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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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