obituaries
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.
Vera Faye Schacher
Jun 30, 2025
Vera Schacher, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at her son's home in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harrisonville Christian School - Kinder Castle.
Vera was born on December 14, 1943, in...
Phyllis Ann Chaney
Jun 29, 2025
Phyllis Ann Chaney, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Memorial contributions are recommended to MARC in Harrisonville to support Senior Citizens in-home care.
Born on March...
Theresa Ann Rodier
Jun 29, 2025
Theresa Ann "Terri" Rodier passed away peacefully at home in Roswell, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from natural causes. A visitation was held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, followed by a graveside service at Freeman Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the National Pancreas Foundation, https://pancreasfoundation.org/ ...
Jo Ann Gile
Jun 28, 2025
Jo Ann (Fairbanks) Gile, 88, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her daughter's home in Warsaw, MO. Graveside services were held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Austin Cemetery, east of Archie, MO.
Born on April 22, 1937, to Clarence and Mary (Piper) Fairbanks, Jo Ann's journey began...
Nola Lea Gregg
Jun 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nola Lea Gregg, age 61, of Warsaw, Missouri, who departed this world on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. In celebration of Nola's life, a gathering will be held at Jillian Barker's house, 820 S Buckner Tarsney Rd, Buckner, MO 64016,...
Ronald Dean Hale
Jun 27, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Dean Hale, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Ronnie was born on September 8, 1946, in Braymer MO, the son of...
Linda Darlene Kelly
Jun 26, 2025
Linda Darlene Kelly, 76, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Roper St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC. Graveside services were l held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to OOIDA Truckers for Troops.
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Thomas "Bud" Edward Hackler
Jun 24, 2025
Thomas Edward "Bud" Hackler, 94, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment, with military honors, at Everett Cemetery in Archie, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Everett Cemetery.
Bud was born on June...
Russell Eugene Walker Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Russell Eugene Walker Jr., 59, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter, because of Russell's fondness of his cats. ...
Donald Lee Durbin
Jun 15, 2025
Donald "Don" Lee Durbin, 92, of Ottawa, KS, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home. An inurnment with Military Honors will occur on Monday, July 07, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to your choice of VFW 1935 or Adrian Optimist...
Lin Marie Thiry
Jun 13, 2025
Lin Marie Thiry, 67, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at her home. Services will be held at a later date.
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Marsha K. Fisher
Jun 9, 2025
Marsha Kolleen Fisher, 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. A visitation was held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Marsha was born in Colorado, a daughter of Frank and Betty (Leeman) Burkhart. She had lived in Colorado; Kansas City, MO; and...
Barbara Ilene Hathaway
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara Ilene Hathaway, 87, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 9, 2025. Graveside services were held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO.
Barbara was born September 3, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of George and Phyllis (Whittle) Korneman. She had lived...
Richard Harry Thurman
Jun 6, 2025
Richard Harry Thurman, 78, of Freeman, Missouri, left this world peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home. Graveside services with inurnment will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Maquon Cemetery in Maquon, IL, followed by a luncheon for family and friends at the Maquon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
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Susan G. Yoakum
Jun 5, 2025
Susan G. Yoakum, 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home in Independence. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Susan was born December 16, 1958 in Olathe, Kansas, a daughter of...
Burl Joseph Walker
Jun 3, 2025
Burl Joseph Walker, Sr, 78, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Senior Citizens, Inc.
Bob Dylan wrote 'How many roads must a man...
Sharon Weaver
May 31, 2025
Sharon Kay Weaver, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. The family suggests donations to the Harrisonville...
Gloria Mae Luzadder
May 30, 2025
Gloria Mae Luzadder, 89, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at The Madison Senior Living Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Alzheimer's Association, https://donorservices.alz.org.
Gloria was...
Ann Lorraine Edwards
May 28, 2025
Ann Lorraine Edwards, of Harrisonville, Missouri, left this world peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Funeral services for Ann were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Monday, June 2, 2025. Ann was laid to rest in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to KU Cancer Center or Cass...
Edward Warner Allen
May 28, 2025
Edward Warner Allen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 76 in Raymore, Missouri. Family and friends celebrated Edward's life and paid their respects during a visitation and funeral service on Friday, June 6, 2025, both at Crossroads in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to the family.
Edward...
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