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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.

Frank Ray Wilson

Frank Ray Wilson

Mar 13, 2023

Frank (Butch) Ray Wilson, 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center. A Celebration of Life was held  on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Frank was born on June 6, 1941 in Jackson County, Missouri to the late...

Donald Edwin Wimsatt

Donald Edwin Wimsatt

Mar 8, 2023

Donald "Donnie" Edwin Wimsatt, 78, of Archie, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment was held in  Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO, with full military honors.

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Penny Jean German

Penny Jean German

Mar 7, 2023

Penny Jean German, 60, of Ogden, KS passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS. She will be inurned at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO, next to her parents and Brandon. A small memorial service will be held for her at a later date.

Penny Jean...

Joseph "Mitch" Mitchel Durbin

Joseph "Mitch" Mitchel Durbin

Mar 6, 2023

Joseph "Mitch" Mitchel Durbin, 55, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life visitation was held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Mitch was born April 14, 1967 in Harrisonville, MO to Walter Joseph and Norma Jean (Yoder)...

Melinda Mae Moore

Melinda Mae Moore

Mar 5, 2023

Melinda Mae Moore, 87, Belton, MO, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her home. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Melinda was born January 23, 1936 in Fillmore, MO, a daughter of Alvin and Florence (George) Block. She lived in Fillmore for 16...

Melva Jean Baldwin

Melva Jean Baldwin

Mar 3, 2023

Melva Jean Baldwin, 84, of Freeman, MO, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at her home. Funeral services were held March 9, 2023 at the Freeman Presbyterian Church in Freeman, Missouri. Burial  in Paola City Cemetery in Paola, KS.

Melva was born December 27, 1938 in Paola, Kansas, a daughter of Melvin and...

Laura May Knight

Laura May Knight

Mar 1, 2023

Laura May Knight, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Peculiar Lion's Club, 500 Schugg Ave., Peculiar, MO 64078.

Laura was born July 3, 1954 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Raymond O. and Patricia A. (Crane)...

Nancy Carol Grisham

Nancy Carol Grisham

Feb 27, 2023

Nancy Carol Grisham, 77, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at her home in Peculiar. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Lion's Club in Peculiar, MO. There was a private family graveside service held at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to The Children's SPOT at St. Luke's...

Shirley Ann Divelbiss

Shirley Ann Divelbiss

Feb 26, 2023

Shirley Ann Divelbiss, 93, Raymore, MO, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO.  Funeral services were held  Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Peculiar, MO. Burial  in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Wills Cemetery, Peculiar.

Shirley was born October...

Michael Douglas Louthain

Michael Douglas Louthain

Feb 25, 2023

Michael Douglas Louthain, 73, of Raymore, MO passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 1, 2023  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in  Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Michael was born November 25, 1949 to Lawrence and Vivian...

James "Jim" Vernon Widner

James "Jim" Vernon Widner

Feb 22, 2023

James "Jim" Vernon Widner, 70, of Adrian, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home in Adrian. A visitation will be on Monday, February 27th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, with a private family graveside at Crescent Hill Cemetery.

Jim was born October 19,...

Terry Clayton Kendrick

Terry Clayton Kendrick

Feb 22, 2023

Terry "Squeak" Kendrick, 76, of Adrian, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Memorial Visitation will be on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. A celebration of life will be held at 47 E Main St, Adrian, MO...

Portia Ann Powell

Portia Ann Powell

Feb 20, 2023

Portia Ann Powell, 77, of Lexington, MO, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Riverbend Heights Health & Rehab in Lexington. Portia A Powell was born September 11, 1945 in Kansas City, MO. At this time, no services are scheduled and she will be inurned at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Frances "Fran" Mercer

Frances "Fran" Mercer

Feb 15, 2023

Frances "Fran" Mercer, 89, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Fran was born January 23, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter...

Nat Joseph Scribner

Nat Joseph Scribner

Feb 10, 2023

Nat Joseph Scribner, 87, of Adrian, MO passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were April 15, 2023  at  Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Nat was born on March 16, 1935 in Saffordville, KS, to Charles and Myrtle Pearl (Joseph) Scribner. Nat graduated from Excelsior Springs...

Ralph Louis Kassien

Ralph Louis Kassien

Feb 10, 2023

Ralph L. Kassien, 93, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away February 10, 2023 at his home in Raymore. Memorial services  were held   Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Raymore Christian Church. Inurnment  in the Raymore Christian Church Columbarium.

Ralph was born June 8, 1929 in Elgin, Illinois, a son of Frank and Ella Anna Matilda...

Ruth Mae Mckee

Ruth Mae Mckee

Feb 1, 2023

Ruth Mae McKee, 92, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home on the Roving Ridges Farm. Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 4, 2023  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.  Contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church.

Ruth...

Paula Kay Kohler

Paula Kay Kohler

Jan 28, 2023

Paula K. Kohler, 71, of Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.  Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Billy Jay Kuder

Billy Jay Kuder

Jan 26, 2023

Billy Jay Kuder, 53, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his residence in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023  at Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Billy was born April 15, 1969 to Billy Jay Kuder and Peggy Schram Richardson. He...

Mary Sue Jessee

Mary Sue Jessee

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Sue Jessee, 87, of Liberty, Missouri passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services were held  Friday, January 27, 2023 at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Sue was born November 16, 1935 in Peculiar, MO, a daughter of Howard Lee and Abbie Bessie (Ullery)...

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