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.
Debra Yvonne Angus
Sep 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Debra Yvonne Angus, on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Skills Unlimited in Joplin, Missouri. A visitation was held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held at the West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. In lieu...
Ricky Lee Boone
Sep 15, 2025
Ricky Lee Boone, 66, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center. A visitation was held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services immediately following at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Rick was born on July 16, 1959,...
Shirley Elaine Dillon
Sep 11, 2025
Shirley E. Dillon, 95, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Silent Unity, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy,...
Dawn Marie Rafferty
Sep 11, 2025
Dawn Marie Rafferty, 63, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Bates Social (18 N. Delaware St.) in Butler, MO.
Dawn was born on May 30, 1962, to Donald E. and Ardith Ruth (Dollinger) Rafferty in...
M. Berdine Britz
Aug 29, 2025
Marvel Berdine Britz, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Harrisonville First Baptist Church. Burial in Valor Park Cemetery in Grain Valley, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Harrisonville First Baptist Church.
Berdine was...
James "Butch" Cox
Aug 29, 2025
James Vernon "Butch" Cox, 77, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home in Peculiar. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, Missouri.. Burial, with military honors, at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions are suggested to Harrisonville VFW Post #4409.
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Bessie Marguriete Sparks
Aug 24, 2025
Marguriete Sparks, 97, of Latham, Kansas, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Contributions are suggested to Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville.
Bessie Marguriete "Riete"...
Marvin Atkinson
Aug 21, 2025
Marvin Lee Atkinson, 81, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home. Memorial services were held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Everett Community Church in Archie, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Everett Community Church.
Marvin was born on June 9, 1944, in Everett, MO, to...
Richard "Rick" Joseph Hillman
Aug 21, 2025
Richard "Rick" Joseph Hillman, 76, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Rick was most easily identified as "Rick & Linda",...
William Dale Wiskur
Aug 20, 2025
William "Bill" Dale Wiskur passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, just days shy of his 70th birthday. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Those who wish to send memorial contributions can send them to Crescent Hill Cemetery in Bill's name.
Born on...
Diana Lynn Briggs
Aug 14, 2025
Diana Lynn Briggs, 63, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. A Memorial Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Freeman, MO, First Baptist Church.
Diana was born November 28, 1961, in...
Sandra Jean San Nicolas
Aug 13, 2025
Sandra Jean San Nicolas, 77, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A visitation was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Thursday, August 21, 2025, allowing family and friends to come together in remembrance of Sandra's remarkable life. A private burial will take...
Thomas Ross Stutzman
Aug 8, 2025
Thomas Ross Stutzman, 85, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Butler Center for Rehabilitation. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, MO. Interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.
Thomas was born on October 23, 1939, to Melvin Stutzman...
Ruby F. Kagarice
Aug 8, 2025
Ruby Fern Kagarice, 91, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions or flowers may be sent in care of the Funeral Home.
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Ada Imogene Drury
Aug 7, 2025
Ada Imogene "Jean" Drury, 94, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her home in Archie. A visitation was held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A private family burial was held at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crescent Hill Cemetery....
Alice Marie Wolf
Aug 6, 2025
Alice Marie Wolf was born on April 12, 1948, in Yakima, Washington, to Robert Lee and Evangeline (Graver) Wolf. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in her home in Peculiar, Missouri, at the age of 77, surrounded by the love of her family. Per her wishes, no services are scheduled at...
Lois Carole Raynes
Aug 3, 2025
Lois Carole (Schmidli) Raynes, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service was held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Lois Carole was born on April 19, 1935 in St. Clair County, MO, to...
Doris Jean Mcguire
Aug 3, 2025
Doris Jean McGuire of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Baptist Homes of Adrian, MO. Memorial services were held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Staff of the...
Betty Lou Paul
Aug 1, 2025
Betty Lou Paul, 87, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, MO. Family and friends gathered to celebrate Betty's life during a visitation at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Friday, August 8, 2025. A graveside service was held, following the visitation, at Orient...
Virgil Ray Butler
Jul 31, 2025
Virgil R. Butler, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Harrisonville Youth Football or Shepherd's Staff Food Pantry.
Virgil was born...
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