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.
Nina Faye Kemper
Jan 30, 2022
Nina Kemper, 81, formerly of Freeman, MO, passed away on January 30, 2022, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A private family burial took place at the Freeman Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life for Nina at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you follow Nina's lead and pay...
Donald Greene Murphy
Jan 25, 2022
Donald Greene Murphy Sr., 89, of Lake Barrington, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2022, after a brief illness at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Lake Barrington, Illinois. A graveside service was held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Creighton, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory can be made to Messiah...
Kenneth "Ken" William Vogel
Jan 23, 2022
Kenneth "Ken" William Vogel, 84, Montrose, MO, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. Ludger Cemetery in Germantown, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, care of Atkinson Funeral Home. ...
Cheryl Jean Bagby
Jan 22, 2022
Cheryl Jean Bagby, 75, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home west of Adrian, surrounded by her family. Memorial services were held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or to Lily Pad in Adrian.
Cheryl was born...
Bill J. Enloe
Jan 22, 2022
Billy John Enloe, 83, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Graveside services were held Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Blue Springs Cemetery in Blue Springs, MO.
Bill was born August 19, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Charles "Ray" and Ethel (Dawson)...
Theodore "Ted" William Bridges
Jan 19, 2022
Theodore "Ted" William Bridges, 94, of Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 72 years, Rosalie by his side on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Funeral services were held Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian. Burial in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to charity...
Virginia Isabell Rogers
Jan 18, 2022
Virginia Isabell Rogers, 92, Freeman, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home. Funeral services were held Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Virginia was born July 22, 1929 in...
Darrel G. Skeens
Jan 18, 2022
Darrel G. Skeens, 87 of Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 or Ascend Hospice, 783 NE Anderson Lane, Lee's Summit, MO...
Joyce Arlene Arnold
Jan 16, 2022
Joyce Arlene Arnold, 86, Adrian, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Funeral services were held Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherds Ministries, 1805 15 th Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182 or Heartland Hospice....
William "Bill" E. Mickelberry
Jan 15, 2022
William "Bill" E. Mickelberry, 70, Garden City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice. The family would like to thank St....
Ronald "Ron" James Paskon
Jan 15, 2022
Ronald James Paskon, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Memorial services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Cornerstone Chapel in Peculiar, MO.
Ron was born July 29, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri, the eldest son of John and Marguerite (Moore) Paskon. Ron married Mary Ellen Denman on February...
Betty Jo Martin
Jan 14, 2022
Betty Jo Martin, 80, Archie, MO, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Betty Jo Martin...
Sherry Ann Drury
Jan 11, 2022
Sherry Ann Drury, 65, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, MO, with visitation from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Assembly of God, Adrian.
...Jimmy Edwin Mathews
Jan 8, 2022
Jimmy Edwin Mathews, 76 of West Line, MO, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Casco Area Workshop.
Jimmy...
Donald Ray Spitler
Jan 5, 2022
Donald Ray Spitler, 63, Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home. No services are scheduled.
A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.
Jeffery "Jeff" Dee Cherry
Jan 5, 2022
Jeffery "Jeff" Dee Cherry was born May 19, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas, a son of Randal A. and Rosalee (Turner) Cherry. Jeff passed away suddenly at the age of 56, on January 5, 2022. He grew up and spent his early years in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and was a 1983 graduate of Shawnee High School. He had lived in...
Elsie Diane Lawrence
Dec 31, 2021
Elsie D. Lawrence, 72, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. Service information and an obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.
Kathy Ann Nunn
Dec 31, 2021
Kathy Ann Nunn, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Rock Brook Church in Belton, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Rock Brook Church, Belton, MO. Kathy had requested for...
Esther Marie Allen
Dec 29, 2021
Esther Marie Allen, 73, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Redwood of Blue River in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at The Worship Center, 2901 North Highway 291, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Esther was born December 29, 1948 in Harrisonville, MO, one of three triplets born to...
John Earl Baker
Dec 27, 2021
John Earl Baker, 70, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home. A Memorial Graveside Service, with military honors,was held Friday, December 31, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation - donations@fisherhouse.org.
John E. Baker was born March 8,...
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