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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.

John David Rainwater

John David Rainwater

Feb 26, 2020

John David Rainwater, 77, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time. A private inurnment was held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri.

John was born on July 17, 1942 to John and Margie (Metcalf) Rainwater in Pryor, Oklahoma....

John Edgar Guffey, Sr.

John Edgar Guffey, Sr.

Feb 24, 2020

John Edgar Guffey, 73, of Archie, MO, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, MO.  Funeral services were held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment followed at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Gower Convalescent Center to the order of John...

Dan Eads

Dan Eads

Feb 20, 2020

Dan Eads, 64, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home.   A memorial visitation and masonic service was held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Dan Eads Memorial, to be used at Cass Career Center Ag Program.

Dan was...

Amanda Jeanne Guggisberg

Amanda Jeanne Guggisberg

Feb 20, 2020

Amanda Jeanne Guggisberg, 33, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Lung Association in Amanda's name.

Amanda was born on June 3,...

Margie Vera Calderwood

Margie Vera Calderwood

Feb 19, 2020

Margie Vera Calderwood, 88, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Meadow View of Harrisonville.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Margie was born December 24, 1931 in Killeen, TX, a daughter of Ozias and Vera (Buchanan) Joiner.

Jack Lloyd Mccarthy

Jack Lloyd Mccarthy

Feb 18, 2020

Jack Lloyd McCarthy, 91, Raymore, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore and was attended by Serenity Care Hospice.  Inurnment services will be held in Concord Cemetery in Concord, MN at a later date.

Jack was born December 3, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN, a son of Lloyd Hatch and Lilace...

Ernest Clifton Wine, Jr.

Ernest Clifton Wine, Jr.

Feb 17, 2020

Ernest Clifton Wine, Jr., 94, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Independence, MO.  A Funeral mass and Rosary was held Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Kansas City, MO. Burial, with full military honors, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

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Dwight "Sonny" Dudley Darr, Jr.

Dwight "Sonny" Dudley Darr, Jr.

Feb 15, 2020

Dwight "Sonny" Dudley Darr, Jr., 84, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, Missouri.  A memorial visitation, with military honors,  was held  Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Sonny was born November 12, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Dwight D., Sr. and...

Thomas M. Murphy

Thomas M. Murphy

Feb 15, 2020

Thomas M. Murphy, 85, Archie, MO, passed away at his home in Archie on Saturday, February 15, 2020.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Bonnie Carrol Cook

Bonnie Carrol Cook

Feb 11, 2020

Bonnie Carrol Cook, 88, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Bonnie was born on September 22, 1931 in Atchison, Kansas. She spent many of her years working as a CNA at multiple nursing homes,...

Carson Levi Elmer

Carson Levi Elmer

Feb 10, 2020

Carson Levi Elmer, 18, of Adrian, MO passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 in Virginia, MO in a motor vehicle accident. A celebration of Carson's life were held Friday, February 14 at the Adrian United Methodist Church, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Adrian United Methodist...

Virginia Lee King

Virginia Lee King

Feb 9, 2020

Virginia Lee King, 97, of Warrensburg, Missouri (formerly of East Lynne), passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at The Arbors at Harmony Gardens in Warrensburg, MO. A Memorial services was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association.

Virginia was born on January...

Bert Morris Rinker, Jr.

Bert Morris Rinker, Jr.

Feb 8, 2020

Bert Morris Rinker, Jr., 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Bert was born on September 2, 1935 to Bert M. and Mary Ruth...

Gladys Blanche Turner

Gladys Blanche Turner

Feb 8, 2020

Gladys Blanche Turner, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Gladys was born on August 7, 1948 to Benjamin Harry and...

Darlene Marie Arndt

Darlene Marie Arndt

Feb 8, 2020

Darlene Marie (Jadlot) Arndt of Adrian, Missouri passed away February 8, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO at the age of 79. She was born on July 17, 1940 to Paul Herman and Jennie Lee (Thompson) Jadlot in northern Vernon County, Missouri.

The Jadlot family lived in the Metz area before moving to a...

Mary Elizabeth Nickel

Mary Elizabeth Nickel

Feb 5, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Nickel, 100, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Floral Hills Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri

Mary was born on February 11, 1919 in Carrollton, Missouri to Harry and Stella (Lakey)...

Elizabeth Lavinia (Richardson) Bradley Mcmannama

Elizabeth Lavinia (Richardson) Bradley Mcmannama

Jan 30, 2020

Elizabeth LaVinia (Richardson) Bradley McMannama, 96, Kansas City, KS, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS.  Funeral services were held Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial was held at Bonner Springs Cemetery, Bonner Springs, KS. Memorial Contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri....

Ruth Alma Britton

Ruth Alma Britton

Jan 30, 2020

Ruth Alma Britton, 92, of Peculiar, Missouri left this earth on Thursday, January 30 , 2020 at her home. A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 6 , 2020  at First Church of Peculiar in Peculiar, MO. Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. . Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice or Salvation Army.

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Barbara Jean Glasgow

Barbara Jean Glasgow

Jan 29, 2020

Barbara Jean (Morris) Glasgow, 87, Reeds Spring, MO, (formerly of Harrisonville, MO), passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home.  Funeral services were held  Friday, February 7, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Barbara was born April 23, 1932 in Harrisonville MO to William Henry and Bertha Missouri...

Morris Dee Schmoll

Morris Dee Schmoll

Jan 28, 2020

Morris Dee Schmoll, 84, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Memorial services were held  Tuesday, February 4 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Morris was born October 28, 1935 in Lisle, MO, a son of Dacy H. and Edith (Morrison) Schmoll.  He attended grade school at the Culvert...

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