obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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