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.
Dale Smith
Jul 6, 2024
Dale Smith, 89, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Interment in the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Kamp Keirsey or Missourians on Mission....
James Edward Thompson, Jr.
Jun 30, 2024
J ames "Jim" Edward Thompson, Jr., 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Sunrise of Lenexa in Lenexa, Kansas. Memorial services were held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment followed in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Our...
Darlene Elizabeth Sanders
Jun 30, 2024
Darlene Elizabeth Sanders, of Liberty and Raymore, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the age of 16. In honor of her memory, a celebration of Darlene's life will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 24th with a come-and-go reception for family and friends from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Dusty Shelf Farm in Lee's...
Ruby Jane Gillaspie
Jun 21, 2024
Ruby Jane Gillaspie, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Crown Rehab and Healthcare Center in Harrisonville, MO. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.
Ruby was born September 2, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas, a daughter of Jim...
Nancy Lou Richardson
Jun 12, 2024
Nancy L. Richardson, 84, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at her home in Grandview. She was born April 4, 1940 in Clinton, MO, a daughter of Harvey L. and Carolyn (Barnes) Randolph. She was a graduate of the Garden City, Missouri High School. Nancy was united in marriage to John Henry Richardson on June...
Marjorie Lenora Roseblock
Jun 11, 2024
Marjorie "Marge" Lenora Roseblock, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.
Marge was born January 29, 1931, in Port Angeles,...
Randall Alan Glenn
Jun 10, 2024
Randall Alan Glenn, 65, of Butler, MO, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home. A memorial visitation was held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Randy was born May 12, 1959, in Wichita, KS, the son of Vernon and Donna (Hoover) Glenn. Right out of...
Earnestine Clay
Jun 9, 2024
In His infinite wisdom the Lord called from labor to rest one of his servants, Earnestine Clay. Earnestine completed her exemplary journey through life on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She slept peacefully away with her family by her side. She was born to the late Jeff and Codelia Harrell Clay in Tyro, Arkansas, on December 3, 1946. Memorial...
Kathlynn "Katie" Elizabeth Elliott
Jun 2, 2024
Kathlynn "Katie" Elizabeth Elliott, 59, of Harrisonville, Missouri, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope Haven in Harrisonville, MO.
Katie was born...
Alan Wayne Harris
May 31, 2024
Alan W. Harris, 60, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Alan was born on March 14, 1964 in Kansas City, MO, a son of John and Cathryn Ann (Carter) Harris III. He...
June Katherine Brookshire
May 30, 2024
June Katherine Brookshire, 93, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her son's home in Independence, MO. Funeral services were held on June 4, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment will take place at Orient Cemetery at a later date.
June was born on...
Ronald Wayne Wood
May 24, 2024
Ronald Wayne Wood, 83, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Golden Years Center for Rehab and Healthcare in Harrisonville, MO. No services scheduled at this time.
Cleo Marie Wills
May 14, 2024
Cleo Marie Wills, 97, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Family inurnment was held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.
Cleo was born on May 25, 1926, in Freeman, MO, a daughter of Bryan and Mary (Rinker)...
Joyce Merlyne Estep
May 12, 2024
Joyce Merlyne (Petry) Estep, 84, of Peculiar, MO, passed away May 12, 2024 at her home in Peculiar. The service to celebrate her life was held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Harrisonville Church Of The Nazarene. The service was conducted by Joyce's children: Dr. Eddie Estep, Rev. Kim Duey, Rev. Scott Estep, and Dr. Steve Estep...
Raymond Lee Priest, Sr.
May 12, 2024
Raymond Lee Priest, Sr., 75, currently of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.
Richard Edgar Greer
May 11, 2024
Richard Edgar Greer, 76, of Archie, MO, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his son Jim's home surrounded by family. A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.
Richard was born on February 22, 1948, in Orrick, MO, to...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Gregg
May 10, 2024
Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Gregg, 63, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Debbie was born January 23, 1961 in Baytown, Texas, a daughter of Travis W. and Claudia (Enderli) Gary. She had lived in Texas until moving...
Mary Caroline Stucky
May 3, 2024
Mary Caroline Stucky, 81, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Friday May 3, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation. No services are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the American German Shepherd Rescue Association, ( www.agsra.org ).
Mary was born June 24, 1942 to John and Martha (Justice) Tregellas...
Michael Shane Sidebottom
May 2, 2024
Michael Shane Sidebottom, 48, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Michael was born September 11, 1975 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a son of Charles Allen and Vera Jeanne (Tieman) Sidebottom. He was a lifelong Harrisonville resident....
Carol Prettyman
May 1, 2024
Carol Prettyman, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. Memorial services were held at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 11, 2024. .
Carol was born on October 28, 1938, to Tom Brown (TB) and Clara Belle (Bybee) Prettyman...
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