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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.

Jean Garrison

Jean Garrison

Aug 3, 2022

Jean Garrison, 97, of Adrian, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Medicalodge of Butler. Funeral services were held  Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian.  Interment in  Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial or Adrian Christian Church or Happy Hill Church...

Abigail Joyce Ferrari

Abigail Joyce Ferrari

Aug 3, 2022

Abigail Joyce Ferrari, 82, of Belton, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held  Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment  in Wills Cemetery,  Peculiar, MO.

"Gail" was born February 2, 1940 to Mabel J Hose...

John Herrick Johnson

John Herrick Johnson

Aug 1, 2022

John (Corkey) Herrick Johnson, 93, of Camdenton, MO passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Lake Regional Health System. Funeral Services were held Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment, with military honors  at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

John was born March 24, 1929 to Thomas Herrick...

Mary Ann Fredrickson

Mary Ann Fredrickson

Jul 29, 2022

Mary Ann Fredrickson, 64, of Harrisonville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, August 2, 2022  at Manna Fellowship Church in Pleasant Hill, MO.

Mary was born October 19, 1957 to Joe L. and Anna Mae...

Carole Parslow Runnenburger

Carole Parslow Runnenburger

Jul 26, 2022

Carole Parslow Runnenburger, 87, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Carnegie Village in Belton, MO. Memorial Services will be on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, Missouri with a luncheon to follow services at the church. Private inurnment will take place at Orient Cemetery. Memorial...

Evelyn L. Kohler

Evelyn L. Kohler

Jul 23, 2022

Evelyn Lucille Kohler, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services and Eastern Star Service were held Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Bayard Chapter #179,...

Michael Lee Allen

Michael Lee Allen

Jul 16, 2022

Michael Lee Allen, 73, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his home.  Services at a later date at the Oquawka Cemetery, Oquawka, Illinois.

Michael was born February 3, 1949 in Burlington, Iowa, a son of Paul D. and Betty L. (Lewis) Allen.  He grew up in Oquawka and attended Monmouth College...

Carolyn Sue John Reed

Carolyn Sue John Reed

Jul 16, 2022

Carolyn Sue John Reed, 80, Raymore, MO, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, MO.  Graveside services were held Friday, July 22, 2022  at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Sue was born on May 24, 1942 in Red Rock, Oklahoma. Sue was a daughter of Odel R. and Ruth...

Louis Eldon Stephens

Louis Eldon Stephens

Jul 13, 2022

Louis Eldon Stephens, 90, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his home in Harrisonville.  Louis was born May 14, 1932 on the family farm in Harrisonville, a son of William Sloan and Mary Bell (Potts) Stephens. He has lived in Harrisonville most of his life, and lived across the road from his birthplace.  Louis attended...

John Benton Mott

John Benton Mott

Jul 10, 2022

John Benton Mott, 83, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home.  A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Harrisonville Community Center in Harrisonville, MO.

John was born October 27, 1938 in Blairstown, MO, a son of Carl and Cleo Mabel (Reynolds) Mott. ...

Leah Rebekah Flanery

Leah Rebekah Flanery

Jul 9, 2022

Leah Rebekah Flanery, 83, Butler, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at The Arbors at Glendale Gardens in Clinton, MO.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Leah...

Frances Marie Ulmer

Frances Marie Ulmer

Jul 7, 2022

Frances M. Ulmer, 87, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Frances was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17,...

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...

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