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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.

William "Bill" Harold Hon

William "Bill" Harold Hon

May 8, 2019

William "Bill" Harold Hon, 89, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at St. Luke's East, Lee's  Summit, MO.  A Celebration of Life was held  Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Big Iron Town in Pleasant Hill, MO.  We will be celebrating with Bill's favorite things, BBQ, Busch Light and Merle Haggard; casual dress, and bring your favorite stories about...

Margaret "Maggie" Victoria Garrett

Margaret "Maggie" Victoria Garrett

May 5, 2019

Margaret Victoria "Maggie" (Bohrn) Garrett passed away May 5, 2019.  Maggie was born on August 11, 1945 to Charley and Bernice Elizabeth (Simmons).  Maggie grew up in Milo, Missouri and attended high school in Nevada, MO.  Maggie was a waitress and worked at several different restaurants throughout her career.

Maggie is preceded in death by her beloved...

Ellsworth L. Flippin

Ellsworth L. Flippin

May 5, 2019

Ellsworth L. Flippin, 92, Archie, Missouri, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home in Archie.  Funeral services were held Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial and a graveside service were held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Climax Springs Cemetery, Climax Springs, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity...

Maxine Marie Rush

Maxine Marie Rush

May 2, 2019

Maxine Marie Rush, 89, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 2, 2019, at her home in Archie, Missouri.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO, with burial following in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Maxine, daughter of Benjamin Maxwell "Red" and Olive...

Kristine Lynn Smith

Kristine Lynn Smith

Apr 29, 2019

Kristine Lynn Smith, 52, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services were held on Friday, May 3, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Kristine was born April 27, 1967 in Des Moines, IA, a daughter of Gary K. and Mary A. (Merts) Black.  She grew up...

Thelma Marie Coble

Thelma Marie Coble

Apr 27, 2019

Thelma Marie Coble, 98, Peculiar, Missouri, passed away April 27, 2019.  Thelma graced the lives of her family and friends with her special gifts of cooking, homemaking, positive attitude, guidance and love of her family.  Funeral services were held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment  in the Freeman Cemetery.

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Jourdyn Kahlein Gaddy

Jourdyn Kahlein Gaddy

Apr 25, 2019

Jourdyn Kahlein Gaddy, 76, Belton, MO, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Merriam, KS.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Jourdyn was born July 11, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Hicks) Keller.  She lived in Indianapolis until moving to Belton in...

Bernie L. Dawson

Bernie L. Dawson

Apr 25, 2019

Burnis "Bernie" Lee Dawson, 79, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home.  Memorial services were held Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Bernie was born March 27, 1940 in Osceola, MO, the son of Espie Thomas and Lillian Gertrude (Smith) Dawson.  He was a 1959 graduate of Harrisonville High...

Robert Keith Hatch

Robert Keith Hatch

Apr 25, 2019

Robert Keith Hatch, 63, Drexel, MO, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his home.  Funeral services were held  Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial  in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO.

Robert was born March 20, 1956, in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Harold Lee and Marguerite Louise (Gage) Hatch.  He was...

Marvin Dewayne Hocker

Marvin Dewayne Hocker

Apr 22, 2019

Marvin DeWayne Hocker, 79, Drexel, MO, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO.  A Masonic Service, under the direction of Grand River Lodge #276, was held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, immediately followed by the funeral service.  Burial in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, MO.

Marvin was...

John Marland

John Marland

Apr 20, 2019

John Marland, 59, Cleveland, MO, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.  Inurnment to be held at a later date in New Bedford, MA.

John was born February 21, 1960 in New Bedford, MA, the son of James and Jean (Lake) Marland.  John married Sheila Ann Cruz on June 20, 1981 in New Bedford.  John had...

Raymond Anthony Cusumano

Raymond Anthony Cusumano

Apr 20, 2019

Ray Cusumano, age 80, of Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian United Methodist Church or to the Boy Scouts Troop 238 in...

Nina Rosetta Smith

Nina Rosetta Smith

Apr 18, 2019

Nina R. Smith, 90, Lincoln, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Nina was born...

David Ray Gartner

David Ray Gartner

Apr 11, 2019

David Ray Gartner, 63, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  Graveside services were held  Monday, April 15, 2019 at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

David was born April 8, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Lee Harvey and Toker (Burton) Gartner.  He had lived in Raytown, MO and...

Larry Lee French

Larry Lee French

Apr 4, 2019

Larry Lee French, 80, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial visitation was held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a Military and Elks service.    Memorial contributions may be made to Elks National Foundation.

Larry was born December 12, 1938 in Lexington, NE, a...

Bernadine Wellington

Bernadine Wellington

Apr 1, 2019

Bernadine Wellington, 65, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at her home.  A memorial gathering was held Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Inurnment in Peculiar Cemetery.

Bernadine was born August 10, 1953 in Ottawa, IL, a daughter of Bernabe and Virginia (Duncan) Rodriguez.  She attended St. James Catholic Grade...

Brenda Louise Snead Cooper

Brenda Louise Snead Cooper

Mar 29, 2019

Brenda Louise Snead Cooper, age 67, Hawthorne, FL, left this earthly scene on March 29, 2019, during a brief stay at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.  Homegoing services were held Friday, April 12, 2019, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Hawthorne, FL with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery in Gainesville, FL, under the direction of Duncan Brothers' Funeral Home,...

Bobbie Eugene Drehle

Bobbie Eugene Drehle

Mar 26, 2019

Bobbie Eugene Drehle, 89, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home.  Funeral services were held Friday, March 29, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville.  Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, Independence, MO.

Bob was born August 31, 1929 on a farm...

Thomas Leroy Bohrn

Thomas Leroy Bohrn

Mar 24, 2019

Thomas Leroy Bohrn, affectionately known as Bop, to his family, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.  Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Bop was born June 16, 1937 in Richards, MO to Bernice (Simmons) and Charley Bohrn.  He loved dogs, animals, cookies, and his family.  He grew...

Christopher Michael Dalton

Christopher Michael Dalton

Mar 20, 2019

Christopher Michael Dalton, 50, Kansas City, MO, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.  A memorial visitation was held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Christopher was born April 26, 1968 in Kansas City, MO,...

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