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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.

Lisa Lyn Downey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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