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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.

Mary Lou Flippin

Mary Lou Flippin

May 25, 2017

Mary Lou Flippin, 88, Archie, MO, died May 25, 2017 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Climax Springs Cemetery, Climax Springs, MO. Contributions may be made to Brookdale Hospice, 3131 S. State Route 291 Suite C, Independence, MO 64057. Mary Lou was born December 28,...

Robert F. Bruce, Jr.

Robert F. Bruce, Jr.

May 23, 2017

Robert F. Bruce, Jr., 78, Archie, MO, passed away at his home in rural Archie on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, with inurnment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. The family requests no flowers, with memorial contributions to the Robert Bruce memorial fund c/o Atkinson Funeral...

Jerry D. Sallee

Jerry D. Sallee

May 20, 2017

Jerry D. Sallee, 76, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, May 26 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville with burial in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Jerry was born September 13, 1940 in Red Top, MO, the son of...

Darlys M. Bremer

Darlys M. Bremer

May 19, 2017

Darlys M. Bremer, 74, Peculiar, MO, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. A memorial visitation was held Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Brierly Hall in Peculiar. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org. Darlys was born January 21,...

David E. Ritter

David E. Ritter

May 18, 2017

David Earl Ritter, 79 of Adrian, MO, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, May 22, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. David was born April 4, 1938 in Paris, Illinois, the son of Gerald and Frances...

Dorothy A. Wolfe

Dorothy A. Wolfe

May 17, 2017

Dorothy A. Wolfe, 90, Raymore, MO, has earned her angel wings. Dorothy, playfully known as "Dort", peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, May 22 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...

Robert Dale Gibson, Sr.

Robert Dale Gibson, Sr.

May 16, 2017

Robert Dale Gibson, Sr., 73, Belton, MO, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. A memorial tribute was held Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Robert was born February 28, 1944 in Kansas City, KS, the son of John W. and Mabel C. (Reed) Gibson, Sr. He married Gladys...

Warren "Dean" Tout

Warren "Dean" Tout

May 11, 2017

Warren "Dean" Tout, 89, Belton, Missouri, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Village at Carroll Park in Grandview, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time.

Beryl Edwin Hatfield, Jr.

Beryl Edwin Hatfield, Jr.

May 10, 2017

Beryl Edwin Hatfield, Jr., 74, Clinton, Missouri, formerly Adrian, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. A Celebration of Life service was held Monday, May 15 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO. Beryl was born November 14, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa, the...

Allie Mae Gregg

Allie Mae Gregg

May 9, 2017

Allie Mae Gregg, 82, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery. Allie was born June 11, 1934 in Wayne County, Georgia, the daughter of Allen C. and Bessie Mae (Griffis) Thornton. Allie grew...

Steven "Buck" Buckley Linder

Steven "Buck" Buckley Linder

May 4, 2017

Steven Buckley "Buck" Linder, 59, Belton, MO, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at his home. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Buck was born September 5, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Clifford G. and Mary J. (Flahive) Linder. He was a 1975 graduate of Cass Midway High School. Steve was a U....

Juanita Ann Willis

Juanita Ann Willis

May 4, 2017

JJuanita Ann Willis, 71, Archie, MO, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO with burial in Everett Cemetery, Archie. Juanita was born January 16, 1946 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Charles Glover and Dora Sophia (Walbourn) Ward....

Nancy (Atchley) Elizabeth Emmons

Nancy (Atchley) Elizabeth Emmons

May 2, 2017

Nancy Elizabeth (Atchley) Emmons, 84, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Harrisonville. Donations to Bright Futures Harrisonville, a community initiative that responds to young people's needs. Nancy was born in Birmingham, Michigan, in 1932, she and her husband...

John "Jack" Cotton

John "Jack" Cotton

Apr 30, 2017

John M. "Jack" Cotton, 79, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, Harrisonville. Jack was born September 30, 1937 in Denver, Colorado, the son of John Murrell and Lucille E....

Rebecca "Becky" Hansen

Rebecca "Becky" Hansen

Apr 29, 2017

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Hansen, 57, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery. Becky was born February 17, 1960 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of Loren Dean and Patricia Ann (Lynn) Gunnels. She was...

Dennis "Mac" Fox

Dennis "Mac" Fox

Apr 26, 2017

Dennis Mac Fox, 85, Raymore, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 29 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial was in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to The Fellowship of John, Foxwood Springs Residents' Council, P.O. Box 701, Raymore, MO 64083, (foxwoodsprings.org)....

James Edward Coonce

James Edward Coonce

Apr 25, 2017

James Edward Coonce, 60, Rich Hill, MO, died April 25, 2017. Memorial services were held Monday, May 1 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. James was born July 31, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Wilbert O. L. and Goldie L. (Fields) Coonce. He worked for the Southview Golf Course in Belton, MO as a grounds...

Jo Ellen Irwin

Jo Ellen Irwin

Apr 22, 2017

Jo Ellen Irwin, 61, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. No services are scheduled at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jo was born April 13, 1956 in Sac City, IA, the daughter of Maurice and Kathryn (Kent) Irwin. She was a 1974 graduate of Sac...

Donald E. Williamson

Donald E. Williamson

Apr 22, 2017

Donald Eugene Williamson, 79, Harrisonville, MO, died Saturday, April 23, 2017 at the Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled. Cremation.

Patricia Elmer Daniels

Patricia Elmer Daniels

Apr 21, 2017

Patricia Elmer Daniels, Harrisonville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by her family. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, April 26 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville with inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the church or to Serenity Care Hospice. Patricia was born in Hinkley, NY,...

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