obituaries
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 Lee Mott
Mar 30, 2022
Robert "Bob" Lee Mott, 88, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, April 4, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Bob was born on July 24, 1933 in Aaron, MO,...
Paula Marie Still
Mar 28, 2022
Paula Marie Still, 71, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral service were held Friday, April 1, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thrift Shop in Peculiar, Missouri.
Paula was born June...
Jerry Eugene Haston
Mar 20, 2022
Jerry Eugene Haston, 74, of Garden City, MO passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his home. Memorial Service were held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Jerry was born October 24, 1947 to James Edwin Haston...
Robert Eugene Smith
Mar 19, 2022
Robert (Robbie) Eugene Smith, 64, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Robbie was born June 29, 1957 to Bobby Gene...
Gustav "Ed" Edward Arndt
Mar 18, 2022
Gustav Edward Arndt of Adrian, Missouri passed away March 18, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City at the age of 85. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Frontier Village Center in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association....
Bonnie Marie Hedgpeth
Mar 17, 2022
Bonnie Marie Hedgpeth, 90, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral Services were held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial donations can be made in Bonnie's name to Shepherd's Staff Food...
Darlene Ann Mcdaniel
Mar 15, 2022
Born Darlene Ann Gage on February 16, 1942 in El Paso, TX to parents Harold and Susan Gage, she was granted 80 years then sung into heaven on March 15, 2022, with her friend Delores Metcalf at her side and granddaughter Elizabeth singing on the phone.
"Seventy years are given to us! Some even...
Deanna Faye Hockett
Mar 15, 2022
Deanna Faye Hockett, 58, Butler, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO after a lengthy illness. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Deanna's wishes were to be cremated with inurnment at a...
Brent Douglas Kendrick
Mar 14, 2022
Everyone knew the moment he walked into a room. He had never met a stranger. Brent always had the ability to capture the attention of an entire audience. In short order he would have you laughing. His eyes were kind, and made you feel like you were being heard. Brent was the "all weather" friend, he would laugh...
Matthew Marshall Carroll
Mar 14, 2022
Matthew Marshall Carroll, 35, Independence, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 14, 2022. The family will have private services at a later date.
Matthew was born March 15, 1986 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Brett and Bethann (Marshall) Carroll. Matthew was a cook, employed by several area restaurants....
Bobby Joe Scott
Mar 13, 2022
Bobby Joe Scott, 87, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on March 13, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona, MO. Memorial donations can be made in Bobby's name to Alzheimer's Association.
Bobby Scott was born on...
Michael Dwain Ackerley
Mar 12, 2022
Michael "Mike" Dwain Ackerley, 78, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed from this life on March 12, 2022. Memorial Visitation will be held at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. on June 18, 2022 at 1pm followed by a graveside service at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. at 2pm.
Mike was born in Jacksonville,...
Maria Carmen Morales
Mar 11, 2022
Maria del Carmen Morales Ibarra, 69, Harrisonville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 18, 2022 at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton, MO. Interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Maria was born July 16,...
Ramona Lea Smith
Mar 11, 2022
Ramona Smith, 74, of Harrisonville, Mo., passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 surrounded by family in her home. Ramona was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a dear friend. Her sense of humor, gratitude, and kind spirit will be remembered by those who knew her.
Ramona was born on November 6,...
August Alvin Hardwick
Mar 8, 2022
August "Gus" Alvin Hardwick, 87, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 14 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, followed by interment in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
August was born on March 3, 1935 in Alton, MO, to Everett Hardwick...
Donna Maxine Jones
Mar 5, 2022
Donna Maxine Jones passed away at her home in Adrian, Missouri on March 5, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services were held on her birthday, Thursday, March 10, at the Adrian United Methodist Church, followed by burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. The family is requesting donations to the Adrian Community Library or the Adrian...
Michael D. Scott Adair
Mar 4, 2022
Michael "Mike" D. Scott Adair, 41, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at his home in Harrisonville. Private family services were held.
Mike was born March 10, 1980 in Denver, Colorado. He was a 1999 graduate of Harrisonville High School and was a life-long resident of Harrisonville. Mike married Kristine Marie Grooms...
Patricia Darlene Sanders
Mar 4, 2022
Patricia Darlene Sanders, 73, passed away on March, 4, 2022 in Lenexa, KS. Close family and friends will have a private service at a later date.
Patty was born on March 17, 1948 to Russell and Catherine Wade in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in the Waldo area and attended Southwest High School....
Rosalie Ann Bridges
Mar 1, 2022
Rosalie Ann Bridges (Payne), 90, Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at The Gardens at Barry Road in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, MO. Burial in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of...
Connie Lou Peek
Feb 27, 2022
Connie Lou Peek, 76, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Connie was born July 3, 1945 in Eads,...
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