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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.

Rita Kay Scott

Rita Kay Scott

Dec 10, 2019

Rita Kay Scott, 74, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her home.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian.   Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or to Crossroads Hospice.

Rita was born April 27, 1945, in Butler,...

John Emil Dubach, Jr.

John Emil Dubach, Jr.

Dec 7, 2019

John Emil Dubach, Jr., 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Harrisonville, Missouri.

John was born August 28, 1926 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, a son of John Emil and Edith (Wagner) Dubach.  He was a Navy Veteran of WWII.  John was united in marriage to Rosalie F. Summerville on August 29, 1952 in Bentonville,...

Lauren Catherine Peter

Lauren Catherine Peter

Dec 7, 2019

Lauren Catherine Peter, 40, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Funeral services were held  Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Cornerstone Chapel, 163 W. Center, Peculiar, Missouri.   Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar.  Memorial donations may be made to:  Special Olympics of Missouri,...

Chandra Lyn Swift

Chandra Lyn Swift

Nov 29, 2019

Chandra Lyn Swift, 46, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  A memorial service was held  Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Chandra was born March 9, 1973 in Harrisonville, a daughter of Terry and Sheryl (Welsch) Brown. ...

Leonard George Hunholz

Leonard George Hunholz

Nov 27, 2019

Leonard George Hunholz, 90, of Concordia, Missouri died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home in Concordia. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Contributions to the charity of your choice.

Leonard was born November 21, 1929 on a farm in Diggins,...

Donna Jean Senior

Donna Jean Senior

Nov 24, 2019

Donna Jean Senior, 91, Harrisonville, MO, loving wife and mother of five daughters, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home.  A Visitation was held  Wednesday, November 27 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with a graveside service following at Orient Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs.

Donna was born October 20,...

Margaret Ellen Maloney

Margaret Ellen Maloney

Nov 23, 2019

Margaret (Margee) Ellen Maloney passed away peacefully at the age of 105 on November 23, 2019, with her loving family by her side.

Margee was born to James and Bridgett (Delia) Maloney on February 27, 1914 in Washington, D.C.  Her father died when she was three years old.  Margee lived with several wonderful foster families for part...

Randy Delmar Winburn

Randy Delmar Winburn

Nov 23, 2019

Randy Delmar Winburn, 76, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, passed away November 23, 2019 in Palm Springs, CA.  Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Butler Christian Church in Butler, MO.  Randy's final resting place will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, MO.  Contributions may be made to:  American Heart Association,...

Jean "Maxine" Kuhns

Jean "Maxine" Kuhns

Nov 20, 2019

Jean Maxine Kuhns, 93, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville.   Graveside services were held  Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Princeton, MO.

Maxine was born August 30, 1926...

Willie Gene Rayburn

Willie Gene Rayburn

Nov 19, 2019

Willie G. Rayburn, Jr., 53, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral services were held  Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in the Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Missouri.

Willie was born on October 5, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri to Willie Gene Rayburn,...

Perry "Gene" Eugene Goddard

Perry "Gene" Eugene Goddard

Nov 19, 2019

Perry "Gene" Eugene Goddard, 86, Cleveland, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Gene was born December 18, 1932 in Louisburg, KS, a son of Ralph Perry and Vivian Maxine (Wilcox) Goddard.  He was a graduate of Freeman High School and was a lifelong resident of West...

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Jacks

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Jacks

Nov 18, 2019

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Jacks, 53, Archie, MO passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at his home.  Memorial services were held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Jacks Scholarship Fund c/o Adrian Bank.

Jimmy was born September 14, 1966 in Harrisonville, MO, a son...

Amara Elloe Wells

Amara Elloe Wells

Nov 17, 2019

Amara Elloe Wells, six-week-old daughter of Tyler Wells and Carly Wevers, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial visitation was held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Amara was born October 1, 2019 in Kansas City, MO,

Amara is survived...

James "Jim" Charles Dill

James "Jim" Charles Dill

Nov 16, 2019

James "Jim" Charles Dill, 87, Peculiar, MO, departed his earthly life to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Belton Medical Center in Belton, MO.  A visitation was held  Friday, November 22 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A visitation  and funeral  were also held  Saturday, November 23, at the Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home in...

Linus "Bo" Allen Brown

Linus "Bo" Allen Brown

Nov 13, 2019

Linus Allen "Bo" Brown, 50, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 6:50 p.m., after a short battle with a terminal illness, surrounded by family and friends.  A memorial gathering to celebrate  Bo's  life was held Saturday, November 30,  2019 at Headlights Bar & Grill 1036 N. Agnes Kansas City, MO.

Bo was born...

Coy "Mike" Michael Carter

Coy "Mike" Michael Carter

Nov 13, 2019

Coy Michael "Mike" Carter, 69, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.

Mike was born August 4,...

Melvin "Buddy" Paul Ford

Melvin "Buddy" Paul Ford

Nov 13, 2019

Melvin "Buddy" Paul Ford, 82, Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at his home.  A memorial/graveside service was held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Bud was born January 1, 1937 in Fort Scott, KS a son of Ernest Lee...

Janet Sue Berry

Janet Sue Berry

Nov 8, 2019

Janet Sue (Courtney) Berry, 69, Butler, MO, passed away peacefully Friday, November 8, 2019 at the home of Jeff and Amy and surrounded by her loved ones.  Janet had fought a brave battle against not one, but two chronic illnesses, heart disease and COPD.  Funeral services were held Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian,...

James "Jim" Lindley

James "Jim" Lindley

Nov 5, 2019

James "Jim" Robert Lindley, 76, of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A Masonic Service,  under the direction of Cass Masonic Lodge #147, and a funeral service was held Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial  in Rose Hill Cemetery, La Tour, MO.  Memorial contributions...

Esther Jeffries Ensley

Esther Jeffries Ensley

Nov 3, 2019

Esther Jeffries Ensley, 82, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.  Celebration of Life was held Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Everett Community Church in Archie, MO.

Esther was born March 29, 1937 in Steelville, MO, a daughter of James E. and Mabel J. (Vance) Coffman.  She had...

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