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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.

Nancy Jo Jewell

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Josephine Lovelace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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