Not being on good business/personal terms with Bowie is one thing (though, let's be honest: whatever dispute/chasm there was between the two of them must surely be Morrissey's doing or imagination), but to completely ignore the passing of a stated personal hero, musical legend, pioneer, and influence seems petty at best.
What terms were Morrissey and Lynn Anderson on? Aside from a few rockabilly numbers courtesy of The Lads 25 years ago, and a random one-time live cover ...in Nashville..., I've never noticed much country/western/Nashville/Anderson influence on Morrissey's career. Yet, she got a nice write-up. (As stated earlier, no disrespect to Ms. Anderson. Just citing a recent example)