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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.

Marcia Southard

Marcia Southard

Dec 19, 2025

Marcia D. Southard, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, 10:00-11:00AM Friday, December 26, 2025, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00AM. Burial in Florial Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.A complete obituary will be added when it...

Allen "Pete" Runyon

Allen "Pete" Runyon

Dec 18, 2025

Allen "Pete" Dewayne Runyon, 67, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Butler Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Butler, MO. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 PM at Belton Cemetery in Belton, MO. 

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Freddie Francy

Freddie Francy

Dec 15, 2025

Freddie Leroy Francy, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Raytown and St. Charles County, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 88. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at...

Alice Cummings

Alice Cummings

Dec 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Annette Cummings, who departed this world peacefully at the age of 86, at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, Missouri. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Prior to the service, family and friends are...

Edna Roller

Edna Roller

Dec 15, 2025

Edna Mae (McBride) Roller, 89, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away at her home, under hospice care,  Monday, December 15, 2025.   A visitation was held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, followed by  graveside services,  Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to ACG Hospice.Edna...

Lee White

Lee White

Dec 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lee Thomas White, who left this world peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, just days shy of his 61st birthday. As per his wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Lee was born on December 16, 1964, in Emporia, Kansas, to Frank "Leon" and Ocella White, who lovingly adopted him just...

Lisa Calhoun

Lisa Calhoun

Dec 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Lynne Calhoun, who departed this life on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 62. Funeral services were held at the  Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonvill, Missouri  on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Interment in the  Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Born on January 29, 1963, in Harrisonville, MO, to...

Richard Eugene King

Richard Eugene King

Dec 7, 2025

Richard Eugene King, 80, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time.

Gretchen June Dunkerley

Gretchen June Dunkerley

Dec 4, 2025

Gretchen June (Wendt) Dunkerley passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, December 4, 2025, after a 12-year battle with cancer. She spent her final days at home, surrounded by her beloved family and dogs. She was a devoted wife, former elementary school teacher, and mother of four children.

Gretchen was born August 25, 1964, at Hollywood Hospital in Hollywood, California, to Michael...

Peggy Joan Clum

Peggy Joan Clum

Dec 2, 2025

Peggy Joan (Bradley) Clum, a beloved figure in the Harrisonville community, passed away peacefully on her 89th birthday, December 2, 2025, after a long illness. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of her family and friends. A visitation,  Eastern Star Service, and a memorial service  were held on  Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Harrisonville...

Stanley Lynn Trichel

Stanley Lynn Trichel

Nov 28, 2025

Stanley "Stan" Lynn Trichel, 70, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made...

Shanon Leigh See

Shanon Leigh See

Nov 27, 2025

Shanon Leigh See, 54, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1971, in Michigan to Jack and Carolyn Brooks, the youngest child and only daughter among her three brothers: Tony, Bill, and John.

Raised in Michigan, Shanon attended Northern Michigan University, where she initially studied...

River Cove Gregory

River Cove Gregory

Nov 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of River Cove Gregory, born on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Lees Summit, Missouri. Though River's time with us was brief, his presence has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who loved him deeply.

River was welcomed into the world by...

Evangelina Hubbard

Evangelina Hubbard

Nov 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Evangelina Hubbard, who left this world on her birthday, Monday, November 24, 2025. Born in Overland Park, Kansas, on the same date in 2025, Evangelina's life was a brief yet precious journey that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Though her time on earth...

Dorothy Faye Bybee

Dorothy Faye Bybee

Nov 23, 2025

Dorothy Faye Bybee, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Dorothy was born on May 4, 1938, one of five children to Carl and Lela (Ruddell) Blaser. On June 29, 1958 she married John Paul Bybee, and together they shared 55 years of marriage.

A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Dorothy dedicated her...

Ronald Harvey Fort

Ronald Harvey Fort

Nov 22, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Harvey Fort, 85, of Louisburg, Kansas, (formerly of West Line, MO) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the West Line Christian Church. Following the service, Ron was laid to rest in Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO....

Mary Lou Bricker

Mary Lou Bricker

Nov 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Bricker, 86, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, who left this world peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Pleasant Hill Health & Rehab in Pleasant Hill, MO. Funeral services were held at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Interment in...

Ramona Marie Simmons

Ramona Marie Simmons

Nov 19, 2025

Ramona "Mona" Marie Simmons, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Raymore, Missouri, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 71. F uneral  Services took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. In...

Timothy Carl Crippen

Timothy Carl Crippen

Nov 15, 2025

Timothy Carl Crippen, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at The Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care in Kansas City. A Rosary  was held Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM followed by a Memorial Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Andrew the Apostle in Gladstone, MO. Funeral services were held...

George E Poulignot, Jr.

George E Poulignot, Jr.

Nov 13, 2025

George E Poulignot Jr., 76, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Per his wishes, no services are scheduled at this time.

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