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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.

Luther Van Doozer Bolton, Jr.

Luther Van Doozer Bolton, Jr.

Jun 11, 2021

Luther Van Doozer Bolton, Jr., 77, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Bloomfield, MO, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Church of the Nazarene in Harrisonville.  Inurnment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO at a later...

Ronald E. Sieker

Ronald E. Sieker

Jun 10, 2021

Ronald E. Sieker, 82, Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Independence Manor Care Center in Independence, MO.  Graveside services were held  Friday, June 18, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Creighton, MO.

Ronald was born October 30, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Henry William and Agatha (Girdner) Sieker. ...

Christopher Ray Ames

Christopher Ray Ames

Jun 9, 2021

Christopher "Chris" Ray Ames, 43, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial   in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO.

Chris was born August 11,...

Wilma Lee Esteb

Wilma Lee Esteb

Jun 9, 2021

Wilma Lee Esteb, 91, Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Wilma was born November 26, 1929 in Everett, MO,...

Hans H. Hochwarth

Hans H. Hochwarth

Jun 6, 2021

Hans Herbert Hochwarth, 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville. Services will be scheduled at a later date.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Diana Jean Merriweather

Diana Jean Merriweather

Jun 6, 2021

Diana Jean Merriweather, 74, Peculiar, MO, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Meadow View of Harrisonville in Harrisonville, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 13500 E. 198 th Street in Peculiar, MO.  Inurnment will be held in Cord Cemetery in Cord, AR on July 17, 2021. ...

Beverly Jo Mcdonald

Beverly Jo Mcdonald

Jun 5, 2021

Beverly Jo McDonald, 80, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO.  Interment 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.  The family requests those in attendance wear masks.

Beverly was born December 22, 1940 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Harry...

James "Jim" Lee Gaug

James "Jim" Lee Gaug

Jun 2, 2021

James "Jim" Lee Gaug, 71, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Memorial services are currently pending.  Memorial donations are suggested to KU Medical Center – Diabetes Center.  A private family burial will take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date.

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Charles "Bill" Robert Taylor

Charles "Bill" Robert Taylor

May 31, 2021

Charles "Bill" Taylor, 93, of Harrisonville, MO. passed away peacefully at his home on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021. A memorial service was held  Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville.  The family suggests contributions to the church. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO....

Homer Baldwin, Jr.

Homer Baldwin, Jr.

May 27, 2021

Homer Baldwin, Jr., 83, Freeman, MO, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held  Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial  in Paola City Cemetery in Paola, KS.

Homer was born April 19, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, a son...

Linda "Kay" Karen Jenkins

Linda "Kay" Karen Jenkins

May 26, 2021

Linda Karen (Green) Jenkins, 78, of Adrian MO, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home. Funeral services were held  Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, MO with burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian United Methodist Church or Heartland Hospice.

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Deborah Sue Morrison

Deborah Sue Morrison

May 25, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" (Bunger) Morrison, 63, of Harrisonville, MO, passed from this life into her eternal rest on May 25, 2021. A graveside service was held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Debbie was born November 21, 1957 at Harrisonville Hospital, Cass County, Missouri and was a lifelong Harrisonville resident....

Betty Anne Freeman

Betty Anne Freeman

May 22, 2021

Betty Anne Freeman, 81, of Kingsville, Missouri, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  Funeral services were held Friday, May 28, 2021  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with  burial  in  Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Betty was born July 1, 1939...

Wesley F. Troutt

Wesley F. Troutt

May 20, 2021

Wesley Ferrell Troutt was born in Boone County, AR on October 26, 1935 the eldest son of Clyde W. and Leona (Asbury) Troutt.  He passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.  An all-state basketball star at Bergman, AR in 1953, he earned a four year scholarship to the University of Arkansas.  He attended only a short time before opting...

Kenneth Lynn Brashear

Kenneth Lynn Brashear

May 19, 2021

Kenneth Lynn Brashear, 71, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at K. U. Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Kenneth was born January 6, 1950 in Bay City, TX a son of William Sylvester Brashear, Jr. and Rachel (Nash) Hetler. He was a U.S. Air...

William Joseph Mcgowen

William Joseph Mcgowen

May 17, 2021

William Joseph McGowen, 75, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Rotary Shelter in Lord's Park in Harrisonville.

William was born August 25, 1945 in Kansas City,...

Jenna Leann Ruddy

Jenna Leann Ruddy

May 16, 2021

Jenna Leann Ruddy, 18, McKenzie, TN, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Funeral services were held  Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Jenna...

Gladys Pearl Gibson

Gladys Pearl Gibson

May 14, 2021

Gladys Pearl Gibson, 76, of Butler, Missouri (formerly Harrisonville) passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Pearl was born on September 4, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the...

Lois M. Eberle

Lois M. Eberle

May 12, 2021

Lois M. Eberle, 92, Freeman, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home in Freeman. Graveside services were held  Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Freeman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Salvation Army.

According to her own writings:

Lois was...

Shirley Jean Smith

Shirley Jean Smith

May 9, 2021

Shirley Jean Smith, 82, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home.  Graveside services were held  Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Bower Cemetery Pavilion in Eufaula, OK.

Shirley was born May 3, 1939 in Santa Maria, CA, a daughter of Herbert and Voda (Ivy) McBride. She had lived in Kansas...

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