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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.

Arthur "Frank" Franklin Gorsage

Arthur "Frank" Franklin Gorsage

Oct 4, 2021

Arthur "Frank" Franklin Gorsage, 68, Freeman, MO, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO.  Funeral services were held  Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial   in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Frank was born October 27, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Calvin...

Elnora "Ann" Weeks

Elnora "Ann" Weeks

Sep 29, 2021

Elnora "Ann" Weeks, 80, Butler, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held  Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Adrian Christian Church in Adrian, MO.  Burial  in Virginia Cemetery, Virginia, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Show-Me Christian Youth Home or Adrian Christian Church.

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Bobbie Jean Bohannon

Bobbie Jean Bohannon

Sep 29, 2021

Bobbie Jean Bohannon, 98, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment  in the Urich Cemetery, Urich, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude...

Terry Lee Burger

Terry Lee Burger

Sep 27, 2021

Terry Lee Burger, 46, Archie, MO, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Terry was born March 21,...

F. Mitchell Cervinka

F. Mitchell Cervinka

Sep 23, 2021

Fred Mitchell "Mitch" Cervinka, 69, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. He  was born on November 1, 1951, to his parents, Fred and Mary (Riggs) Cervinka in Columbia, Missouri.  He enjoyed his childhood in the rural outskirts of Columbia, participating in 4-H activities, and taking many road trips with his...

Gary Dean Crowder

Gary Dean Crowder

Sep 22, 2021

Gary Dean Crowder, 63, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO.  A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Gary was born April 17, 1958 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Lyle Curtis and Hazel B. (Mudd) Crowder.  He attended Harrisonville schools...

Julia "Judy" B. Roach

Julia "Judy" B. Roach

Sep 22, 2021

Julia "Judy" Roach, 91, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville.   Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

J ulia was born October 1, 1929 in Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of George and Hazel Wilson.  Julia met the love of...

Priscilla Ann Thompson

Priscilla Ann Thompson

Sep 18, 2021

Priscilla Ann Thompson, 61, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home in Adrian.  Services were held  Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   Burial in the Grain Valley Cemetery,  Grain Valley, MO.

Priscilla was born January 22, 1960 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of...

Stephen Ray Miller

Stephen Ray Miller

Sep 14, 2021

Stephen Ray Miller, 61, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  No services are scheduled.

Michael "Steve" Steven Garlock

Michael "Steve" Steven Garlock

Sep 14, 2021

Michael Steven "Steve" Garlock, 59, Springfield, MO, (formerly of Harrisonville, MO), passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date for family and friends.

Steve was born March 22, 1962 in Kansas City, MO, a son of...

"Sissy" Louise Carleton Winslett Richardson

"Sissy" Louise Carleton Winslett Richardson

Sep 13, 2021

Louise Carleton Winslett Richardson ("Sissy") died peacefully on September 13, 2021 at the age of 83 at her home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Following a private family interment, a service for The Burial of the Dead will take place on September 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at ChristEpiscopal Church with the Reverend Paul Elliott officiating. Masks are required in the...

Gary D. Pennington

Gary D. Pennington

Sep 13, 2021

Gary D. Pennington, 76, Adrian, MO, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO.  No services are scheduled.

Michael "Mike" A. Godfrey

Michael "Mike" A. Godfrey

Sep 10, 2021

Michael "Mike" Anthony Godfrey, 47, of Clinton, Missouri, died Friday, September 10, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas.  A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.

Mike was born December 20, 1973 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of James and Melinda (Farrar) Godfrey.  He lived in Peculiar, Missouri and was a 1992...

Ronald Keith Helt

Ronald Keith Helt

Sep 5, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Keith Helt, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.    A memorial service was held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in New Hope Cemetery near Concordia, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made...

Shadron Pittman

Shadron Pittman

Sep 4, 2021

Shadron Pittman, 47, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Maxine Faye Bremer

Maxine Faye Bremer

Sep 4, 2021

Maxine Faye Bremer, 86, Peculiar, MO, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.  Funeral services were held  Friday, September 10, 2021 at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton with burial in Peculiar Cemetery.    Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sabina Catholic Church.

Maxine was born February 24, 1935...

Patricia Evelyn Moore

Patricia Evelyn Moore

Sep 3, 2021

Patricia Evelyn (Patterson) Moore "Patty", 86, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Luke's East Hospital. Funeral services were held  Friday, September 10, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville.   Interment in  Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Faith Baptist Church Kitchen Fund.

Patty was...

Thomas Leon Bray

Thomas Leon Bray

Sep 1, 2021

Thomas Leon Bray, 50, Cleveland, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Funeral  services were held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Thomas was...

Marion Monjean Flores

Marion Monjean Flores

Aug 31, 2021

Marion Monjean Flores, 64, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation in Harrisonville, Missouri. A funeral service was held on Friday, September 3, 2021  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian.  Interment in the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Marion was born on August 26, 1957...

Roberta Carol Phillips

Roberta Carol Phillips

Aug 29, 2021

Roberta Carol (Adams) Phillips, 78, of Richland, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021 surrounded by her family.  A graveside service was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at West Union Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.    In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are encouraged to the Spring Valley Baptist Church Goat Ministry, 8801 E 79 th Street, Raytown,...

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