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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.

Jannett Marie Sears

Jannett Marie Sears

Jun 20, 2020

Jannett Marie Sears, 78, Peculiar, MO, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home.  Memorial services were held Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Jannett was born January 29, 1942 in Ventura, CA, a daughter of Len and Thelma J. (Brixey) Russell.  She married Robert O. Sears on December 14,...

Wyatt Cole Fisher

Wyatt Cole Fisher

Jun 18, 2020

Wyatt Cole Fisher came into the world on June 18, 2020 and sadly entered into rest on the same day. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri.

Wyatt leaves behind his parents Jeffrey and Katie (Corbin) Fisher; his older brother, Waylon Fisher; his paternal grandparents, Jeffrey and...

Marjorie Inez Croy

Marjorie Inez Croy

Jun 17, 2020

Marjorie Inez Croy, 96, Raymore, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital.

Marjorie was born September 29, 1923...

Charlene Faye Jackson

Charlene Faye Jackson

Jun 17, 2020

Charlene Faye Jackson, 77, of Peculiar, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO.  Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO.

Charlene was born June 16, 1943 in Tulsa, OK, a daughter of Owen C. and Dorothy...

Elli Rose Parham

Elli Rose Parham

Jun 16, 2020

Elli Rose Parham, infant daughter of Dustin and Rebecca Parham, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation from 10:00-11:00.  In lieu of flowers the...

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. ...

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