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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Virginia "Ginger" Lou Milner
Feb 14, 2017
Virginia "Ginger" Lou Milner, 76, Harrisonville, MO died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:30-3:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation,...
Sandra "Sue" Brown
Feb 7, 2017
Sandra Sue (Welch) Brown, 68, Adrian, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2016, at her home in Adrian. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, with visitation from 5:00-6:00. Contributions may be made to Adrian VFW Post 1935. Sue was born September 26, 1948 to...
Dale Wiskur
Feb 7, 2017
Murl "Dale" Wiskur, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 13 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Friends may call from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be...
Leland Eugene Fuller
Feb 4, 2017
Leland E, Fuller, 70, Cleveland, Missouri, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home. A memorial gathering of fellowship and food will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Christian Church in Cleveland, Missouri. Leland was born October 5, 1946 in Olathe, Kansas to Earl and Barbara (Cupp) Fuller. On January 18, 1969 he...
Lois Darlene Buford
Feb 4, 2017
Lois Darlene Buford, 84, Kingwood, TX, died February 4, 2017 at the Kingwood Medical Center, Houston, TX. Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 8 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Lois was born May 13, 1932 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Harold A. and Florence L'Marie (Kindle) Robb. She grew up in the Scottsbluff area and was a...
Vivian Marie Franklin
Feb 3, 2017
Vivian Marie Franklin, 93, Lee's Summit, Missouri, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at Lakewood Wilshire Nursing Home in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmeswood Road, Kansas City, MO. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Vivian was born February 25, 1923 in Everett, Missouri, the daughter of Grover E....
Mary Jo Hutchins
Feb 2, 2017
Mary Jo Hutchins, 71, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at her home. No services are scheduled at this time. Mary Jo was born March 26, 1945 in Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of Joe and Mary (Rapp) Crouch. She is survived by her husband, Roger, of the home.
Doris Jane Taylor
Jan 29, 2017
Doris Jane Taylor, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Doris was born September 17, 1939 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of James Dewey and Cora Elva (Shook) Taylor. She grew...
James Robert Brewer
Jan 28, 2017
James Robert Brewer, 80, Independence, MO died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Memorial services will be held at a later date. James was born March 20, 1936 in Butler, MO, the son of Loyd and Ruth (Evans) Brewer. He grew up in Taborville, MO and attended school in Appleton City, MO. He married Deloris Ann...
Betty Ruth Rinker
Jan 28, 2017
Betty Ruth Rinker, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial...
George "David" Rogers
Jan 28, 2017
George "David" Rogers, 54, Archie, Missouri, died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in Archie. The family suggest contributions to St. Luke's Hospice...
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