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 Jean Bradfield
Oct 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Bradfield, 71, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. . Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Born on April 9, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Barbara was the daughter of...
Audrey Maureen Bockelman
Sep 30, 2025
Audrey Maureen Bockelman, 88, of Lee's Summit, formerly Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following complications from a car accident on September 9, 2025. The Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Lee's Summit, MO. In keeping with her generous and giving personality, Audrey made the...
Virginia Lee Thomas
Sep 27, 2025
Virginia Lee Thomas, 90, of Harriso nville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, surrounded by her immediate family and under the care of One Community Hospice. A visitation was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Private inurment services will take place...
John Kenneth Smith
Sep 26, 2025
John K. Smith, 64, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. A cherished member of our community, John's life was celebrated at a graveside service on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Born on June 12, 1961, in Harrisonville, John was...
Gavin Anthony Reed
Sep 23, 2025
Gavin Anthony Reed, 24, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home. Services were held on Wednesday, October 01, 2025, at the Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri. In honor of Gavin's passion for art and books, memorial contributions may be made to the Corey Lee Urie Memorial Fund.
Gavin...
Donald Eugene Plunkett
Sep 21, 2025
Donald "Don" Eugene Plunkett, 93, of Peculiar, Missouri, left this world on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. A visitation was held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside service, with military honors, were held Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO....
Alissia Lynn Schrock
Sep 18, 2025
Alissia L. Schrock, 56, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A memorial service was held Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Harrisonville Community Church, 1606 Chapel Drive, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harrisonville Community Church.
Alissia was born on February 13, 1969, in Newfane, New York, a daughter...
Bill H. Gaddie
Sep 17, 2025
Bill H. Gaddie, 84, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the NRA - National Rifle Association.
Bill...
Debra Yvonne Angus
Sep 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Debra Yvonne Angus, on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Skills Unlimited in Joplin, Missouri. A visitation was held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held at the West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. In lieu...
Ricky Lee Boone
Sep 15, 2025
Ricky Lee Boone, 66, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center. A visitation was held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services immediately following at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Rick was born on July 16, 1959,...
Shirley Elaine Dillon
Sep 11, 2025
Shirley E. Dillon, 95, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Silent Unity, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy,...
Dawn Marie Rafferty
Sep 11, 2025
Dawn Marie Rafferty, 63, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Bates Social (18 N. Delaware St.) in Butler, MO.
Dawn was born on May 30, 1962, to Donald E. and Ardith Ruth (Dollinger) Rafferty in...
M. Berdine Britz
Aug 29, 2025
Marvel Berdine Britz, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Harrisonville First Baptist Church. Burial in Valor Park Cemetery in Grain Valley, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Harrisonville First Baptist Church.
Berdine was...
James "Butch" Cox
Aug 29, 2025
James Vernon "Butch" Cox, 77, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home in Peculiar. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, Missouri.. Burial, with military honors, at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions are suggested to Harrisonville VFW Post #4409.
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Bessie Marguriete Sparks
Aug 24, 2025
Marguriete Sparks, 97, of Latham, Kansas, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Contributions are suggested to Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville.
Bessie Marguriete "Riete"...
Marvin Atkinson
Aug 21, 2025
Marvin Lee Atkinson, 81, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home. Memorial services were held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Everett Community Church in Archie, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Everett Community Church.
Marvin was born on June 9, 1944, in Everett, MO, to...
Richard "Rick" Joseph Hillman
Aug 21, 2025
Richard "Rick" Joseph Hillman, 76, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Rick was most easily identified as "Rick & Linda",...
William Dale Wiskur
Aug 20, 2025
William "Bill" Dale Wiskur passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, just days shy of his 70th birthday. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Those who wish to send memorial contributions can send them to Crescent Hill Cemetery in Bill's name.
Born on...
Diana Lynn Briggs
Aug 14, 2025
Diana Lynn Briggs, 63, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. A Memorial Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Freeman, MO, First Baptist Church.
Diana was born November 28, 1961, in...
Sandra Jean San Nicolas
Aug 13, 2025
Sandra Jean San Nicolas, 77, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A visitation was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Thursday, August 21, 2025, allowing family and friends to come together in remembrance of Sandra's remarkable life. A private burial will take...
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