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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.

Kathleen Louise Becker

Kathleen Louise Becker

Jul 6, 2022

Kathleen Louise Becker, 78, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Harrisonville, Missouri. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM at St. Sabina Parish in Belton, MO, with a Celebration of Life immediately following at the family farm in Peculiar.

She was born September...

Fred V. Kidd Jr.

Fred V. Kidd Jr.

Jun 24, 2022

Fred V. Kidd, Jr., 88, a long-time resident of Peculiar, MO, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 in Harrisonville, MO.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Community of Christ Church or the Cass Regional...

Rosemary Reightley

Rosemary Reightley

Jun 22, 2022

Rosemary Reightley, 83, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Funeral Service will be on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in...

Rosemary Irene Graves

Rosemary Irene Graves

Jun 21, 2022

Rosemary Irene Graves (Workman), 77, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were held  Friday, June 24, 2022 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri.

Rosemary was born November 9, 1944 to Ralph and Ruby Marie (McDowell) Workman in Butler, Missouri. Her elementary years...

William Carlos Villanueva

William Carlos Villanueva

Jun 19, 2022

William Carlos Villanueva, 38, of Freeman, MO, passed on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in Peculiar, MO. Celebration of Life services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO on Friday, June 24, 2022.

William "Charlie" was born August 12, 1983 in Pecos, TX to Pedro R. Villanueva and Lisa K. Reed of...

Randy Joseph Giebler

Randy Joseph Giebler

Jun 18, 2022

Randy Joseph Giebler, 62, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Per his wishes, no services will be scheduled at this time.

Randy was born July 24, 1959 to Norman and Beth (Hathaway) Giebler in Fort Leavenworth, KS. He spent his career working in procurements for Collins Aerospace in Lenexa, KS....

Jessica Dawn Bousman

Jessica Dawn Bousman

Jun 17, 2022

Jessica Dawn Bousman, 47, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Memorial services were held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO. Inurnment at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Jessica was born on September 16, 1974 to...

Montie Lee Faught

Montie Lee Faught

Jun 16, 2022

Montie Lee Faught, 85, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home. Masonic services and funeral services were held Tuesday, June 21, 2022  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.

Montie was born August 16, 1936 to James Lee and...

Barbara Lucille Stansberry

Barbara Lucille Stansberry

Jun 14, 2022

Barbara Lucille Stansberry, 77, of Nevada, MO, formerly of Gunn City, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Barone Alzheimer's Care Center in Nevada, MO. At Barbara's request, no services will be held at this time.

Jackie Carolyn Karrow

Jackie Carolyn Karrow

Jun 13, 2022

Jackie Carolyn (Phillips) Karrow was born on November 9, 1945 in Walters, OK to Arvell J. "Tip" and Margrey J. (McCarley) Phillips. She attended school at Walters, Apheaton, and graduated from Chattanooga High School. On January 27, 2001, she and Kenneth Karrow were united in marriage in Faxon, OK. They resided in Loveland, Colorado prior to moving to...

Charles Aldon Taylor

Charles Aldon Taylor

Jun 12, 2022

Charles "Charlie" Aldon Taylor, 80, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on July 7, 2022 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM at Duck Pond Activity Center at Raintree Lake, 111 Cole Younger Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64082. ...

Doris Ilene Garrett

Doris Ilene Garrett

Jun 11, 2022

Doris Ilene Garrett, 92, of Adrian, MO, went to be with Jesus on Saturday afternoon, June 11, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, June 16, 2022  at Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Doris...

William "Bill" Dean Mclanahan

William "Bill" Dean Mclanahan

Jun 10, 2022

William "Bill" Dean McLanahan, 72, of Archie, MO, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home. Celebration of Life services were held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Inurnment at a later date in Everett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven of Cass County or the...

Ola Belle Arney

Ola Belle Arney

Jun 8, 2022

Ola Belle Arney, 86, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri.  Interment  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Ola Belle was born March 12, 1936...

Jeffrey Charles Jones

Jeffrey Charles Jones

Jun 6, 2022

Jeffrey Charles Jones, 58, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away suddenly on June 6, 2022. Jeff was born on August 13, 1963, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the first born of Charles and Jeneen Jones.  He graduated from Harrisonville (Missouri) High School in 1981 and went to Devry Technical School in Kansas City, Missouri.  After graduation in 1984, Jeff worked...

Dorothy Ann Swartz

Dorothy Ann Swartz

Jun 1, 2022

Dorothy Ann Swartz, 87, of Peculiar, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home.  A visitation and rosary were held  Monday, June 6, 2022  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, June 7, 2022  at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. Burial at St. Boniface...

Lloyd Oliver Hall

Lloyd Oliver Hall

May 31, 2022

Lloyd Oliver Hall, Jr., 75, of Archie, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Life Care Center of Grandview. Funeral Services were held Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Lloyd Hall was born on April 27, 1947 in...

Gerald "Gerry" Louis Brodhacker

Gerald "Gerry" Louis Brodhacker

May 29, 2022

Gerald "Gerry" Louis Brodhacker, 65, Peculiar, MO, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in the Peculiar Cemetery,  Peculiar, MO.

Gerald was born March 27, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Jack Olen...

Opal Marie Hawkins

Opal Marie Hawkins

May 23, 2022

Opal M. Hawkins, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, May 23, 2022, surrounded by family. Funeral services were held  Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Opal was born February 12, 1929 in Cass County, Missouri, a daughter of Ernest...

Charles Allen Sidebottom

Charles Allen Sidebottom

May 22, 2022

Charles Allen Sidebottom, 75, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A visitation, with military honors, was held  Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Charles was born October 27, 1946 in Holden, MO, a son of Stanley Francis and Phyllis...

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