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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.
Scot Alan Kelley
Aug 4, 2021
Scot Alan Kelley, 60, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 25, 2021 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Hall, 417 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050. This will be a come and...
Nancy Durgan
Aug 2, 2021
Nancy Jean Durgan, 74, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.
Nancy was born in Northeast Kansas City, MO on March 16, 1947 to Elwin and Florence (Campbell) McKenzie where she grew up with her younger brother, "Junior", Elwin M. McKenzie Jr. Residing in Independence most of her life, she later settled in...
Mary K. Parrish Vogel
Aug 1, 2021
Mary K. Parrish Vogel, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life Service was held Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Harrisonville Community Center.
Mary was born on October 3, 1939 to Jack and Ethyl (Clary) Parrish in Kansas City, Missouri....
Jack Lyle Shears
Jul 30, 2021
Jack Lyle Shears, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time.
Jack was born September 5, 1942 in Parsons, KS, a son of Herschel and Goldie (Coleman) Shears. He grew up in Parsons and was raised by his grandmother,...
Jo-Ann Vanmeter
Jul 24, 2021
Jo-Ann (Porter) VanMeter, 89, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A celebration of life was held at the Harrisonville Community Center on what would have been Jo-Ann's 90 th birthday, Sunday, August 29, 2021. We welcome all friends and family. Please come as you are and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Murphy
Jul 23, 2021
**Updated information regarding the service of Elizabeth "Betty" Murphy.
At this time, due to the widespread increase of Covid cases, and for the safety of everyone, the family has decided to postpone the services for Betty Murphy that were scheduled for August 21, 2021. Updated service times will be posted when that information is...
Ina "Genny" Genevieve Boxley
Jul 21, 2021
Ina "Genny" Genevieve at 11:30 a.m. W Boxley, 89, Belton, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Belton. Graveside services were held July 28, 2021 at Belton Cemetery in Belton.
Genny was born May 2, 1932 in Buffalo, MO, a daughter of Clifford Foster and Ada...
Mark Todd Danforth
Jul 17, 2021
Mark Todd Danforth, 66, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Brown Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO at Wayside Rest. Visitation was held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Mark was born...
Martha Jene Condron
Jul 17, 2021
Martha Jene Condron, 79, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.
Martha...
Thomas Edward Arnold
Jul 15, 2021
Thomas Edward Arnold, 69, Adrian, MO, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Tom was born on...
Carolyn Susan Lukenbill
Jul 15, 2021
Carolyn Susan Lukenbill, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home. No services are scheduled.
Carolyn was born March 4, 1953 in East St. Louis, IL, a daughter of Eddie and Dottie (Mosley) Gillison. She married Darrell Wayne Lukenbill in May, 2000, in Lee's Summit, MO. Carolyn had lived in...
Herbert "Jerry" Jerald Harper
Jul 9, 2021
Herbert "Jerry" Jerald Harper, 82, Peculiar, MO, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.
Jerry was born January 14, 1939 in Peculiar, MO, a son of Herbert Walter and Florence Georgia (Smith) Harper. He was a graduate of Peculiar...
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...
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