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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.

Barbara Jean Goddard

Barbara Jean Goddard

Feb 27, 2022

Barbara Jean Goddard, 83, of West Line, MO passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made in Barbara's name to the Cass-Midway...

Virgil N Mizner

Virgil N Mizner

Feb 26, 2022

Virgil N. Mizner, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 26th, 2022, at Meadow View in Harrisonville, Missouri. Inurnment to be held at Scott Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney Mizner and Virginia Eckert Mizner of Butler, Missouri. He is survived by one sister, Mildred Mizner of Butler,...

Mary Ann Poe

Mary Ann Poe

Feb 24, 2022

Mary Ann Poe, 72, of Polo, MO (formerly of Garden City, MO), passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Liberty Hospital.  A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO, followed by interment in Rose Hill Cemetery in Latour, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Bradley Wayne Moloski

Bradley Wayne Moloski

Feb 23, 2022

Bradley Wayne Moloski, 47, Amsterdam, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the West Line Christian Church, West Line, MO.

Brad was born October 30, 1974 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of...

Frances Sue Gunn

Frances Sue Gunn

Feb 21, 2022

Frances Sue Gunn, 96, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on February 21, 2022, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. At this time no services are scheduled. Inurnment will take place at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO at a later date.

Frances Gunn was born on October 14, 1925 in Garden City, MO, to...

Sherry Lynn Warren

Sherry Lynn Warren

Feb 15, 2022

Sherry Lynn Warren, 69 of Adrian, MO passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Rural Fire Department.

Sherry was born...

Allen Shotwell Runyon

Allen Shotwell Runyon

Feb 15, 2022

Allen Shotwell Runyon, 93, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial  in Belton Cemetery in Belton, MO.

Allen was born March 25, 1928 in Belton, MO, a son...

Monica Lynn Dabbs

Monica Lynn Dabbs

Feb 15, 2022

Monica Lynn Dabbs, 66, Garden City, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home in Garden City.  Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are welcomed and appreciated to American Lung Association.

Monica was born January 22, 1956 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Eura and Doris Ellen...

Patricia "Pat" Lynn Smith

Patricia "Pat" Lynn Smith

Feb 14, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Lynn Smith, 72, Rich Hill, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Lily House...

Neill Cox

Neill Cox

Feb 14, 2022

Neill Cox, 78, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at his home.  At Neill's request, no services are scheduled.

Neill was born October 16, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Elbert "Al" and Dorothy (Putthoff) Cox.  He was a 1960 graduate of Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO.  He...

Jimmie Lee Perry

Jimmie Lee Perry

Feb 14, 2022

Jimmie Lee Perry, 90, Cleveland, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Jimmie was born November 25, 1931 in Cedar Vale, KS, a son...

Diane Fitzwater

Diane Fitzwater

Feb 14, 2022

Diane Fitzwater, 70, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Diane was born December 2, 1951 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Harold Laverne and Mildred "Millie" Inez (Anderson) Morris. ...

Rhonda Arlene Spillmon

Rhonda Arlene Spillmon

Feb 9, 2022

Rhonda Arlene Spillmon, 55, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, February 26, 2022  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Leukemia Foundation or the Samaritan Center in Clinton, MO....

Rickey Michael Green

Rickey Michael Green

Feb 3, 2022

Rickey Michael Green, 43, Archie, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Rickey was born June 30, 1978 in Harrisonville, MO, to Rick...

Donnie Dean Reynolds

Donnie Dean Reynolds

Feb 3, 2022

Donnie Dean (Gordon) Reynolds, 86, Harrisonville, MO passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Independence, MO on February 3, 2022.  Funeral services for Donnie and Jess were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Coal Hill Cemetery...

Jimmy Ross Knight

Jimmy Ross Knight

Feb 2, 2022

Jimmy Ross Knight, 78, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO.  Services were held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Jimmy was born June 26, 1943 in Browning, MO, the son of Harold Ross and Lenore E. (Tully) Knight....

Bruce Lane Kagarice

Bruce Lane Kagarice

Feb 2, 2022

Bruce Lane Kagarice, 59, Garden City, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the home of Bruce and Kathy in Garden City.

Bruce was born on February 27, 1962 in Harrisonville, MO, to Jack and Wanda (Taylor) Kagarice. Bruce attended...

Dale Anthony Hajek

Dale Anthony Hajek

Feb 2, 2022

Dale Anthony Hajek, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions are suggested to either the Archie United Methodist Church or the Harrisonville Public Library.

Dale was born on December 28,...

Jess Harrison Reynolds

Jess Harrison Reynolds

Jan 31, 2022

Jess (Tubby) Harrison Reynolds, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at his daughter's home in Independence, MO.  Funeral services for Jess and Donnie were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Coal Hill Cemetery in El Dorado...

Janette "Christy" Christine Clifton

Janette "Christy" Christine Clifton

Jan 30, 2022

Janette Christine (Christy) Clifton, 51, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO.  Funeral services were held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the Adrian Christian Church in Adrian.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Adrian Christian Church.

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