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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.

Lillian Lydia Lakin

Lillian Lydia Lakin

Jul 20, 2026

Lillian Lydia Lakin, 86, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Services are currently pending arrangements. A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Betty Lou Dickerson

Betty Lou Dickerson

Jul 19, 2026

Betty Lou Dickerson, daughter of Melvin and Pearl (Moseley) Coffman, was born 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 11...

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...

Donald Gene Harper Sr.

Donald Gene Harper Sr.

Jun 28, 2026

Donald Gene Harper Sr., 88, formerly of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Freeman Hospital in Fort Scott, KS. A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 11, 2026,  at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Special Olympics, Missouri, online at https://support.specialolympics.org/ or submit check to Special Olympics...

James Edwin Haston

James Edwin Haston

Jun 22, 2026

James "Jim" E. Haston, 79, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away after a long and full life on Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home. Memorial services were held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

Born September 13, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, to James Edward Haston and Agnes Mae Haston (née Smith), and was...

Melvin "Mel" Sehorn

Melvin "Mel" Sehorn

Jun 17, 2026

Melvin "Mel" Sehorn, 95, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Foxwood Springs Senior Living in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. 

Born December 15, 1930, in Oklahoma, he was the son of Sue and Roy...

Paul Norman Gregory

Paul Norman Gregory

Jun 17, 2026

Paul Norman Gregory, 94, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. A visitation was held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Born on March 6, 1932, in Mountainburg, Arkansas, to Herbert and Lula (Bowden) Gregory,...

Karen Sue Whalen

Karen Sue Whalen

Jun 16, 2026

Karen Sue Whalen, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Born on October 12, 1954,...

Lois M. Day

Lois M. Day

Jun 13, 2026

Lois Marie Day, 93, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A visitation and funeral service for Lois was held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Born on January 16, 1933, in Archie, Lois was the...

Patrick G. Swoger

Patrick G. Swoger

Jun 12, 2026

Patrick "Pat" G. Swoger, age 74, of Lowry City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Pat was born on March 6, 1952, in Peculiar to James and Elsie...

Kitty E. Reynolds

Kitty E. Reynolds

Jun 9, 2026

Kitty E. Reynolds, 81, of Belton, Missouri, left this world on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the home of Yvonne Newell, 19508 S. Sunshine Ln, Peculiar, MO 64078. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter. 

Born on August 23, 1944,...

Timothy Boos Sr.

Timothy Boos Sr.

Jun 6, 2026

Timothy D. Boos, Sr., 69, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Timothy was born on August 30, 1956, in Kansas City, MO, a son of...

Sherelyn Louise Coggins

Sherelyn Louise Coggins

Jun 3, 2026

Sherelyn Louise Coggins, 74, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Services are still pending arrangements and a complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

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