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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.

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...

Michael J. Carleton

Michael J. Carleton

Aug 18, 2022

Michael J. Carleton, 41, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at home in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Mike was born September 21, 1980 in Kansas City, MO, a son of David L. and Marsha J. (Ross) Carleton. He...

George E Black

George E Black

Aug 16, 2022

George E. Black, 88, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the First Baptist Church of Adrian.

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Timothy Ray Smith

Timothy Ray Smith

Aug 15, 2022

Timothy Ray Smith, 64, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held August 18, 2022 at the Abundant Life Church - Administration Building located at 414 SW Persels Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081.

Timothy Ray Smith was born June 25, 1958 to Harold and Thelma...

Janet Lee Brandes

Janet Lee Brandes

Aug 14, 2022

Janet Lee Brandes, 69, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.

Janet was born May 30, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, a daughter of Howard Wade Arnold and Betty Jean (Moody) Mackey. She was raised in Couch, MO with her siblings....

Richard Roy Clark

Richard Roy Clark

Aug 13, 2022

Richard Roy Clark, 87, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home. Graveside services were held Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Burdett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Burdett Cemetery Fund.

Richard was born July 8, 1935 to Roy Z. and Mille M. (Ketner) Clark at their...

Donna Rhea Dahman

Donna Rhea Dahman

Aug 12, 2022

Donna Rhea Dahman, 84, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at KC Hospice House with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life service will be held on August 19, 2022 at 3:00 pm at the Adrian Methodist Church, 202 Main St., Adrian Missouri 64720. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City...

Duane Hansen

Duane Hansen

Aug 6, 2022

Virgil "Duane" Hansen, 95, Raymore, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore.   Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 10, 2022  at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Duane was born September 16, 1926 in Milo, MO, a son of Charles Virgil and Zeola Beulah (Smith)...

Glenn King

Glenn King

Aug 5, 2022

Glenn King, 86, of Adrian, MO passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at KC Hospice House.  A memorial visitation was held on Monday, August 8, 2022  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House.

Glenn was born on January 7, 1936 to Leroy...

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