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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.

Perry L. Sanders

Perry L. Sanders

Aug 5, 2024

Perry L. Sanders, 91, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024. Funeral services were held Friday, August 9, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO, with burial  in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church, Freeman, MO.

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John Leslie Anderson

John Leslie Anderson

Jul 31, 2024

John Leslie Anderson, 63, of Butler, MO, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his residence in Butler, MO. A graveside service was held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO on Friday, August 9, 2024. John was born on July 22, 1961, in Harrisonville, MO. He was a lifelong resident of Butler, MO. Throughout his life,...

Berry Leighton Dennis

Berry Leighton Dennis

Jul 24, 2024

Berry Leighton Dennis, 71, of Adrian, MO went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Adrian Christian Church in Adrian Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Adrian Christian Church or the South Prairie Railroad (WMATMA). ...

Hilton Edward Hodges

Hilton Edward Hodges

Jul 23, 2024

Hilton Edward Hodges, 86, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Hilton was born...

Robert Lawrence Thiry

Robert Lawrence Thiry

Jul 21, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lawrence Thiry, 69, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. A memorial service will be held in Fostoria, Ohio at St Wendelin Church on August 31, 2024 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Wendelin Catholic Church of Fostoria,...

Tommy Dean Baldwin

Tommy Dean Baldwin

Jul 19, 2024

Tommy D. Baldwin, 70, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 19, 2024 surrounded by his family. Memorial services were held  on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice  510 East Gay Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093.

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Richard Charles Holmes

Richard Charles Holmes

Jul 17, 2024

Richard Charles Holmes, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 61. Memorial services to celebrate Richard's life were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on July 24, 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Lung Association.

Richard was born...

George Steven Clark

George Steven Clark

Jul 13, 2024

George Steven Clark, 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the VFW in Harrisonville, MO. Military honors will take place at 1:30 PM. All are welcome to attend. ...

Donna Kay Phares

Donna Kay Phares

Jul 12, 2024

Donna Kay Phares, 70, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside services were held at Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Donna was born July 27, 1953 in Harrisonville, the daughter of John Francis and Dora Darlene (Peterson)...

Joe Allen West

Joe Allen West

Jul 11, 2024

Joe Allen West, 77, of Galena, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home. A Private Burial was held Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri.

Joe was born February 19, 1947 to Eva Jean (Grady) Everett in Kansas City, MO but was raised by his grandparents,...

Joyce Sandra Hitch

Joyce Sandra Hitch

Jul 10, 2024

Joyce Sandra Hitch, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Crown Care Rehab and Healthcare Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held  Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.    Interment at the Longview Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Joyce was born August 6, 1940 in...

Diane Marie Noble

Diane Marie Noble

Jul 10, 2024

Diane M. Noble, 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home. A Celebration of Life Visitation was held  on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Diane was born December 12, 1955 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Robert Scott and Connie Irene...

Dale Smith

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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