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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.

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...

Elbie Allen Ball

Elbie Allen Ball

Nov 3, 2021

Elbie Allen Ball, 88, Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO.  A memorial visitation was held  Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Elbie was born April 5, 1933 in Osceola, MO, a son of Willie Collins and Bessie Ball.  He...

Andrew "Andy" Mahlon Kinzinger, Iii

Andrew "Andy" Mahlon Kinzinger, Iii

Nov 1, 2021

Andrew "Andy" Mahlon Kinzinger, III, 46, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at St. Luke's of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO.  No services are scheduled.

Andy was born May 8, 1975 in West Chester, PA, a son of Andrew Mahon and Avida Mae (Ross) Kinzinger, Jr.  Andy was a 1993 graduate...

Forest "Lyle" Osburn

Forest "Lyle" Osburn

Nov 1, 2021

Forest "Lyle" Osburn, 90, of Harrisonvillle, MO, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services, with military honors,  were held Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 42, Harrisonville, MO.

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Maxine "Max" Hackler

Maxine "Max" Hackler

Oct 31, 2021

Alice Maxine "Max" Hackler, 89, of Drexel, Missouri, was restored to health when she was called home to Heaven on Sunday, October 31, 2021.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Everett Cemetery, Archie, MO. Contributions may be made to the Everett Cemetery, Drexel School Foundation,...

Joselynn Breannah Leach

Joselynn Breannah Leach

Oct 31, 2021

Joselynn Breannah Leach, 21, Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial service was held Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Joselynn was born August 22, 2000 in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, a daughter of Stephen Jonathan Leach and...

Lemul Junior Riley

Lemul Junior Riley

Oct 31, 2021

Lemul "Junior" Riley, 72, Adrian, MO, departed this earth Sunday, October 31, 2021, in his home with his beloved wife of 50 years.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Adrian, (auxiliary building next to church).  In lieu of flowers, the family asks...

Barry Andrew Beall

Barry Andrew Beall

Oct 30, 2021

Barry Andrew Beall, 63, passed away on Saturday, October 30 th , 2021. A visitation was held  November 6 th , 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home,  Harrisonville, MO.   A Celebration of Life will be held in the Summer of 2022. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to MusiCares, www.musicares.org/donations .

Barry...

Joyce Arlene Runyon

Joyce Arlene Runyon

Oct 29, 2021

Joyce A. Runyon, 85, Adrian, Missouri, passed away Friday October 29, 2021 at her home.  Funeral Services were  Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  at the Belton Cemetery in Belton, MO.

Joyce was born December 10, 1935 in Stilwell, KS, a daughter of Alva and Fannie Grace...

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