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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.

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,...

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...

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