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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.

Robert "Bob" F. Hon

Robert "Bob" F. Hon

May 10, 2022

Robert F. Hon, 89, of Excelsior Springs, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at The Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held  Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made...

Richard "Dick" Allen Getty

Richard "Dick" Allen Getty

May 9, 2022

Richard "Dick" A. Getty, 82, Bolivar, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, May 9, 2022 Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. A Celebration of Life  was held  Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Richard and his twin sister, Roberta Prettyman, were born July 18, 1939 in...

Jerry Wayne Davis

Jerry Wayne Davis

May 6, 2022

Jerry Wayne Davis, 78, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. A private family service will be at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri.  A public Celebration of Life reception will be held at the Adrian Optimist building on Friday, May 27 th from 1:30 -...

Barbara Jean Bass

Barbara Jean Bass

May 1, 2022

Barbara Jean (Cox) Bass, 85, Garden City, MO, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Freedom Point Church in Garden City, MO, officiated by Pastor Mike Bates, with burial following in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO.

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Clive Daniel Culpepper

Clive Daniel Culpepper

Apr 30, 2022

Clive Daniel Culpepper, infant son of Chad and Emma (Hartzler) Culpepper, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home.  A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 3rd at Orient Cemetery.    Memorial contributions may be made to the Shiloh Center in Harrisonville, MO.

At his 20-week ultrasound appointment, Clive...

Rosalie Fern Dubach

Rosalie Fern Dubach

Apr 29, 2022

Rosalie Fern Dubach, 92, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, April 29, 2022 at Crown Care Rehab and Healthcare Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Cremation with inurnment, with her husband, in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Rosalie was born March 10, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas, a daughter of John Allen and Emma Lena (Milke) Summerville....

Ronnie Loren Legendre

Ronnie Loren Legendre

Apr 27, 2022

Ronnie ("Ron") Loren Legendre, 79, of Clinton, MO, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Clinton Health Care in Clinton, MO. Memorial services with military honors were held  Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Hospice Services, 725 E Ohio Street, Clinton,...

Hope Evelyn Mathews

Hope Evelyn Mathews

Apr 25, 2022

Hope Evelyn Mathews, 94, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 7, 2022  at  the  Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Hope Mathews was born Hope (Hopie) Evelyn Hudson on October 12th, 1927 on a...

James "Jim" Arthur Burke

James "Jim" Arthur Burke

Apr 24, 2022

James "Jim" Arthur Burke, 88, of Peculiar, MO passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.

Jim was born March 22, 1934 to Arthur and Edna Burke in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Kansas City, graduating from Rockhurst High School. After high school, he married the love...

William "Cape" Edward Kendrick

William "Cape" Edward Kendrick

Apr 21, 2022

William "Cape" Edward Kendrick, 84, Wellsville, KS, formerly of Archie, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Wellsville Retirement Community in Wellsville, KS. Memorial services were held Monday, April 25, 2022  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Lewy Body Dementia Association at...

Coty Lee Nichols

Coty Lee Nichols

Apr 17, 2022

Coty Lee Nichols, 31, of Freeman, MO passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Lawrence, KS.  A Visitation was held April 25, 2022  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Coty was born July 19, 1990 in Kansas City, MO, to Diane (Bidwell) Nichols and James Nichols.

Coty...

Latrisha Renee Blakey

Latrisha Renee Blakey

Apr 16, 2022

Latrisha "Trisha" Renee Blakey, 40, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Cass Regional Medical Center.  Funeral Services were held Friday, April 22, 2022  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment  in Orient Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville High School Special Education Program, with checks made payable to HHS...

Elaine Gunnels

Elaine Gunnels

Apr 16, 2022

Elaine Gunnels, 85, Archie, MO, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home. Funeral services were held  Friday, April 22, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville First Baptist Church.

Elaine was born March 8,...

Benona "Ben" Friend

Benona "Ben" Friend

Apr 13, 2022

Benona "Ben" Friend Sr., 93, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18, 2022  at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Interment  in Orient Cemetery,  Harrisonville, MO.

Ben was born September 18, 1928 to Frank and Charity (Kelly) Friend in Ozark County,...

Dennis Joe Mcmurdo

Dennis Joe Mcmurdo

Apr 10, 2022

Dennis Joe McMurdo, 69, Peculiar, MO, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Highland Rehab & Health Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to in Harrisonville, MO. Boy Scout Troop #160, Belton, MO. ...

Nancy Lou Linthicum

Nancy Lou Linthicum

Apr 10, 2022

Nancy Lou Linthicum, 78, of Grain Valley, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed on from this world on the evening of April 10, 2022, surrounded by the love of family and friends, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 16, 2022, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville.  Memorial contribution...

Robert "Bobby" L. Burger

Robert "Bobby" L. Burger

Apr 9, 2022

Robert L. "Bobby" Burger, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Golden Years Rehab and Healthcare Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Bobby was born September 7, 1938 in Harrisonville, a son of ...

Ruby Lee Richardson

Ruby Lee Richardson

Apr 6, 2022

Ruby L. Richardson, 93, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Golden Years.  Memorial Service were held Wednesday, April 13, 2022  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.   Inurnment will follow services at Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care, 14310...

Craig Steven St. Clair

Craig Steven St. Clair

Apr 2, 2022

Craig Steven St. Clair, 70, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Meadowview Health and Rehab in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Craig was born November 6, 1951 in Salina, Kansas, a son of William Wayne and Betty (Howard) St. Clair. Craig had...

Angela Ann Penwell

Angela Ann Penwell

Apr 1, 2022

Angela Ann Penwell, 60, Raymore, Missouri, previously of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at her home in Raymore. Services will be held at a later date.

Angela was born December 11, 1961 in La Grange, Kentucky, a daughter of Jesse O'Dell and Bonnie (Nolan) Bowman. She was united in marriage...

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