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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.

Timothy Lee Mcginnis

Timothy Lee Mcginnis

Apr 9, 2024

Dr. Timothy "Tim" L. McGinnis, D.C.,71, of Galena, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. The Celebration of Life  was held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to the Heartland Christian School c/o the First...

Sheila Kathleen Noell

Sheila Kathleen Noell

Apr 3, 2024

Sheila Kathleen Noell, 59, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home. Funeral services were  held  Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice.

Sheila was...

Larry A. Arnote

Larry A. Arnote

Apr 1, 2024

Larry Allen Arnote, 86, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 1, 2024. Funeral services were  held  Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial, with military honors, in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Larry was born on August 12, 1937, in Mill Grove, MO, to...

Dean P. Ryals

Dean P. Ryals

Mar 28, 2024

Dean P. Ryals, 77, of Peculiar, MO passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Private graveside services were held Tuesday, April 2, 2024  at Staley Mound Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, MO.

Dean was born on September 20, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Don and Esther...

Gregg Lewis Laffoon

Gregg Lewis Laffoon

Mar 24, 2024

Gregg Lewis Laffoon, 67, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life service was held on Friday, April 5, 2024  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Gregg was born November 15, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a son...

Carol Ann Moody

Carol Ann Moody

Mar 24, 2024

Carol Ann Moody, 76, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grand River Baptist Church or St. Croix Hospice.

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Carolyn Jean Shaw

Carolyn Jean Shaw

Mar 23, 2024

Carolyn "Jean" Shaw, 84, of Harrisonville MO, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, March 23, 2024. . Funeral services were held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church in Garden City, MO. Interment  at Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice or Sycamore Grove Mennonite...

Dustin Bradley Amos

Dustin Bradley Amos

Mar 19, 2024

Dustin Bradley Amos, 52, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, April 06, 2024 at 1 PM at the Adrian Christian Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Adrian Scout Troop 238, Cure SMA and March of Dimes....

Melissa Suzan (Franklin) Biermann

Melissa Suzan (Franklin) Biermann

Mar 19, 2024

Melissa Suzan Biermann (nee Franklin), 44, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away suddenly but peacefully on March 19, 2024, in her home. A visitation was held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Spencer Hall in Harrisonville, MO. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, MO.

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Teri Lea Riemenschneider

Teri Lea Riemenschneider

Mar 18, 2024

Teri Lea Riemenschneider, 68, Lake Annette, MO, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS.  Private graveside services will be held at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 400 S. Independence St., Harrisonville, MO 64701, in Teri's honor.

Teri was born...

Donald Lee Hill

Donald Lee Hill

Mar 12, 2024

Donald Lee Hill, 86, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Butler Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Memorial services were held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Inurnment in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Donald was born July 8, 1937 to Ora...

Lawrence Verl Lowe

Lawrence Verl Lowe

Mar 4, 2024

Lawrence Verl Lowe, 74, of Buffalo, MO (formerly of Archie, MO), passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home in Buffalo. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by interment, with military honors, at Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

John D. Hubbard

John D. Hubbard

Feb 26, 2024

John D. Hubbard, 77, of Butler, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.

John was born December 13, 1946 in Nevada, MO, a son of Cecil Alfred and Alice Corrine (Ellis) Hubbard. He attended Butler High School...

Richard Allen Scott

Richard Allen Scott

Feb 26, 2024

Richard "Rich" Allen Scott, 56, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A celebration of life was held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A private family inurnment will be held at the Freeman Cemetery. In lieu...

Larry Allen Burton

Larry Allen Burton

Feb 21, 2024

Larry Allen Burton, 80, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Windsor, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.

Virginia Ann Lindsey

Virginia Ann Lindsey

Feb 20, 2024

Virginia Ann Lindsey, 88, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment  in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or...

Sandra "Sandy" Telithia Sehorn

Sandra "Sandy" Telithia Sehorn

Feb 17, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Telithia Sehorn passed away peacefully at the age of 88 with her husband, Mel, and family by her side on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Foxwood Springs Senior Living in Raymore, Missouri. A private family funeral service was held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. In lieu of flowers, Charitable donations...

Dorothy L. Aurand

Dorothy L. Aurand

Feb 14, 2024

Dorothy Lucille Aurand, 91, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Crown Rehab and Care Center in Harrisonville, MO; she was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. A visitation was held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, followed by a graveside service  at Sharon Cemetery...

Brayden Russell Mcgowen

Brayden Russell Mcgowen

Feb 14, 2024

Brayden Russell McGowen, 14-month-old son of Jonnie and Kenna McGowen, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Brayden was born December 2, 2022 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Jonathan Glen and Kenna Rose (Eggenberger) McGowen.

He is survived by his parents, three brothers; Joshua, Wyatt, and...

Velma Mae Goforth

Velma Mae Goforth

Feb 13, 2024

Velma Mae Goforth, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Pleasant Valley Manor. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the  Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Velma was born on September 29, 1935, in Hume, MO, the daughter of John William and...

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