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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.

Joann Hammonds

Joann Hammonds

Jan 5, 2026

Joann Hammonds, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to the Harrisonville...

Beverly Brucker

Beverly Brucker

Jan 5, 2026

Beverly Ann Brucker was a resident of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, for 32 years. She was born on May 29, 1944, at St Joseph's in Kansas City, MO, the oldest child of John Joseph Browne, Sr. and Helen Broberg, but was formally adopted by John's 2nd wife, Lois June Browne (Fitch). In her memory book, written in 1999, all of her...

Alan Douty

Alan Douty

Jan 4, 2026

Alan Dean Douty, 58, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home. Service times and a full obituary will be posted when they are available.

Margie Reece

Margie Reece

Jan 4, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margie Lee Reece, who left this world on Sunday, January 4, 2026, just two weeks shy of her 91st birthday. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harrisonville First Baptist Church...

Betty "Jeannie" Arnold

Betty "Jeannie" Arnold

Jan 2, 2026

Betty Jean Arnold, 81, of Warsaw, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at KU Medical Center. Service information and a full obituary will be posted when they are available.

Kathleen Spencer

Kathleen Spencer

Jan 1, 2026

Kathleen M. Spencer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service celebrating the life of Kathy will be held at the First Church of Peculiar on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, following a visitation at the same location beginning...

Robert Gerstner

Robert Gerstner

Dec 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Mark Gerstner, who left this world peacefully from natural causes on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 72. In honor of his memory, a funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Prior to...

William Watson

William Watson

Dec 30, 2025

William "Gene" Eugene Watson, 74, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the  Freeman Cemetery,  Freeman, MO. 

Gene graduated from Koshkonong High School in 1969 and went on to build a...

Barbara Fenton

Barbara Fenton

Dec 29, 2025

Barbara Jean Fenton, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Barbara had an affinity for purple and butterflies, symbols of her vibrant spirit and love of life. In honoring her wishes, the family invited all who loved her to wear purple to her...

Patricia Meyer

Patricia Meyer

Dec 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Meyer, 95, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the  Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Croix Hospice.

Born on July 10, 1930, in Wooldridge, MO,...

Mary Wills

Mary Wills

Dec 28, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Wills, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Mary was born in Worland, MO, on December 5, 1938, the daughter of Jacob McMillen Sr. and Charlotte (Jenkins) McMillen. She graduated from Harrisonville...

Betty Christopher

Betty Christopher

Dec 23, 2025

Betty Jo Christopher passed away peacefully at her home in Archie, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 86. A private family burial will take place at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Born on July 22, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Leona (Elston) Davis, Betty dedicated her life to family, friends, and her work...

Bruce "Shorty" Conrad

Bruce "Shorty" Conrad

Dec 22, 2025

Bruce “Shorty” E. Conrad, 80, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to either Caring Hearts of Peculiar or Operation BBQ Relief.

Born and raised in Peculiar, MO,...

Hugh Stephenson

Hugh Stephenson

Dec 20, 2025

Hugh Timothy Stephenson, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Pleasant Hill Health & Rehab in Pleasant Hill, MO. Services will be held at a later date with inurnment in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.

Born on August 23, 1942, in Maryville, MO, Tim lived a life rich with experiences, stories, and love that will forever...

Ariel Campos

Ariel Campos

Dec 19, 2025

Ariel Antonio Campos Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Friday evening around 7:25 pm, December 19, 2025, at his nursing home, Beautiful Savior in Belton, Missouri, after a many-years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. During his passing he was accompanied at his bedside by his youngest son, Richard.

Ariel was born on May 1, 1943, in Medellin, Colombia, to Toni and Luis...

Marcia Southard

Marcia Southard

Dec 19, 2025

Marcia D. Southard, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO,  Friday, December 26, 2025.  Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to KC Hospice House. 

Born on May 9, 1929,...

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 was held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held  Monday December 22, 2025 at the Belton Cemetery in Belton, MO. 

Born on February 6,...

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. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Interment, with military honors, were held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

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 was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Prior to the service, a visitation was held at the Atkinson...

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 was...

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