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.
Barbara Ann Ratcliff
Jan 2, 2021
Barbara Ann Ratcliff, 85, of Drexel, MO, passed away on January 2, 2021 at Shawnee Parc in Overland Park, KS after a two-year+ battle with cancer. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services and burial at the Houstonia Cemetery, Houstonia, MO.
Barbara...
Rosemary M. Fritts
Jan 1, 2021
Rosemary M. Wilson Fritts passed away January 1, 2021 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home at the age of 92. Private family graveside services were held January 8, 2021. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Adrian Christian Church, where she has worshipped for many years.
Rosemary was born December 15, 1928,...
Donna Sue Mathes
Dec 30, 2020
Donna Sue Mathes, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association, 2009 Plaza Drive, Harrisonville, MO 64701.
...Miriam Elizabeth Burhart
Dec 30, 2020
Miriam Elizabeth (Fuller) Burhart, 87, Adrian, MO, passed on to her eternal reward Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. The family requests any contributions, in honor of Miriam's life, be designated to the American Red Cross or the National Kidney Foundation....
Johnny James Paul
Dec 28, 2020
Johnny James Paul, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled at this time. A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.
Calvin David Evans
Dec 28, 2020
Calvin David "Cal" Evans, 83, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away of pneumonia due to Covid-19 on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation with services at a later date.
Cal was born May 25, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Robert...
Lloyd Alfred Lawrence, Sr.
Dec 27, 2020
Lloyd Alfred Lawrence, Sr., 79, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Family services will be held at a later date in Bevier, MO.
Lloyd was born December 21, 1941 in Bevier, MO, a son of John and Elsie Mildred (Riley) Lawrence.
Mary Ellen Bradley
Dec 25, 2020
Mary Ellen Bradley, 82, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, December 25, 2020 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church,...
Karen Ann Frost
Dec 22, 2020
Karen A. Frost, 57, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri
She was born November 6, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Philip and Pat (Doyle) Severson. She was a US Army Veteran, and received her nursing training while in the military. After...
Kevin Lee Muiller
Dec 20, 2020
Kevin Lee Muiller, 58, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.
"To be absent from the body is to be...
Betty Gene Pruden
Dec 17, 2020
Betty Gene Pruden, 98, Adrian, MO, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Nathan Richard Nursing Home in Nevada, MO. Private family services were held on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Public Library, P.O. Box 306, Adrian, MO 64720.
Betty was born October 3, 1922 on a farm...
Darell Gene Inman
Dec 17, 2020
Darell Gene Inman, 67, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on December 17, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas after a hard-fought battle against COVID-19. Funeral services were held Monday, December 21, 2020 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Interment in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri.
Darell was a hardworking man, a...
Barbara Mumford
Dec 13, 2020
Barbara Mumford, 76, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Adrian Manor Health and Rehab. Private family funeral service were held December 26, 2020.
Barb was born in Summit, New Jersey to Melvin H. Mumford and Adele H. (Lawrence) Mumford. She was one of six children and grew up in Georgetown,...
Mary Ellen Whitehead
Dec 13, 2020
Mary Ellen Whitehead, 95, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Private family services. Memorial contributions may be made to Altona Baptist Church.
A full obituary will be posted when it is available.
Willie Lee Brown
Dec 12, 2020
Willie Lee Brown, 75, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled.
A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.
Wanda Faye Banner
Dec 11, 2020
Wanda Faye (Biggs) Banner, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Wanda was born on...
Carolyn Joy Drury
Dec 11, 2020
Carolyn Joy Drury, 82, Archie, MO, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at her daughter's home in Lake Winnebago, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.Burial in the Austin Cemetery in Archie, MO.
Carolyn was born March 11, 1938 in Archie, MO, a daughter...
Jack "Jerry" Gibb, Jr.
Dec 10, 2020
Jack "Jerry" Gibb, Jr., 58, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Beck Event Space, 210 S. Independence Street, in Harrisonville, MO.
Jerry was born February 3, 1962 in Leavenworth, Kansas,...
Paul Ray Watson
Dec 8, 2020
Paul Ray Watson, 76, Raymore, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Walker Cemetery in Thayer, MO.
Paul was born December 27, 1943 in Thayer, MO, a son of Amos and Leatha (Crews) Watson. He married...
George "Gene" Eugene Brewster
Dec 7, 2020
George "Gene" Eugene Brewster, 89, Raymore, MO, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar., Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Gene was born February 22, 1931...
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