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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.

Debra Yvonne Angus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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