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.

Robert R. Farr

Robert R. Farr

May 22, 2020

Robert R.  "Bob" Farr, 92, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 with his children by his side.  Graveside services were held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.  Contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Golf Club (sand greens) in c/o the funeral home.

Bob was born in Freeman, Missouri on January 16,...

Billy Dean Laffoon

Billy Dean Laffoon

May 22, 2020

Billy Dean Laffoon, 82, Belton, MO, left his earthly home on Friday, May 22, 2020.  Masonic services were held  Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   Contributions may be made in Billy's memory to:  The Shriner Hospital for Children, American Cancer Society, or St. Croix Hospice, 1626 E. Elm, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

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Doris Jeanne Underwood

Doris Jeanne Underwood

May 22, 2020

Doris Jeanne Simpson Underwood, 90, of Adrian, MO departed her earthly home on May 22, 2020.  Graveside services were held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

Doris, the third of four children, was born August 04, 1929 in Rural Adrian, Missouri to Benjamin Franklin and Edith Elnora Dade Simpson.  She attended Ballard High School...

Kathryn "Katie" K. Wright

Kathryn "Katie" K. Wright

May 20, 2020

Kathryn "Katie" K. Wright, 95, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, MO, Pleasant Hill, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation.

Katie was born September 12, 1924 in...

Roy Lynn Rogers

Roy Lynn Rogers

May 19, 2020

Roy Lynn Rogers, 59, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home.  Memorial graveside services were  held  Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville.

Roy was born June 12, 1960 in Muskogee, OK, a son of Barney Earl and Sarah Nettie (Carmichael) Rogers.  He was...

Delores Jean Cannady

Delores Jean Cannady

May 18, 2020

Delores Jean Cannady, 87, of Salem, OR, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at her home in Salem.  Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2020 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Delores was born March 29, 1933 in Springfield, MO, a daughter of James J. and Frances P. (Winter) Chastain. ...

Samuel Christopher Dehn

Samuel Christopher Dehn

May 16, 2020

Samuel Christopher Dehn, 11 days old, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his grandmother's house in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at a later time.

Samuel was born on May 5, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Zachary Dehn and Maddison Gipson. He came into...

Charles Edward Coleman

Charles Edward Coleman

May 15, 2020

Charles E. Coleman, 84, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home in Freeman.  A private family funeral was held Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Charles was born June 13, 1935 in Decaturville, Missouri, a son of Lawrence and...

Frederic Chester Dillon

Frederic Chester Dillon

May 12, 2020

Frederic "Fred" Chester Dillon, 93, of Freeman, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.

Fred was born on June 13, 1926 in North Bend, Oregon, a son of Samuel Chester and Amna...

Frances Roberta Groves

Frances Roberta Groves

May 11, 2020

Frances Roberta Groves, 86, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 16, 2020  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial donations are suggested to Crescent Hill Cemetery.

Frances was born on March 15, 1934 in Jerico Springs, Missouri, a...

Richard "Dick" Allen Morris

Richard "Dick" Allen Morris

May 10, 2020

Richard "Dick" Allen Morris, 80, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.  A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m at First Church of Peculiar...

James "Jim" D. Muchmore

James "Jim" D. Muchmore

May 7, 2020

James "Jim" D. Muchmore, 77, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital – Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. A private family funeral service was held Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial  in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to West Line Christian Church....

Margaret Sage Logan

Margaret Sage Logan

May 4, 2020

Margaret Sage Logan died peacefully at age 96 (6 weeks from her 97 th birthday) on May 4, 2020 due to heart complications in Peoria, Illinois. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 1:00-1:30.  Inurnment in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO.

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Roger Raymond Dixon

Roger Raymond Dixon

May 2, 2020

Roger Raymond Dixon, 71, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Olathe. Roger was born February 27, 1949 in Butler, MO, a son of Raymond Dewey and Nettie Irene (Cumpton) Dixon.  He grew up in Adrian, MO and was a 1967 graduate of Adrian High School. Roger moved to the Kansas City area...

Robert "Bobby" Dean Anderson

Robert "Bobby" Dean Anderson

May 2, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Dean Anderson, 61, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope City, 5101 E. 24 th St, Kansas City, MO 64127.

Bobby was born August 8, 1958, in Harrisonville, MO, a son of...

Max B. Herrick, Jr.

Max B. Herrick, Jr.

May 2, 2020

Max B. Herrick, Jr., 73, of Peculiar, Missouri, lost his life on Saturday, May 2, 2020 as a result of an accident on I-49 north of Harrisonville, MO.  A private family funeral service, with military honors, was held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO....

Martha Lou Craig

Martha Lou Craig

Apr 27, 2020

Martha Lou Craig, 75, Archie, MO, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Services to be held at a later date.

Louis Wayne Harper

Louis Wayne Harper

Apr 18, 2020

Louis Wayne Harper, 64, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Joel Young

Joel Young

Apr 16, 2020

Joel Wayne Young, 60, Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Joel was born March 31, 1960 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Donald Wayne and Garnet Lea (Hughes) Young.  He was a 1978 graduate of...

Raymond "Ray" John Herschleb

Raymond "Ray" John Herschleb

Apr 16, 2020

Raymond John Herschleb, 76, Drexel, MO, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Ray was born February 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI, a son of Raymond John and Sophie (Kwiatkowski) Herschleb.  He lived in Wisconsin until moving to Kansas City in 1977.  He...

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