obituaries
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.
James "Jim" Robert Little
Jul 8, 2021
James "Jim" will Robert Little, 95, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville. A memorial visitation was held Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs or St Croix Hospice
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Robert Wayne Spitler
Jul 4, 2021
Robert W. Spitler, 64, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.
Robert was born November 18, 1956 in Holden, MO, a son of Daniel Ray and Sarah Rose (Cornelius) Spitler. He grew up in...
Robert Lawrence Turney
Jul 4, 2021
Robert Lawrence Turney, 62, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.
No services are scheduled.
Dennis Kent Begley
Jul 3, 2021
Dennis Begley, 77, of Freeman, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. No services will be held at this time.
Dennis was born November 22, 1943 in Independence, MO, a son of Thomas and Ruth (Croghan) Begley. He was raised by his step-father, Samuel...
Stella Lee Vaughn
Jul 2, 2021
Stella Lee (Stamper) Vaughn, aged 88 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 02, 2021 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler, MO, surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions are suggested to the...
Doug Robey
Jun 28, 2021
David Douglas "Doug" Robey, 43, Butler, MO, departed this life on Monday, June 28, 2021 at home in Butler. Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, MO. Burial in Altona Cemetery, Altona, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Doug Robey Memorial Fund, c/o Community First Bank, Butler, MO,...
Charlotte Orlene Elliott
Jun 27, 2021
Charlotte Orlene Elliott, 73, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment will be held in Parker Cemetery in Creighton, MO on August 23, 2021.
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Mary Patricia Loomis
Jun 26, 2021
Mary Patricia Loomis, 86, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial services and a Rosary service were held Friday, July 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville with inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Mary was born November 29, 1934...
Michael Wayne Kelley
Jun 17, 2021
Michael Wayne Kelley, 67, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville. Services were held Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 451 Missouri 150 Highway, Lee's Summit, MO. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Contributions may be made to Head for The...
Vicki Jo Lyon
Jun 16, 2021
Vicki Jo Lyon, 66, Drexel, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at West Line Community Building in West Line, MO.
Vicki was born September 3, 1954 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Donald M. and...
Alan Barrett Marshall
Jun 16, 2021
Alan Barrett Marshall, 67, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Meadow View of Harrisonville in Harrisonville, MO. No services are scheduled.
Alan was born January 21, 1954 in Denver, CO, a son of Lewis and Audrey Gail (Barrett) Marshall. He had lived in Arizona, Pittsburgh, PA, and South Carolina before moving...
Helen Reaves Guthrie
Jun 13, 2021
Helen Reaves Guthrie, 96, Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Westchester Village in Lenexa, Kansas. A private family service was held Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the guest book and leave their thoughts...
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.
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