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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.

Donald Lynn Ragsdale

Donald Lynn Ragsdale

Sep 30, 2020

Donald Lynn Ragsdale, 75, Adrian, MO, formerly of Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home.  Funeral services were held Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville First Baptist Church.

Donald was born August...

Maurice "Marty" Handy

Maurice "Marty" Handy

Sep 28, 2020

Maurice "Marty" Handy, 64, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. Graveside services were held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Marty was born January 28, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Richard M. and Priscilla (Allen) Handy.  Marty and his brother, Rick,...

Hugh "Dick" Richard King

Hugh "Dick" Richard King

Sep 26, 2020

Hugh "Dick" Richard King, 85, of East Lynne, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 30, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri, Interment  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Dick was born on December 29, 1934 in East Lynne, Missouri, a son...

Harold Lee Six

Harold Lee Six

Sep 25, 2020

Harold Lee Six, 86, died September 25, 2020 at his home in rural Adrian.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Adrian United Methodist Church.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Adrian Optimist Club and Crescent Hill Masonic Lodge #368.

Harold was born on...

Marilyn Ann Poole

Marilyn Ann Poole

Sep 25, 2020

Marilyn Ann Poole, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., all at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment will follow at Orient Cemetery. Marilyn was born March 8, 1935 to...

Penny Kay Cutler

Penny Kay Cutler

Sep 23, 2020

Penny Kay Cutler, 58, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Penny was born July 18, 1962 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Raymond and Mary (Adkins) Parker.  She was a 1980 graduate of Harrisonville High School.  Penny married Bryson Cutler on January 28, 2000.

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Robert A. Kalwei

Robert A. Kalwei

Sep 19, 2020

Robert "Bob" Anthony Kalwei, 79, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home.  Private family services were held Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Connie Irene Knox

Connie Irene Knox

Sep 14, 2020

Longtime Harrisonville resident Connie (Trog) Knox departed this life Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 97, at Meadow View of Harrisonville Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by the love of her family.  Funeral services were held  Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made...

Richard "Rick" B. Stotts

Richard "Rick" B. Stotts

Sep 9, 2020

Richard B. Stotts, 77, of Harrisonville, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Journey International Church, 1601 SW State Route 150, Lee's Summit, MO 64082 or a charity...

Mildred L. Shelton

Mildred L. Shelton

Sep 8, 2020

Mildred L. Shelton, 94, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Willow Creek Memory Care in Lee's Summit, MO.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Harrisonville.

Mildred was...

Nancy Ann Vestal

Nancy Ann Vestal

Sep 7, 2020

Nancy Ann Vestal, 80, Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2020 at Wilshire at Lakewood in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Cremation.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Nancy was born December 28, 1939 in Grand Junction, Colorado, the daughter of Hebert and Inez (Samples) Cooper. As a child Nancy moved frequently as a result...

David Duane Fields

David Duane Fields

Sep 4, 2020

David Duane Fields, 69, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO.  No services are scheduled.

David was born May 18, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Robert, Sr. and Emmajean (Myers) Fields.  He grew up in the Kansas City area and attended Central High School. He worked...

Delynne Marie Wright

Delynne Marie Wright

Aug 27, 2020

DeLynne Marie Wright, 76, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at St. Luke's South in Overland Park, KS.  No services are scheduled.

DeLynne was born July 21, 1944 in Carroll, IA, a daughter of Albert and Helen (Stilwell) Morris.  She had lived in Harrisonville for 28 years.  DeLynne worked for the State of Kansas as...

Joyce June Stevens

Joyce June Stevens

Aug 26, 2020

Joyce June Stevens, 80, of Adrian, Missouri entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Ascend Hospice.

Joyce was born...

Janice Elaine Moore

Janice Elaine Moore

Aug 26, 2020

Janice Elaine Moore, 78, Belton, MO, went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Raymore, MO.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Janice was born May 21, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, a daughter of Everett...

Wanda Dean Elkins

Wanda Dean Elkins

Aug 25, 2020

Wanda Dean (Bell) Elkins, 89, of Charleston, Arkansas, died August 25, 2020 in Lee's Summit, Missouri.  She was born December 16, 1930 in Hackett, AR to James Robert and Emma Gene (Shelton) Bell.  Wanda married Clarence "Odell" Elkins on July 7, 1947 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Wanda was a social person who loved being around people.  She...

Alice Jean Carson

Alice Jean Carson

Aug 25, 2020

Alice Jean Carson, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. At this time, no services will be scheduled.

Alice was born November 4, 1934 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a daughter of Eugene M. and Mabel (Monroe) Davis. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in West Virginia with...

Jennifer Lee Holcomb

Jennifer Lee Holcomb

Aug 25, 2020

Jennifer Lee Holcomb, 43, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO.  Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services were held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Bethel Cemetery in Cainsville, MO.

Jennifer was born April 13,...

Barbara Jean Kilbane

Barbara Jean Kilbane

Aug 25, 2020

Barbara Jean (Waldrop) Kilbane, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home with family by her side.  Memorial services were held August 28, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.

Barbara was born November 5, 1941 in Mobile, AL, the daughter of Archie and Ruby Waldrop.  She worked various jobs but mostly as...

Timothy Burk Ford

Timothy Burk Ford

Aug 23, 2020

Timothy Burk Ford, 67, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at St. Luke's East, Lee's Summit, MO due to complications of cancer.  Graveside services were held  Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).

Tim was born August 18, 1953 in Harrisonville,...

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