Mary Riemenschneider
Jan 10, 2026
Mary Jane Riemenschneider of Lake Annette, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Baptist Homes of Adrian, surrounded by love and compassion. Private burial will be at Hartford Cemetery in Hartford, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Croix Hospice, who provided Mary with unwavering love and care...
Linda Casey
Jan 8, 2026
Linda Diane Casey, age 71, of Appleton City, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO on January 8, 2026.
She was born on March 1, 1954 to Gilbert "Gib" and Wilma (Diehl) Jackson in Butler, MO, and spent her early years in Raytown, MO. Linda attended Adrian High School. She lived...
Phyllis Hughes
Jan 6, 2026
Phyllis May Hughes, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service to celebrate Phyllis's life was held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Following her wishes, Phyllis would suggest in lieu of flowers...
Joann Hammonds
Jan 5, 2026
Joann Hammonds, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to the Harrisonville Food Pantry.
Born on October 24, 1937, in Peculiar, MO, to Murrel Clyde...
Beverly Brucker
Jan 5, 2026
Beverly Ann Brucker was a resident of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, for 32 years. She was born on May 29, 1944, at St Joseph's in Kansas City, MO, the oldest child of John Joseph Browne, Sr. and Helen Broberg, but was formally adopted by John's 2nd wife, Lois June Browne (Fitch). In her memory book, written in 1999, all of her...
Alan Douty
Jan 4, 2026
Alan Dean Douty, 58, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home. A celebration of life visitation was held Friday, January 9, 2026, and a Masonic Service was held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, the at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. A graveside service was held at the Peter Creek Cemetery in rural Urich...
Margie Reece
Jan 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margie Lee Reece, who left this world on Sunday, January 4, 2026, just two weeks shy of her 91st birthday. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harrisonville First Baptist Church in Harrisonville.Born on January 19,...
Betty "Jeannie" Arnold
Jan 2, 2026
Jeannie Arnold, 81, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Friday morning, January 2, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service will be held on January 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home with a visitation from 1:00-3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Benton County Food Pantry...
Kathleen Spencer
Jan 1, 2026
Kathleen M. Spencer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service celebrating the life of Kathy was held at the First Church of Peculiar on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Memorial donations are suggested to American Diabetes.
Born on April 14, 1948, in...
Robert Gerstner
Dec 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Mark Gerstner, who left this world peacefully from natural causes on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 72. In honor of his memory, a funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Born on April 25, 1953, in Auburn,...
William Watson
Dec 30, 2025
William "Gene" Eugene Watson, 74, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Gene graduated from Koshkonong High School in 1969 and went on to build a...
Barbara Fenton
Dec 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Fenton, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Barbara had an affinity for purple and butterflies, symbols of her vibrant spirit and love of life. In honoring her wishes, the family invited all who loved her to wear purple to her...
Patricia Meyer
Dec 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Meyer, 95, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Croix Hospice.
Born on July 10, 1930, in Wooldridge, MO,...
Mary Wills
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Wills, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Mary was born in Worland, MO, on December 5, 1938, the daughter of Jacob McMillen Sr. and Charlotte (Jenkins) McMillen. She graduated from Harrisonville...
Betty Christopher
Dec 23, 2025
Betty Jo Christopher passed away peacefully at her home in Archie, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 86. A private family burial will take place at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Born on July 22, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Leona (Elston) Davis, Betty dedicated her life to family, friends, and her work...
Bruce "Shorty" Conrad
Dec 22, 2025
Bruce “Shorty” E. Conrad, 80, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to either Caring Hearts of Peculiar or Operation BBQ Relief.
Born and raised in Peculiar, MO,...
Hugh Stephenson
Dec 20, 2025
Hugh Timothy Stephenson, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Pleasant Hill Health & Rehab in Pleasant Hill, MO. Services will be held at a later date with inurnment in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.
Born on August 23, 1942, in Maryville, MO, Tim lived a life rich with experiences, stories, and love that will forever...
Ariel Campos
Dec 19, 2025
Ariel Antonio Campos Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Friday evening around 7:25 pm, December 19, 2025, at his nursing home, Beautiful Savior in Belton, Missouri, after a many-years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. During his passing he was accompanied at his bedside by his youngest son, Richard.
Ariel was born on May 1, 1943, in Medellin, Colombia, to Toni and Luis...
Marcia Southard
Dec 19, 2025
Marcia D. Southard, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, Friday, December 26, 2025. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to KC Hospice House.
Born on May 9, 1929,...
Allen "Pete" Runyon
Dec 18, 2025
Allen "Pete" Dewayne Runyon, 67, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Butler Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Butler, MO. A visitation was held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Monday December 22, 2025 at the Belton Cemetery in Belton, MO.
Born on February 6,...
