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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.

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)...

Steven Travis Williams

Steven Travis Williams

Jan 23, 2023

Steven Travis Williams, 35, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 in St. Joseph, Missouri.  Memorial services were held  Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Adrian United Methodist Church.

Services will also be held in  Longmont, Colorado, with arrangements under the direction of Howe Mortuary and Crematory in Longmont, CO.

Shirley Louise Gorrell

Shirley Louise Gorrell

Jan 20, 2023

Shirley Gorrell, 94, of Olathe, KS, died on January 20, 2023 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home, Belton, MO. She was born July 1, 1928 in Atchison, KS, a daughter of Thomas H. and Blanche (Higley) Gorrell.

Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Atchison, Kansas High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Robert Burk Bergfalk

Robert Burk Bergfalk

Jan 15, 2023

Robert "Bob" Burk Bergfalk, 85, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. Memorial services were  held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Shiloh Center in Harrisonville, MO.

Bob was born on August...

Theodore "Ted" Robert Davis

Theodore "Ted" Robert Davis

Jan 15, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Robert Davis, 70, of Archie, MO left this earth on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Everett Cemetery in Archie, MO.

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Melvin Leroy Jones

Melvin Leroy Jones

Jan 12, 2023

Melvin Leroy Jones, 92, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 on his farm. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 20, 2023  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian,  Masonic services were held  before the funeral. Interment in  Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Adrian,...

Roger Louis Dunham, Sr.

Roger Louis Dunham, Sr.

Jan 11, 2023

Roger Louis Dunham, Sr., 83, of Raymore, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life was  held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with military honor. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/, or Tunnel to...

Susan Jean Snow

Susan Jean Snow

Jan 10, 2023

Susan Jean (Smith) Snow, 68, Archie, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home in Archie, surround by her loved ones. No services are scheduled.

Susan was born December 25, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert and Elsie (Thomas) Smith. She loved to watch western tv shows and write...

Daniel Richard Pine

Daniel Richard Pine

Jan 9, 2023

Daniel Richard Pine, 32, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life service was held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Manna Fellowship Church in Pleasant Hill, MO.

Daniel was born March 16, 1990 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Danny Pine and Tonya (Ziegelmann)...

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