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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.

Wila Maxine Lethcho

Wila Maxine Lethcho

Feb 23, 2017

Wila Maxine Lethcho, 91, Adrian, MO, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Adrian Manor. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or Adrian Manor Nursing Home, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home,...

Maryann Getty

Maryann Getty

Feb 22, 2017

MaryAnn Getty, 54, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MaryAnn was born November 13, 1962 in Woodland Hills, CA, the daughter of Fay Floyd and Mary Jeroldine "Gerry" (Buckley) McConnell. She married...

Albert E. K. Bailey

Albert E. K. Bailey

Feb 22, 2017

Albert E. K. Bailey, 66, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 24 at the Atkinson Funeral...

Larita Joy Shipley

Larita Joy Shipley

Feb 19, 2017

LaRita Joy Shipley, 83, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, February 24 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Memory Garden in Richmond, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu...

Glenn V. Sage

Glenn V. Sage

Feb 19, 2017

Glenn Verdier Sage, 68, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Independence, MO. Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Glenn was born August 20, 1948 in Kansas City, MO, the eldest son of Arthur Erwin...

Makayla Rochelle Reynolds

Makayla Rochelle Reynolds

Feb 18, 2017

Makayla Rochelle Reynolds, 20, Lee's Summit, MO, died Saturday, February 18, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Makayla was born August 29, 1996...

Bonnie L. Cumpton

Bonnie L. Cumpton

Feb 18, 2017

Bonnie Louise Cumpton, 91, Adrian, Missouri, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Bonnie was born July 15, 1925 in Adrian, Missouri, the daughter of Vance McKinley and...

Gene Bradford

Gene Bradford

Feb 17, 2017

Gene Bradford, 77, Archie, MO, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21 at Sharon Cemetery in Drexel, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monday, February 20 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, 1626 East Elm Street, Harrisonville,...

Coy Franklin Allred

Coy Franklin Allred

Feb 15, 2017

Coy Franklin Allred, 86, Freeman, Missouri, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Turning Point Assembly of God, 9150 Blue Ridge, Kansas City, MO 64138. Coy was...

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...

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