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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.

Twila June Hayward

Twila June Hayward

Jun 15, 2020

Twila June Hayward, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday June, 15, 2020 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO.  Cremation.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

Kenneth Fred Stuart, Iii

Kenneth Fred Stuart, Iii

Jun 11, 2020

Kenneth Fred Stuart, III, 24, Belton, MO, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home. Cremation.  Services to be scheduled at a later date.

Kenneth was born November 10, 1995 in Rapid City, SD, a son of Kenneth Fred and Shalin (Hakeem) Stuart.  He had lived in Belton, MO most of his life and was a...

Evelyn Anstine

Evelyn Anstine

Jun 11, 2020

Ora Evelyn Anstine, Raymore, MO, went to her Heavenly home June 11, 2020 at the age of 103.  Family graveside services were held in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, Fellowship Church, Raymore, or the charity of your choice.

Evelyn...

Jeff Lee Brock

Jeff Lee Brock

Jun 10, 2020

Jeffrey Lee Brock, 62, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home.  A visitation was held  Friday, June 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Jeff was born March 14, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Marvin and Melba...

Brandon Charles Beckham

Brandon Charles Beckham

Jun 6, 2020

Brandon Charles Beckham, 41, Peculiar, MO, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS with his loving wife by his side. He fought hard until the end and he has left us much too early.  A memorial visitation was held  Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

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Carolynn I. Watson

Carolynn I. Watson

Jun 3, 2020

Carolynn I. Watson, 72, Raymore, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services were held  Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Walker Cemetery in Thayer, MO.

Carolynn was born October 11, 1947 in Oregon County, Thayer, MO, a daughter of Carroll E. and Irene (Brazeal) Madden.  She grew up in Thayer and was a...

"Rattlesnake" Eddie Ray Wood

"Rattlesnake" Eddie Ray Wood

May 30, 2020

"Rattlesnake" Eddie Wood, 68, of Branson, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment  in the Freeman Cemetery,  Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Freeman Cemetery.

Eddie...

Kenneth Doyle Mcdonald

Kenneth Doyle Mcdonald

May 26, 2020

Kenneth Doyle McDonald, 91, of Bellflower, California passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm at his home in Bellflower. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New...

Stuart Franklin Hampton

Stuart Franklin Hampton

May 22, 2020

Stuart F. Hampton, 34, Peculiar, MO died Friday, May 22, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Stuart was born June 2, 1985 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Scott  Hampton and Brenda Seymour.  He was a lifelong Peculiar area resident and a graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School.  Stuart owned and...

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...

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