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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.

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...

James A. Hunter

James A. Hunter

Jan 15, 2017

James Alva Hunter, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri, was received by our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home in Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A Masonic Service, under the direction of Cass Masonic Lodge #147, will begin after the visitation at 7:00 p.m....

Kenneth Lavern Limpus

Kenneth Lavern Limpus

Jan 14, 2017

Kenneth Lavern Limpus, 89, Archie, Missouri, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Adrian Christian Church in Adrian, Missouri, with burial at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at the Atkinson Funeral...

Lara Luan Beard

Lara Luan Beard

Jan 14, 2017

Lara Luan Beard, 58, Holden, MO, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Friday, January 20 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Lara was born September 13, 1958 in Olympia, Washington, the daughter of Floyd Nelson and Princilla (Hoepker) Wright. She attended college at Central Missouri State University...

Joyce Ann Kirk

Joyce Ann Kirk

Jan 13, 2017

Joyce Ann Kirk, 71, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 11:00-12:00. Burial will be in Pitts Chapel Cemetery, Harrisonville. Joyce was born March 13, 1945 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri,...

Jeneen Joyce Jones

Jeneen Joyce Jones

Jan 12, 2017

Jeneen Joyce Jones, 76, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made...

Connie Carver

Connie Carver

Jan 11, 2017

Connie Carver, 52, Drexel, Missouri, formerly of Freeman, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at her home in Drexel. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville with inurnment to follow in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Connie was born October 15, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter...

Jack Gerald Lacy

Jack Gerald Lacy

Jan 8, 2017

Jack Gerald Lacy, 90, of Archie, Missouri, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Medicalodge in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 with visitation at 11:00 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Burial will be in Virginia Cemetery, Virginia, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G....

Ralph William Pulliam

Ralph William Pulliam

Jan 6, 2017

Ralph William Pulliam, 85, Adrian, Missouri, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his home. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 10 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, Missouri. Inurnment will be in Brady Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri at a later date. Ralph was born September 21, 1931 in Archie, Missouri, the son of Robert Lee...

Barbara Isabella Clawson

Barbara Isabella Clawson

Jan 5, 2017

Barbara Isabella Clawson, 84, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. No visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Lung Association (lung.org). Barbara was born September 20, 1932 in Jersey City, New...

Calvin Dale Criswell

Calvin Dale Criswell

Jan 4, 2017

Calvin Dale Criswell, 92, North Kansas City, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. **Due to the predicted weather for Saturday, the family has moved the services to Tuesday, January 17; visitation 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri, with burial to follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial...

Samuel Jefferson Orr

Samuel Jefferson Orr

Jan 2, 2017

Samuel Jefferson Orr, 81, Peculiar, MO, died January 2, 2017. No services are scheduled. Samuel was born February 23, 1935 in Harrisonville, MO, the son of Fred Ray and Sarah Mae (Brewster) Orr, Sr. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving during the Korean War. Samuel worked as an electronics technician for AT&T before retiring on February 24, 1990....

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