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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.
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...
Jack Willerton
Dec 1, 2020
Jack Willerton, 71, Archie, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. Memorial services were held Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with masonic services at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.
Jack was born June 25, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas...
James Lea Stine
Dec 1, 2020
James "Jim" Lea Stine, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 W Wall St., Harrisonville, MO 64701.
James was born on February 26, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio,...
Helen Deane Smith
Nov 30, 2020
Helen Deane Smith, 96, Derby, KS, long-time resident of Daugherty, MO, went to her eternal home November 30, 2020. Funeral services were held Tuesday December 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International.
Helen Deane was born December...
David Ernest Sage
Nov 30, 2020
David Ernest Sage, 92, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 30, 2020 in North Kansas City, MO. Military honors were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with a memorial service to follow. Inurnment will be held in West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, MO.
Ralph Leroy Helt
Nov 29, 2020
LeRoy Helt, 65, Higginsville, MO, formerly of Freeman, MO, departed this life on November 29, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Higginsville Habilitation Center Parents' Association. The family is requesting masks to be worn if you...
Norman Perry Roach
Nov 29, 2020
Norman Perry Roach, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Norman was born July 5, 1932 in Atherton, MO. He married Julia Wilson on August 23, 1963. Norman worked as...
Phyllis M. Mcghee
Nov 27, 2020
Phyllis M. McGhee, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Phyllis was born July 12, 1930 in Pembine, Wisconsin, a...
Merle Davis
Nov 24, 2020
Julia Merle Davis, 94, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Merle was born November 28, 1925 in Archie, MO, a daughter of William Allen and Mary Dosha (Freizner) Ladd. She was a lifelong Harrisonville resident and attended Bybee Rural School #89, Mt. Zion Rural School #63, and was a...
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