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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.

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...

Rosa Lee Conner

Rosa Lee Conner

Nov 3, 2019

Rosa Lee Evans Conner, 90, of Harrisonville, MO passed away early Sunday morning November 3, 2019.  Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice.

Rosa Lee was born December 20, 1928 in Butler, MO, a daughter of...

John Edward Kagarice

John Edward Kagarice

Oct 31, 2019

John Edward Kagarice, 83, Peculiar, MO, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

John was born July 4, 1936 in Garden City, MO, a son of Charles...

Manuel Sanchez

Manuel Sanchez

Oct 30, 2019

Manuel Sanchez, age 47, of Belton, Missouri died Wednesday, October 30 , 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children.

Manuel, the son of Vicente Sanchez and Gloria Aguilar, was born January 30 , 1972 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He received his education from Manuel Aguilar Saenz School in Mexico. In 1998, Manuel...

Carolyn Sue Gregg

Carolyn Sue Gregg

Oct 29, 2019

Carolyn Sue Gregg, 70, went to be with her Savior at her home in Adrian, MO, on October 29, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer.  Funeral services were held  Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Altona Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Blue River Bible Church Missions...

Pauline Christine Knoderer

Pauline Christine Knoderer

Oct 25, 2019

Pauline Christine Knoderer, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS.  A funeral mass will be held Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2700 E Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701, with a visitation beginning one hour prior at...

Billy Earl Smith

Billy Earl Smith

Oct 24, 2019

Billy Earl Smith, 88 of Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  Memorial services were held Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Billy was born June 9, 1931 in Urich, MO, a son of Albert Earl and Nellie Mabel (Craig) Smith.  He married Evelyn Gertrude...

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