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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.

Edward "Eddie" A. Crowder

Edward "Eddie" A. Crowder

Jul 27, 2019

Edward "Eddie" Crowder, 65, Belton, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home in Belton.  A Celebration Of Life service was held Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eddie Crowder Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home.

Eddie was born...

Jeffrey Jay Harper

Jeffrey Jay Harper

Jul 21, 2019

Jeffrey Jay Harper, 57, Raymore, MO, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Jeff was born August 1, 1961 in Olathe, KS, son of Don G. and Sheryl (Garten) Harper.  He was a 1980 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. He worked for Clarence M. Kelly & Associates as a...

Cauline Marie Edmonson

Cauline Marie Edmonson

Jul 21, 2019

Cauline Marie Edmonson, 81, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Redwood of Blue River in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven, Harrisonville.

Cauline was born August 12, 1937 in Freeman, MO, a daughter of...

Mary Ann Cumpton

Mary Ann Cumpton

Jul 20, 2019

Mary Ann Cumpton, 56, Mt. Vernon, MO, formerly of Butler, MO, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home.  Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, MO.  Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

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Henrietta "Corky" Cook

Henrietta "Corky" Cook

Jul 19, 2019

Mary Henrietta "Corky" Bane Cook, 88, Freeman, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home.  Funeral services were held Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Freeman Presbyterian Church in Freeman, MO.  Burial in Freeman Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven, Harrisonville, MO.

Corky was born July 3, 1931 on O Highway in...

Rose Maretta Buck

Rose Maretta Buck

Jul 19, 2019

Rose Maretta Buck, 76, Peculiar, MO, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home.  A memorial gathering held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice.

Rose was born March 13, 1943 in KS, a daughter of Alex and Maretta Belle (Frisbie) Martino.  She...

Emma "Lou" Louise Chevreaux

Emma "Lou" Louise Chevreaux

Jul 19, 2019

Emma Louise "Lou" Chevreaux, 84, Peculiar, MO, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home. Memorial services were held  Friday, July 26, 2019 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, MO.

Lou was born September 27, 1934 in Burlington, VT, and daughter of Colonel Nathaniel H. and Ruth D. (Dudley) Colby.  She was a 1952 graduate of...

Stella Mae Robinson

Stella Mae Robinson

Jul 17, 2019

Stella Mae Robinson, 81, Harrisonville, MO, went to meet her maker on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home.  Funeral services were held 11:00a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville, or to charity of choice.

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Eddie Joe Irvin

Eddie Joe Irvin

Jul 13, 2019

Eddie J. Irvin, 75, of Cleveland, MO, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his home in Cleveland. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, MO.

Eddie was born March 11, 1944 in Cleveland, MO, a son of Edmon J. and Mary Alice (Coffey) Irvin.  He was a...

Suzie Ellen House

Suzie Ellen House

Jul 10, 2019

Suzie Ellen House, 52, Greenwood, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial visitation was held on Tuesday, July 16, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Suzie was born November 18, 1966 in Marion, IN, a daughter of Raymond and...

Joseph "Joe" F. Mcnally

Joseph "Joe" F. Mcnally

Jul 6, 2019

Joseph F. "Joe" McNally, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Meadow View of Harrisonville.  Graveside services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.

Joe was born August 24, 1935 in Chillicothe, MO, a son of John and Tennis (McIntyre) McNally.  He was a 1953 graduate of Chillicothe High School. ...

Betty Howard

Betty Howard

Jul 5, 2019

Betty Maxine Howard, 96, Little Rock, AR, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Presbyterian Village Care Center in Little Rock.  A graveside service honoring her life was held on July 18, 2019 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

On March 2, 1923 Betty Maxine was born to Roy and Florence Bragg Robertson...

Stacy Lynn Cooper Humbird

Stacy Lynn Cooper Humbird

Jul 3, 2019

Stacy Lynn Cooper Humbird, 45, of Archie, Missouri, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:  MD Anderson Cancer Center (Breast Cancer), mdanderson.org/gifts.  Ref:...

Betty Lee Stenstrom

Betty Lee Stenstrom

Jul 1, 2019

Betty Lee (Skinner) Stenstrom, 89, Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2019 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 201 West Atkinson, Butler, MO.  A commemorative service will bewas held at the main chapel at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS.  Betty will be laid...

Elizabeth (Betty) Spangler

Elizabeth (Betty) Spangler

Jun 29, 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) Spangler, 91, Harrisonville, Missouri, died peacefully on June 29, 2019 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held  Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's  Foundation of America.  Interment will be at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri.

The daughter of...

Dorothy Lee Armstrong

Dorothy Lee Armstrong

Jun 23, 2019

Dorothy Lee Armstrong, 82, Freeman, MO, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church.

Dorothy was born December 13,...

Patricia Ann Biggs-Biles

Patricia Ann Biggs-Biles

Jun 20, 2019

Patricia Ann "Patty" Biggs-Biles, 73, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Meadow View of Harrisonville Health and Rehabilitation in Harrisonville.  A memorial service was held Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Meadow View of Harrisonville Health and Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Mitchell Wayne Laughlin

Mitchell Wayne Laughlin

Jun 20, 2019

Mitchell Wayne Laughlin, 56, Springfield, MO, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation.  A memorial service was held Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Mitch was born December 8, 1962 in Butler, MO, a son of Dennis L. and Beverly Ann (Reed) Laughlin.  He...

Marie J. Darnell

Marie J. Darnell

Jun 19, 2019

Marie J. Darnell, 78, Garden City, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Funeral services were held Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with burial in Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO.

Marie was born June 17, 1941 in Van Buren, AR, a daughter of Herschel...

Gary Alan Whitney

Gary Alan Whitney

Jun 14, 2019

Gary A. Whitney, 72, of Adrian, Missouri passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 in Archie, MO.  Cremation with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

Gary was born May 16, 1947 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Walton C. and Ruby L. (Switzer) Whitney.  Gary was a 1965 graduate of SE High School...

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