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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.

Clara E. Rogers

Clara E. Rogers

Sep 22, 2022

Clara E. Rogers, 73, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held  Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Clara was born February 10, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas, a daughter of Barney Earl and Sarah Nettie (Carmichael) Rogers. She lived...

Barbara Lee Morcha

Barbara Lee Morcha

Sep 18, 2022

Barbara Lee Morcha, 92, of Adrian, Missouri, joined her beloved husband, Henry, passing away on September 18, 2022, in Butler, Missouri. Graveside services were held  Saturday, September 24, 2022  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice.

Barbara was...

Neva Fay Timbers

Neva Fay Timbers

Sep 17, 2022

Neva Fay (Reedy) Timbers, 87, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Archie, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside services were held on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Children's Mercy, Department of Philanthropy, 2401...

Nora Lee Dodge

Nora Lee Dodge

Sep 16, 2022

Nora Lee Dodge, 95, of Peculiar, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Cornerstone Chapel in Peculiar, Missouri.  Inurnment  in Peculiar Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Peculiar.

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Bob Glenn Brunner

Bob Glenn Brunner

Sep 8, 2022

Bobby "Bob" Glenn Brunner, 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial  in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church.

Bob Glen Brunner was...

Jane Ann Kerns

Jane Ann Kerns

Sep 4, 2022

Jane Ann Kerns, 71, of Belton, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, MO. At this time no services are scheduled.

Jane was born January 29, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Oscar and Peggy Davison.

Vera Ruth Herring

Vera Ruth Herring

Sep 3, 2022

Vera Ruth Herring, 88, of Branson, MO departed this life September 3, 2022. Funeral services were held  Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Ruth was born August 31, 1934 in Thayer, Missouri, a daughter of Amos and Leatha (Crews) Watson.  She was...

Linda Marie Vassar

Linda Marie Vassar

Sep 2, 2022

Linda Marie (Jones) Vassar, 75, Harrisonville, MO, took her last breath after a brief but hard battle with cancer, on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Graveside services were held  Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. ...

Gene C. Clawson

Gene C. Clawson

Sep 2, 2022

Gene C. Clawson, "Pops," age 77, of Harrisonville, MO, peacefully passed into eternity on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Cross Creek of Lee's Summit after a long decline from vascular dementia.  A memorial service was held  on Friday, October 14, 2022 at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to...

Elsey L. Robb

Elsey L. Robb

Aug 31, 2022

Elsey L. Robb, 90, of Raytown, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held  Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Foxwood Springs.

Elsey was born...

Peggy Ann Durfee

Peggy Ann Durfee

Aug 28, 2022

Peggy Ann Durfee, 58, of Grandview, MO passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 3, 2022  at the  Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in  Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Peggy was born July 17, 1964 in...

Kent Dale Troester

Kent Dale Troester

Aug 26, 2022

In God's perfect timing, Kent Dale Troester, 58, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022 while at The University of Kansas Health Center in Kansas City, KS. A Celebration of Life service  was held Thursday, September 1, 2022 at  Journey Church International (JCI), 1601 MO-150 Hwy, Lee's Summit, MO.

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Vesta Loree Limpus

Vesta Loree Limpus

Aug 26, 2022

Vesta Loree Limpus, 92, Archie, Missouri, died August 26, 2022, at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services were held  Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Adrian Christian Church, Adrian, Missouri.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri.

Vesta, daughter of Vern and Elnora (Shoop) Dines, was born July 25, 1930, near Johnson...

Linda Sue Christiansen

Linda Sue Christiansen

Aug 25, 2022

Linda Sue Christiansen, 66, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. A Celebration of Life was held  Thursday, September 1, 2022,  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Linda was born December 30, 1955, to Melvin Ransier and Louise Chamberlain in Passaic, Missouri. Throughout her life she held many positions...

Calvin Richard Schock, Jr.

Calvin Richard Schock, Jr.

Aug 24, 2022

Calvin Richard Schock, Jr., 57, Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO.  A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Calvin was born December 26, 1964 in Harrisonville, MO,...

Robert Gene White

Robert Gene White

Aug 23, 2022

Robert Gene White, 75, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Private graveside services will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO, with a Celebration of Life being held at a later date.

Bob was born December 29, 1946 to Robert...

Erma Lee Woody

Erma Lee Woody

Aug 23, 2022

Erma Lee Woody, 97, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO, alongside her husband. Memorial contributions may be made to Shalom...

Mary M. Lagergren

Mary M. Lagergren

Aug 23, 2022

Mary Moore Lagergren of Lake Waukomis, Missouri passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the age of 70, after almost a year-long battle with cancer. A visitation and funeral service were held at the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 West 13th Street, in downtown Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, October 8,...

Spencer "Dewey" James Ferguson

Spencer "Dewey" James Ferguson

Aug 20, 2022

Spencer James "Dewey" Ferguson, loving son, grandson and friend, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He is survived by his mother and her partner, Sara Ferguson and Mark Montford; his father and his partner, Dan Ferguson and Celia Llopis-Jepsen; maternal grandparents, Joe and Pam Williams; paternal grandparents, Jim and Diane Ferguson; uncles: Mike Ferguson and Angie, Lucas...

Ronald S. Lamphear

Ronald S. Lamphear

Aug 19, 2022

Ronald S. Lamphear, 86, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022  at  the Archie United Methodist Church in Archie, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Archie United Methodist Church or St. Croix Hospice.

Ron was born...

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