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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.
James Dean Divine
Dec 8, 2021
James "Jim" D. Divine, 67, of Archie, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial golf tournament will be held at a later date.
Ralph Honeycutt, Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Ralph Honeycutt, Jr., 73, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. A visitation was held Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Private graveside services were held in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Ralph was born February 18, 1948 in Chicago,...
Duane Aaron Aldridge
Dec 6, 2021
Duane Aaron Aldridge, 60, of Gladstone, Missouri, died Monday, December 6, 2021. A visitation was held Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Colon Cancer Foundation.
Duane was born April 9, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Willian Franklin and Patricia...
Doris Evelyn Folsom
Dec 1, 2021
Doris Evelyn Folsom, 86, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. Inurnment/Graveside services were held Monday, December 6, 2021 at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Cancer Center (komen.org).
Doris was born September 27, 1935 in Winfield, KS, a daughter of...
James Robert Perkowski
Nov 28, 2021
James Robert Perkowski, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Raymore, Missouri. At Perk's request, no services are planned. A family celebration will be held in Carlsbad, New Mexico at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital of Salt Lake City.
James Robert accumulated many nicknames...
William "Bill" Alan Sidwell
Nov 27, 2021
William "Bill" Alan Sidwell, 73, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home in Freeman with his family by his side. A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas City...
Clarence Dean Mcvay
Nov 27, 2021
Clarence Dean McVay, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. A funeral service was held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Show Me Christian Youth Home, 24302...
David Christopher Green
Nov 26, 2021
David Christopher Green, 46, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
David was born September 15, 1975 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Larry and Carolyn (Hannah) Gill. After...
John Lane Tharp
Nov 24, 2021
John Lane Tharp, 72, Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his son's home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Services will be held at a later date in Arkansas.
John was born February 3, 1949 in Holdrege, Nebraska, a son of John Tharp Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Neville) Tharp. He was a computer...
Mabel Elizabeth Taylor
Nov 23, 2021
Mabel Elizabeth Taylor, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. Memorial services were held Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Inurnment will be held in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO at a later date.
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Ina May Vansandt
Nov 16, 2021
Ina May VanSandt, 91, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.
Ina was born June 24, 1930 in La Cygne, Kansas, the middle...
Harold Deverne Christiansen
Nov 15, 2021
Harold DeVerne Christiansen, 80, Archie, MO, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home. Masonic services and a visitation were held Friday , November 19, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions...
Joyce Lynne Moore
Nov 14, 2021
Joyce Lynne Moore, 87, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Futures Harrisonville.
Joyce was born November 15, 1933 in Kansas...
Isabelle Ilene Penny
Nov 14, 2021
Isabelle Ilene Penny, 98, Raymore, MO, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. A family gathering will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Spencer Hall in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Palliative Hospice Care., Independence, MO.
Isabelle was born December 4,...
Lee Earl Gaddy
Nov 14, 2021
Lee Earl Gaddy, 75, Freeman, MO, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. A memorial visitation was held Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Lee was born June 29, 1946 in Bolivar, MO, a son of Willie Huston and Jessie May (Vest) Gaddy. He was a...
James Clifton King
Nov 13, 2021
James "Jim" C. King, 86, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away the morning of November 13, 2021 peacefully in his sleep at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Services were held on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Glenwild Cemetery, West Line, MO.
Jim was born on Feb....
Neal Allen Moles
Nov 10, 2021
Neal Allen Moles, 36, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions can be made to the family.
Neal was born May 4, 1985 to Clint...
Naomi Lee Hestand
Nov 9, 2021
Naomi Lee Hestand, 76, Peculiar, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Crown Care Health Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Naomi was born November 26, 1944 in Sheldon, MO, a daughter of Leo Calvin and Viola Mae (Rice) Zollman. She...
Lola Lorene Gragg
Nov 4, 2021
Lola Lorene Gragg, 83, Adrian, MO, left this earth on November 4, 2021. Graveside services were held Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.
Lola was born December 3rd, 1937 to Lawrence Emory Finsch and Blanch May Burton in Marlborough MO. She was united in marriage to Arlo W Hinds...
George Reese Luzadder
Nov 4, 2021
George Reese Luzadder, 92, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home. Memorial services were held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
George was born September 16, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Margaret (Rutsch) Luzadder. He...
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