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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.

William Fitzpatrick

William Fitzpatrick

Aug 18, 2026

William "Bill" Daniel Fitzpatrick, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Meadow View Health and Rehab in Harrisonville, MO. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsfield, Illinois. The ceremony will be under the direction of Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Parish of...

Opal B Downey

Opal B Downey

Aug 16, 2026

Opal Bernice Downey, 87, of Independence, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Independence, MO. A private graveside service will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Downey Carriage House in Adrian, MO. 

Opal Bernice (Farrell) Downey was born...

Sharon Skelton

Sharon Skelton

Aug 10, 2026

Sharon Kay Skelton, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Per her wishes, cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date.

Born on June 5, 1946, in Bolivar, MO, Sharon was a beacon of resilience and grace. As the daughter of Vernie and...

Cathryn Marie Patrick

Cathryn Marie Patrick

Aug 8, 2026

Cathryn Marie Patrick, 62, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. In accordance with Cathy’s wishes, a cremation has taken place. A celebration of life and memorial service will be planned for a later date. Further information regarding the memorial will be shared by the family once finalized. In...

James Taylor Griffith

James Taylor Griffith

Aug 3, 2026

James "Jimmy" T. Griffith Jr. 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Lee's Summit Place in Lee's Summit, MO. A Celebration of Life Service was held  Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Shirley J. Washam

Shirley J. Washam

Jul 29, 2026

Shirley J. Washam, 91, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Carnegie Village in Belton. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Born on April 10, 1935, in De Witt, MO, Shirley was the daughter of Fred William and Audrey...

Sheila Louise James

Sheila Louise James

Jul 28, 2026

Sheila Louise James, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. No services are scheduled at this time and a full obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Thomas Albert Jensen

Thomas Albert Jensen

Jul 27, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Albert Jensen, 76, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held at Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville, MO, on Monday, August 3, 2026.  Following the service, he was  laid to rest at the Czech-Moravian Cemetery in Blue Rapids, Kansas. Memorial donations are suggested to the...

Diana Lynn Sprigg

Diana Lynn Sprigg

Jul 22, 2026

Diana Lynn Sprigg, 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at her home. In accordance with her wishes, no formal services will be held, allowing her loving family and friends to celebrate her life in their own personal ways. Memorial contributions can be made to Harrisonville Animal Shelter.

Born on November 9, 1953, in Algona, Iowa, Diana...

Shirley Marie Anderson

Shirley Marie Anderson

Jul 21, 2026

Shirley Marie Andersol n, 84, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or Wayside Waifs...

Lillian Lydia Lakin

Lillian Lydia Lakin

Jul 20, 2026

Lillian Lydia Lakin, 86, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away quietly on Monday, July 20, 2026, after 14 years of decline in Harrisonville, MO. Her final years in hospice at Crown Care were comfortable and peaceful. A Memorial service was held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart of...

Betty Lou Dickerson

Betty Lou Dickerson

Jul 19, 2026

Betty Lou Dickerson, daughter of Melvin and Pearl (Moseley) Coffman, was born on Sunday, August 10, 1941, in Graft, Missouri, in Wright County, where she spent her youth. On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the gates of life lifted, and a dear, worn-out, precious mother passed into eternal spring tide and youth, having arrived at the age of 84 years and...

Shirley Anne Phillips

Shirley Anne Phillips

Jul 15, 2026

Shirley Anne Phillips, 77, of Montrose, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home. A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice.  

Shirley was born on September 5, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of David and...

Wanda Lee Culpepper

Wanda Lee Culpepper

Jul 15, 2026

Wanda Lee Culpepper, 94, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Croix Hospice. 

Wanda was born on December 31, 1931, in Fremont, MO, a daughter...

Jadonna Lee Essenpries

Jadonna Lee Essenpries

Jul 10, 2026

Jadonna Lee (Conrad) Essenpries, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 10, 2026, at the age of 89. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral service. Family and friends were invited to celebrate Jadonna's life at a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Downey Carriage House in Adrian.Born on February 6,...

Thomas Richard Joyce

Thomas Richard Joyce

Jul 6, 2026

Thomas Richard Joyce, 85, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at KC Hospice House. Services will be held at a later date.

Harold Lee Davis

Harold Lee Davis

Jul 2, 2026

Harold Davis, 90, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in Freeman, MO, on Thursday, July 2, 2026. ,Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with Masonic services  held before the funeral service. Interment  at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to MO Masonic...

Glenna Lee Stackhouse

Glenna Lee Stackhouse

Jul 2, 2026

Glenna Lee Stackhouse, 90, of Archie, Missouri, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home. In honor of Glenna's life,  funeral services were held on Thursday, July 9, 2026,  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home  in  Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. 

Glenna was born on September 30, 1935, in rural Freeman, MO, to Vern and Iris (Moul)...

Shirley Jean Edwards

Shirley Jean Edwards

Jun 30, 2026

Shirley Jean Edwards, 73, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment  at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Shirley was born on March 9, 1953, to Russell and Luella Bates in Kansas City,...

Danny Ross Green Jr.

Danny Ross Green Jr.

Jun 29, 2026

Danny Ross Green, Jr., 58, of Butler, Missouri, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home. Inurnment was held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. 

Danny was born September 10, 1967, to Danny Ross Green, Sr. and Mary Juanita Hastings in Butler, MO. He was a construction worker most of his life and...

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