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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.

Thomas E. Phillips

Thomas E. Phillips

Oct 9, 2018

Thomas E. Phillips, 69, of Hiawatha, KS died peacefully Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, KS.

Tom was born September 15, 1949 in Parsons, KS, the youngest of six children to Eldred and Elsie Ginn Phillips.  He grew up in Parsons, KS and graduated from Labette County High School with the...

David Wayne Irvin

David Wayne Irvin

Oct 9, 2018

David Wayne Irvin, 51, Holden, MO, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.  A Celebration of Life was held October 20, 2018 at the West Line Community Center in West Line, MO.

David was born June 12, 1967 in Kansas City, MO, the son of David Lee and Deloris (Lacy) Irvin.  He was a 1985...

Donna Marie Hill

Donna Marie Hill

Oct 9, 2018

Donna Marie Hill, 69, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services were held October 12, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Donna was born February 25, 1949 in Waltham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Antonio and Alice (Chagnon) Rigoli.  She had lived in...

Edith "Edi" Lynn Arnold

Edith "Edi" Lynn Arnold

Oct 7, 2018

Edith "Edi" Lynn Arnold, 57, Garden City, MO, died October 7, 2018.  Memorial services were held  Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Creighton, MO.    Memorial contributions may be made to Rachael House or Door of Hope.

Edi was born February 14, 1961 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Arthur and Rolla (Dille) Sage. ...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Walters

Charles "Chuck" Edward Walters

Oct 5, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Edward Walters, 49, Raymore, MO, passed away as a result of a UTV accident on Friday, October 5, 2018, in Waynoka, OK.  Funeral services were held Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Chuck was born on October 14, 1968, in Albany, MO, the son of Keith and Velma (Kesterson)...

Harley C. Jackson

Harley C. Jackson

Oct 5, 2018

Harley Clarence Jackson, 97, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO.   Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville United Methodist Church.

Harley was born January 13, 1921 on a farm near...

Bert Morris Rinker, Iii

Bert Morris Rinker, Iii

Sep 29, 2018

Bert Morris Rinker, III, 63, Blairstown, MO, died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home.  Funeral services were held  Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Bert was born March 14, 1955 in Butler, MO, the son of Bert and Betty R. (Woodring) Rinker. ...

Rose Marie Brodhacker

Rose Marie Brodhacker

Sep 25, 2018

Rose Marie Brodhacker, 61, Peculiar, MO, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held  Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Peculiar Cemetery.

Rose was born September 22, 1957 in McAlester, OK, the daughter of Andrew and...

Leroy Goodman Fisher

Leroy Goodman Fisher

Sep 24, 2018

Leroy Goodman Fisher, 79, Archie, MO, died Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home.  Funeral services were held  Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie.   Burial  in Austin Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Austin Cemetery Association. Leroy was born March 13, 1939 in Piedmont, Oklahoma, the son of William Franklin and Anna Alma...

Edward "Dean" Oldham

Edward "Dean" Oldham

Sep 20, 2018

Dean Oldham, 74, Peculiar, MO, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar.  Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Kansas City Hospice House.

Dean was born April 25, 1944...

Edythe Frances Laverack

Edythe Frances Laverack

Sep 19, 2018

Edythe Frances Laverack, 96, Pleasanton, KS passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.   Memorial contributions may be made to House of Hound.

Edythe was born December 29, 1921 in Kansas City, KS to Calvin Edward...

Debra "Debbie" Ann Truninger

Debra "Debbie" Ann Truninger

Sep 18, 2018

Debra "Debbie" Ann Truninger, 60, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to: Hope Haven, 200 North Oakland St.  Harrisonville, MO 64701.

Debbie was born October 18, 1957 in Holden, MO, the...

Garey Michael Martin

Garey Michael Martin

Sep 14, 2018

Garey Michael Martin, 38, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, September 14, 2018 in Harrisonville.  Cremation.  No services are scheduled.

Larry Wayne Kunkelman

Larry Wayne Kunkelman

Sep 11, 2018

Larry Wayne Kunkelman, 78, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial gathering was held  Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian.  Contributions may be made to House of Hound in Butler, MO.

Larry was born October 5, 1939 in Allen County, Kansas,...

Donald Leo Schmidt

Donald Leo Schmidt

Sep 8, 2018

Donald L. Schmidt, 78, Harrisonville, MO died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at his home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   In lieu of flowers please make donations to http://www.cancercare.org/

Don was born October 15, 1939 in El Dorado Springs, MO, a son of...

Jean Marie Bearkheimer

Jean Marie Bearkheimer

Sep 3, 2018

Jean Marie Bearkheimer, 63, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.  A memorial gathering was held Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Jean was born March 22, 1955 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Eugene Martin and Ellen Marie...

Tommy Clayton Spears, Jr.

Tommy Clayton Spears, Jr.

Sep 3, 2018

Tommy Clayton Spears, Jr., 55, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home.  Funeral services were held Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Tommy was born June 18, 1963 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Tommy C. and Carole Dean (Brownfield) Spears.  He...

Bettie Louise Moore

Bettie Louise Moore

Aug 30, 2018

Bettie Louise Moore, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Graveside services were held  Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

Louise was born on July 27, 1930, in Jefferson City, MO, a daughter of William and Nellie (Moore) Moore.  She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee,...

Donald Dean Fenton

Donald Dean Fenton

Aug 29, 2018

Donald Dean Fenton, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his home.  A celebration gathering was held Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Don was born May 6, 1940 in Pleasant Hill, MO, the son of Elston Jerry and Hallie...

John W. Todd

John W. Todd

Aug 28, 2018

John W. Todd, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas.  Services were held Friday, August 31, 2018 at at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a Masonic services at noon.  Burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Olathe Hospice House Volunteers.

John...

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