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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.

Jedd A. Beasley

Jedd A. Beasley

Mar 22, 2017

Jedd Alan Beasley, 59, of Freeman, MO passed peacefully March 22, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Freeman Cemetery. Contributions to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137. Jedd was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1957. He grew up in Grandview, MO, where...

Hattie Frances Brizendine

Hattie Frances Brizendine

Mar 19, 2017

Hattie Frances Brizendine, 91, Redding, CA, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 in Redding, California. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 26 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Hattie was born September 23, 1925 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of Newton Fillmore and Bernita Maria (Dykes) Colvin, Sr. She attended school in Harrisonville and lived in Harrisonville...

Glynn Emry

Glynn Emry

Mar 18, 2017

Glynn Emry, 65, Peculiar, MO, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his home. A memorial visitation was held Tuesday, March 21 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Glynn was born February 1, 1952 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Clifford R. and Beulah Irene (Smith) Emry. He was a 1970 graduate of Blue Springs High School. He...

Orma Jean Kagarice

Orma Jean Kagarice

Mar 17, 2017

Orma Jean Kagarice, 71, Clinton, MO, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at her home. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the Great Room at Clinton Housing Authority in Clinton, MO. Orma Jean was born March 16, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Howard F. and Audrey H. (Vansandt) Atkinson. She was a 1964 graduate of...

Ernest F. Diamond

Ernest F. Diamond

Mar 14, 2017

Ernest F. Diamond, 84, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at the First Baptist Church in Belton, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Inurnment will be held in West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. Contributions may be made to...

Gladys Maurine Harper

Gladys Maurine Harper

Mar 14, 2017

Gladys Maurine Harper, 97, Raymore, MO, formerly Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 20 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar. Memorial contributions may be made to the...

Doris Marie Truesdell

Doris Marie Truesdell

Mar 14, 2017

Doris Marie Probst Truesdell, 84, Raymore, MO, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Jefferson City, MO with visitation from 9:00-10:00. Doris was born August 6, 1932 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Leroy and Julia...

Karen Etta Beamer

Karen Etta Beamer

Mar 12, 2017

Karen Etta Beamer, 69, Overland Park, KS, died Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. and services at 2:00 p.m. Private inurnment will be in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO...

Junior James

Junior James

Mar 8, 2017

Roy Elmer "Junior" James, 71, Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2016 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Roy was born September 23, 1945...

Ernest Clark Stackhouse

Ernest Clark Stackhouse

Mar 6, 2017

Ernest Clark Stackhouse, 88, Raymore, MO, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Ernest was born September 13, 1928 in Osceola, MO, the son of George Howard and Thelma Marie...

Perry Joseph Allen

Perry Joseph Allen

Feb 28, 2017

Perry Joseph Allen, 85, Raymore, MO, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. preceding the Mass at the church. Inurnment at the IOOF Cemetery,...

Wila Maxine Lethcho

Wila Maxine Lethcho

Feb 23, 2017

Wila Maxine Lethcho, 91, Adrian, MO, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Adrian Manor. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or Adrian Manor Nursing Home, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home,...

Maryann Getty

Maryann Getty

Feb 22, 2017

MaryAnn Getty, 54, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MaryAnn was born November 13, 1962 in Woodland Hills, CA, the daughter of Fay Floyd and Mary Jeroldine "Gerry" (Buckley) McConnell. She married...

Albert E. K. Bailey

Albert E. K. Bailey

Feb 22, 2017

Albert E. K. Bailey, 66, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 24 at the Atkinson Funeral...

Larita Joy Shipley

Larita Joy Shipley

Feb 19, 2017

LaRita Joy Shipley, 83, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, February 24 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Memory Garden in Richmond, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu...

Glenn V. Sage

Glenn V. Sage

Feb 19, 2017

Glenn Verdier Sage, 68, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Independence, MO. Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Glenn was born August 20, 1948 in Kansas City, MO, the eldest son of Arthur Erwin...

Makayla Rochelle Reynolds

Makayla Rochelle Reynolds

Feb 18, 2017

Makayla Rochelle Reynolds, 20, Lee's Summit, MO, died Saturday, February 18, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Makayla was born August 29, 1996...

Bonnie L. Cumpton

Bonnie L. Cumpton

Feb 18, 2017

Bonnie Louise Cumpton, 91, Adrian, Missouri, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Bonnie was born July 15, 1925 in Adrian, Missouri, the daughter of Vance McKinley and...

Gene Bradford

Gene Bradford

Feb 17, 2017

Gene Bradford, 77, Archie, MO, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21 at Sharon Cemetery in Drexel, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monday, February 20 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, 1626 East Elm Street, Harrisonville,...

Coy Franklin Allred

Coy Franklin Allred

Feb 15, 2017

Coy Franklin Allred, 86, Freeman, Missouri, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Turning Point Assembly of God, 9150 Blue Ridge, Kansas City, MO 64138. Coy was...

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