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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.

James "Jim" O. Clark

James "Jim" O. Clark

Aug 18, 2023

James "Jim" Clark, 82, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Funeral services were held  Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with burial in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Wills Cemetery Association, P.O. Box...

Larry John Sroufe

Larry John Sroufe

Aug 15, 2023

Larry John Sroufe, 76, of Belton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Silverado in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Graveside services, with military honors, were held  on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Larry was born August 28, 1946 in Commerce, Oklahoma, a son of George Albert and Ruthie Maxine...

Cecil Allen Robinson

Cecil Allen Robinson

Aug 15, 2023

Cecil Allen Robinson, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, went to meet his maker on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at his home.  Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by interment in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Delores Mae Enos

Delores Mae Enos

Aug 10, 2023

Delores Mae Enos, 69, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service was held on Thursday August 17, 2023 at Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian Historical Society. Delores Mae Enos was...

Tamara Lynn Knox

Tamara Lynn Knox

Aug 10, 2023

Tamara Lynn Knox, 61, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the  Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment  in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Tamara was born February 7, 1962 to...

Dorothy Lee Loyd

Dorothy Lee Loyd

Aug 9, 2023

Dorothy Lee Loyd, 85, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment  in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Dorothy was born December 1, 1937 in...

Rebecca Jean Anderson

Rebecca Jean Anderson

Aug 8, 2023

Rebecca Jean Anderson, 41, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A visitation was held on Sunday, August 13, 2023  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A Celebration of Life was held, after the visitation at  the VFW in Harrisonville, MO. Private family inurnment will...

William Franklin Urton

William Franklin Urton

Aug 8, 2023

William Franklin Urton, 88, of Grove, OK, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held on Saturday, August 12, 2023  at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

William was born July 27, 1935 to Willie and Tina...

Riley Junior Bales

Riley Junior Bales

Aug 6, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Riley Junior Bales, aged 77, who passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023 in Harrisonville, Missouri. A Celebration of Life and military honors were held at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Junior was born on February 4, 1946 in Lee's...

Patricia Jean Clary

Patricia Jean Clary

Aug 1, 2023

Patricia Jean Clary, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Overland Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Overland Park, KS. No services are scheduled at this time.

Pat was born on August 27, 1947 in Seattle, WA, to Leonard and Shirley Judd. She grew up in the Seattle area before relocating...

Ray Eli Branic

Ray Eli Branic

Jul 29, 2023

Ray Branic, 85, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.

Ray was born March 3, 1938 to Eli and Barbara (Hamilton) Branic in Independence, MO. He served in US Navy from 1958 - 1961. ...

William "Bill" Dale Miller

William "Bill" Dale Miller

Jul 29, 2023

William "Bill" Dale Miller, 89, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held  Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Bill was born December 25, 1933 in Harrisonville, MO, a son...

Loren Wilbur Schweizer

Loren Wilbur Schweizer

Jul 26, 2023

Loren Wilbur (Coach) Schweizer, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, fell asleep and peacefully passed away on July 26, 2023. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Special Olympics of Kansas City.  A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, September 23, 2023  at The Beck Event Space in Harrisonville.

Loren was born on...

Jo Ann Swearengin

Jo Ann Swearengin

Jul 17, 2023

Jo Ann (Gattenby) Swearengin, 87, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at Crown Care Rehab and Healthcare Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, MO.

Jo Ann was born April 4, 1936 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Everett...

Larry Wayne Smith

Larry Wayne Smith

Jul 17, 2023

Larry W. Smith, 71, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at Crown Care Rehab and Healthcare Center in Harrisonville, MO. A memorial visitation was held Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

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Janice Ilene Eastland

Janice Ilene Eastland

Jul 15, 2023

Janice Ilene Eastland, 77, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Janice was born December 29, 1945 to...

Geraldine Belle Mosier

Geraldine Belle Mosier

Jul 15, 2023

Geraldine Belle "Geri" Mosier, 81, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her daughter's home in Kansas City, MO. A visitation was held on Saturday, July 22, 2023  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services following  at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested...

Donald Wayne Spencer

Donald Wayne Spencer

Jul 14, 2023

Donald W. Spencer, 75, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away  Friday, July 14, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Donald Curtis Kohler

Donald Curtis Kohler

Jul 14, 2023

Donald Curtis Kohler, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 14th, 2023 at his home on the farm. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 20th, 2023, at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. A Masonic Service was held Thursday before the funeral service.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Family suggests contributions to the Orent Cemetery Association...

Mary E. Sevy

Mary E. Sevy

Jul 13, 2023

Mary E. Sevy, 62, of Grandview, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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