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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.

Jenna Leann Ruddy

Jenna Leann Ruddy

May 16, 2021

Jenna Leann Ruddy, 18, McKenzie, TN, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Funeral services were held  Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Jenna...

Gladys Pearl Gibson

Gladys Pearl Gibson

May 14, 2021

Gladys Pearl Gibson, 76, of Butler, Missouri (formerly Harrisonville) passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Pearl was born on September 4, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the...

Lois M. Eberle

Lois M. Eberle

May 12, 2021

Lois M. Eberle, 92, Freeman, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home in Freeman. Graveside services were held  Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Freeman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Salvation Army.

According to her own writings:

Lois was...

Shirley Jean Smith

Shirley Jean Smith

May 9, 2021

Shirley Jean Smith, 82, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home.  Graveside services were held  Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Bower Cemetery Pavilion in Eufaula, OK.

Shirley was born May 3, 1939 in Santa Maria, CA, a daughter of Herbert and Voda (Ivy) McBride. She had lived in Kansas...

Virginia "Ginger" Claudette Phillips

Virginia "Ginger" Claudette Phillips

May 6, 2021

Virginia "Ginger" Claudette Phillips, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Ginger was born January 17, 1937 in Parsons,...

Benny Ray Janssen

Benny Ray Janssen

May 5, 2021

Benny Ray Janssen, 74, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home in Peculiar. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm at The Church at Pleasant Ridge in Harrisonville, Missouri, with the family receiving friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. A live stream will be...

Kathleen M. Smith

Kathleen M. Smith

May 4, 2021

K athleen M. Smith, 66, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville.  A Celebration of Life was held Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonvillle, MO. K athleen was born July 15, 1954 in Manhattan, KS, a daughter of Marvin and Marjorie (Bluthardt) Umscheid. ...

Robert Edwin Disselhoff

Robert Edwin Disselhoff

Apr 26, 2021

Robert Edwin Disselhoff, 82, Adrian, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2021 in Butler, Missouri.  Funeral services were held April 30, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri, with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Baptist Camp.

Bob was born on February 18, 1939 to...

Dennis Lee Hurt

Dennis Lee Hurt

Apr 23, 2021

Dennis Lee Hurt, 75, formerly of Butler and Rich Hill MO, as well as KC, KS, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Gregory Ridge Nursing Home in K.C., MO.  A graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Dennis was born December 3, 1945...

John Robert Leach

John Robert Leach

Apr 21, 2021

John Robert Leach, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville, MO.  Services were held May 1, 2021 at Cedar Ridge Church in Harrisonville.

John was born June 2, 1952 in Anchorage, Alaska, a son of John Alvin and Patricia Louise (Seal) Leach.  He married Patricia Diane Andersen...

Kim Dee Osborn

Kim Dee Osborn

Apr 16, 2021

Kim D. Osborn, 57, of Adrian, MO passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Kim was born December 14, 1963 in Butler, MO, a...

Wendell L. Yeager

Wendell L. Yeager

Apr 16, 2021

Wendell L. Yeager, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held  on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville.  A Masonic Service was held before the funeral service, Wednesday at the church.  Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  The family suggests memorial contributions be...

Kirby M. Kropf

Kirby M. Kropf

Apr 14, 2021

Kirby M. Kropf, 72, of Harrisonville, MO passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Harrisonville City Park, Shelter #2.  To honor Kirby's courageous six-year battle with cancer, donations for cancer research can be sent to...

Alyssa Renee Riggert

Alyssa Renee Riggert

Apr 13, 2021

Alyssa Renee Riggert, 16, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 from noon-4:00 at the Memorial Park Shelter # 2, 998 Commercial Street in Belton, MO.

Alyssa was born September 21, 2004 in Overland Park, KS, a daughter of Robert Keith Cox...

Lowell Dain Kindall

Lowell Dain Kindall

Apr 12, 2021

Lowell Dain Kindall, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  Graveside services were held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO.

Lowell was...

Oliver Eugene Long

Oliver Eugene Long

Apr 11, 2021

Oliver Eugene Long, 92, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  A memorial graveside service was held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Oliver was born July 3, 1928 in Foster, MO, a son of Arthur and Jetta (Morehead) Long. ...

Robert Wesley Cook

Robert Wesley Cook

Apr 9, 2021

Robert Wesley Cook, 81, of Freeman, MO, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS surrounded by his family and pastor.  Funeral services were held  Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Presbyterian Church in Freeman, MO.  Burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to...

C. Rodney Mcgee

C. Rodney Mcgee

Apr 7, 2021

Charles Rodney McGee, 64, of Martin City, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home.  Funeral services  were held   on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Rodney was born February 26, 1957 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a son of Robert E. and...

Douglas M. Tripp

Douglas M. Tripp

Apr 6, 2021

Douglas Matthew Tripp, 59, Peculiar, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home.  A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday May 8, 2021 at 10:00 am with visitation at 9:00 a.m. at South Haven Baptist Church in Belton, MO.

Doug was born March 7, 1962 in Springdale, AR, a son of...

Robert "Bob" A. Ford

Robert "Bob" A. Ford

Apr 5, 2021

Robert "Bob" A. Ford, 69, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held  Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Worship Center in Harrisonville.   Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Worship Center.

Bob was born June...

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