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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.

Denise Skeens

Denise Skeens

Jul 2, 2018

Denise Skeens, 62, Pleasant Hill, MO died Monday, July 2, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family at her home.  Funeral services were  Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice, 123 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, MO  64050.

Denise was...

Kathy Ann Spangler

Kathy Ann Spangler

Jul 1, 2018

Kathy Ann (Trent) Spangler, 64, Peculiar, MO, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to "Giving Fore Living", in honor of the Darin Wainscott Foundation.

Kathy was born July...

Grant Alan Bever

Grant Alan Bever

Jun 30, 2018

Grant Alan Bever, MD, a board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, died June 30, 2018, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UMKC Student Scholarships.

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Zane Taylor Donaldson

Zane Taylor Donaldson

Jun 30, 2018

Zane Taylor Donaldson, 19 years old, from Belton, MO passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Warrensburg, MO. Memorial services were held  Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO; his ashes will then be laid to rest with his mother in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Zane was born July 2,...

Laura Jane Crigger

Laura Jane Crigger

Jun 25, 2018

Laura Jane Crigger, 68, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held   Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment  in Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, MO.

Laura was born April 19, 1950 in Mt. Holly, NJ, the daughter of Kennard and Mary Jane...

Melvin T. Deaver

Melvin T. Deaver

Jun 24, 2018

Melvin Taylor Deaver, 97, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Grandview, MO. Memorial services were held Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Melvin was born April 6, 1921 in East Lynne, MO, the son of Albert Walter...

Helen Doris Nichols

Helen Doris Nichols

Jun 24, 2018

Helen Doris Nichols, 67, Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Memorial visitation were held June 28 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Helen Nichols Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home.

Helen was born October 25, 1950 in Philadelphia,...

Wendell Heins Patterson

Wendell Heins Patterson

Jun 24, 2018

Wendell Heins Patterson, 90, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held June 28, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Archie, MO.

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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...

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