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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.

Rolla "Corky" Joline Sage

Rolla "Corky" Joline Sage

Dec 26, 2017

Rolla Joline "Corky" Sage, Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, MO.  Funeral services were held Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian with burial in Cloud Cemetery, Ballard, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City,...

Misty Jo Murray

Misty Jo Murray

Dec 25, 2017

Misty Jo Murray, 47, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services were held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Atkinson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Misty was born November 14, 1970 in Portsmouth, VA, the daughter...

Darren Laurence Kirk

Darren Laurence Kirk

Dec 25, 2017

Darren Laurence Kirk, 43, of Kansas City, MO died Monday, December 25, 2017 in Kansas City, MO.  A Private Memorial is scheduled. Darren was born January 7, 1974 in Harrisonville, MO to James and Joyce (Schmoll) Kirk. He was a 1993 graduate of Harrisonville High School. Darren was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one brother,...

Audrey "Billie" Faye Wood

Audrey "Billie" Faye Wood

Dec 25, 2017

Audrey "Billie" Faye Wood, 94, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Baptist Fellowship, Harrisonville. Billie was born March 9, 1923 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter...

Vincent Vernon Zumwalt

Vincent Vernon Zumwalt

Dec 17, 2017

Vincent Vernon Zumwalt, 85, Cleveland, MO died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home in Cleveland, MO.  Funeral services were held Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Vincent was born May 6, 1932 in Barry, Platte County,...

Leona May Birkett

Leona May Birkett

Dec 14, 2017

Leona May Birkett, 72, Grandview, MO, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Village of Carroll Park in Grandview.  Graveside services were held Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Leona was born June 19, 1945 in Kansas City, KS and was a 1963 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School in Raymore, Missouri. She was a lifelong Kansas...

Merle D. Worthly

Merle D. Worthly

Dec 12, 2017

Merle Deane "Horseweed" Worthley was born on May 14, 1947 in Harrisonville, MO and passed away in Harrisonville, MO on December 12, 2017 at the age of 70. Merle worked for Armco Steel for 23 years. After retirement he and his son, Michael started Worthley Delivery. Merle was well known for always keeping his vehicles in pristine condition. He loved...

Sidney "Sid" Dale Chamberlain

Sidney "Sid" Dale Chamberlain

Dec 9, 2017

Sidney "Sid" Dale Chamberlain, 61, Adrian, MO, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO.  Funeral services were held Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, MO.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, December 16 at Fugly's in East Lynne, MO.  Donations may be made...

Alvin "Al" Adam Gerstner

Alvin "Al" Adam Gerstner

Dec 9, 2017

Alvin "Al" Adam Gerstner, 91, Peculiar, MO, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 13 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville with burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.  Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV.org), American Cancer Society or...

Betty Lou Burger

Betty Lou Burger

Dec 7, 2017

Betty L. Burger, 87, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Betty was born July 20, 1930 in Harrisonville, the daughter of David William and Ollie M. (Dykes) Burger. She was a 1949 graduate of Harrisonville...

Donna E. Taylor

Donna E. Taylor

Dec 3, 2017

Donna E. Taylor, 85, Peculiar, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her home. Graveside services were held Sunday, December 10 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Donna was born April 24, 1932 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of James Dewey and Cora Elva (Shook) Taylor. She was a 1950 graduate of Harrisonville High School. She had...

Anna May Meihls

Anna May Meihls

Dec 2, 2017

Anna May Meihls, 62, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held December 7, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment will be at a later date in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Anna was born April 9, 1955 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Harley F. and...

Demetrius Anton Kasomenos

Demetrius Anton Kasomenos

Nov 30, 2017

Demetrius "Jim" Anton Kasomenos, 75, Archie, MO, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his home. A memorial gathering was held Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, MO. Memorial contributions to Harrisonville VFW post # 4409. Inurnment in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Jim was born August 7, 1942 in Omaha, NE, the youngest of...

Loneta Irene Bruce

Loneta Irene Bruce

Nov 30, 2017

Loneta Irene Bruce, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her home. Graveside services were held Monday, December 4, 2017 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions to Serenity Care Hospice. Loneta was born December 31, 1938 in St. Paul, KS, the daughter of Don V. and Violet M. (Kennedy) Moses. She married G. L. Bruce on March...

Jimmie Thomas Sisk

Jimmie Thomas Sisk

Nov 29, 2017

Jimmie Thomas Sisk, 79 of Adrian, MO passed away at his home Thursday November 29, 2017, surrounded by his family and dogs that he loved more than anything. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Jimmie was born December 26, 1937 in Phoenix, AZ, the son...

Laverne Anthony Bremer

Laverne Anthony Bremer

Nov 29, 2017

LaVerne Anthony Bremer, 60, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. Memorial services to be scheduled at a later date. LaVerne was born January 8, 1957 in Arcadia, WI, the son of Marcus and Shirley (Risser) Bremer. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. LaVerne had worked as a machinist and a welder for MG Machine in Belton....

Eula May Akers

Eula May Akers

Nov 25, 2017

Eula May Akers, 92, Kansas City, Missouri, died November 25, 2017 at Advanced Healthcare in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Contributions may be made to the Freeman Cemetery Association. Eula was born February 13, 1925, near Drexel, MO, the daughter...

David Gene Franks, Jr.

David Gene Franks, Jr.

Nov 24, 2017

David Gene Franks, Jr., 54, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO.  A visitation was held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. David was born May 17, 1963 in Moline, IL, the son of David Gene and Joyce Ann (Slininger) Franks, Sr. He married Crista Jolliff on...

B. Cecelia Brown

B. Cecelia Brown

Nov 24, 2017

Blanche Cecelia Brown, 84, went home to be with her Lord November 24, 2017, at the Carnegie Village Rehabilitation Center in Belton, Missouri. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 26 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rachel House, 1260 NE Windsor Drive Lee's Summit,...

Kathryn "Louise" Kohler

Kathryn "Louise" Kohler

Nov 23, 2017

Kathryn Louise Kohler, 93, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, MO, with family and love around her. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made in Louise's name...

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