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.
Sonja Lynette Davis
May 15, 2026
Sonja Lynette Davis, 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home. Services are pending arrangements and a complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
Christine Lovonne Holbrook
May 14, 2026
Christine L. Holbrook, 81, of Valley, Nebraska, formerly of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial...
Virginia Lavon Gerstner
May 13, 2026
Virginia "Ginny" Gerstner, 97, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Sunrise of Raymore, Raymore, MO. Service information and a complete obituary will be posted when they become available.
Daniel Thomas Chastain II
May 7, 2026
Daniel "Buford" Thomas Chastain II, 48, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Service information will be posted when it is available.
Daniel Thomas Chastain II was born on October 21, 1977, to Daniel Thomas Chastain and Dianna Lynn (Light) Chastain in Butler, MO. He grew up in Adrian and graduated from Adrian...
Charles Morris
May 5, 2026
Charles Cyrus "Chuck" Morris, 89, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial, with military honors, was held in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.
Born on November 7, 1936, Chuck grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, before...
Patricia Josephine Helen Shell
May 4, 2026
Patricia Josephine Helen (Stockman) Shell was born on September 16, 1941, to Raymond Joseph and Josephine Mary Christine (Wolken) Stockman in Jefferson City, Missouri. Known as Pat to her friends and family; her most treasured name was Ma, given to her by her beloved grandchildren. She was often quoted saying, “I’m not a grandma; I’m a Ma!” Ma was one...
Dinah Cheryl Binder
Apr 29, 2026
Dinah Cheryl Binder, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A visitation was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by a graveside service at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Dinah was born on August 31, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Russell...
Marietta Davis
Apr 28, 2026
Marietta Davis, born June 3, 1936, in Austin, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life that touched everyone she met. A celebration of Marietta's life was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are...
David Wayne Reece
Apr 27, 2026
David Wayne Reece, 59, of Macomb, Illinois, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America or The Trevor...
Isaac Paul Ortiz
Apr 26, 2026
Isaac Paul Ortiz, 41, of Belton, MO, went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Funeral Service were held on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri, followed by an interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Brandee Ortiz for the continued support of Isaac’s family.
Isaac...
Wanda Rae Garrigus
Apr 25, 2026
Wanda Rae (Bernard) Garrigus, 69, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A private burial of her ashes, at a later date, will take place at...
Darrell Wayne Wilson
Apr 24, 2026
Darrell W. Wilson, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Friday, May 8, 2026. Burial, with military honors, was held at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. The family suggests contributions to Federation for the Blind.
Darrell was...
Wanda Maxine Anderson
Apr 24, 2026
Wanda Maxine (Carter) Anderson, 93, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, has gone to her eternal home in heaven. She passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Wanda was born on April 11, 1933, in Kansas City, MO, to Dewey and Hollis Carter. Wanda grew up...
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 were held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Theron was born on July 22, 1943, in Harrisonville, MO, to Theron Omer and Edra Irene (Zeller) Deshazer. Theron's...
Larry Eugene Cahow
Apr 19, 2026
Larry Eugene Cahow, 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Research Medical Center. Larry will be inurned at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. at 2:00 PM.
Larry was born on March 28, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, to Harold and Doris (Myers) Cahow. Larry spent his formative years in the heart of...
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,...
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