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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.

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Abbott

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Abbott

Aug 16, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Jane Abbott, 71, of Garden City, Missouri, loving mother and grandmother, devoted sister, and friend to many, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 in Harrisonville, Missouri.  A casual memorial gathering for friends and family was held Sunday, August 22 at the home of Scott and Leigh Ann Friedrich at 1 Orchard Place in Harrisonville, Missouri. Masks...

Juanita Gail Nielsen

Juanita Gail Nielsen

Aug 15, 2021

Juanita Gail Nielsen, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A graveside service was held  Friday, August 20, 2021 at Chariton Cemetery in Chariton, Iowa. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research...

John Anthony Howe

John Anthony Howe

Aug 15, 2021

 John Anthony Howe, 32, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Mosaic Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Harrisonville City Park, Shelter #7.  Memorial contributions are suggested to their Go Fund Me account at the following link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wendy-pay-for-her-sons-funeral?qid=baa8d7de0d374c87c6b0a6790932ecb8  

 John was born...

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Anderson, Jr.

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Anderson, Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Anderson, Jr., 90, Adrian, MO, went home to his Jesus on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Meadow View of Harrisonville in Harrisonville, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

Ben was born December 29, 1930...

Lucia Minerva Orr

Lucia Minerva Orr

Aug 11, 2021

Lucia Minerva (Moore) Orr, 94, Garden City, Missouri, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Meadow View of Harrisonville, Missouri.  Funeral services were held Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO.

Lucia was born November 19, 1926 in Garden City, Missouri,...

David C. Paskon

David C. Paskon

Aug 10, 2021

David Cleon Paskon, 74, Belton, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home in Belton.  Memorial services were held Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Cornerstone Chapel in Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

David was born September 7, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, a son of John...

Carroleen "Carrol" Sue Putis

Carroleen "Carrol" Sue Putis

Aug 7, 2021

Carroleen "Carrol" Sue Putis, 71, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Carrol was born on July 9, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Sonny and Bonnie (Roberts) Bradford. She attended University, but ultimately decided to...

Corrine Nell Gardner

Corrine Nell Gardner

Aug 5, 2021

Corrine Nell Gardner, 43, Creighton, MO, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO.  A memorial gathering was held  on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Corrine was born March...

Scot Alan Kelley

Scot Alan Kelley

Aug 4, 2021

Scot Alan Kelley, 60, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 25, 2021 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Hall, 417 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050. This will be a come and...

Nancy Durgan

Nancy Durgan

Aug 2, 2021

Nancy Jean Durgan, 74, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.

Nancy was born in Northeast Kansas City, MO on March 16, 1947 to Elwin and Florence (Campbell) McKenzie where she grew up with her younger brother, "Junior", Elwin M. McKenzie Jr.  Residing in Independence most of her life, she later settled in...

Mary K. Parrish Vogel

Mary K. Parrish Vogel

Aug 1, 2021

Mary K. Parrish Vogel, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life Service was held  Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Harrisonville Community Center.

Mary was born on October 3, 1939 to Jack and Ethyl (Clary) Parrish in Kansas City, Missouri....

Jack Lyle Shears

Jack Lyle Shears

Jul 30, 2021

Jack Lyle Shears, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Jack was born September 5, 1942 in Parsons, KS, a son of Herschel and Goldie (Coleman) Shears.  He grew up in Parsons and was raised by his grandmother,...

Jo-Ann Vanmeter

Jo-Ann Vanmeter

Jul 24, 2021

Jo-Ann (Porter) VanMeter, 89, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A celebration of life was held at the Harrisonville Community Center on what would have been Jo-Ann's 90 th birthday, Sunday, August 29, 2021.  We welcome all friends and family.  Please come as you are and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Murphy

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Murphy

Jul 23, 2021

**Updated information regarding the service of Elizabeth "Betty" Murphy.

At this time, due to the widespread increase of Covid cases, and for the safety of everyone, the family has decided to postpone the services for Betty Murphy that were scheduled for August 21, 2021.  Updated service times will be posted when that information is...

Ina "Genny" Genevieve Boxley

Ina "Genny" Genevieve Boxley

Jul 21, 2021

Ina "Genny" Genevieve at 11:30 a.m. W Boxley, 89, Belton, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Belton.  Graveside services were  held  July 28, 2021 at Belton Cemetery in Belton.

Genny was born May 2, 1932 in Buffalo, MO, a daughter of Clifford Foster and Ada...

Mark Todd Danforth

Mark Todd Danforth

Jul 17, 2021

Mark Todd Danforth, 66, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services were held  Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Brown Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO at Wayside Rest. Visitation was held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Mark was born...

Martha Jene Condron

Martha Jene Condron

Jul 17, 2021

Martha Jene Condron, 79, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Martha...

Thomas Edward Arnold

Thomas Edward Arnold

Jul 15, 2021

Thomas Edward Arnold, 69, Adrian, MO, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.   Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Tom was born on...

Carolyn Susan Lukenbill

Carolyn Susan Lukenbill

Jul 15, 2021

Carolyn Susan Lukenbill, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home.  No services are scheduled.

Carolyn was born March 4, 1953 in East St. Louis, IL, a daughter of Eddie and Dottie (Mosley) Gillison.  She married Darrell Wayne Lukenbill in May, 2000, in Lee's Summit, MO.  Carolyn had lived in...

Herbert "Jerry" Jerald Harper

Herbert "Jerry" Jerald Harper

Jul 9, 2021

Herbert "Jerry" Jerald Harper, 82, Peculiar, MO, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Jerry was born January 14, 1939 in Peculiar, MO, a son of Herbert Walter and Florence Georgia (Smith) Harper.  He was a graduate of Peculiar...

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