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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.

Robert Leroy Stolte Jr.

Robert Leroy Stolte Jr.

Sep 14, 2026

Robert Leroy Stolte, Jr., 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on September 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Robert was born on May 19, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, to Robert Stolte Sr. and Virginia Stolte. He grew up with his...

Vicki Becker

Vicki Becker

Mar 24, 2026

Vicki M. Becker, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

A complete obituary will be added when they become available.

Lavonne Thomason

Lavonne Thomason

Oct 23, 2026

Lavonne Thomason, 89, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Monroe City Manor in Monroe City, MO. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO. 

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Paul Jessie Thomas Jr.

Paul Jessie Thomas Jr.

Oct 23, 2026

Paul Jessie Thomas, Jr., 85, of De Soto, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Robert Henry Crawford

Robert Henry Crawford

Oct 19, 2026

Robert "Bob" Henry Crawford, 91, of Raymore, Missouri, peacefully passed away on October 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. To honor Robert's incredible journey and the love he shared, a Celebration of Life service will be held at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Specific details regarding the services will be communicated in the...

Sonja Lee McLanahan

Sonja Lee McLanahan

Oct 18, 2026

Sonja Lee McLanahan, 65, of Archie, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, October 18, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/. 

Sonja was born on November 20, 1960, to James P....

Joseph Mitchell Shaffer

Joseph Mitchell Shaffer

Oct 17, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Mitchell Shaffer, aged 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Joe peacefully departed from this world on October 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services immediately following at Oak Hill Cemetery in...

Virginia "Tuts" Manderson Woollen

Virginia "Tuts" Manderson Woollen

Oct 15, 2026

Virginia Manderson Woollen, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Memorial services were held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, followed by a reception in Randall Hall at the church. There was a private burial at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Virginia, known as “Tuts”...

Clay Robert Little

Clay Robert Little

Oct 9, 2026

Clay Robert Little, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Born on February 2, 1955, in Harrisonville, MO, he was a son of Jim and Virginia (Comfort) Little. He was a lifelong resident of Harrisonville, MO, graduating...

William Henry Sieker P.E.

William Henry Sieker P.E.

Oct 9, 2026

William "Bill" Henry Sieker, P.E., 90, of Liberty, Missouri, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Interment  at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Creighton, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to...

Phillip Alan Dickerson

Phillip Alan Dickerson

Oct 5, 2026

Phillip Alan Dickerson, 69, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the University Health Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Austin Cemetery in Archie, MO.

Phillip was born on August 26, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, a son of Lawrence...

Sandra Kay McLain

Sandra Kay McLain

Oct 4, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Kay McLain, formerly Furtek, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for many years. Memorial services were held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Those wishing to honor Sandy’s memory may consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. Because she loved gardening,...

Wilma Hubbard

Wilma Hubbard

Sep 30, 2026

Wilma L. Hubbard, 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A memorial visitation was held  on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Lily's House in Adrian and may be left at the funeral home or...

Patricia K. Sutton

Patricia K. Sutton

Sep 20, 2026

Patricia K. "Patty" Sutton, 77, of Butler, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home in Butler. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice in Butler, MO. 

Patty was born on July 12, 1949 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of William P. and...

Judy Dianne Lacy

Judy Dianne Lacy

Sep 20, 2026

Judy Dianne Lacy, 83, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home. A graveside memorial service was held Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. 

Judy Dianne Lacy was born November 15, 1942, to Albert Joe "Bud" Jilek and Henrietta Bell "Hank" (Martin) Jilek in Crystal Lake, Iowa. She was proud of...

Marilyn June Davis

Marilyn June Davis

Sep 17, 2026

Marilyn June Davis, 91, of Garden City, Missouri, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this earth on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven. Graveside services were held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.  In lieu of flowers the family appreciates donations to Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital in...

Holly Mitchell

Holly Mitchell

Sep 12, 2026

Holly Lynn Mitchell, 47, of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Per her wishes, cremation will take place with services to be held at a later date.

Holly was born on August 17, 1979, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Ricky Lenn and Beverly (Stapleton)...

Janet Lorene Carroll

Janet Lorene Carroll

Sep 9, 2026

Janet Lorene Carroll, 90, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A visitation was held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO and a graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions...

Rhonda Jean Conran

Rhonda Jean Conran

Sep 4, 2026

Rhonda Jean Conran, 60, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at her home. Private services will be held with interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Born on January 16, 1966, to Loren Dean and Patricia Ann (Lynn) Gunnels in Harrisonville, MO, Rhonda dedicated her life to her family and those she loved. Rhonda was married to...

James "Jim" Walter Yoss

James "Jim" Walter Yoss

Sep 1, 2026

James "Jim" Walter Yoss, 90, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Adrian, MO. Interment at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Prairie City, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to Adrian United Methodist Church or Adrian...

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