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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.

Deborah Claralea Anders

Deborah Claralea Anders

Jan 6, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Claralea Anders, 68, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Friday , January 6, 2023 at her home in Peculiar. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs.

Debbie was born February 14, 1954 to...

Maxine Farr

Maxine Farr

Jan 5, 2023

Maxine Farr, 92, Harrisonville, MO, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Funeral services were held  Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.

Maxine was born September 27, 1930...

Shirley Anne Boucher

Shirley Anne Boucher

Jan 1, 2023

Shirley Anne Boucher, 75, of Archie, MO passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment  at the Freeman Cemetery,  Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Optimist Club.

Shirley was...

Mark Allen Marrs

Mark Allen Marrs

Jan 1, 2023

Mark Allen Marrs, 53, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial services were held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

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James "Jim" W. Proctor

James "Jim" W. Proctor

Dec 30, 2022

James "Jim" William Proctor, 79, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. A memorial service, and  masonic service, was held  Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Inurnment in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO at a later date.

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Judy Karen Andersen

Judy Karen Andersen

Dec 28, 2022

Judy Karen Andersen, 75, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, while being cared for by her three loving sisters and cousin. Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to One Community Hospice, 14700 E 42nd St S, Independence, MO...

Kenneth William Smith

Kenneth William Smith

Dec 28, 2022

Kenneth William Smith, 49, of Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly of Adrian, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.

A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Alvin "Al" Earl Shockley

Alvin "Al" Earl Shockley

Dec 28, 2022

Al Shockley, 75, Raymore, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life visitation was held  Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial, with full military honors, was held  Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. ...

Mark Alan Mckeever

Mark Alan Mckeever

Dec 26, 2022

Mark Alan McKeever, 61, of Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home in Peculiar. A Celebration of Life Service was held  Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. In memory of Mark, contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs in Kansas City, MO.

Mark was...

Lorraine Vogt

Lorraine Vogt

Dec 21, 2022

Lorraine Vogt, 86, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residential Care Center in Sedalia, MO. Funeral services were held  Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   Burial in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Lorraine was born February 27,...

Donald Gene Yoakum

Donald Gene Yoakum

Dec 10, 2022

Donald Gene Yoakum, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Funeral services were held  Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Fellowship Church of Archie (formerly Archie First Baptist Church).  Contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.

Donald, the son of Clifford Frank...

Helen Lucille Gilmore

Helen Lucille Gilmore

Dec 10, 2022

Helen Lucille Gilmore, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Helen was born December 3, 1937 in Blue Springs, Missouri, a daughter of Samuel C. W. and Wada Missouri (Graves) Cornelius. She was united in marriage to...

Robert "Bob" Steven Jackson

Robert "Bob" Steven Jackson

Dec 8, 2022

Robert "Bob" Steven Jackson, 71, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held  Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Bob was born October 31, 1951 in Jackson County, Missouri, a son of Robert Franklin...

Wayne A. Smith

Wayne A. Smith

Dec 6, 2022

Wayne A. Smith, 83, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Jefferson Healthcare in Lee's Summit, MO.  A memorial visitation was held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Wayne was born April 5, 1939 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Albert Earl and Nellie Mabel...

Frances D. King

Frances D. King

Dec 4, 2022

Frances D. King, 89, Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Private graveside services were held at Glenwild Cemetery in West Line, MO.

Frances was born August 9, 1933 in Lisle, MO, a daughter of Floyd and Lela (Patterson) Sanders. She grew up in...

Robert L. Blackman

Robert L. Blackman

Dec 3, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Blackman, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A burial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association....

Patricia L. Leach

Patricia L. Leach

Nov 29, 2022

Patricia Louise Leach, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home in Harrisonville. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00-3:00pm Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Cedar Ridge Church, 27900 Missouri Highway 7, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

Patricia was born January 12, 1932 in Flat River, Missouri,...

Robert Allen Alm

Robert Allen Alm

Nov 29, 2022

Robert "Bob" Allen Alm, 82, Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home.  Graveside services were held   Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Bob was born November 4, 1940 in Chester, PA, a son of Paul Mullen and Lillian Mae (Konegan) Alm.  He was...

Gloria Chenoweth

Gloria Chenoweth

Nov 29, 2022

Gloria Chenoweth, 101, of Harrisonville, MO (formerly of Freeman, MO) passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home.  Funeral services were held Friday, December 2, 2022  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in the  Pineville Cemetery,  Pineville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Freeman Presbyterian Church. ...

Mary Lou Stine

Mary Lou Stine

Nov 23, 2022

Mary Lou Stine 92, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home in Peculiar.  Services were held Friday, December 2, 2022 at the 1st Church of Peculiar, Peculiar, MO.   Inurnment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Contributions may be made to Caring Hearts of Peculiar.

Mary Lou was born April 1,...

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