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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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