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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.

Doris Jean Brewster

Doris Jean Brewster

Mar 27, 2021

Doris Jean Brewster, 60, of Oak Grove, MO, formerly of Raymore, MO, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home in Oak Grove. No services are scheduled at this time.

Doris was born November 6, 1960 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Eugene Arthur and Betty Jo (Smith) Derby. Doris was a 1978 graduate of...

Kenneth Lee Butler

Kenneth Lee Butler

Mar 26, 2021

Kenny L. Butler, 70, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.  Funeral services were held Friday, April 2, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville, MO, with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville First Baptist Church.

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Macel Jones

Macel Jones

Mar 24, 2021

Euna Macel "Mamaw" (Butts) Jones, age 88, Adrian, MO passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 24 th , 2021.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.   Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given...

Maxine A. Flanner

Maxine A. Flanner

Mar 23, 2021

Maxine A. Flanner, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. A funeral mass was held Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Maxine was born May 29,...

Jennifer Inez Riley

Jennifer Inez Riley

Mar 20, 2021

It is with great sorrow that the family of Jennifer Inez Riley, 71, of Peculiar, MO, announce her unexpected and sudden passing on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Belton Research Hospital in Belton, Missouri.  A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  The family requests those who...

Virginia Louise Argabright

Virginia Louise Argabright

Mar 19, 2021

Virginia Louise Argabright, 91, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services were held  Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Archie United Methodist Church, Archie, MO.

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James "J. D." David Mattingley

James "J. D." David Mattingley

Mar 17, 2021

James David "J.D." Mattingley, 39, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away at his home' Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  A Celebration Of Life gathering was held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Archie Community Center in Archie, MO. The family suggests contributions to the United Way.

J.D. was born May 31,...

Dorothy Pearl Ford

Dorothy Pearl Ford

Mar 17, 2021

Dorothy Pearl Ford, 90, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO.  Funeral services were held  Monday, March 22, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO.   Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Baptist Children's Home or...

Eddie Wayne Pulliam

Eddie Wayne Pulliam

Mar 13, 2021

Eddie Wayne Pulliam, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held  Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Cass Career Center FFA.

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Evelyn Nadean Cummings

Evelyn Nadean Cummings

Mar 12, 2021

Evelyn Nadean Cummings, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Golden Years Nursing Home.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment  in Freeman Cemetery,  Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ascend Hospice or a charity of your choice.

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Arthur "Art" Spencer

Arthur "Art" Spencer

Mar 7, 2021

Arthur "Art" Spencer, 82, Lee's Summit, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  Masonic Services and Funeral services were held  Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the...

Hayden Dixie Harris

Hayden Dixie Harris

Mar 6, 2021

Hayden D. Harris, 18, of Deepwater, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 near Mt. Vernon, MO.  A Celebration of Life service was held  on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Hayden was born June 7, 2002 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of John...

Leona Frances Catron

Leona Frances Catron

Mar 5, 2021

Leona Frances Catron, 90, Butler, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO.  Graveside services were held  Friday, March 12, 2021 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian Library.

Leona was born January 5, 1931 in Kansas City,...

Dora "Darlene" Eastman

Dora "Darlene" Eastman

Feb 27, 2021

Dora "Darlene" Eastman, 84, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Graveside services were held March 4, 2021 at Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Darlene was born September 2, 1936 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of John William and Mary Elizabeth (Bearce) Peterson.  She attended Harrisonville Public Schools and later...

Lois Marie Moles

Lois Marie Moles

Feb 25, 2021

Lois Marie Moles, 95, Adrian, MO, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Medicalodge of Butler, in Butler, MO.  Private family services to be held at a later date.

Lois, the second of six children, was born to Charles and Ruth Neely on February 26, 1925.  She grew up during the depression and lived...

Patsy Marie Benton

Patsy Marie Benton

Feb 22, 2021

Patsy Marie Benton, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri  Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville.  Graveside services were held  Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Patsy was born December 12, 1938 in Summit, Arkansas, a daughter of William and Ethel (Maxey) Pope.  She was united in marriage to...

Nadine Semsch

Nadine Semsch

Feb 20, 2021

Norma Nadine Semsch, 90, of Freeman, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her home in Freeman, surrounded by her family.  Funeral services were held Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. The family requests contributions to the Freeman Baptist Church.

Nadine was...

Charles "Gene" Eugene French

Charles "Gene" Eugene French

Feb 14, 2021

Charles Eugene "Gene" French, 79, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. The family asks that masks are to be worn...

John Douglas Pruitt

John Douglas Pruitt

Feb 13, 2021

"Remember who you are, and who you represent." ~ John Pruitt

John Douglas Pruitt, 77, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, MO.  A visitation was held Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A private family burial was held  Friday,...

Ellen G. Wray

Ellen G. Wray

Feb 9, 2021

Ellen G. Wray, 96, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were  held Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   A private family burial will be held in Shawnee Cemetery in Warsaw, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Harrisonville....

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