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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.

James "Jimmy" Stanley Leister

James "Jimmy" Stanley Leister

Oct 24, 2021

James "Jimmy" Leister, 57, of Amsterdam, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Butler Center Nursing and Rehab in Butler, MO.  A Masonic service was held  on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO,  with a memorial service after.   Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Kevin Dean Weeks

Kevin Dean Weeks

Oct 23, 2021

Kevin Dean Weeks, 59, Peculiar, MO, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his home in Peculiar.  Funeral services were held   October 29, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Kevin was born November 21, 1961 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Danny R....

Donna Sue Kendrick

Donna Sue Kendrick

Oct 23, 2021

Donna Sue Kendrick, 81, Archie, MO, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Wellsville Retirement Community in Wellsville, KS.  Funeral services were held  October 28, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.

Donna Sue...

Mildred B. Roth

Mildred B. Roth

Oct 20, 2021

Mildred B. Roth, 102, a longtime resident of rural Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Golden Years in Harrisonville.  Memorial services were held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Harrisonville.

Mildred was born September 30,...

Ruth Ann Cordell

Ruth Ann Cordell

Oct 20, 2021

Ruth Ann (Emery) Cordell, 71, Clinton, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home in Clinton.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Ruth Ann was born November 23, 1949 in Iowa City, IA, a daughter of Virgil O. and Darlene M. (Camp) Emery.  She married John Wayne Cordell, Sr. on October...

Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Smith

Oct 18, 2021

Betty Jean Smith, 91, Adrian, MO, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home in Adrian.  Funeral services were held  Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Mission DAR Leta Wagy Scholarship Fund.

Betty Jean...

Anna Marie Good

Anna Marie Good

Oct 15, 2021

A nna Marie Good, 84, Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Carnegie Village in Belton, MO. No services are scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Anna was born August 13, 1937 at home in...

Robert Arlin Vaughn

Robert Arlin Vaughn

Oct 13, 2021

Robert Arlin Vaughn, 86, Adrian, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO, surrounded by his daughters.  Funeral services were held  Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.   Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be...

Carol "Susie" Sue Price

Carol "Susie" Sue Price

Oct 11, 2021

Carol Sue "Susie" (Bailey) Price, 82, Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home.  Graveside services were  held  Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville MO.  The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society "The Masters" themastersmo.org .

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John Leroy Edmiston

John Leroy Edmiston

Oct 10, 2021

John Leroy Edmiston, 82, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO.  Funeral services were held Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, MO.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian Optimist Club.

John was...

Keith Eric Kunkelman

Keith Eric Kunkelman

Oct 10, 2021

Keith Eric Kunkelman, 61, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  Memorial services were held  Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors.

Keith was born July 1, 1960 in Kansas City, MO, a...

Linda Ruth Long

Linda Ruth Long

Oct 10, 2021

Linda Ruth (Miller) Long, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 peacefully with her family by her side. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Linda was born to parents Paul V. and Alva Marie Miller on...

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...

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