obituaries

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.

Walter W. Bruens

Walter W. Bruens

May 28, 2025

Walter Winfred Bruens, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away at 12:35 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Crown Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025  at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church. Interment in Orient Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the Bruens family requests that donations be...

Terri Lynne Peters

Terri Lynne Peters

May 28, 2025

Terri Lynne Peters, 76, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home. A Memorial Visitation was held Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.

Terri was born on April 4, 1949, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and was raised by her loving parents, Severt and...

Terry F. Rice

Terry F. Rice

May 27, 2025

Terry F. Rice, 77, of Butler, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Friends and family gathered to celebrate Terry's life during a visitation on Thursday, May 29, 2025  at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri. A funeral service honoring his life took place on Friday, May 30,...

John Roland Toomey

John Roland Toomey

May 24, 2025

John Roland "Tippy" Toomey, 87, of Andover, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. A celebration of John's life will be announced at a later date.

Born in Hackensack, NJ, John was raised in Park Ridge and graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1957. He spent his career as a proud...

Cheryl Sue Thomas

Cheryl Sue Thomas

May 13, 2025

Cheryl Sue Thomas, age 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.  Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Graveside services were held at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia,...

Richard Clarke Bergstrand

Richard Clarke Bergstrand

May 12, 2025

Richard Clarke Bergstrand, 74, of Columbia, MO, died at his home on Monday, May 12, 2025. Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.

Richard was born in Moline, IL, in 1951 to Vernon and Evelyn Bergstrand (Clarke). He worked at Payless Cashways for most of...

Mary Leann Bagby

Mary Leann Bagby

May 12, 2025

Mary LeAnn Bagby, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO, at 74 years old. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment ...

Avida Mae Kinzinger

Avida Mae Kinzinger

May 10, 2025

Avida "Vie" Mae Kinzinger, 78, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. A private inurnment will be held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville at a later date.

Avida was born in Concordia, Kansas, on July 23, 1946, a...

Gary Downey

Gary Downey

May 8, 2025

Gary Downey, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment will be at a later date in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Gary was born December 24,...

Helen Elizabeth "Liz" Ray

Helen Elizabeth "Liz" Ray

May 7, 2025

Our challenge is that there are no words to express our gratitude for the impact that this dear lady had on our community, and in our lives.

With that award winning attitude, Liz departed this life on May 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM, 73*, 95#. By her side were her son, Mark; sisters: Mary...

Leslie "Sue" Anderson

Leslie "Sue" Anderson

May 7, 2025

Leslie "Sue" Anderson, 73, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of life was held, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Adrian Optimist Building.

Sue Anderson was born January 17, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clyde L. Moles and Virginia L. (Ackerley) Moles and had...

E. Norene Blaylock

E. Norene Blaylock

May 6, 2025

E. Norene Blaylock, 100, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Marshall, MO.

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Sandra Kay Knisely

Sandra Kay Knisely

May 3, 2025

Sandra Kay Knisely, 84, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. A visitation was held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services  following  the visitation, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, MO.

Sandra was...

Gordon E. Anderson

Gordon E. Anderson

May 1, 2025

Gordon E. Anderson, 87, of Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home. A private graveside service will be held at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice.

Gordon was born...

Albert Raymond Craig

Albert Raymond Craig

Apr 30, 2025

Albert R. Craig Jr., 88, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Service information and a complete obituary will be added when they become available.

Margaret Ann Satterfield

Margaret Ann Satterfield

Apr 29, 2025

Margaret Ann Satterfield, 80, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Memorials can be given in her name to any of the following organizations: Carpenter's Cup, Adrian Fire Department, Bates County Memorial Hospital Ambulance...

Jennifer Lynn Mccubbin

Jennifer Lynn Mccubbin

Apr 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn (Joiner) McCubbin, 49, of Harrisonville, Missouri, on April 24th, 2025, at 3:46 PM. Jennifer was a beloved wife, sister, mom, aunt, friend, and work colleague who touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering spirit and contagious laughter.

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Patricia Sue Ragsdale

Patricia Sue Ragsdale

Apr 24, 2025

Patricia Ragsdale, 72, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery,  Harrisonville, MO.

Patricia was born March 3, 1953, in Harrisonville, MO,...

Joyce Gail Brigham

Joyce Gail Brigham

Apr 23, 2025

Joyce Gail (Wormsley) Brigham, 76, a long-time Harrisonville resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Meadow View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial services were held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment will be at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO, at a later date. Memorial contributions...

Jimmie "Jim" Eugene Arnold

Jimmie "Jim" Eugene Arnold

Apr 21, 2025

Jimmie "Jim" Eugene Arnold, 83, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Christ Fellowship Church of Archie (formerly the First Baptist Church of Archie). Interment  in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. The family suggests contributions to Crescent Hill Cemetery Association. ...

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