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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 Alan Phifer

Timothy Alan Phifer

Oct 24, 2023

Timothy Alan Phifer, 73, of Freeman, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home. Memorial services were held  on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO.

Tim was born October 21, 1950 to Paul Eugene and Thelma Ann (Orten) Phifer in Benkelman, NE. He...

Janelle Ilene Ryals

Janelle Ilene Ryals

Oct 23, 2023

Janelle Ilene Ryals, 75, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at her home. Private graveside services were held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Staley Mound Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, MO.

Janelle was born August 30, 1948 to Jerome Thomas and Estella Kathleen (Stoner) Jarboe in Mount Vernon, MO. She...

Howard Gibson, Jr.

Howard Gibson, Jr.

Oct 23, 2023

Howard Gibson, Jr., aged 71, passed away on October 23, 2023, in Kansas City, MO. The celebration of Howard's life took place during funeral services on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment, with military honors, in Everett Cemetery,  Archie, MO.

Howard was born on May 23, 1952,...

Chris Zurn

Chris Zurn

Oct 22, 2023

Chris Zurn, 44, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Interment followed in the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Fire Department.

Chris grew...

Sonny Raymond Wiseman

Sonny Raymond Wiseman

Oct 22, 2023

Loyd "Sonny" Raymond Wiseman, 94, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 surrounded by his family. Masonic and funeral services were held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, followed by interment, with military honors, in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the...

Jeanie Stephens

Jeanie Stephens

Oct 20, 2023

Jeanie "Grams" Stephens, 63, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at her home. Memorial services were held on October 29, 2023 at the Adrian High School in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following in Jeanie's name: Adrian Christian Church, Adrian Rural Fire Department, or Bates County Industries.

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Alice May Bollinger

Alice May Bollinger

Oct 11, 2023

Alice May Bollinger, 81, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her home. No services scheduled at this time. Inurnment was held Tuesday, October17, 2023  at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Alice was born on January 19, 1942 to William and Bertha (Todd) Ridenour in Harrisonville, MO. She graduated...

Shirley Mae Gregory

Shirley Mae Gregory

Oct 9, 2023

Shirley M. Gregory, 86, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, Kansas. She was born December 27, 1936 in Mansfield, Arkansas, daughter of Donald and Eloise (Pearce) Chumley. She spent her early years in Mansfield and was a graduate of Mansfield High School.

Shirley was united in marriage to...

Tracy Allan Kissick

Tracy Allan Kissick

Oct 7, 2023

Tracy Allan Kissick, 49, of East Lynne, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his home. Funeral service were held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Tracy was born July 17, 1974 to Larry Kissick, Sr. and Bridgett (Hanceross) Kissick in Saint Joseph, MO, where...

Fred Lee Young

Fred Lee Young

Oct 5, 2023

Fred L. Young, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the family farm in rural Howard County, Missouri.  Funeral services were held  Monday, October 9, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Fred was born...

Mary Hanneman

Mary Hanneman

Oct 4, 2023

Mary M. Hanneman, 96, of Belton, MO, formerly of Freeman, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Carnegie Village in Belton, MO. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Mary was born December 16, 1926...

Diane Louise Hopkins

Diane Louise Hopkins

Oct 2, 2023

Diane Louise Hopkins, 82, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. A graveside service was held on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Hume Cemetery in Hume, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Hume Cemetery or Promedica Hospice of Butler, MO.

Diane was...

Corey Alley

Corey Alley

Sep 27, 2023

Corey Alley, 35, of Eldon, MO, departed from this world on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was an adventurous soul who embraced life with an unwavering spirit. He left behind a void that can never be filled. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, with the service beginning...

Raymond H Heuser

Raymond H Heuser

Sep 22, 2023

Raymond H Heuser, 76, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home in Harrisonville. A memorial visitation was held on Thursday, September 28, 2023  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Ray was born February 27, 1947 in Butler, Missouri, a son of Raymond Harold "Bud" and Norma...

Betty Jean Hicks

Betty Jean Hicks

Sep 20, 2023

Betty Jean Hicks, 89, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville.  Burial  in Urich Cemetery, Urich, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville.

Betty was...

Eileen Stevens

Eileen Stevens

Sep 15, 2023

Alice Eileen Stevens, 101, of Archie, MO passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment  in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Eileen was born January 6, 1922 on a...

Ian Michael Van Horn

Ian Michael Van Horn

Sep 14, 2023

Ian Michael Van Horn, 22, of Raymore, MO passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Memorial Services were held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the First Baptist Church  in Peculiar, MO.

Ian was born June 17, 2001 to Michael and Michelle (Hubbard) Van Horn in...

Joanne Durbin

Joanne Durbin

Sep 11, 2023

Joanne Griffith Durbin, 77, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO.  Funeral services were held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in  Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Summit Christian Academy in Lee's Summit, MO.

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Clyde William Burton

Clyde William Burton

Sep 10, 2023

Clyde William Burton Jr., 90, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 14, 2023  at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice.

Clyde was born November 23, 1932 in Austin, MO, a...

Robert Eugene Finchum

Robert Eugene Finchum

Sep 10, 2023

Robert "Bob" Finchum, 77, of Belton, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, MO. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Walters Cemetery in Walters, OK.

Bob was born November 19, 1945 to James Addis Finchum and Ovie Levie (Richards) Finchum in...

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