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.
Thomas E. Phillips
Oct 9, 2018
Thomas E. Phillips, 69, of Hiawatha, KS died peacefully Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, KS.
Tom was born September 15, 1949 in Parsons, KS, the youngest of six children to Eldred and Elsie Ginn Phillips. He grew up in Parsons, KS and graduated from Labette County High School with the...
David Wayne Irvin
Oct 9, 2018
David Wayne Irvin, 51, Holden, MO, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. A Celebration of Life was held October 20, 2018 at the West Line Community Center in West Line, MO.
David was born June 12, 1967 in Kansas City, MO, the son of David Lee and Deloris (Lacy) Irvin. He was a 1985...
Donna Marie Hill
Oct 9, 2018
Donna Marie Hill, 69, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held October 12, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Donna was born February 25, 1949 in Waltham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Antonio and Alice (Chagnon) Rigoli. She had lived in...
Edith "Edi" Lynn Arnold
Oct 7, 2018
Edith "Edi" Lynn Arnold, 57, Garden City, MO, died October 7, 2018. Memorial services were held Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Creighton, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Rachael House or Door of Hope.
Edi was born February 14, 1961 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Arthur and Rolla (Dille) Sage. ...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Walters
Oct 5, 2018
Charles "Chuck" Edward Walters, 49, Raymore, MO, passed away as a result of a UTV accident on Friday, October 5, 2018, in Waynoka, OK. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Chuck was born on October 14, 1968, in Albany, MO, the son of Keith and Velma (Kesterson)...
Harley C. Jackson
Oct 5, 2018
Harley Clarence Jackson, 97, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville United Methodist Church.
Harley was born January 13, 1921 on a farm near...
Bert Morris Rinker, Iii
Sep 29, 2018
Bert Morris Rinker, III, 63, Blairstown, MO, died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Bert was born March 14, 1955 in Butler, MO, the son of Bert and Betty R. (Woodring) Rinker. ...
Rose Marie Brodhacker
Sep 25, 2018
Rose Marie Brodhacker, 61, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Peculiar Cemetery.
Rose was born September 22, 1957 in McAlester, OK, the daughter of Andrew and...
Leroy Goodman Fisher
Sep 24, 2018
Leroy Goodman Fisher, 79, Archie, MO, died Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie. Burial in Austin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Austin Cemetery Association. Leroy was born March 13, 1939 in Piedmont, Oklahoma, the son of William Franklin and Anna Alma...
Edward "Dean" Oldham
Sep 20, 2018
Dean Oldham, 74, Peculiar, MO, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Kansas City Hospice House.
Dean was born April 25, 1944...
Edythe Frances Laverack
Sep 19, 2018
Edythe Frances Laverack, 96, Pleasanton, KS passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to House of Hound.
Edythe was born December 29, 1921 in Kansas City, KS to Calvin Edward...
Debra "Debbie" Ann Truninger
Sep 18, 2018
Debra "Debbie" Ann Truninger, 60, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to: Hope Haven, 200 North Oakland St. Harrisonville, MO 64701.
Debbie was born October 18, 1957 in Holden, MO, the...
Garey Michael Martin
Sep 14, 2018
Garey Michael Martin, 38, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, September 14, 2018 in Harrisonville. Cremation. No services are scheduled.
Larry Wayne Kunkelman
Sep 11, 2018
Larry Wayne Kunkelman, 78, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A memorial gathering was held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Contributions may be made to House of Hound in Butler, MO.
Larry was born October 5, 1939 in Allen County, Kansas,...
Donald Leo Schmidt
Sep 8, 2018
Donald L. Schmidt, 78, Harrisonville, MO died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers please make donations to http://www.cancercare.org/
Don was born October 15, 1939 in El Dorado Springs, MO, a son of...
Jean Marie Bearkheimer
Sep 3, 2018
Jean Marie Bearkheimer, 63, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO. A memorial gathering was held Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Jean was born March 22, 1955 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Eugene Martin and Ellen Marie...
Tommy Clayton Spears, Jr.
Sep 3, 2018
Tommy Clayton Spears, Jr., 55, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Tommy was born June 18, 1963 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Tommy C. and Carole Dean (Brownfield) Spears. He...
Bettie Louise Moore
Aug 30, 2018
Bettie Louise Moore, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.
Louise was born on July 27, 1930, in Jefferson City, MO, a daughter of William and Nellie (Moore) Moore. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee,...
Donald Dean Fenton
Aug 29, 2018
Donald Dean Fenton, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his home. A celebration gathering was held Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Don was born May 6, 1940 in Pleasant Hill, MO, the son of Elston Jerry and Hallie...
John W. Todd
Aug 28, 2018
John W. Todd, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Services were held Friday, August 31, 2018 at at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a Masonic services at noon. Burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Olathe Hospice House Volunteers.
John...
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