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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.

Joe Leroy Nichols

Joe Leroy Nichols

Dec 22, 2015

Joe L. Nichols, 78, Harrisonville, Mo died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Ks. Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, 2015 at CrossPointe Baptist Church, 17324 S. State Route 291, Pleasant Hill, Mo with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Covenant Church, Kansas City, Mo...

Jason Houson Hayes

Jason Houson Hayes

Dec 19, 2015

Jason H. Hayes, 41, Freeman, Missouri died peacefully in his home Saturday, December 19, 2015. A memorial service was held Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland, Missouri. Jason was born July 6, 1974 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a son of David Ray Hayes and Eva Marie (Gaddy) Duncan. Jason lived In Freeman, Missouri most of his life...

Donnis Mae Mccarty

Donnis Mae Mccarty

Dec 18, 2015

Donnis Mae McCarty, 95, Gravois Mills, Missouri, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Laurie Care Center in Gravois Mills. Services were held Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Donnis was born April 7, 1920 in Archie, MO, the daughter of Jesse A. and Arvilla (Breshears) Miller. She graduated from Grandview High School and attended Huff...

Violet Marie Newell

Violet Marie Newell

Dec 18, 2015

Violet Marie Newell, 78, of Lansing, KS died Friday, December 18, 2015 at her home in Lansing. A memorial service was held Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment will be in Will's Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Violet was born September 29, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of James E. and Ruth Z....

Linton "L.D." Davis Paul

Linton "L.D." Davis Paul

Dec 18, 2015

Linton Davis "L.D." Paul, 87, Archie, Missouri died Friday December 18th, 2015 at Golden years Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial services were held Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Archie United Methodist Church, Archie, Missouri.Memorial contributions suggested to Archie United Methodist Church or Cystic Fibrosis. L.D. was born October 24, 1928 to Carless Alfred Paul and Veda Mae (Davis)...

Deanna Rae Williams

Deanna Rae Williams

Dec 16, 2015

DeAnna Rae Williams, 78, Lone Jack, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at a later date. DeAnna was born October 12, 1937 in Ionia, Missouri, the daughter of Lester and Bernice (Smith) Williams. She was a 1955 graduate of Cole Camp, Missouri High School. DeAnna owned and operated...

Wade Paul Hicks

Wade Paul Hicks

Dec 14, 2015

Wade Paul Hicks, 86, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, December 14, 2015 at his home. Funeral services were held at Thursday, December 17 at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Burial in Urich Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church memorial fund, Harrisonville VFW, or Salvation Army. Wade was born March 11, 1929 in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri,...

Janet Lorene Ellison

Janet Lorene Ellison

Dec 12, 2015

Janet Lorene Ellison, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-10:30. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Janet was born November 23, 1936 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Mack...

Kathleen S. Steinhoff

Kathleen S. Steinhoff

Dec 12, 2015

Kathleen S. Steinhoff, 61, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, December 12, 2015. No services are scheduled. Kathleen was born November 25, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Edith (McUrrian) Botts. She is survived by one son, Patrick Ewing; one brother, Robert Botts; other relatives and friends.

Jim Gray

Jim Gray

Dec 8, 2015

James "Jim" Gray, 88, Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12 at the Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale, Kansas. Visitation...

Mary L. Zumwalt

Mary L. Zumwalt

Dec 6, 2015

Mary L. Zumwalt, 79, Cleveland, Missouri died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at her home in Cleveland. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri. Contributions to Children's...

Linda L. Hager

Linda L. Hager

Dec 4, 2015

Linda L. Hager, 57, Freeman, Missouri died Friday, December 4, 2015 at her home in Freeman. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial will be in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00am Tuesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions may be...

Jeffrey Wayne Borucki

Jeffrey Wayne Borucki

Dec 3, 2015

Jeffrey W. Borucki, 47, Kansas City, Missouri died December 3, 2015. A Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Jeffrey was born February 13, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Michael and Kathleen (Russell) Borucki. He graduated from Grandview High School. He lived in the Kansas City...

Wanda A. Brown

Wanda A. Brown

Dec 2, 2015

Wanda A. Brown, 97, a prominent community benefactor, volunteer and retired businesswoman,died Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri. Memorial services were held Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, with Reverend Kevin Shelton officiating. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Missouri Press Foundation,...

Verna Ruth Dunn

Verna Ruth Dunn

Dec 2, 2015

Verna Ruth Dunn, 62, Peculiar, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at her home. Services will be 2:00 p.m Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Stoklasa Memorial Chapel in Cainsville, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 4 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Bethel Cemetery in Mercer County, Missouri. Ruth was born December 26,...

Janice Ann Casey

Janice Ann Casey

Dec 1, 2015

Janice Ann (Branham) Casey, 71, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 7 at the IOOF Cemetery in Neosho, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 4 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the...

Donald Edward Vogt

Donald Edward Vogt

Dec 1, 2015

Donald Edward Vogt, 80, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Don was born January 3, 1935 in Esmond, South Dakota, the...

Verna Faye Blankenship

Verna Faye Blankenship

Nov 30, 2015

Verna Faye (Lockard) Blankenship, 99, Adrian, Missouri, died Monday, November 30, 2015 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5 at the Adrian Christian Church with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be...

Kathy L. Earl

Kathy L. Earl

Nov 29, 2015

Kathy L. Earl, 53, Freeman, Missouri, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Hannah Trucking, 28110 SW Outer Road, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

Ronald M. Reeves Sr.

Ronald M. Reeves Sr.

Nov 28, 2015

Ronald Milton Reeves, Sr., 81, Harrisonville, Missouri, died November 28, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Baptist Church. Ron was born May 2, 1934 in Jacksonville,...

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