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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.

Linda Frances Roberts

Linda Frances Roberts

Jan 14, 2021

Linda Frances Roberts, 72, of Urbana, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Big Spring Care Center in Humansville, Missouri.  Linda's funeral arrangements: Cremation and a Celebration of Life.

Linda was born on July 16, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth R. Judd and Mildred F. Allred. Linda was united in life and...

Velma Lucille Redwine

Velma Lucille Redwine

Jan 11, 2021

Velma Lucille Redwine, 93, Raymore, MO, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services were held  Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Raymore Cemetery in Raymore.  Memorial contributions may be made to Raymore Lions Club.

Velma was born January 1, 1928 in Kingsville, MO, the youngest daughter...

Donald L. Sutcliffe

Donald L. Sutcliffe

Jan 8, 2021

Don L. Sutcliffe, 76, of Freeman, Missouri passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home in Freeman. Graveside services were held  Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church.

Don was born September 27, 1944 in FT. Scott, Kansas, a son of...

John Lester Wolfe

John Lester Wolfe

Jan 4, 2021

John Lester Wolfe, 65, Adrian, MO, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home.  Memorial services were held Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Adrian United Methodist Church.

John was born on October 1, 1955 in Butler, Missouri, the eldest son of Joseph Vernon and Isabelle (Gressett) Wolfe.  He had one sister, Debbie...

Barbara Ann Ratcliff

Barbara Ann Ratcliff

Jan 2, 2021

Barbara Ann Ratcliff, 85, of Drexel, MO, passed away on January 2, 2021 at Shawnee Parc in Overland Park, KS after a two-year+ battle with cancer.  A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Graveside services and burial at the Houstonia Cemetery, Houstonia, MO.

Barbara...

Rosemary M. Fritts

Rosemary M. Fritts

Jan 1, 2021

Rosemary M. Wilson Fritts passed away January 1, 2021 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home at the age of 92.  Private family graveside services were held January 8, 2021.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Adrian Christian Church, where she has worshipped for many years.

Rosemary was born December 15, 1928,...

Donna Sue Mathes

Donna Sue Mathes

Dec 30, 2020

Donna Sue Mathes, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association, 2009 Plaza Drive, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

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Miriam Elizabeth Burhart

Miriam Elizabeth Burhart

Dec 30, 2020

Miriam Elizabeth (Fuller) Burhart, 87, Adrian, MO, passed on to her eternal reward Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO.   Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.   The family requests any contributions, in honor of Miriam's life, be designated to the American Red Cross or the National Kidney Foundation....

Johnny James Paul

Johnny James Paul

Dec 28, 2020

Johnny James Paul, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  No services are scheduled at this time.  A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Calvin David Evans

Calvin David Evans

Dec 28, 2020

Calvin David "Cal" Evans, 83, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away of pneumonia due to Covid-19 on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation with services at a later date.

Cal was born May 25, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Robert...

Lloyd Alfred Lawrence, Sr.

Lloyd Alfred Lawrence, Sr.

Dec 27, 2020

Lloyd Alfred Lawrence, Sr., 79, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO.  Family services will be held at a later date in Bevier, MO.

Lloyd was born December 21, 1941 in Bevier, MO, a son of John and Elsie Mildred (Riley) Lawrence.

Mary Ellen Bradley

Mary Ellen Bradley

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Ellen Bradley, 82, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, December 25, 2020 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.  Funeral services were held  on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.   Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church,...

Karen Ann Frost

Karen Ann Frost

Dec 22, 2020

Karen A. Frost, 57, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri

She was born November 6, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Philip and Pat (Doyle) Severson.  She was a US Army Veteran, and received her nursing training while in the military.  After...

Kevin Lee Muiller

Kevin Lee Muiller

Dec 20, 2020

Kevin Lee Muiller, 58, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Bates County Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services were held  Tuesday, December 29, 2020  at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, Missouri.  Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

"To be absent from the body is to be...

Betty Gene Pruden

Betty Gene Pruden

Dec 17, 2020

Betty Gene Pruden, 98, Adrian, MO, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Nathan Richard Nursing Home in Nevada, MO.  Private family services were held on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Public Library, P.O. Box 306, Adrian, MO 64720.

Betty was born October 3, 1922 on a farm...

Darell Gene Inman

Darell Gene Inman

Dec 17, 2020

Darell Gene Inman, 67, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on December 17, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas after a hard-fought battle against COVID-19. Funeral services were held  Monday, December 21, 2020  at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville,  Interment  in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri.

Darell was a hardworking man, a...

Barbara Mumford

Barbara Mumford

Dec 13, 2020

Barbara Mumford, 76, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Adrian Manor Health and Rehab.  Private family funeral service were held December 26, 2020.

Barb was born in Summit, New Jersey to Melvin H. Mumford and Adele H. (Lawrence) Mumford. She was one of six children and grew up in Georgetown,...

Mary Ellen Whitehead

Mary Ellen Whitehead

Dec 13, 2020

Mary Ellen Whitehead, 95, Adrian, MO, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Adrian Manor in Adrian.  Private family services.  Memorial contributions may be made to Altona Baptist Church.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Willie Lee Brown

Willie Lee Brown

Dec 12, 2020

Willie Lee Brown, 75, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  No services are scheduled.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Wanda Faye Banner

Wanda Faye Banner

Dec 11, 2020

Wanda Faye (Biggs) Banner, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held  Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Wanda was born on...

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