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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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