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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.

Bobbie Ann Savage

Bobbie Ann Savage

Jun 23, 2018

Bobbie Ann Savage, 73, Peculiar, MO, died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside inurnment was held Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Bobbie was born September 26, 1944 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Robert and Ann (Sutton) Noernberg. Bobbie had lived in the...

Gale "Rex" Dillon

Gale "Rex" Dillon

Jun 19, 2018

Gale "Rex" Dillon, 75, Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian.  Contributions may be made to Gale Dillon Memorial Fund.

Peggy Ann Shipley

Peggy Ann Shipley

Jun 18, 2018

Peggy Ann Shipley, 87, Archie, MO, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services were held June 21, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

Peggy was born April 30, 1931 on the old home place, north of the Grand River Baptist...

Steven Leroy Straw

Steven Leroy Straw

Jun 15, 2018

Steven Leroy Straw, 63, Higbee, MO, formerly of Clinton, MO, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

Steven was born April 24, 1955 in Clinton, MO, the son of Jack Leroy and Betty (Lewis) Straw. He was a...

Robbert Owen Cornforth

Robbert Owen Cornforth

Jun 11, 2018

Robbert Owen Cornforth, 14, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, June 16 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital.

Robbert was born June 12, 2003 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Jason Cornforth and...

Naomi "Tiny" Dell Burton

Naomi "Tiny" Dell Burton

Jun 7, 2018

Naomi Dell "Tiny" Burton, 90, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are being held at her request.

Tiny was born September 4, 1927 in Garden City, MO, the daughter of Charles F. and Una (Bullock) Bunger. She was one of 13 children, two of whom still survive. Tiny...

Esther Mae Timme

Esther Mae Timme

Jun 1, 2018

Esther Mae Timme, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO.  Funeral service were held June 6, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 E. 42nd St. South, Unit 600, Independence, MO  64055....

Donald Eugene Shipley

Donald Eugene Shipley

May 29, 2018

Donald Eugene Shipley, 87, Archie, MO died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his home in the Amarugia Highlands, West of Archie. Memorial services were held June 1, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Contributions may be made to the Everett Cemetery Association. Don was born June 28, 1930 on the family farm in Amarugia, one of...

John Philip Harper

John Philip Harper

May 26, 2018

John Philip Harper, 51, living most of his life in Peculiar, MO and the last several years in Branson, MO died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Hospital.  A Celebration of Life was held June 1 at Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be sent to The Special Olympics of Missouri (somo.org/tribute). John was born November...

Brenda K. Speer

Brenda K. Speer

May 25, 2018

Brenda K. Speer, 48, Peculiar, Missouri, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  Funeral services were held May 30, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with  burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.  Contributions to Kansas City Hospice House.

Brenda was born August 26, 1969 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a...

Virgie "Kaye" Kathaleen Bonnette

Virgie "Kaye" Kathaleen Bonnette

May 25, 2018

Virgie Kathaleen (Kaye) Hansen Bonnette, 97, of Belton, Missouri, passed away May 25, 2018 at her home with family by her side.  Graveside Inurnment was to be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Memorial contributes may be made to Heartland Hospice Care:  1001 E. 101st, Suite 180, Kansas City, MO 64131. Kaye was born July...

Mark Dana Burres

Mark Dana Burres

May 23, 2018

Mark Burres, 56, passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2018 at his home in Harrisonville. Graveside inurnment was held May 26, 2018 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh, MO with a Celebration of Life on May 26, at the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club.

Mark was born March 20, 1962 in Kansas City, KS to Lester and Shirley...

James "Jim" Allen Worthley

James "Jim" Allen Worthley

May 22, 2018

James "Jim" Worthley, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held June 1, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House.

Jim was born February 13,...

Beverly Ann Smith

Beverly Ann Smith

May 21, 2018

Beverly "Bev" Ann Smith, 72, West Line, MO, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home. A Celebration of Life was held at the West Line Christian Church on June 2, 2018.

Bev was born October 12, 1945 in Gardner, KS, the daughter of Earl and Barbara (Cupp) Fuller. She grew up in Gardner, KS and moved...

Joanne Mary Renner

Joanne Mary Renner

May 19, 2018

Joanne Mary Renner, 79, Cleveland, MO, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at The Healthcare Resort of Leawood in Leawood, KS. Funeral services were held May 26, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund.

Joanne was...

Edwin Allen Cline

Edwin Allen Cline

May 16, 2018

Edwin Allen Cline, 64, Odessa, MO, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Graveside inurnment was held May 25, 2018 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Edwin was born July 12, 1953 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Hubert Lee and Vesta Herbetta (Eaton) Cline. He was a...

Jack Ellis Harper

Jack Ellis Harper

May 10, 2018

Jack Ellis Harper, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held May 15, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the City of Harrisonville Animal Control or Kansas...

Betty Ann Hughes

Betty Ann Hughes

May 9, 2018

Betty Ann (Dawson) Hughes, 87, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held May 12, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Betty was born near Roscoe, MO on October 25, 1930 to Espie Thomas and Lillian Gertrude...

Keith F. Carr

Keith F. Carr

May 7, 2018

Keith Faron Carr, 64, Cleveland, MO, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home.  A celebration of his life was held May 12, 2018.

Keith was born in Silvis, Illinois, a son of Donald and Joan (Bushong) Carr. He was a 1972 graduate of Cardinal High School in Eldon, Iowa. Keith started working for United Telephone...

Arthur John Kloser

Arthur John Kloser

May 7, 2018

Arthur John Kloser, 86, Lee's Summit, MO, died May 7, 2018.  Memorial graveside services were held June 23, 2018 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Arthur was born June 13, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward and Rose (Riedel) Kloser. He married Patricia Ann Blue on January 29, 1953. He was a U.S. Korean War Army veteran....

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