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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.

Kirby M. Kropf

Kirby M. Kropf

Apr 14, 2021

Kirby M. Kropf, 72, of Harrisonville, MO passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Harrisonville City Park, Shelter #2.  To honor Kirby's courageous six-year battle with cancer, donations for cancer research can be sent to...

Alyssa Renee Riggert

Alyssa Renee Riggert

Apr 13, 2021

Alyssa Renee Riggert, 16, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 from noon-4:00 at the Memorial Park Shelter # 2, 998 Commercial Street in Belton, MO.

Alyssa was born September 21, 2004 in Overland Park, KS, a daughter of Robert Keith Cox...

Lowell Dain Kindall

Lowell Dain Kindall

Apr 12, 2021

Lowell Dain Kindall, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  Graveside services were held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO.

Lowell was...

Oliver Eugene Long

Oliver Eugene Long

Apr 11, 2021

Oliver Eugene Long, 92, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  A memorial graveside service was held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Oliver was born July 3, 1928 in Foster, MO, a son of Arthur and Jetta (Morehead) Long. ...

Robert Wesley Cook

Robert Wesley Cook

Apr 9, 2021

Robert Wesley Cook, 81, of Freeman, MO, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS surrounded by his family and pastor.  Funeral services were held  Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Presbyterian Church in Freeman, MO.  Burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to...

C. Rodney Mcgee

C. Rodney Mcgee

Apr 7, 2021

Charles Rodney McGee, 64, of Martin City, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home.  Funeral services  were held   on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Rodney was born February 26, 1957 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a son of Robert E. and...

Douglas M. Tripp

Douglas M. Tripp

Apr 6, 2021

Douglas Matthew Tripp, 59, Peculiar, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home.  A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday May 8, 2021 at 10:00 am with visitation at 9:00 a.m. at South Haven Baptist Church in Belton, MO.

Doug was born March 7, 1962 in Springdale, AR, a son of...

Robert "Bob" A. Ford

Robert "Bob" A. Ford

Apr 5, 2021

Robert "Bob" A. Ford, 69, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held  Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Worship Center in Harrisonville.   Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Worship Center.

Bob was born June...

Lyle "Bud" Lee Flanary

Lyle "Bud" Lee Flanary

Apr 4, 2021

Lyle "Bud" Lee Flanary, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services were held  Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Inurnment n Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org) or...

Kenneth Earl Stevens

Kenneth Earl Stevens

Apr 2, 2021

Kenneth "Ken" Earl Stevens, 70, Archie, MO, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A Celebration of Life service was held  Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Kansas, Willed Body Program.

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Lillian Irene Strack

Lillian Irene Strack

Mar 31, 2021

Lillian Irene (Pollien) Strack was born February 18, 1926 in Lincoln County, Missouri to Fred Gottlief Pollien and Lydia Wilhelmena (Sanker) Pollien.  The family briefly moved to a farm near Angola, Kansas where her sister, Dorothy, was born.  After returning to the farm in Lincoln County three more sisters, Helen, Ida Mae, and Anna Marie were born.  Lillian was...

John Joseph Cikan

John Joseph Cikan

Mar 28, 2021

John Joseph Cikan, Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, 75, of Belton, MO passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 17, 2021 at St. Sabina Parish in Belton, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in Belton Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation...

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...

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