obituaries
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.
Lois M. Day
Jun 13, 2026
Lois Marie Day, 93, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A visitation and funeral service for Lois will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation starting at 10:00AM and the funeral at 11:00AM. Burial in Crescent Hill...
Patrick G. Swoger
Jun 12, 2026
Patrick "Pat" G. Swoger, age 74, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.
Pat was...
Kitty E. Reynolds
Jun 9, 2026
Kitty E. Reynolds, 81, of Belton, Missouri, left this world on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, at the home of Yvonne Newell, 19508 S. Sunshine Ln, Peculiar, MO 64078. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrisonville...
Timothy Boos Sr.
Jun 6, 2026
Timothy D. Boos, Sr., 69, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Timothy was born on August 30, 1956, in Kansas City, MO, a son of...
Sherelyn Louise Coggins
Jun 3, 2026
Sherelyn Louise Coggins, 74, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Services are still pending arrangements and a complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
William James Dalton
May 31, 2026
William "Jimmy" James Dalton, Sr., 64, of Lake Annette, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home in Lake Annette. A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Christopher Reeves Foundation.
Born on January 24, 1962, in Kansas City, MO,...
Larry E. Zent
May 31, 2026
Larry E. Zent, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home. No services are scheduled at this time.
Born in Springfield, MO, on January 5, 1946, to Clio Nevin and Reta Marie (Young) Zent, Larry brought warmth and kindness into the lives of all who knew him. Larry grew up in Springfield before moving to...
Dale "Roach" Phillips
May 23, 2026
Dale (Roach) W. Phillips, 86, of Montrose, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A memorial visitation and gathering was held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to the SIDS Foundation.
Dale was born November 2, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, a son of Russell...
Mary Jeanette Vogt
May 20, 2026
Mary Jeanette Vogt, 89, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Sage Grove of Raymore. A Visitation and Funeral Mass were held at Baue Funeral Home - Cave Springs, 3950 W Clay St, St. Charles, MO 63301. Inurnment in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, in St. Louis MO.
Born on December 22, 1936, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to...
Sonja Lynette Davis
May 15, 2026
Sonja Lynette Davis, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home. Services were held Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Sonja.
Born on May 6, 1953, in Stockton, California, she later moved with...
Christine Lovonne Holbrook
May 14, 2026
Christine L. Holbrook, 81, of Valley, Nebraska, formerly of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Services were held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to DC West School Foundation, P.O. Box 164, Valley, NE 68064.
Christine was...
Virginia Lavon Gerstner
May 13, 2026
Virginia "Ginny" Gerstner, 97, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Sunrise of Raymore in Raymore, MO. Service information and a complete obituary will be posted when they become available.
Daniel Thomas Chastain II
May 7, 2026
Daniel "Buford" Thomas Chastain II, 48, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Service information will be posted when it is available.
Daniel was born on October 21, 1977, to Daniel Thomas Chastain and Dianna Lynn (Light) Chastain in Butler, MO. He grew up in Adrian and graduated from Adrian High School in...
Charles Morris
May 5, 2026
Charles Cyrus "Chuck" Morris, 89, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial, with military honors, was held in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.
Born on November 7, 1936, Chuck grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, before...
Patricia Josephine Helen Shell
May 4, 2026
Patricia Josephine Helen (Stockman) Shell was born on September 16, 1941, to Raymond Joseph and Josephine Mary Christine (Wolken) Stockman in Jefferson City, Missouri. Known as Pat to her friends and family; her most treasured name was Ma, given to her by her beloved grandchildren. She was often quoted saying, “I’m not a grandma; I’m a Ma!” Ma was one...
Dinah Cheryl Binder
Apr 29, 2026
Dinah Cheryl Binder, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A visitation was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by a graveside service at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Dinah was born on August 31, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Russell...
Marietta Davis
Apr 28, 2026
Marietta Davis, born June 3, 1936, in Austin, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life that touched everyone she met. A celebration of Marietta's life was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are...
David Wayne Reece
Apr 27, 2026
David Wayne Reece, 59, of Macomb, Illinois, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America or The Trevor...
Isaac Paul Ortiz
Apr 26, 2026
Isaac Paul Ortiz, 41, of Belton, MO, went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Funeral Service were held on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri, followed by an interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Brandee Ortiz for the continued support of Isaac’s family.
Isaac...
Wanda Rae Garrigus
Apr 25, 2026
Wanda Rae (Bernard) Garrigus, 69, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A private burial of her ashes, at a later date, will take place at...
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