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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.

Roberta "Robyn" Lynn Burger

Roberta "Robyn" Lynn Burger

Dec 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Robyn Burger, who peacefully left us on December 6, 2024, at her home. Robyn's life was a testament to her deep passion for people, her dedication to law enforcement, and her unwavering love for her family.

Robyn was born on June 1, 1965, in...

Glenda Kay Dill

Glenda Kay Dill

Dec 4, 2024

Glenda K. Dill, 72, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. A Memorial Visitation was held on Friday, December 13, 2024  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Glenda was born June 27, 1952 in Fontana, Kansas, a daughter of Ira...

Donald Ray Hayes

Donald Ray Hayes

Dec 4, 2024

Donald Ray Hayes, 76, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his home following an illness. Graveside services were held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Don was born August 1, 1948 in Joplin, MO, a son of George and Betty Faye (Dye) Hayes. Don grew...

Jerry Dale Moore

Jerry Dale Moore

Dec 2, 2024

Jerry D. Moore, 66, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Jerry was born June 19, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Clifford and Dorothy (Ogle) Moore.

Jerry graduated from Van Horn High School in Kansas City, MO. He had lived...

June Alberta Talley

June Alberta Talley

Dec 2, 2024

June Alberta Talley, 86, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home. There will be a private family inurnment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

June was born July 19, 1938 to Bryan Lacy and Jessie Heckadon at home in Passaic, Missouri. She grew up and went to...

Velma Louise Mccoy

Velma Louise Mccoy

Nov 30, 2024

Velma L. McCoy, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Velma was born May 22, 1936 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Dean Lee and Thelma (Smith) Fishback....

Alvin "Butch" Floyd Kagarice

Alvin "Butch" Floyd Kagarice

Nov 30, 2024

Alvin "Butch" Kagarice, 76, of Stockton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home in Stockton, MO. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Alvin was born December 12, 1947 in Gunn City, MO, a son of William Floyd and Dora Pauline (Poil) Kagarice. Alvin attended school in...

Delmar Otis Morriss

Delmar Otis Morriss

Nov 28, 2024

Delmar Otis Morriss, 88, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Delmar was born on August 4, 1936, in Nodaway County, MO, growing...

Harvey Lee Newton

Harvey Lee Newton

Nov 27, 2024

Harvey L. Newton, 69, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 with his daughters by his side in Grain Valley, MO. Harvey was born November 19, 1955 in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, a son of Aubrey and Mildred (Lee) Newton.

As a child in a military family, Harvey was fortunate to have...

Shirley Mae Crawford

Shirley Mae Crawford

Nov 26, 2024

Shirley Mae Crawford, 94, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Lee's Summit Place in Lee's Summit. Shirley was born on November 2, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan, a daughter of Homer and Selma (Rasmussen) Smith.

Shirley graduated from Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) in Ann Arbor...

John E. Brelsford

John E. Brelsford

Nov 25, 2024

John E. Brelsford, 76, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home. Funeral services were  held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment, with military honors, at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

John was born in Kansas City, MO, on August...

Richard "Rick" E. Boatwright

Richard "Rick" E. Boatwright

Nov 25, 2024

Richard "Rick" Eugene Boatwright, 82, Harrisonville, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home with family by his side. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the...

Carl "Turk" Leslie Wimsatt

Carl "Turk" Leslie Wimsatt

Nov 23, 2024

Carl "Turk" Leslie Wimsatt, 79, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Monday, December 2, 2024. Interment  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.  Memorial donations are suggested to David's Cupboard Pantry in Archie, MO....

Thomas Frederick Lyon

Thomas Frederick Lyon

Nov 23, 2024

Thomas F. Lyon, 88, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, Missouri. Memorial Services were held  on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment at a later date at the Peculiar, MO, Cemetery.

Thomas was born November 30,...

Cheryle Yvonne Crabtree

Cheryle Yvonne Crabtree

Nov 23, 2024

Cheryle "Cherie" Yvonne Crabtree, 76, of Peculiar, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions may...

Jimmie Franklin Wieberg

Jimmie Franklin Wieberg

Nov 18, 2024

Jimmie F. Wieberg, 85 of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services will be held at a later date.

Jim was born on March 18, 1939 in Moore, Oklahoma, the oldest son of Joseph Louis and Edith Luella (Norton) Wieberg. The family moved...

Kerry Ivan Murray

Kerry Ivan Murray

Nov 17, 2024

Kerry "Carebear" Ivan Murray, 66, of Harrisonville, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by friends and family. A Celebration of Life in honor of Kerry was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Kerry was...

Jon Michael Johnson

Jon Michael Johnson

Nov 16, 2024

Jon Michael Johnson, 57, of Butler, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Butler, MO.  A Memorial Visitation was held on Saturday, December 07, 2024, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Jon was born September 24, 1967, to Richard Dean Johnson and Carol Joyce Weems in Fort Scott, Kansas. He...

John Phillip Rader

John Phillip Rader

Nov 16, 2024

John Phillip Rader, 85, passed away on November 16, 2024. Services for John, with full military honors, were held at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, Missouri on November 22, 2024. Interment  at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. John's favorite color was blue. In his honor, we encourage you to wear blue. In lieu of flowers,...

Don Logan Campbell

Don Logan Campbell

Nov 13, 2024

Don Logan Campbell, 85, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO.

Don was born June 21, 1939 in Erick, Oklahoma, a son of John Alexander...

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