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.
Lisa Lyn Downey
Feb 10, 2024
Lisa Lyn Downey, 58, left this Earth on February 10th, 2024. She passed away at home, surrounded by the people she loved most. She will always be remembered as a loving mom, wife, and friend. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ, Belton Restoration Branch, on Saturday, March 09, 2024 at 2 p.m....
Weldon Duane Passeau
Feb 9, 2024
Weldon Duane Passeau, 80, of Peculiar, MO, departed this world on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. A visitation, with military honors, was held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 PM at Brown Cemetery in...
Laura Lavaun Clifton
Feb 2, 2024
Laura "Lavaun" Clifton, 89, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Adrian Fire Department or Crescent Hill Cemetery. ...
Cynthia Gay Taylor
Jan 30, 2024
Cynthia G. Taylor, 76, of Peculiar, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Sunrise Nursing and Memory Care in Raymore, MO. Service information will be posted when it becomes available.
Cynthia was born September 5, 1947 in Shawnee, Kansas, a daughter of William and Lorraine (Jackson) Standart. She was united in marriage to...
Elizabeth Diane Aman-Riepe
Jan 26, 2024
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Diane Aman-Riepe, 52, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the First Church of Peculiar in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Lizzy to either First Church of Peculiar or Grand...
Everett Eugene Zimmerman
Jan 24, 2024
Everett Eugene Zimmerman, 67, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Everett was born on November 23, 1956, in...
Robert Franks
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Franks, 89, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Monday, January 29, 2024. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherd's Staff Food Pantry in Harrisonville, MO. ...
Virginia "Ginger" Rose Bure
Jan 21, 2024
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, Virginia "Ginger" Bure, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home at the age of 90 years old. There was a celebration of Ginger's life at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, on Friday, January 26, 2024, with Denney Rives officiating. Interment in Crescent Hill...
Norma Lee Brewster
Jan 21, 2024
Norma Lee Brewster, 94, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Funeral services were held Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Norma was born April 24, 1929 in...
Theresa "Terry" Ann Herrick
Jan 20, 2024
Theresa "Terry" Herrick, 74, of Peculiar, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 10:30 am at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Prior to the service, a visitation will take place at the funeral home beginning at 9:00...
John Scott Williamson
Jan 17, 2024
John Scott Williamson, 82, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on January 17, 2024, at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date, providing an opportunity for all who knew and loved him to come together and fondly remember the incredible person he was.
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George "Mike" Michael Price
Jan 17, 2024
George "Mike" Michael Price, 72, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, MO. A Celebration of Life memorial service was held Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Cass County Elks Lodge in Harrisonville.
Mike was born October 24, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, a son of David...
Edwin "Dick" Isaac Morris, Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Edwin "Dick" I. Morris, Jr., age 101, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial, with military honors, in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belton...
Edith Lilli Blessman
Jan 15, 2024
Edith L. Blessman, 92, of Belton, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Carnegie Village Assisted Living. Per her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Inurnment will take place in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Edith was born on September 22, 1931 to Eduard and...
Karen Sue Edmiston
Jan 14, 2024
Karen Sue Edmiston, 81, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. A visitation was held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, followed by a graveside service at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to Adrian Optimist Club or Adrian...
Verdean Glenn
Jan 9, 2024
Verdean Charlotte Glenn, 74, of Butler, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her home in Butler. A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Operation BBQ.
Verdean was born December 2, 1949 in Harrisonville, MO, a...
Marian L. Howard
Jan 8, 2024
Marian Lois Howard, 91, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at her home in Freeman. Funeral services were held Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Marian was born May 16, 1932 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a daughter of Clarence and...
Ronald William Burris
Jan 5, 2024
Ronald William Burris, 63, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home. A private inurnment will occur at Crescent Hill Cemetery.
Ronald William Burris, or more affectionately known as "Tenny Shoes" was born January 22, 1960 to Wilfred Elvin Burris and Alpha Marie (Lacy) Courson in Butler, MO. He...
Wilma Jean Waltmire
Jan 5, 2024
Wilma "Jean" Waltmire, 94, Harrisonville, MO, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Her desire was no services to be held.
Jean was born May 4, 1929 in Bates County, MO, a daughter of Clifford Crawford and...
Edith Marie Patterson
Jan 4, 2024
Edith Marie Patterson, 88, of Butler, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Assembly of God.
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