obituaries
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.
Susan Lynne Mitchell
Mar 13, 2025
Susan Lynne Mitchell, 72, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home. Private interment will take place at Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Edgar Alan Houchen
Mar 12, 2025
Edgar "Ed" Alan Houchen, 84, of Archie, Missouri, left this world peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Memorial donations are suggested to KC Hospice house in...
Teddy Lee Pruden
Mar 12, 2025
Teddy "Ted" Lee Pruden Jr., 74, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A visitation was held Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with a graveside and interment at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian,MO.
Ted was born January 20, 1951, to Teddy Lee Pruden...
Gary Lee Nevils
Mar 11, 2025
Gary Lee Nevils, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his home. He affected the lives of everyone he knew and will be very deeply missed. There will be no services but please remember him within your hearts because that is the celebration he deserves.
Gary was born the...
Luann Kay Noss
Mar 10, 2025
Luann Kay Noss, 70, of Amsterdam, Missouri, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home. Luann was born January 6, 1955, to James Swenson and Alice Chandler in Minnesota. She married Thomas W. Noss in Phoenix, AZ. They soon moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, for Thomas's work. She...
Charles "Rick" Richard Moody
Mar 5, 2025
Charles "Rick" Richard Moody, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home, at the age of 77. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, where family and friends gathered to honor and remember this extraordinary man. Inurnment at...
Earl Daniel Brown
Mar 5, 2025
Earl Daniel "Danny" Brown, 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri, departed from this world on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Family and friends gathered for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at VFW #4409 in Harrisonville.
Born in Oak Grove, MO, and raised in Lee's Summit,...
John Robert Davis
Mar 1, 2025
John Robert Davis, affectionately known as "Lil John" to friends and family, left this world on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 70. A visitation to honor John's life and memory was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Born on February 20, 1955, in...
Michelle Lyn Blackston
Feb 28, 2025
Michelle Lyn Blackston, 60, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Graveside services were held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society "The Masters" themastersmo.org....
Thelma Jewel Frazier
Feb 25, 2025
Thelma Jewel Frazier, 81, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A visitation was held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by a graveside at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.
Thelma was born May 18,...
Michael Wesley Williams
Feb 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Wesley Williams, 81, who left this world on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Menorah Medical Center. Per his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Randolph Stephen Flint
Feb 18, 2025
Randolph "Randy" Stephen Flint, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 28, 1949, in Killeen, Texas, to Robert Clark and Doris Laverne (Joy) Flint, Randy grew up with a sense of adventure and dedication, values that would later define his life and service. ...
Paul Richard Miller
Feb 17, 2025
Paul Richard "Dick" Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 89. A memorial service celebrating Paul's life was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested...
Sandy Parrott
Feb 15, 2025
Sandra Louise "Sandy" Parrott, 62, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Church of the Nazarene in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasant Hill...
Orville Dean Todd
Feb 11, 2025
Orville Dean Todd, 78, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment will be in the Duncan Cemetery in Kingsville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Duncan Cemetery Association. ...
Michael Allen Greer
Feb 10, 2025
Michael Allen Greer, 59, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Downey Carriage House in Adrian, MO.
Michael was born on April 6, 1965, to Robert Greer and Betty (York) Greer in...
Martha Jean Tabb
Feb 8, 2025
Martha Jean (Farr) Tabb, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, with her family present on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jerry Tabb Memorial Scholarship Trust. ...
Shirley Ingram Dunkin
Feb 7, 2025
Shirley Ingram Dunkin, 88, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. She was born March 31, 1936 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Richard and Alice (Adolfae) James.
Shirley lived most of her life in Independence, except for a few years...
Rodney Lee Newkirk Ii
Feb 4, 2025
Rodney Lee Newkirk II, 48, of Harrisonville, Missouri, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this world peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home. A Memorial Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Born in Kansas City, MO, Rodney was the cherished...
Douglas Lloyd Cox
Feb 4, 2025
Douglas Lloyd Cox, a beloved husband, father, and cherished Grampy, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 63. In honor of Doug's life and the love he radiated, memorial services will be held at a later date.
Born on November 11, 1961, in Lawrence, Kansas, Doug was the son of...
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