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.
Mary Josephine Lovelace
Jan 18, 2018
Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" Lovelace, 93, Adrian, MO, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO. Funeral services were held January 21, 2018 at the Victory Assembly of God in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Crescent Hill Cemetery. Mary Jo was born December 12, 1924 in a farmhouse near...
Jacob "Jake" George Becker
Jan 18, 2018
Jacob "Jake" George Becker, 40, Lee's Summit, MO, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Life was held Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Life Quest Church, 1400 North Scott, Belton, MO. Jake was born June 28, 1977 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Jay and Vicki (Hall) Becker. Jake had lived in the Kansas...
Linda Jean Kurzweil
Jan 16, 2018
Linda Jean Kurzweil, 62, Garden City, MO, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at her home. Memorial services were held Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice. Linda was born February 12, 1955, the daughter of Robert L. and Mildred M. (VanDerVeer) Marsh in Dr. Cooper's office...
Harold "Pete" Lee Hatch
Jan 16, 2018
Harold "Pete" Lee Hatch, 90, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Atkinson Fuenral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Freeman Cemetery Association. Pete was born February 26, 1927 in Drexel,...
Paul R. Eagleson
Jan 14, 2018
Paul Russell Eagleson, 93, Raymore, MO, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at St. Luke's East, Lee's Summit, MO. Graveside services were held Saturday, January 20, at Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter. Paul was born April 8, 1924 in Golden, MO, the son of William and Gideon (Lowe) Eagleson. He was...
Patricia G. Kersey
Jan 13, 2018
Patricia Gail Kersey, 75, Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her home in Harrisonville. Memorial services to be held at a later date. Patricia was born October 4, 1942 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of Hjalmar Reinhold and Julia Agnes (La'Motte) Berg. She was a cosmetologist, waitress and homemaker for her family. She was the best. Patricia is...
Presley Dawn West
Jan 11, 2018
Our beautiful little angel, Presley Dawn West, beloved infant daughter of Kali Krogsdale and Dakotah West of Adrian MO, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Presley passed away while being held by her parents and being prayed over by her grandparents and two wonderful pastors. A service to celebrate Presley's life was held Thursday, January...
Gary A. Bollinger
Jan 10, 2018
Gary A. Bollinger, 63, Deepwater, MO, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his daughter's home in Peculiar, MO. Memorial services were held Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Gary was born July 10, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, the son of William Harry and Erma Marie (Landuyt) Bollinger. He was a 1972 graduate of...
Barbara Jean Hyde
Jan 10, 2018
Barbara Jean Hyde, 82, Garden City, MO, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her daughter's home in Garden City. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Hospice, Clinton, MO. Barbara was born July 20, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Eugene R. and Christene D. (Woods)...
Alecia R Andrews Clemmons
Jan 8, 2018
Alecia Andrews Clemmons, 44, Lee's Summit, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri died Monday, January 8, 2018 in Lexington, Missouri. Funeral services were held Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. Contributions to the Alecia Andrews Clemmons Go Fund Me page. Alecia was born August 7, 1973 in Oklahoma City,...
Paul A. Riley
Jan 7, 2018
Paul Albert Riley, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home. Memorial services were held Thursday, January 11 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Paul was born July 8, 1939 in Arcadia, KS, the son of Warren and Betty (Willard) Riley. He was a 1958 graduate of Drexel, MO High School. Paul married Joyce Bennett on...
Hugh Cobb
Jan 5, 2018
Horace Hugh Cobb, 80, Broken Arrow, OK, formerly Harrisonville, MO, was granted his angel wings on January 5, 2018 at his home. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends in Broken Arrow. Memorial services were held in Tulsa, Oklahoma Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Faith United Methodist Church, 7431 East 91st St., Tulsa, OK 74133. Services in...
G. Eldean Lee
Jan 2, 2018
Glenn "Eldean" Lee, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Meadowview of Harrisonville, Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Friday, January 5, 2017 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Eldean was born February 24, 1940 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Glenn D. and Janet (Wolf) Lee. He had lived in East Lynne, MO for over 30 years...
Joshua "Josh" Wade Roberts
Jan 1, 2018
Joshua "Josh" Wade Roberts, 31, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at his home. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Peculiar. Memorial contributions may be made to Gunnar Roberts (memo-Josh Roberts Memorial Fund, U.S. Bank); or Josh Roberts Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/joshroberts1007. Josh was born October 7, 1986 in Lee's...
Stanley Irwin Richardson
Dec 29, 2017
Stanley Irwin Richardson, 76, Lake Waukomis, MO, formerly Parkville, MO, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 E. 42nd Street South, Unit 600, Market Place Shopping Center, Independence, MO...
Myrtle Beatrice Jackson
Dec 26, 2017
Myrtle Beatrice Jackson, 99, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at her home. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, 2018 at the St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Kansas City, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Myrtle was born November 8, 1918 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of Lafayette and Maryetta...
Rolla "Corky" Joline Sage
Dec 26, 2017
Rolla Joline "Corky" Sage, Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian with burial in Cloud Cemetery, Ballard, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City,...
Misty Jo Murray
Dec 25, 2017
Misty Jo Murray, 47, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Atkinson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Misty was born November 14, 1970 in Portsmouth, VA, the daughter...
Darren Laurence Kirk
Dec 25, 2017
Darren Laurence Kirk, 43, of Kansas City, MO died Monday, December 25, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. A Private Memorial is scheduled. Darren was born January 7, 1974 in Harrisonville, MO to James and Joyce (Schmoll) Kirk. He was a 1993 graduate of Harrisonville High School. Darren was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one brother,...
Audrey "Billie" Faye Wood
Dec 25, 2017
Audrey "Billie" Faye Wood, 94, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Baptist Fellowship, Harrisonville. Billie was born March 9, 1923 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter...
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