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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.

Miriam J Jackson

Miriam J Jackson

Feb 16, 2026

Miriam J. Jackson, 88, of Adrian, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, MO. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. 

Ella Mae Raynes

Ella Mae Raynes

Feb 16, 2026

Ella Mae Raynes, 82, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Funeral Service will be on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, with an interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026. In lieu...

Sandra Lou Mauldin

Sandra Lou Mauldin

Feb 15, 2026

Sandra Lou Mauldin, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Per her wishes, no services are scheduled at this time.

Born on March 9, 1947, in Harrisonville, Missouri, a daughter of James "Red" and Helen (Schoonover) Procter, Sandra's journey began in a small town where she graduated from Harrisonville...

Donna Mae Clary

Donna Mae Clary

Feb 14, 2026

Donna Mae Clary, 94, of Savannah, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her daughters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar,...

Pearl Elaine Barnes

Pearl Elaine Barnes

Feb 7, 2026

Pearl Elaine Barnes, 84, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Interment was  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian MO. 

Pearl was born on September 19, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Frank Joseph Dogle...

Carolyn Marie Hill

Carolyn Marie Hill

Feb 5, 2026

Carolyn Marie Hill, 76, of Butler, MO, formerly of Thornton, CO, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home. Service information will be posted when they are available.Carolyn Marie Hill was born on November 15, 1949, to Clark Amerius Steel and Frances Marie (Lindic) Steel in Spokane, WA. She grew up there on the family farm and graduated...

Elizabeth Danielle Dehn

Elizabeth Danielle Dehn

Feb 4, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Danielle Dehn, who left us on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the tender age of 30. A celebration of Lizzie's life will take place at a later date, where we can gather to honor her spirit and share memories that will help keep her alive in our hearts. 

Born...

Paul William Holloway

Paul William Holloway

Jan 29, 2026

Paul William Holloway was born January 7, 1947, to James 'Delbert' Holloway and Clara Josephine (Newell) Holloway in Richland, MO. He passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79.

Paul was born and raised in Richland, Missouri, where he attended school and graduated from Richland High School. Following graduation, he began working at the local...

Winona Powell

Winona Powell

Jan 25, 2026

Winona Kay Powell, 97, of Harrisonville, Missouri, left this world peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Maria Court Assisted Living in Mulvane, Kansas. Born on February 1, 1928, in Daugherty, Missouri, she was a daughter of Robert James and Naomi (Noell) Powell. Winona's early education began at Hutchinson Rural School # 62, and she later graduated from Harrisonville High...

Kay Ray

Kay Ray

Jan 24, 2026

Kay E. Ray, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Harrisonville. A visitation and  an Eastern Star Service were held Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held  Friday, January 30, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fair Grove, MO. 

Kay was born on...

Earl Kolb

Earl Kolb

Jan 21, 2026

Earl Nathaniel Kolb, Jr., of Harrisonville, Missouri, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 79, in Raymore, MO. A memorial visitation was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Born on August 30, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana, to Earl and Betty (Hammond)...

Sandra Gryder

Sandra Gryder

Jan 19, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Ingrid Gryder, 86, of Adrian, Missouri, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Per her wishes, no services are scheduled at this time. 

Sandy was born on July 14, 1939, to Frederick and Hazel (Johnson) Zitzke in Rockford, IL. Sandy was a...

Timothy Blair

Timothy Blair

Jan 18, 2026

Timothy James Blair, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. In honoring Tim's wishes, he will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. In memory of Tim, contributions can be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.

Born on July 9, 1942, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Tim was...

Jennie Johnson

Jennie Johnson

Jan 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennie Lee Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 94. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. 

Born on March 18, 1931, in Red Oak,...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Schlechty

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Schlechty

Jan 15, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Schlechty, 78, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home. Funeral service were held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, followed by interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.  Memorial contributions can be given to the BCMH Auxiliary. A full obituary will be posted when it is...

Mary Riemenschneider

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 loved ones. Private family burial was held Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Hartford Cemetery in Hartford, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Croix Hospice, who provided Mary...

Linda Casey

Linda Casey

Jan 8, 2026

Linda Diane Casey, age 71, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO on January 8, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. A Memorial Visitation was held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. If in attendance, her...

Phyllis Hughes

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

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

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...

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