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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.

John William Myler

John William Myler

Jul 9, 2017

John William Myler, 89, Harrisonville, MO, departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Archie, Missouri. John was born April 25,...

Margaret Elnora Conrad

Margaret Elnora Conrad

Jul 8, 2017

Margaret E. Conrad, 82, Peculiar, Missouri, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Foxwood Springs, Raymore, Missouri. A visitation was held July 12, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Baptist Children's Home, Byrne Campus, 20509 S. State Route J, Peculiar, MO 64078. Margaret was born December 17, 1934...

Martha Jean Mcdowell

Martha Jean Mcdowell

Jul 4, 2017

Martha Jean McDowell, 86, Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Adrian Manor. Graveside memorial services were held Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Star Scholarship Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720. Martha was born April 1, 1931 in Post, Texas, the...

Carl Lee Harris

Carl Lee Harris

Jul 4, 2017

Carl Lee Harris, 79, Butler, MO passed early on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Adrian United Methodist Church with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the "Noisy Bucket" c/o the church. Carl was born January 19, 1938...

Homer L. Swezy

Homer L. Swezy

Jun 26, 2017

Homer L. Swezy, 86, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. A service of remembrance was held Thursday, June 29th at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with private graveside in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Homer was born November 12, 1930 near Pleasant Gap, MO to Walter F. and Clara M. Swezy. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy during the...

Michael "Mick" L. Shipley

Michael "Mick" L. Shipley

Jun 22, 2017

Michael "Mick" L. Shipley, 70, Drexel, MO, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Redwood of Raymore, Raymore, MO. Mick was born February 12, 1947 in Harrisonville, MO, the son of Clifford Martin and Doris Aileene (VanEaton) Shipley. He was a 1965 graduate of Cass Midway High School. He had lived in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for 34 years before moving...

David K. Woodfin

David K. Woodfin

Jun 21, 2017

David Kent Woodfin, 55, Harrisonville, MO died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Monday, June 26 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, 1626 East Elm Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701. David was born January 20, 1962...

Daniel J. Cunningham, Sr.

Daniel J. Cunningham, Sr.

Jun 19, 2017

Daniel J. Cunningham, Sr., 81, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, June 24 at the United Methodist Church inHarrisonville with burial in Garden City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cardiac Rehab, Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation, 2800 East Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Dan...

H. Harold Unnewehr

H. Harold Unnewehr

Jun 16, 2017

H. Harold Unnewehr, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, June 16, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services were held Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with inurnment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. Harold was born March 10, 1934 in Harrisonville, Missouri to Henry William and Opal Myrtle (Hoenshell) Unnewehr. He graduated from...

Bernice Janet Wolf

Bernice Janet Wolf

Jun 14, 2017

Bernice Jeanette Wolf, 95, Belton, MO, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Bernice was born July 7, 1921 in Washington Township, Iowa, the daughter of John O. and Reka (Lupkes) Dirksen. She...

Wanda F. Minzes

Wanda F. Minzes

Jun 14, 2017

Wanda F. Minzes, 91, Kansas City, MO, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home. Funeral services were held Monday, June 19 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org). Wanda was born August 5, 1925 in Archie, MO, the...

Charles Raymond Flanary

Charles Raymond Flanary

Jun 7, 2017

Charles "Raymond" Flanary, 82, Archie, MO, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 10 at the First Baptist Church in Archie with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org). Raymond was born July 27, 1934 near...

Doris Marie Roth

Doris Marie Roth

Jun 2, 2017

Doris Marie Roth, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, June 2, 2017 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Doris was born July 12, 1939 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Arthur and Marie A. (Sexton) Foster. Doris...

Judy Ann French

Judy Ann French

May 31, 2017

Judy Ann French, 72, Harrisonville, MO, passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. A memorial gathering was held Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, 1626 East Elm Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Judy was born April 21, 1945 in Moberly, MO, the daughter of...

David Lee Sidebottom

David Lee Sidebottom

May 30, 2017

David Lee Sidebottom, 62, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Bobby "Bob" G. Meyer

Bobby "Bob" G. Meyer

May 28, 2017

Bobby "Bob" Gene Meyer, 86, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or Kansas City Hospice. Bob was born November 21, 1930 in Sedalia, MO, the son...

Irma Marie Case

Irma Marie Case

May 26, 2017

Irma Marie Ciggel Case left her earthly home in Raymore, MO at age 104 on Friday, May 26, 2017. Private graveside burial service will be held in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO at a later date. Memorials to charity of choice. Her childhood was spent on her parent's (Henry and Nelly Enos Ciggel) family farm east of Adrian, MO...

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...

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