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.
Theron Henry Deshazer
Apr 22, 2026
Theron H. Deshazer, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Theron was born on July 22, 1943, in Harrisonville, MO, to Theron Omer...
Larry Eugene Cahow
Apr 19, 2026
Larry Eugene Cahow, 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Research Medical Center. Per his wishes, no services are scheduled at this time. Larry will be inurned at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date.A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
Betty Jane Catron
Apr 18, 2026
Betty Jane Catron, 89, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Medicalodge of Butler. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. The family request donations in lieu of flowers to Cass Regional Medical Center...
Lawrence James
Apr 17, 2026
Lawrence James, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home. Per his wishes, no services are scheduled at this time.
Sandra Kay Highley
Apr 16, 2026
Sandra Kay Highley, 72, of Kearney, Missouri, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Sandy was born on October 23, 1953, in...
Peggy Ann Edmondson
Apr 16, 2026
Peggy Ann Edmondson, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.
Peggy was born on July 12, 1935, in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of...
Patricia Elaine Nichols
Apr 11, 2026
Patricia Elaine (Ellis) Nichols, 81, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her home. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Adrian Christian Church. A private family graveside service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Show-Me Christian Youth Home,...
Ruby Lucile Allen
Apr 9, 2026
Ruby Lucile Allen, 84, of Grandview, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services will be held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with the visitation at 11:00 AM and the funeral to follow at 12:00 PM. Burial in Orient Cemetery...
Thomas Harold Frazier Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Thomas Harold Frazier Jr., 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on April 9, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. In celebration of Tom's life, a visitation was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville,folllowed by the funeral service. Burial at Jolly Bethel Cemetery in Pierce City, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to...
Linda Rogers
Apr 6, 2026
Linda Lou Rogers, 84, of Belton, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Belton Regional Hospital in Belton, MO. As per her wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Born on June 5, 1941, in Harrisonville, MO, Linda was the daughter of Earl Scott and Thelma (Dutro) Miller. Growing up in Lee's Summit, MO, Linda's passion...
Donald Lee Bockelman
Apr 4, 2026
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding the hands to rest, and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man." - Proverbs 6:10
Donald Lee Bockelman, 93, of Lee's Summit, formerly Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, following a combination of age-related health challenges, including dementia and cancer. Graveside services...
Paula Chinn
Mar 26, 2026
Paula A. Chinn, 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time, and the obituary will be added when it becomes available.
Bruce McLeod
Mar 25, 2026
Bruce Donald McLeod, Sr, 68, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
Vicki Becker
Mar 24, 2026
Vicki M. Becker, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Service information and a complete obituary will be added when they become available.
Keith Wayne Cook
Mar 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Keith Wayne Cook, who departed this life on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 70. In honor of Keith's spirit and his lifelong commitment to helping others, his family has chosen to honor his memory through a donation program. A Celebration of Life Open House was held...
Alice Virginia Goddard
Mar 21, 2026
Alice Virginia "Ginger" Goddard, 84, has joined her husband of 67 years, Alva Goddard, on the other side. There to meet her, too, are her parents, Alice and Earnest Buck, with brother, JB Buck.
Ginger dearly loved, and is survived by, her children: Annette Goddard (Keith), Shelly Sensing (Andy), and Ed Goddard (Sheri). She is also survived by her sisters: Ardell...
Marlin Ray Hunt
Mar 20, 2026
Senior Master Sergeant, Air Force Retired, Marlin Ray Hunt, 92, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, 20 March 2026, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Memorial Services and a Masonic Service were held on Friday, 3 April 2026, at the First Church of Peculiar in Peculiar, MO. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be given to the...
Bradley Jones
Mar 20, 2026
Bradley B. Jones, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, at St Luke’s Hospital on December 16, 1953, to the late Edward Samuel Jones and Jean Henrietta Boswell. Brad grew up in Harrisonville, MO, and throughout his life he remained close with a group of childhood buddies. He...
Patricia Joyce Boone
Mar 17, 2026
Patricia Joyce Boone, 88, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Belton, MO. A Memorial service celebrating Patricia's life was held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the The Salvation Army Southland Corps, 6111 E 129th St, Grandview, MO 64030.
Born on February 27, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to Arlee (Pat) and Florene (Wigington) Holiman,...
Laverna Mae Hayes
Mar 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laverna Mae Hayes, who departed from this world on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on July 28, 1946, in Martin City, Missouri, Laverna lived a life dedicated to caring for others, serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the healthcare field. Her compassionate...
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