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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.
Jana Leigh Kindall
Dec 27, 2021
Jana L. Kindall, 65, of Greenwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2021. Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at...
L Denzil "Denny" Porter
Dec 26, 2021
L Denzil (Denny) Porter was born December 16, 1935 in Corvallis, Oregon the son of Lester and Golda Porter. He departed this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 86.
Denny, or Papa as he is known to close family and friends, grew up with dogs, horses and even a pet...
Emmett Forest Smith Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
Emmett Forest Smith, Jr (Frosty), 84, of Peculiar, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.
Emmett was born April 14, 1937 to Emmett...
Martin "Marty" Lee Cooper
Dec 21, 2021
Martin "Marty" Lee Cooper, 62, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home. A celebration of life will be at the family home on December 31, 2021 from 2pm-7pm. Please make donations to the American Lung Cancer Foundation.
Marty was born March 28, 1959 to Fred Cooper and Patricia...
Gary Lee Pittman
Dec 18, 2021
Gary L. Pittman, 72, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life service was held Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Gary was born March 25, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Vernon B. and Mina (Staley)...
Jerry Eugene Miller
Dec 17, 2021
Jerry E. Miller, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab Center in Pleasant Hill, MO. Memorial services were held Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment, with military honors, in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
...Walter Lee Cook
Dec 13, 2021
Walter Lee Cook, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held Friday, December 17, 2021 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Walter was born July 16, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Robert H. and Rose Mae (Carroll) Cook. He was a graduate of...
Loyd E. Williams
Dec 12, 2021
Loyd Eugene Williams, 84, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church, 100 S Mulberry St, Adrian, MO.
Loyd was born January 1, 1937 in Green Ridge, MO, the son...
Joe R. Hackler
Dec 10, 2021
Joe R. Hackler, 88, of Archie, Missouri was restored to health, after his 9-year battle with Parkinson's, when he was called home to Heaven on December 10, 2021. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial donations may be made to the...
Casey Joseph Osborne
Dec 10, 2021
Casey Joseph Osborne, 36, Adrian, Missouri passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City MO. A visitation was held at the Optimist Building in Adrian Missouri, Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Following was a Celebration of life. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for the children's education.
Casey...
Stevie "Steve" Earl Bailey
Dec 9, 2021
Stevie "Steve" Earl Bailey, 66, West Line, MO, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment, with military honors, in West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, MO.
Steve Bailey was born November 29,...
Robert "Bob" Mcclellan Cummins
Dec 9, 2021
Robert "Bob" McClellan Cummins, 72, Drexel, MO, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center. A visitation was held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Joyful Sound Worship Center in Peculiar, MO. Inurnment was Thursday, December 30, 2021 at...
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...
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