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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.

Patricia "Pat" Lynn Smith

Patricia "Pat" Lynn Smith

Feb 14, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Lynn Smith, 72, Rich Hill, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Lily House...

Neill Cox

Neill Cox

Feb 14, 2022

Neill Cox, 78, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at his home.  At Neill's request, no services are scheduled.

Neill was born October 16, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Elbert "Al" and Dorothy (Putthoff) Cox.  He was a 1960 graduate of Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO.  He...

Jimmie Lee Perry

Jimmie Lee Perry

Feb 14, 2022

Jimmie Lee Perry, 90, Cleveland, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Jimmie was born November 25, 1931 in Cedar Vale, KS, a son...

Diane Fitzwater

Diane Fitzwater

Feb 14, 2022

Diane Fitzwater, 70, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Diane was born December 2, 1951 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Harold Laverne and Mildred "Millie" Inez (Anderson) Morris. ...

Rhonda Arlene Spillmon

Rhonda Arlene Spillmon

Feb 9, 2022

Rhonda Arlene Spillmon, 55, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, February 26, 2022  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Leukemia Foundation or the Samaritan Center in Clinton, MO....

Rickey Michael Green

Rickey Michael Green

Feb 3, 2022

Rickey Michael Green, 43, Archie, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Rickey was born June 30, 1978 in Harrisonville, MO, to Rick...

Donnie Dean Reynolds

Donnie Dean Reynolds

Feb 3, 2022

Donnie Dean (Gordon) Reynolds, 86, Harrisonville, MO passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Independence, MO on February 3, 2022.  Funeral services for Donnie and Jess were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Coal Hill Cemetery...

Jimmy Ross Knight

Jimmy Ross Knight

Feb 2, 2022

Jimmy Ross Knight, 78, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO.  Services were held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Jimmy was born June 26, 1943 in Browning, MO, the son of Harold Ross and Lenore E. (Tully) Knight....

Bruce Lane Kagarice

Bruce Lane Kagarice

Feb 2, 2022

Bruce Lane Kagarice, 59, Garden City, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the home of Bruce and Kathy in Garden City.

Bruce was born on February 27, 1962 in Harrisonville, MO, to Jack and Wanda (Taylor) Kagarice. Bruce attended...

Dale Anthony Hajek

Dale Anthony Hajek

Feb 2, 2022

Dale Anthony Hajek, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions are suggested to either the Archie United Methodist Church or the Harrisonville Public Library.

Dale was born on December 28,...

Jess Harrison Reynolds

Jess Harrison Reynolds

Jan 31, 2022

Jess (Tubby) Harrison Reynolds, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at his daughter's home in Independence, MO.  Funeral services for Jess and Donnie were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Coal Hill Cemetery in El Dorado...

Janette "Christy" Christine Clifton

Janette "Christy" Christine Clifton

Jan 30, 2022

Janette Christine (Christy) Clifton, 51, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO.  Funeral services were held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the Adrian Christian Church in Adrian.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Adrian Christian Church.

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Nina Faye Kemper

Nina Faye Kemper

Jan 30, 2022

Nina Kemper, 81, formerly of Freeman, MO, passed away on January 30, 2022, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A private family burial took place at the Freeman Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life for Nina at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you follow Nina's lead and pay...

Donald Greene Murphy

Donald Greene Murphy

Jan 25, 2022

Donald Greene Murphy Sr., 89, of Lake Barrington, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2022, after a brief illness at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Lake Barrington, Illinois. A graveside service was held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Creighton, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory can be made to Messiah...

Kenneth "Ken" William Vogel

Kenneth "Ken" William Vogel

Jan 23, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" William Vogel, 84, Montrose, MO, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services were held  Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. Ludger Cemetery in Germantown, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family, care of Atkinson Funeral Home. ...

Cheryl Jean Bagby

Cheryl Jean Bagby

Jan 22, 2022

Cheryl Jean Bagby, 75, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home west of Adrian, surrounded by her family. Memorial services were held  Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or to Lily Pad in Adrian.

Cheryl was born...

Bill J. Enloe

Bill J. Enloe

Jan 22, 2022

Billy John Enloe, 83, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Graveside services were held  Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Blue Springs Cemetery in Blue Springs, MO.

Bill was born August 19, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Charles "Ray" and Ethel (Dawson)...

Theodore "Ted" William Bridges

Theodore "Ted" William Bridges

Jan 19, 2022

Theodore "Ted" William Bridges, 94, of Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 72 years, Rosalie by his side on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  Funeral services were held  Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian.    Burial  in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to charity...

Virginia Isabell Rogers

Virginia Isabell Rogers

Jan 18, 2022

Virginia Isabell Rogers, 92, Freeman, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home.  Funeral services were held Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Virginia was born July 22, 1929 in...

Darrel G. Skeens

Darrel G. Skeens

Jan 18, 2022

Darrel G. Skeens, 87 of Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  No services are scheduled.  Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 or Ascend Hospice, 783 NE Anderson Lane, Lee's Summit, MO...

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