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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.

Doris Laverne Martinette

Doris Laverne Martinette

Feb 15, 2019

Doris  L.  Martinette, 95, Archie, MO, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Mercy One Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa.  Memorial services were held   Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   Inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Doris was born August 9, 1923 in North Little Rock, AR, a twin, and the seventh of...

Benny Joseph Davis

Benny Joseph Davis

Feb 14, 2019

Benny J. Davis, 52, Freeman, Missouri died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  No services are scheduled.

Charlie Moore

Charlie Moore

Feb 14, 2019

Charles "Charlie" Lee Moore, 93, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  Funeral services were held  Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bright Futures Backpack Program (check payable to...

Neal Lewis Bellamy

Neal Lewis Bellamy

Feb 8, 2019

Neal Lewis Bellamy, 64, Freeman, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home in Freeman.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Contributions may be made in Neal's name to The University Of Kansas Cancer Center.

Neal was born...

Lucille Mosley

Lucille Mosley

Feb 8, 2019

Lucille Mosley, 84, Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 8, 2019.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Miami, Florida.

Lucille was born on November 11, 1934 in Albany, Georgia.  She had lived most of her life in Miami, Florida before moving to Raymore in 2014...

Charlene Joyce Farmer

Charlene Joyce Farmer

Feb 7, 2019

On Thursday, February 7, 2019, at home in Henderson, CO, Charlene Joyce Farmer, loving wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 86. Charlene was born on May 16, 1932 in Arkansas to Bill and Lillie Mae (Barker) Lay. She married Luell Farmer at 18 years of age and started their family shortly...

Carol Lela Simmons

Carol Lela Simmons

Feb 6, 2019

Carol Lela Simmons,  85, Raymore, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore.  Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, 2019 at Antioch Southern Baptist Church in Harrisonville.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Carol was born November 15, 1933 in Lisle, MO,...

Lois E. James

Lois E. James

Feb 4, 2019

Lois Eilene James, 85, Freeman, MO, died February 4, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Freeman Cemetery.

Lois was born June 26, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, MO, the daughter of William Perry and Thelma (McBride)...

Thomas "Tommy" Gene Shelton

Thomas "Tommy" Gene Shelton

Feb 4, 2019

Thomas "Tommy" Gene Shelton, 65, Peculiar, MO died Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home.  Memorial services were held Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Kan sas City Hospice.

Tommy was born November 3, 1953 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Billy G. and Bonnie...

Jarvis Dale "J.D." Sedgwick

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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