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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.

Robert Francis Oldfield

Robert Francis Oldfield

Apr 11, 2023

Robert Francis Oldfield, 88, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Medicalodge of Butler. An inurnment graveside was held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at  Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice and sent to 123 W Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050.

Robert...

Gus John Maduros

Gus John Maduros

Apr 2, 2023

Gus John Maduros, 73, of Belton, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home. Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 15, 2023  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Gus was born March 15, 1950 to John and Penny (Stathopoulos) Maduros in Hutchinson, KS. His family moved to Kansas City...

Judith Kay Smith

Judith Kay Smith

Apr 1, 2023

Judith "Judy" Kay Smith, 79, of Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home in Independence. Funeral services were held  Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Beacon of Hope Hospice. ...

Mark George Anderson

Mark George Anderson

Mar 28, 2023

Mark George Anderson, 67, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his home. A visitation was held  Tuesday, April 4, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Mark was born on December 2, 1955 to Melvin and Mary (Peresko) Anderson in...

Herman Lewis Morgan

Herman Lewis Morgan

Mar 25, 2023

Herman Lewis Morgan, 87, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at home in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Lewis was born to Thomas C. and Glenda W. (Voltmer) Morgan on February 2, 1936 in Rock...

Debra Lynn Clemons

Debra Lynn Clemons

Mar 25, 2023

Debra (Debbie) Lynn Clemons, 70, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Debbie was born July 24, 1952 in Independence, MO, a daughter of William and Altha Bernice (Halfhill) Milligan. She grew up...

Michael J Peters

Michael J Peters

Mar 24, 2023

Michael J Peters, 60, of Harrisonville, MO went home to our Heavenly Father on the morning of Friday, March 24, 2023, in his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Burial in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Mike was born on September 12, 1962 in...

Jane Lisbeth Porter

Jane Lisbeth Porter

Mar 22, 2023

Jane L. Porter, 83, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away at her home on Wednesday March 22, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and ever so faithful cats, Snuggers and Miss Kitty. A celebration of life was held on May 27, 2023  at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, 2600 E Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO 64701. In lieu of...

William "Bill" Lloyd Elam

William "Bill" Lloyd Elam

Mar 21, 2023

William "Bill" Lloyd Elam, 72, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life was held  Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

Bill was born September 8, 1950 to Clarence...

Eyvonna Kaye Fuller

Eyvonna Kaye Fuller

Mar 21, 2023

Eyvonna Kaye (Vinson) Fuller, 76, of Cleveland, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 15, 2023 from 11am-3pm at Cleveland Christian Church.

She went by Kaye to friends and family. Kaye was born...

Mary Cecelia Lucas

Mary Cecelia Lucas

Mar 18, 2023

Mary Cecelia Lucas, 85, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Lee's Summit Historical Cemetery in Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic...

Donald Lloyd Cole

Donald Lloyd Cole

Mar 15, 2023

Donald Lloyd Cole, 92, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville First Baptist Church or Bright Futures Harrisonville and may be left in care of...

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...

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