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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.

Virginia "Ginger" Lou Milner

Virginia "Ginger" Lou Milner

Feb 14, 2017

Virginia "Ginger" Lou Milner, 76, Harrisonville, MO died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:30-3:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation,...

Sandra "Sue" Brown

Sandra "Sue" Brown

Feb 7, 2017

Sandra Sue (Welch) Brown, 68, Adrian, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2016, at her home in Adrian. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, with visitation from 5:00-6:00. Contributions may be made to Adrian VFW Post 1935. Sue was born September 26, 1948 to...

Dale Wiskur

Dale Wiskur

Feb 7, 2017

Murl "Dale" Wiskur, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 13 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Friends may call from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be...

Leland Eugene Fuller

Leland Eugene Fuller

Feb 4, 2017

Leland E, Fuller, 70, Cleveland, Missouri, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home. A memorial gathering of fellowship and food will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Christian Church in Cleveland, Missouri. Leland was born October 5, 1946 in Olathe, Kansas to Earl and Barbara (Cupp) Fuller. On January 18, 1969 he...

Lois Darlene Buford

Lois Darlene Buford

Feb 4, 2017

Lois Darlene Buford, 84, Kingwood, TX, died February 4, 2017 at the Kingwood Medical Center, Houston, TX. Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 8 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Lois was born May 13, 1932 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Harold A. and Florence L'Marie (Kindle) Robb. She grew up in the Scottsbluff area and was a...

Vivian Marie Franklin

Vivian Marie Franklin

Feb 3, 2017

Vivian Marie Franklin, 93, Lee's Summit, Missouri, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at Lakewood Wilshire Nursing Home in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmeswood Road, Kansas City, MO. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Vivian was born February 25, 1923 in Everett, Missouri, the daughter of Grover E....

Mary Jo Hutchins

Mary Jo Hutchins

Feb 2, 2017

Mary Jo Hutchins, 71, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at her home. No services are scheduled at this time. Mary Jo was born March 26, 1945 in Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of Joe and Mary (Rapp) Crouch. She is survived by her husband, Roger, of the home.

Doris Jane Taylor

Doris Jane Taylor

Jan 29, 2017

Doris Jane Taylor, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Doris was born September 17, 1939 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of James Dewey and Cora Elva (Shook) Taylor. She grew...

James Robert Brewer

James Robert Brewer

Jan 28, 2017

James Robert Brewer, 80, Independence, MO died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Memorial services will be held at a later date. James was born March 20, 1936 in Butler, MO, the son of Loyd and Ruth (Evans) Brewer. He grew up in Taborville, MO and attended school in Appleton City, MO. He married Deloris Ann...

Betty Ruth Rinker

Betty Ruth Rinker

Jan 28, 2017

Betty Ruth Rinker, 78, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial...

George "David" Rogers

George "David" Rogers

Jan 28, 2017

George "David" Rogers, 54, Archie, Missouri, died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in Archie. The family suggest contributions to St. Luke's Hospice...

Betty "Joan" Houts

Betty "Joan" Houts

Jan 28, 2017

Betty "Joan" Houts, 75, Chilhowee, MO, died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2 at the Chilhowee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Hospice, Clinton, MO. Joan was born May 30, 1941 in Lebanon, MO, the daughter of William Ray and Delia Fern (Presley) Dodge. She...

Terrie Ann Carroll

Terrie Ann Carroll

Jan 27, 2017

Terrie Ann Carroll, 61, Harrisonville, MO died January 27, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the LifeQuest Church in Belton, MO. Terrie was born December 2, 1955 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Willard Henry and Billie L. (Ehrhardt) Mayberry, Sr. She attended Ruskin High School in Kansas City and...

Clarence Wayne Muiller

Clarence Wayne Muiller

Jan 25, 2017

Clarence Wayne Muiller, 87, Adrian Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian with visitation from 10:00-11:00 at the church. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. In...

Jack Dean Rabourn

Jack Dean Rabourn

Jan 23, 2017

Jack D. Rabourn, 79, Adrian, Missouri went to be with the Lord January 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, with Masonic service at 6, also at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian....

Samuel Lewis Wilson

Samuel Lewis Wilson

Jan 23, 2017

Samuel Lewis Wilson, I, 74 of Adrian, Missouri, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Rosary will start at 2:00 with the funeral to follow. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian....

Harry Louis Withrow, Jr.

Harry Louis Withrow, Jr.

Jan 21, 2017

Harry Louis Withrow, Jr., 69, Peculiar, Missouri, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Rehabilitation Center of Raymore in Raymore, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Harry was born January 23, 1947 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Harry L. and Shirley L. (Bruchman) Withrow. He was a graduate of Highland Indiana High School. He attended...

Juanita May Buckbee

Juanita May Buckbee

Jan 19, 2017

Juanita May Buckbee, 88, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment will be held in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 East 42nd Street South, Unit 600, Market Place Shopping Center,...

David Brian Sanders

David Brian Sanders

Jan 19, 2017

David Brian Sanders, 46, Belton, Missouri, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 23 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. David was born August 2, 1970 in Harrisonville, Missouri. David worked as a handy man; he could do anything. He enjoyed playing pool and played in a...

Patricia Carol Crafton

Patricia Carol Crafton

Jan 16, 2017

Patricia Carol Crafton, 76, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, January 16, 2017. No services are scheduled. Patricia was born December 15, 1940 in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of Roy R. and Jean Balcus (Williams) Smith. She was a graduate of Clinton High School. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Patrick Neil Crafton. She is survived by...

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