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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.

Laverna Irene Baker

Laverna Irene Baker

Nov 6, 2020

LaVerna Irene Baker, 86, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 6, 2020 at McDonald County Living Center in Anderson, MO.  Funeral services were held  Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist...

Melba Ann Cox

Melba Ann Cox

Nov 5, 2020

Melba A. Cox, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  Graveside services were held  Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Melba was born March 23, 1940 in Mansfield, Arkansas, a daughter of William Duane and Edna Marie (Johnson) Ellis.  The family moved to...

Rex Lee Rector

Rex Lee Rector

Nov 5, 2020

Rex Lee Rector, age 69, of Harrisonville, MO, was born December 28, 1950 at Butler, MO.  He was the third of four children, and only son, of William L. and Wanda L. Rector.  After battling cancer for three years and a recent heart attack, Rex experienced a stroke on November 4, and passed to eternity on November 5,...

Delores June Albright

Delores June Albright

Nov 4, 2020

Delores June Albright, 84, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services were held on Saturday, November 7, 2020  at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

Delores was born June 19, 1936 in Anderson, Missouri, a daughter of Marion Albert and Myrtle Clara (Howerton) Nave. She was united...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Nissen, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Eugene Nissen, Sr.

Nov 3, 2020

Robert "Bob" Eugene Nissen, Sr., 93, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his home.  Funeral services were held  Wednesday, November 11, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery,  Harrisonville.

Robert was born on July 19, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son...

Marilynn Rose Lutes

Marilynn Rose Lutes

Nov 1, 2020

Marilynn Rose Lutes, 78, of Raymore, MO, formerly of Greenwood, MO, passed away on November 1, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services were held Friday, November 6, 2020 at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Marilynn was born June 2, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Otis and June (Heckman) Arbuckle. ...

Fannie Virgene Sanders

Fannie Virgene Sanders

Oct 30, 2020

Fannie V. Sanders, 90, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Graveside services were held  Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, MO.

Fannie was born...

Jesse Forrest Richardson

Jesse Forrest Richardson

Oct 28, 2020

Jesse F. Richardson, 79, Cleveland, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Jesse was born October 12, 1941 at the family home in West Line, MO, a son...

Eloise E. Robbins

Eloise E. Robbins

Oct 27, 2020

Eloise Frisbie Robbins, formerly of Belton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27 in Freeman at the home she shared with her daughter, Jessie, and son-in-law, Terry Carter. Mrs. Robbins was a month from her 90 th birthday, November 24.

Born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1930, Eloise was the first child and only daughter...

Robert "Bob" R Calvert

Robert "Bob" R Calvert

Oct 27, 2020

Robert R. Calvert, 76, of Kansas City (formerly of Harrisonville) passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Redwood of Blue River Nursing Home. No services are scheduled at this time.

Robert "Bob" Calvert was born on July 26, 1944 to William and Zarilda (Cannady) Calvert in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated with a...

Virginia May Bailey

Virginia May Bailey

Oct 26, 2020

Virginia May Bailey, 88, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment in West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to West Union Cemetery.

Virginia was...

Dawn Delores Moses

Dawn Delores Moses

Oct 25, 2020

Dawn D. Moses, 53, Peculiar, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  A visitation was  held  Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to the family.

Dawn was born November 30, 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She moved to the Kansas City...

Gwendolynn Mae Duckworth

Gwendolynn Mae Duckworth

Oct 24, 2020

Gwendolynn Mae Duckworth, 59, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Meadow View Health & Rehab in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gwen was born on August 8, 1961 to Bobby and Glenda (Page) Duckworth in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in Texas, but during her adult life she lived in Garden...

Margie Pearl Barr

Margie Pearl Barr

Oct 21, 2020

Margie Pearl Barr, 99, formerly of Peculiar, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Beautiful Savior in Belton.  Funeral services were held Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Interment  in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Peculiar, MO.

Margie was born June 7,...

Vince Anthony Remshak

Vince Anthony Remshak

Oct 21, 2020

Vince Anthony Remshak, 44, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Funeral services were held  Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, MO.

Vince was born March 22, 1976 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of William "Bill" J. and...

Elmer W. Bishop

Elmer W. Bishop

Oct 20, 2020

Elmer Bishop, 85, of Raymore Missouri passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Belton Regional Medical Center. A visitation, with Masonic Services were held on Friday, October 23, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home located at 600 W. Wall St., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Elmer's memory to the Grandview Salvation Army....

Charles Lee Faulkner

Charles Lee Faulkner

Oct 16, 2020

Charles L. Faulkner, 80, of Drexel, Missouri passed away, Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home.  No services are scheduled.

Charles was born October 19, 1939 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Leroy A. and Eva Nadine (Curtiss) Faulkner.  He was a graduate of SE High School in Kansas City, MO.  He married Norma Keaton on...

Patti Jean Rinker

Patti Jean Rinker

Oct 15, 2020

Patti Jean Rinker, 62, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her home.  Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Patti was born March 17, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Robert Irby and Amy Alice (Cooley) Faucett.  She...

Jack "Jerry" Gibb

Jack "Jerry" Gibb

Oct 13, 2020

Jack "Jerry" Gibb, 81, Urich, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Jerry was born August 18, 1939 in Bates County, MO, a son of Jack Gordon and Lucy Adaline (Garrett)...

Donald Lee Smith

Donald Lee Smith

Oct 12, 2020

Donald Lee Smith, 91, Belton, MO, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, MO.  No services are scheduled.

Donald was born June 16, 1929 in LaTour, MO, a son of Roy Lee and Arthenia Izola (Luney) Smith.  He was a 1947 graduate of Leeton, Missouri High School and attended three years of...

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