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.
Larry Paul Flanigan
Feb 7, 2018
Larry Paul Flanigan, 79, La Cygne, KS, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Larry was born December 10, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Paul Russell and...
Terry E. Garrett
Feb 7, 2018
Terry E. Garrett, 63, Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly Wesley, Arkansas, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 10 at Drakes Creek Cemetery in Wesley, Arkansas. Terry was born March 6, 1954 in Fayetteville, AR, the son of Bennie L....
Elizabeth Adele. Day
Feb 3, 2018
Elizabeth Adele Day, 107, Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Ks. On July 31, 1937 she was united in marriage to Carl M. Day. they had three sons, Paul M. Day, Robert...
Larry William Burns
Feb 2, 2018
Larry Burns, 59, Belton, Missouri died Friday, February 2, 2018 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Private services. Larry was born April 2, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to James C. and Betty (Hilton) Burns. He is survived by three brothers, Daniel Burns, Raymond Burns and James Burns.
Norma Jean Bigham
Feb 2, 2018
Norma "Jean" Bigham,80, Harrisonville, Missouri did Friday, February 2, 2018. Inurnment at LaCygne, Kansas. Jean was born September 9, 1937 in LaCygne, Ks to Wain Wright and Helena Frances (Hayes) Bigham.
Bruce Wayne Turner
Feb 1, 2018
Bruce Wayne "Batman" Turner, 66, Belton, MO, died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, MO, after a long battle of heart disease and COPD. No services are scheduled. Bruce was a devoted family man and a fierce friend. There is not a person whom he wouldn't drop everything to lend an ear, a shoulder, or rush...
Anece Marie Clark
Jan 31, 2018
Anece Marie Clark, 64, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. Anece was born April 26, 1953 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Harry Lee and Ruby Naomi (Dunn) Close, Jr. She was a graduate of...
Frederick Foster Yeager, Jr.
Jan 29, 2018
Frederick Foster Yeager, Jr., 70, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, January 29, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. Frederick was born November 25, 1947 in Flint, MI, the son of Frederick F. and Betty Louise (VanBlaricon) Yeager. He was a U.S. Air...
Lucille Barnard
Jan 29, 2018
Lucille Barnard, 91, Rich Hill, MO, died Monday, January 29, 2018 at Serenity Rehabilitation and Nursing in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Salem Cemetery in Independence, MO. Lucille was born November 17, 1926 in a cabin her father built in the Big Creek Bottoms near...
Roy Wise Harvey
Jan 28, 2018
Roy W. Harvey, 78, Garden City, MO, died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services to be held at a later date. Roy was born November 19, 1939 in Harrisonville, MO, the son of Roy Glenn and Lucille (Brown) Harvey. He was a 1957 graduate of Harrisonville High School and was a lifelong Cass...
James Elmer Schlagle
Jan 27, 2018
James Elmer Schlagle, 78, of Peculiar, MO died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. James was born September 11, 1939 in Little Blue, MO to Bertram Leroy and Ruby Rosetta (Gildehous) Schlagle....
Orville Leslie Price, Jr.
Jan 27, 2018
Orville "Leslie" Price, Jr., 85, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Grandview Cemetery, Albany, MO. Leslie was born May 12, 1932 in rural Gentry County, MO, the only son of Orville Leslie and Agnes...
Dianna "Diane" Louise Bridges
Jan 27, 2018
Dianna "Diane" Louise Bridges, 62, Adrian, MO passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, with her husband and children by her side. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can...
Michael Steven Cunningham
Jan 26, 2018
Michael Steven Cunningham, 55, Drexel, MO, died Friday, January 26, 2018. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in Michael's name. Michael was born October 31, 1962 in Hammond, IN, He was...
Nancy Jo Jewell
Jan 25, 2018
Nancy Jo (Hibdon) Jewell, 74, Kansas City, MO, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her home. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Martin Community Center in Marshall, MO. Nancy was born March 23, 1943 in Gravois Mills, MO, the daughter of Loyd M. and Elsie E. (Cantwell) Hibdon. She married David Jewell on July...
Deborah E. Downey
Jan 22, 2018
Deborah Earleen Downey, 62, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Deborah was born May 9, 1955 in Lee's Summit, MO, the daughter of Eugene and Hallie (Louder) Butler. She married Robert Eugene "Gene" Downey on October...
Rebekah J. "Becky" Beeman
Jan 22, 2018
Rebekah J. "Becky" Beeman, 84, Harrisonville, MO, passed peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation. Becky was born July 27, 1933 in Avant, OK, the...
Betty Lou Wellington
Jan 21, 2018
Betty Lou Wellington, 77, Harrisonville, MO, gained her wings on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home. Memorial graveside services were held Saturday, January 27, 2017 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Betty was born August 16, 1940 in Kansas City, MO. She was a graduate of Raytown South...
Joyce Ann Baldwin
Jan 20, 2018
Joyce Ann Baldwin, 73, North Kansas City, MO, went to join her heavenly Father on Saturday, January 20, 2018, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joyce's memory to NorthCare Hospice House, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, 2nd...
Emily Deanne (Brunner) Taylor
Jan 19, 2018
Emily Deanne (Brunner) Taylor, 38, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at The Worship Center in Harrisonville with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Fire Fighter Behavioral Health Alliance, 3655 W. Anthem Way, Suite A 109-374, Anthem, AZ 85086. Emily was born...
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