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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.

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....

Willis Dale Wainwright

Willis Dale Wainwright

May 6, 2018

Willis Dale Wainwright, 85, Butler MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 6, 2018.  Funeral services were held May 11, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bates County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or to the First Baptist Church, Archie....

Della "Tootie" Darlene Reynolds

Della "Tootie" Darlene Reynolds

May 6, 2018

Della "Tootie" Darlene Reynolds, 85, Archie, MO, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO. Funeral services were held May 10, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to Archie Educational Day Care Center (AEDC), Archie, or Serenity Care Hospice, Harrisonville.

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Robert Dewayne Vassar

Robert Dewayne Vassar

May 4, 2018

Robert Dewayne Vassar, 74, Garden City, MO, passed away in the early morning on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Lee's Summit, MO.  Funeral services were held May 9, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO.

Robert was born August 27, 1943 to Kenneth and Lela (Sanders)...

Billy Dean Sisk

Billy Dean Sisk

May 3, 2018

Billy Dean Sisk, 70, Archie, MO, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home, surrounded with family and loved ones.  Funeral services were held May 8, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Billy was born...

Christopher "Chris" Lee Moore

Christopher "Chris" Lee Moore

Apr 29, 2018

Christopher "Chris" Lee Moore, age 31, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018.  Funeral services were held May 4, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, MO with burial in Austin Cemetery, Archie.

Chris was born October 13, 1986 in Harrisonville, MO, the son of Harry Clifford Moore, II and Brenda Kay (Fisher) Williams....

Joseph Tyndall Sparks

Joseph Tyndall Sparks

Apr 18, 2018

Joseph Tyndall Sparks, 93, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home in Harrisonville, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville with burial in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or Heartland Baptist Fellowship.

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Derek Warren Reynolds

Derek Warren Reynolds

Apr 15, 2018

Derek Warren Reynolds, 27, Raymore, MO, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, MO.  Funeral services were held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the New Covenant Fellowship in Garden City, MO with burial in Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO.  Contributions may be made to the New Covenant Fellowship.

Derek was born December 17, 1990...

Wilson E. Jones, Sr.

Wilson E. Jones, Sr.

Apr 13, 2018

Wilson E. Jones, Sr., 84, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Freeman Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Community of Christ Church or to Serenity Hospice.

Wilson was born October 15,...

Normajean Miller

Normajean Miller

Apr 13, 2018

Normajean Miller, 67, Garden City, MO, died at her home Friday, April 13, 2018.  A Celebration of Life brunch was held April 21, 2018 at the Garden City Community Center in Garden City, MO.

Normajean was born November 20, 1950 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of James and Charlotte (Lee) Fletcher.  She was a 1968 graduate...

Flora "Janie" Jane Jennings

Flora "Janie" Jane Jennings

Apr 12, 2018

Flora Jane "Janie" Jennings, 72, Peculiar, MO, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Janie was born May 8, 1945 in Peculiar, MO, the daughter of Thomas Charles...

Helen Inez Edwards

Helen Inez Edwards

Apr 12, 2018

Helen Inez Edwards, 94, Hermitage, MO, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Hermitage. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville with a gathering of family and friends at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville before going to the cemetery.

Helen was born September 21, 1923 in Garden City, Missouri to John...

Don Rhoads

Don Rhoads

Apr 8, 2018

Don Rhoads, 79, of Belton, Missouri died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the West Line Christian Church in West Line, MO with burial at the Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to West Line Christian Church.

Don was...

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