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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.

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...

Joseph "Joe" Daniel Fuller

Joseph "Joe" Daniel Fuller

Jun 11, 2019

Joseph Daniel Fuller "Joe", born August 22, 1963 of Harrisonville, MO passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the American Legion/Union Hall in Harrisonville, MO.

Joe was a valued member of the Carpenters Union Local Lodge #777 and a driver for Crop Production Services Inc. He was...

Wilma "Berneice" Reed

Wilma "Berneice" Reed

Jun 11, 2019

Wilma "Berneice" Reed, 100, Grove, OK, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Grove Nursing Center in Grove, OK.  Graveside services were held June 17, 2019 in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO.

Berneice was born September 19, 1918, in Adrian, MO, a daughter...

Carolyn Elizabeth Sidebottom

Carolyn Elizabeth Sidebottom

Jun 8, 2019

Carolyn Elizabeth Sidebottom, 81, Kansas City, MO, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Carolyn was born April 15, 1938 in Canton, IL, a daughter of Granville Arthur and Alta...

Jeffrey Scott Leister

Jeffrey Scott Leister

Jun 3, 2019

Jeffrey Scott Leister, 57, of Amsterdam, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home in Amsterdam.

A Masonic Service was held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, followed by the funeral service, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Burial was held at West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO.

Jeff was born on December...

Era Nadine Chapman

Era Nadine Chapman

May 28, 2019

Era Nadine Chapman, 76, Drexel, MO, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home.  A memorial gathering was held  Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Martha's Bakery in Amoret, MO.

Era was born December 18, 1942 in Drexel, MO, a daughter of Arlow Stockler and Tressie May (Deshazer) Zeller.  She married Arle Gene Chapman on August 14, 1986...

Shirley Horner

Shirley Horner

May 26, 2019

Shirley M.  Horner, 79 of Adrian MO, passed away May 26, 2019 in the home.  A Celebration of Life was held Friday May 31, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137 (waysidewaifs.org).

Shirley was born to...

John H. Richardson

John H. Richardson

May 26, 2019

John H. Richardson, 83, Grandview, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with burial following in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, The American Diabetes...

Helen Nadine Bailey

Helen Nadine Bailey

May 26, 2019

Helen Nadine Bailey, 95, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Cremation will follow the funeral service with interment at a later date in Burford Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Helen was born on  ...

John "Duane" Craig

John "Duane" Craig

May 20, 2019

John "Duane" Craig, 79, Adrian, MO, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Adrian Manor.  Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, with cremation to follow.  Memorial contributions may be made to Duane Craig Memorial Fund.

Duane was born August 13, 1939 in Adrian, MO, the youngest of three...

Rudolph "Rudy" Peter Roth, Jr.

Rudolph "Rudy" Peter Roth, Jr.

May 19, 2019

Rudolph "Rudy" Peter Roth, Jr. 81, Melrose, FL, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Springfield, MO.  Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 22 at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Rudy was born February 14, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Rudolph and Alta (Wilson) Roth.  He married Doris Marie Foster on...

Linda Louise Harrington

Linda Louise Harrington

May 10, 2019

Linda Louise Harrington, 70, Freeman, MO, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.  A visitation was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Linda was born March 13, 1949 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Lawrence and Lillian (Wolf) Paxton.  She had lived in Kansas City, MO and Peculiar,...

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