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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.

Charles "Bill" Robert Taylor

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Virginia "Ginger" Claudette Phillips

Virginia "Ginger" Claudette Phillips

May 6, 2021

Virginia "Ginger" Claudette Phillips, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Ginger was born January 17, 1937 in Parsons,...

Benny Ray Janssen

Benny Ray Janssen

May 5, 2021

Benny Ray Janssen, 74, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home in Peculiar. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm at The Church at Pleasant Ridge in Harrisonville, Missouri, with the family receiving friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. A live stream will be...

Kathleen M. Smith

Kathleen M. Smith

May 4, 2021

K athleen M. Smith, 66, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville.  A Celebration of Life was held Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonvillle, MO. K athleen was born July 15, 1954 in Manhattan, KS, a daughter of Marvin and Marjorie (Bluthardt) Umscheid. ...

Robert Edwin Disselhoff

Robert Edwin Disselhoff

Apr 26, 2021

Robert Edwin Disselhoff, 82, Adrian, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2021 in Butler, Missouri.  Funeral services were held April 30, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri, with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Baptist Camp.

Bob was born on February 18, 1939 to...

Dennis Lee Hurt

Dennis Lee Hurt

Apr 23, 2021

Dennis Lee Hurt, 75, formerly of Butler and Rich Hill MO, as well as KC, KS, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Gregory Ridge Nursing Home in K.C., MO.  A graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Dennis was born December 3, 1945...

John Robert Leach

John Robert Leach

Apr 21, 2021

John Robert Leach, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville, MO.  Services were held May 1, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Church in Harrisonville.

John was born June 2, 1952 in Anchorage, Alaska, a son of John Alvin and Patricia Louise (Seal) Leach.  He married Patricia Diane Andersen...

Kim Dee Osborn

Kim Dee Osborn

Apr 16, 2021

Kim D. Osborn, 57, of Adrian, MO passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Kim was born December 14, 1963 in Butler, MO, a...

Wendell L. Yeager

Wendell L. Yeager

Apr 16, 2021

Wendell L. Yeager, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held  on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville.  A Masonic Service was held before the funeral service, Wednesday at the church.  Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  The family suggests memorial contributions be...

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