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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.

Ruth Mae Mckee

Ruth Mae Mckee

Feb 1, 2023

Ruth Mae McKee, 92, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home on the Roving Ridges Farm. Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 4, 2023  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.  Contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church.

Ruth...

Paula Kay Kohler

Paula Kay Kohler

Jan 28, 2023

Paula K. Kohler, 71, of Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.  Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Billy Jay Kuder

Billy Jay Kuder

Jan 26, 2023

Billy Jay Kuder, 53, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his residence in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023  at Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Billy was born April 15, 1969 to Billy Jay Kuder and Peggy Schram Richardson. He...

Mary Sue Jessee

Mary Sue Jessee

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Sue Jessee, 87, of Liberty, Missouri passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services were held  Friday, January 27, 2023 at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Sue was born November 16, 1935 in Peculiar, MO, a daughter of Howard Lee and Abbie Bessie (Ullery)...

Steven Travis Williams

Steven Travis Williams

Jan 23, 2023

Steven Travis Williams, 35, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 in St. Joseph, Missouri.  Memorial services were held  Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Adrian United Methodist Church.

Services will also be held in  Longmont, Colorado, with arrangements under the direction of Howe Mortuary and Crematory in Longmont, CO.

Shirley Louise Gorrell

Shirley Louise Gorrell

Jan 20, 2023

Shirley Gorrell, 94, of Olathe, KS, died on January 20, 2023 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home, Belton, MO. She was born July 1, 1928 in Atchison, KS, a daughter of Thomas H. and Blanche (Higley) Gorrell.

Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Atchison, Kansas High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Robert Burk Bergfalk

Robert Burk Bergfalk

Jan 15, 2023

Robert "Bob" Burk Bergfalk, 85, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. Memorial services were  held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Shiloh Center in Harrisonville, MO.

Bob was born on August...

Theodore "Ted" Robert Davis

Theodore "Ted" Robert Davis

Jan 15, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Robert Davis, 70, of Archie, MO left this earth on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Everett Cemetery in Archie, MO.

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Melvin Leroy Jones

Melvin Leroy Jones

Jan 12, 2023

Melvin Leroy Jones, 92, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 on his farm. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 20, 2023  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian,  Masonic services were held  before the funeral. Interment in  Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Adrian,...

Roger Louis Dunham, Sr.

Roger Louis Dunham, Sr.

Jan 11, 2023

Roger Louis Dunham, Sr., 83, of Raymore, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life was  held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with military honor. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/, or Tunnel to...

Susan Jean Snow

Susan Jean Snow

Jan 10, 2023

Susan Jean (Smith) Snow, 68, Archie, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home in Archie, surround by her loved ones. No services are scheduled.

Susan was born December 25, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert and Elsie (Thomas) Smith. She loved to watch western tv shows and write...

Daniel Richard Pine

Daniel Richard Pine

Jan 9, 2023

Daniel Richard Pine, 32, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life service was held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Manna Fellowship Church in Pleasant Hill, MO.

Daniel was born March 16, 1990 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Danny Pine and Tonya (Ziegelmann)...

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. ...

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