, Adrian, MO, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Leroy Kagarice Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.
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Finley "Neill" Mcneill Preston, Jr.
Feb 1, 2019
Finley "Neill" McNeill Preston, Jr., 68, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held February 4, 2019 at Sharon Cemetery in Drexel, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Neill was born August 3, 1950 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Finley...
Agathe "Gothy" Larsen
Jan 30, 2019
Agathe B. (Gothy) Larsen, age 100, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Crown Care Activities Department.
Agathe...
Randall "Randy" Wayne Copelin
Jan 29, 2019
Randy Copelin, 59, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO.
Randy was born August 7, 1959 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Buddy and JoAnn (Clark) Copelin. He was a lifelong area resident, a...
Cora Paige Graham
Jan 29, 2019
Cora Paige Graham, 19, Harrisonville, MO died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 near Peculiar, MO as the result of a car accident. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Cora was born January 27, 2000 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Josh and Amy (Baker) Graham. ...
Robert "Rob" Leon Hastings
Jan 28, 2019
Robert "Rob" Hastings, 69, Adrian, Missouri died Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home in Adrian. A celebration of his life was held Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Adrian Optimist Building, Adrian, Missouri.
Rob was born July 23, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, a son of James Elmer and Barbara Jean (Dyer) Hastings. He had lived...
Lorenzo "Mac" Dow Mccoy
Jan 28, 2019
Lorenzo "Mac" Dow McCoy, 88, Harrisonville, MO died Monday, January 28, 2019 at St Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service was held Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Mac was born June 26, 1930 in Humansville, MO, a son of Joe and Ola Nancy (Simmons) McCoy. He grew up...
Beverly Ann Maynard
Jan 28, 2019
Beverly Ann Maynard, 87, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time.
Beverly was born June 12, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO, a daughter of Jack and Violet (See) Brown. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO and had lived in Harrisonville for...
Grace Winnifred Wolf
Jan 25, 2019
Grace Winnifred Wolf, 85 Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, February 1, 2019 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Garden City, Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Grace was born November...
James Mack Clyde Drake
Jan 25, 2019
James Mack Clyde Drake, 76, Peculiar, MO, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration Of Life reception was held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at The Lumber Co. Event Space, 109 W. Broadway, Peculiar, MO. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
James was...
Clora Fae Jones
Jan 25, 2019
Clora "Fae" Jones 69, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Fae was born July 19, 1949 in Stella, MO, a daughter of Thurman and Ethel (Shockley) Goodnight. She was a lifelong Cass...
Robert "Bob" Lyle O'Neall
Jan 22, 2019
Robert "Bob" Lyle O'Neall, 89, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at John Knox Village House in Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial services were held Friday, January 25 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar.
Bob was born October 31, 1929 in Murray, IA, the son of Peter J. and Cora Lorraine (McCarty) O'Neall. He married Judy...
Beverly (Lochner) J. Tarpenning
Jan 21, 2019
Beverly (Lochner) Tarpenning, 82, Raymore, MO, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore. Services to be held at a later date.
Beverly was born March 16, 1936 in Welda, KS, the daughter of Clifford and Effie (Cromwell) Gaunt. She had lived in Belton, MO before moving to Raymore. She was a homemaker.
...Charles Wayne Riley
Jan 21, 2019
Charles Wayne Riley, 70, Gunn City, MO, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at home. No services scheduled at this time.
Charles was born November 27, 1948 in Clinton, MO, the son of Clarence W. and Eula Jean (Stoneking) Riley. He married Roberta Ilene Hix on August 13, 1982 in Clinton. Charles had lived in Clinton before moving...
Dr. Robert L. Wheeler
Jan 20, 2019
Dr. Robert L. Wheeler, 89, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Waveny Park House in Overland Park, KS. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or to ASPCA.
Dr. Wheeler was born March 12, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the...
Karen Burgin
Jan 10, 2019
Karen Burgin, 72, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Monday, January 14, 2019 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Karen was born September 23, 1946 in Bloomfield, KY, a daughter of James Mitchell and Juanita Amos. She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and attended Watterson...
Margaret Elizabeth Smith
Jan 8, 2019
Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 103, Harrisonville, Missouri died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.
Margaret was born March 20, 1915, in Jasper, MO, a daughter of Frederick and Alta...
Norma Gene Smith
Jan 6, 2019
Norma Gene Smith, 55, East Lynne, MO, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life was held Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Norma was born October 27, 1963 in Festus, MO, a daughter of...
Kenton Eiffert
Jan 6, 2019
Kenton Eiffert died Sunday, January 6, 2019. Services were held January 9, 2019. Donations may be made to the ALS Association, St. Louis Regional Chapter (alsa.org)
Kenton was born in Harrisonville, Missouri on October 5, 1957, to Leon and Beverly Eiffert, joining sisters Debbie and Lee Anne. Living on Bird Street, he loved the neighborhood kids and...
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