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.
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 invites 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 will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
A complete obituary will be posted when it...
Mary Wills
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Wills, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by a brief service at 11:00. Interment will be at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.
Mary was born in Worland, MO, on December 5, 1938,...
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 A. Campos, 82, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Beautiful Savior in Belton, MO. Service information and a complete obituary will be posted when they become available.
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,...
Freddie Francy
Dec 15, 2025
Freddie Leroy Francy, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Raytown and St. Charles County, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 88. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral...
Alice Cummings
Dec 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Annette Cummings, who departed this world peacefully at the age of 86, at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Prior to the service, a visitation was held at the Atkinson...
Edna Roller
Dec 15, 2025
Edna Mae (McBride) Roller, 89, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away at her home, under hospice care, Monday, December 15, 2025. A visitation was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, followed by graveside services, Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to ACG Hospice.Edna was...
Lee White
Dec 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lee Thomas White, who left this world peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, just days shy of his 61st birthday. As per his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Lee was born on December 16, 1964, in Emporia, Kansas, to Frank "Leon" and Ocella White, who lovingly adopted him just...
Lisa Calhoun
Dec 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Lynne Calhoun, who departed this life on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 62. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Born on January 29, 1963, in Harrisonville, MO, to...
Richard Eugene King
Dec 7, 2025
Richard Eugene King, 80, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time.
Gretchen June Dunkerley
Dec 4, 2025
Gretchen June (Wendt) Dunkerley passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, December 4, 2025, after a 12-year battle with cancer. She spent her final days at home, surrounded by her beloved family and dogs. She was a devoted wife, former elementary school teacher, and mother of four children.
Gretchen was born August 25, 1964, at Hollywood Hospital in Hollywood, California, to Michael...
Peggy Joan Clum
Dec 2, 2025
Peggy Joan (Bradley) Clum, a beloved figure in the Harrisonville community, passed away peacefully on her 89th birthday, December 2, 2025, after a long illness. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of her family and friends. A visitation, Eastern Star Service, and a memorial service were held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Harrisonville...
Stanley Lynn Trichel
Nov 28, 2025
Stanley "Stan" Lynn Trichel, 70, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made...
Shanon Leigh See
Nov 27, 2025
Shanon Leigh See, 54, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1971, in Michigan to Jack and Carolyn Brooks, the youngest child and only daughter among her three brothers: Tony, Bill, and John.
Raised in Michigan, Shanon attended Northern Michigan University, where she initially studied...
River Cove Gregory
Nov 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of River Cove Gregory, born on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Lees Summit, Missouri. Though River's time with us was brief, his presence has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who loved him deeply.
River was welcomed into the world by...
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