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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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Walter Lee Cook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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