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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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