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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.

Timothy Dale Payne

Timothy Dale Payne

Jul 26, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Dale Payne, 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home in Harrisonville. A memorial visitation was held  on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Born on July 25, 1957, in Harrisonville, MO, Tim was a son of James Donald and...

Frank Leroy Messmer

Frank Leroy Messmer

Jul 23, 2025

Frank Leroy Messmer, 88, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home in Raymore. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Burial  in Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

F rank was born March 16, 1937 in Kansas City, MO,...

Wanda Jean Mccue

Wanda Jean Mccue

Jul 22, 2025

Wanda Jean McCue, 100, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Prairie Grove Health and Rehabilitation in Prairie Grove. Graveside services were held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Wanda was born January 24, 1925, near Harrisonville, MO, the daughter...

Mary M. Beall

Mary M. Beall

Jul 19, 2025

Mary M. Beall, 91, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. Funeral Service were held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Lee's Summit Cemetery in Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes...

Richard Willard Peek

Richard Willard Peek

Jul 18, 2025

Richard W. Peek, 88, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home in Peculiar. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Richard was born on August 21, 1936 in Peculiar, MO, a son...

Terry Michael Grisham

Terry Michael Grisham

Jul 18, 2025

Terry Michael Grisham, 80, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home in Peculiar. He was born on July 15, 1945 in Tempe, Arizona, a son of Michael and Shirley (Neal) Grisham. Terry was united in marriage to Nancy Carol Little on August 6, 1965, at the University Heights Christian Church in...

Arvid Patrick Dooley

Arvid Patrick Dooley

Jul 18, 2025

Arvid Patrick Dooley, 92, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home in Raymore. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, followed by burial in Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, MO.

Pat was born on November 29, 1932, at his family's home...

Kevin Raymond Nissen

Kevin Raymond Nissen

Jul 17, 2025

Kevin Raymond Nissen, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 74. A memorial visitation was held in honor of Kevin's life at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Born on December 4, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to...

Brenda Carol Rowles

Brenda Carol Rowles

Jul 17, 2025

Brenda Carol Rowles, 85, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Cremation. No services are scheduled at this time.

Brenda was born on July 12, 1940, in Marshall, MO, a daughter of Hattie (Eperson) and Roy Carl Wilhite, Sr. Brenda grew up...

Marie Ann Neece

Marie Ann Neece

Jul 16, 2025

Marie Ann Neece, 75, of Garden City, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family—who cherished her more than she may have ever known in this life. Funeral services were held  on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial ...

Linda Fricke

Linda Fricke

Jul 12, 2025

Linda S. Fricke, 76, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Lee's Summit. A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Linda was born on April 27, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of...

Marie Elena Burns

Marie Elena Burns

Jul 3, 2025

Marie E. Burns, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her home in Harrisonville. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated with inurnment taking place in Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Marie was born on July 23, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of George...

Vera Faye Schacher

Vera Faye Schacher

Jun 30, 2025

Vera Schacher, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at her son's home in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at  Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harrisonville Christian School - Kinder Castle.

Vera was born on December 14, 1943, in...

Phyllis Ann Chaney

Phyllis Ann Chaney

Jun 29, 2025

Phyllis Ann Chaney, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Memorial contributions are recommended to MARC in Harrisonville to support Senior Citizens in-home care.

Born on March...

Theresa Ann Rodier

Theresa Ann Rodier

Jun 29, 2025

Theresa Ann "Terri" Rodier passed away peacefully at home in Roswell, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from natural causes. A visitation was held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, followed by a graveside service at Freeman Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the National Pancreas Foundation, https://pancreasfoundation.org/ ...

Jo Ann Gile

Jo Ann Gile

Jun 28, 2025

Jo Ann (Fairbanks) Gile, 88, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her daughter's home in Warsaw, MO. Graveside services were held  on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Austin Cemetery, east of Archie, MO.

Born on April 22, 1937, to Clarence and Mary (Piper) Fairbanks, Jo Ann's journey began...

Nola Lea Gregg

Nola Lea Gregg

Jun 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nola Lea Gregg, age 61, of Warsaw, Missouri, who departed this world on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. In celebration of Nola's life, a gathering will be held at Jillian Barker's house, 820 S Buckner Tarsney Rd, Buckner, MO 64016,...

Ronald Dean Hale

Ronald Dean Hale

Jun 27, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Dean Hale, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Ronnie was born on September 8, 1946, in Braymer MO, the son of...

Linda Darlene Kelly

Linda Darlene Kelly

Jun 26, 2025

Linda Darlene Kelly, 76, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Roper St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC. Graveside services were l held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to OOIDA Truckers for Troops.

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Thomas "Bud" Edward Hackler

Thomas "Bud" Edward Hackler

Jun 24, 2025

Thomas Edward "Bud" Hackler, 94, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment, with military honors, at Everett Cemetery in Archie, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Everett Cemetery.

Bud was born on June...

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