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.
Paula Chinn
Mar 26, 2026
Paula A. Chinn, 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time, and the obituary will be added when it becomes available.
Bruce McLeod
Mar 25, 2026
Bruce Donald McLeod, Sr, 68, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
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. Service information and a complete obituary will be added when they become available.
Keith Wayne Cook
Mar 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Keith Wayne Cook, who departed this life on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 70. In honor of Keith's spirit and his lifelong commitment to helping others, his family has chosen to honor his memory through a donation program. A Celebration of Life Open House will be...
Alice Virginia Goddard
Mar 21, 2026
Alice Virginia "Ginger" Goddard, 84, has joined her husband of 67 years, Alva Goddard, on the other side. There to meet her, too, are her parents, Alice and Earnest Buck, with brother, JB Buck.
Ginger dearly loved, and is survived by, her children: Annette Goddard (Keith), Shelly Sensing (Andy), and Ed Goddard (Sheri). She is also survived by her sisters: Ardell...
Marlin Ray Hunt
Mar 20, 2026
Senior Master Sergeant, Air Force Retired, Marlin Ray Hunt, 92, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, 20 March 2026, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Services will be held on Friday, 3 April 2026, at the First Church of Peculiar in Peculiar, MO, with a Masonic service beginning at 12:30 pm, followed by visitation from 1:00 pm to...
Bradley Jones
Mar 20, 2026
Bradley B. Jones, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, at St Luke’s Hospital on December 16, 1953, to the late Edward Samuel Jones and Jean Henrietta Boswell. Brad grew up in Harrisonville, MO, and throughout his life he remained close with a group of childhood buddies. He...
Patricia Joyce Boone
Mar 17, 2026
Patricia Joyce Boone, 88, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Belton, MO. Memorial services celebrating Patricia's life will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM at The Salvation Army Southland Corps, 6111 E 129th St, Grandview, MO 64030.
Born on February 27, 1938, in Kansas City, MO,...
Laverna Mae Hayes
Mar 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laverna Mae Hayes, who departed from this world on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on July 28, 1946, in Martin City, Missouri, Laverna lived a life dedicated to caring for others, serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the healthcare field. Her compassionate...
Frances Irene Hannah
Mar 15, 2026
Frances Irene Hannah, 94, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, just days shy of her 95th birthday, at her home surrounded by her children. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Following the service, Frances was laid to rest at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. The...
Gerold Ray Firestone
Mar 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerold Ray Firestone, or better known as "Punk" to many, left us peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life was held in his honor at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, on Friday, March 27, 2026....
Michael Ryan King
Mar 8, 2026
Michael Ryan King, 76, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Princeton, MO. Memorial contributions may be...
James "Jim" Mark Woodward
Mar 5, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Mark Woodward, age 79, who departed this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Per his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Born on July 28, 1946, in Dresden, MO, to Stanley Woodward, Sr and Jessie (Burton) Woodward,...
Ronald Joseph McCunniff
Mar 4, 2026
Ronald Joseph McCunniff, 75, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Waterloo, IA.
Ronald Joseph McCunniff was born July 20, 1950, in Waterloo to Robert Dale McCunniff and Louise L. (Ihns) McCunniff. He was raised there, graduated from Waterloo West High School,...
Richard Lewis Mitchell
Mar 2, 2026
Richard Lewis Mitchell, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 90, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Per his wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name may be made to the Kansas City VA or a...
Rose Houghton
Feb 27, 2026
Rose Houghton, 70, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Visitation was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Rose was born February 28, 1955 in Omaha, Nebraska, a daughter of Richard and Donna (Coleman) Pecha. She spent...
Nanette Louise Blackwood
Feb 26, 2026
Nanette Louise Blackwood, 77, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Services will be held at a later date.Born on October 4, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, Nanette was the daughter of Leo Richard and Coraalice Mae (Patterson) Ross. She spent her early years in rural Salina, attending a one-room...
Wanda Kay Pittman
Feb 24, 2026
Wanda Kay (Elliott) Pittman, of Harrisonville, Missouri, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Wanda was born on May 20, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Otto and Rosemary (Whitworth)...
Peggy Lou Petty
Feb 23, 2026
Peggy Lou Petty, 97, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Medicalodge of Butler. Graveside services were held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. Memorial Contributions can be made to Lt. Charles Garrison Veteren's Memorial.
Peggy Lou Petty was born on November 28, 1928, to Walter Dean Summers and Ruby Kathlyn...
Denise Renee Speedone
Feb 22, 2026
Denise "Renee" Speedone, 59, of Dunnegan, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home.Funeral services were held Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri.
Renee Speedone was born December 19, 1966, to Lee Wilson and Gwendolyn Jean (Hawks) Wilson in Olathe, KS. She grew up in LaCygne and attended...
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