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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.

Delbert "Delby" Lee Hannah, Jr.

Delbert "Delby" Lee Hannah, Jr.

Aug 29, 2021

Delbert "Delby" Lee Hannah, Jr., 30, Archie, MO, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Harrisonville, MO.  Funeral services were held  Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Delby was born May 8, 1991 in Blue Springs, MO, a...

David Ray Grooms

David Ray Grooms

Aug 26, 2021

David Ray Grooms, 64, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Harrisonville.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.

David was born August 12, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, a son of David C. and Nellie M. (Smith) Grooms.  He was a 1975 graduate of Center High School in Kansas City.    ...

Sherry Anita Rhodes

Sherry Anita Rhodes

Aug 23, 2021

Sherry Shaw Rhodes, 62, of Harrisonville,  Missouri passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A private family service was held Saturday, August 28, at the Atkinson Funeral Home to celebrate her life, with burial at Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, Missouri. Gifts of flowers and plants are welcome and charitable gifts...

Walter "Frank" Franklin Van Meter

Walter "Frank" Franklin Van Meter

Aug 21, 2021

Walter Franklin Van Meter, 95, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his home in Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services, with military honors,  were held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.

Walter Frank was born on October 11, 1925 in Freeman, Missouri, the son of...

Brandy Reneé Farr

Brandy Reneé Farr

Aug 21, 2021

Brandy Reneé Farr, 51, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial visitation was held  on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  A celebration will be held at a later date.

Brandy was born July 10, 1970...

Evelyn Ruth Lancaster

Evelyn Ruth Lancaster

Aug 20, 2021

Evelyn Ruth Lancaster, 99, passed away on August 20, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at her Peculiar, Missouri home.  Funeral services were held at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar.  Evelyn loved her family and supported them in any way she could, especially her great grandson when he was at...

William "Bill" James Ryan

William "Bill" James Ryan

Aug 18, 2021

William "Bill" James Ryan, 93, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Services were held Monday, August 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville.   Graveside services, with military honors, were held Thursday, August 26 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

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David Donald Leighr

David Donald Leighr

Aug 17, 2021

David Donald Leighr, 72, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO.  Memorial services with Military Honors were held  Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Inurnment will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS at a later date.

David...

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Abbott

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Abbott

Aug 16, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Jane Abbott, 71, of Garden City, Missouri, loving mother and grandmother, devoted sister, and friend to many, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 in Harrisonville, Missouri.  A casual memorial gathering for friends and family was held Sunday, August 22 at the home of Scott and Leigh Ann Friedrich at 1 Orchard Place in Harrisonville, Missouri. Masks...

Juanita Gail Nielsen

Juanita Gail Nielsen

Aug 15, 2021

Juanita Gail Nielsen, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A graveside service was held  Friday, August 20, 2021 at Chariton Cemetery in Chariton, Iowa. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research...

John Anthony Howe

John Anthony Howe

Aug 15, 2021

 John Anthony Howe, 32, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Mosaic Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Harrisonville City Park, Shelter #7.  Memorial contributions are suggested to their Go Fund Me account at the following link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wendy-pay-for-her-sons-funeral?qid=baa8d7de0d374c87c6b0a6790932ecb8  

 John was born...

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Anderson, Jr.

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Anderson, Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Anderson, Jr., 90, Adrian, MO, went home to his Jesus on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Meadow View of Harrisonville in Harrisonville, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

Ben was born December 29, 1930...

Lucia Minerva Orr

Lucia Minerva Orr

Aug 11, 2021

Lucia Minerva (Moore) Orr, 94, Garden City, Missouri, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Meadow View of Harrisonville, Missouri.  Funeral services were held Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO.

Lucia was born November 19, 1926 in Garden City, Missouri,...

David C. Paskon

David C. Paskon

Aug 10, 2021

David Cleon Paskon, 74, Belton, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home in Belton.  Memorial services were held Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Cornerstone Chapel in Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

David was born September 7, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, a son of John...

Carroleen "Carrol" Sue Putis

Carroleen "Carrol" Sue Putis

Aug 7, 2021

Carroleen "Carrol" Sue Putis, 71, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Carrol was born on July 9, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Sonny and Bonnie (Roberts) Bradford. She attended University, but ultimately decided to...

Corrine Nell Gardner

Corrine Nell Gardner

Aug 5, 2021

Corrine Nell Gardner, 43, Creighton, MO, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO.  A memorial gathering was held  on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Corrine was born March...

Scot Alan Kelley

Scot Alan Kelley

Aug 4, 2021

Scot Alan Kelley, 60, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 25, 2021 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Hall, 417 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050. This will be a come and...

Nancy Durgan

Nancy Durgan

Aug 2, 2021

Nancy Jean Durgan, 74, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.

Nancy was born in Northeast Kansas City, MO on March 16, 1947 to Elwin and Florence (Campbell) McKenzie where she grew up with her younger brother, "Junior", Elwin M. McKenzie Jr.  Residing in Independence most of her life, she later settled in...

Mary K. Parrish Vogel

Mary K. Parrish Vogel

Aug 1, 2021

Mary K. Parrish Vogel, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life Service was held  Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Harrisonville Community Center.

Mary was born on October 3, 1939 to Jack and Ethyl (Clary) Parrish in Kansas City, Missouri....

Jack Lyle Shears

Jack Lyle Shears

Jul 30, 2021

Jack Lyle Shears, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Jack was born September 5, 1942 in Parsons, KS, a son of Herschel and Goldie (Coleman) Shears.  He grew up in Parsons and was raised by his grandmother,...

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