Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Mary Phillips
Oct 25, 2025
Mary Ellen (Stevenson) Phillips, age 76, passed away at Freeman Hospital on October 26, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 1, 1949, to Roy "Jake" Stevenson and Mary Ruth (Cox) Stevenson.
On December 30, 1966, Mary Ellen married Charles Wayne Phillips, her devoted husband of 53 years, who preceded her in death in 2020. They...
Michael Dean DeMoss
Oct 22, 2025
Michael Dean DeMoss,73, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest on October 22, 2025, at his residence in Seneca, MO, after a long illness.
Michael Dean DeMoss was born July 17, 1952, the son of William and Emily (Harp) DeMoss. Michael attended and graduated from Seneca High School and attended some college classes at MSSU in Joplin, MO.
Michael married Regina Hubbard on...
Larry Puckett
Oct 20, 2025
Larry Puckett, 79, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest October 20, 2025 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Larry Puckett was born June 5, 1947 in Long Beach California the son of Clifford and Thressa (Honea) Carpenter. Larry proudly served his country in The United States Army in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon returning from his service, he...
Lisa Johnson
Oct 19, 2025
Lisa Sue Johnson, 66, Seneca, MO passed away October 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after an illness.
Lisa Sue Johnson was born July 22, 1959 in Hammond, IN the daughter of Proffitt and Helen (Daniels) Johnson. She was a 1977 graduate of Morton High School in Hammond, IN. Lisa moved to Seneca in the early 1990's. She...
Charles (Charlie) L. Smith
Oct 18, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Smith, 63, Seneca, MO, passed away October 18, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after losing his battle with cancer.
Charles Lindsey Smith was born December 30, 1961 in Texarkana, TX the son of Charles David and Camie Lou (Curtis) Smith. He worked for Gas-N-Snack in Seneca. Charlie loved visiting with family, friends and the costumers at Gas-N-Snack....
Wanda Convirs
Oct 18, 2025
Wanda L. Convirs, 91, Muskogee, OK, passed away, October 18, 2025 at Pleasant Valley Health Care Center in Muskogee after an illness.
Wanda LaVerne Pope was born April 26, 1934 in Bakersfield, CA the daughter of Clarence and Retta (Kasinger) Pope. She formerly had lived in the area. Wanda drove a school bus for Wyandotte Public Schools and in her...
Linda Jeffers
Oct 12, 2025
Linda Mae (Brodie) Jeffers, a lifelong resident of Neosho, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Joplin Gardens in Joplin, Missouri, after a long illness.
Linda Mae Brodie was born February 24, 1953, in Noel, MO, the daughter of Lee and Virginia (Eads) Brodie. Linda was a graduate of Neosho High School....
Robert Roark
Oct 6, 2025
Robert Dean Roark, 80, Seneca, MO, went to meet his Lord and Savior, on October 6, 2025, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends.
Robert Dean Roark was born July 26, 1945, in Joplin, MO the son of John and Vada (Bennett) Roark. He married the love of his life Mary Darlene Haddock May 28, 1965, in Anderson,...
Judith "Judy" Kay Watson
Oct 3, 2025
Judith "Judy" Kay Watson, 80, of Seneca, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1945, to Warren and Nellie Kellogg.
Judy was a very special woman, full of faith and kindness. She would give the shirt off her back if it meant another wouldn't have to do without. She was witty and known for her...
Deloris Elaine Anderson
Sep 25, 2025
Deloris Elaine Anderson, 70, Branson, MO, passed into eternal rest September 25, 2025, at Cox Medical Center in Branson, MO after a short illness.
Deloris Elaine Nickle was born December 6, 1954, in Neosho, MO. the daughter of Lawrence and Bertie (Vickers) Nickle. Deloris attended East Newton Schools while growing up in her hometown of Granby, MO.
She was preceded...
Barbara Stone
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara S. Stone, 85, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest September 16, 2025 at Joplin Gardens after an illness.
Barbara Sue Stone was born June 27, 1940 in McDonald County, Mo, the daughter of Charles A. and Ferne L. Cochran. She had lived in the area most of her life. Barbara loved the Kansas City Chiefs and loved watching their...
David Ackerson
Sep 10, 2025
David W. Ackerson, 77, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest, September 10, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital.
David Wayne Ackerson was born July 31, 1948 in Joplin, MO the son of Calvin and Freida (McElhany) Ackerson. David had lived in the area most of his life. He served his country in the United States Army during Viet Nam War. He loved all types of...
Larry Lofland
Sep 1, 2025
Larry C. Lofland, 74, Wyandotte, OK, passed away at his home in Wyandotte September 1, 2025.
Larry Charles Lofland was born August 27, 1951 in Neosho, MO the son of Charles and Rosemary (Green) Lofland. He had lived in the area most all of his life. He was a 1969 Wyandotte High School graduate. Larry owned and operated Preferred Body Shop...
Dochia Elenbarger
Aug 24, 2025
Dochia Levon Elenbarger, 99, Springdale AR. passed away August 24, 2025 at Springdale Health and Rehab in Springdale, AR.
Dochia Levon Hartley was born August 19, 1926 in Ava, MO the daughter of David Ira Hartley and Tessie Armintia (Gunnels) Hartley. She loved to crochet, fish, sew, making crafts, cooking from scratch, all animals and especially spending time with her family. Dochia...
Arnold Merriman
Aug 24, 2025
Arnold Robert Merriman Jr., 78, Seneca, MO, passed away August 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arnold Robert Merriman Jr. was born September 25, 1946 in Seneca, MO the son of Arnold Merriman Sr. and Cinderella (York) Merriman. Arnold had lived in the area most of his life. He retired from New Mac Electric where he...
Ken Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Kenneth Ray Smith, 78, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest suddenly at his home August 23, 2025.
Ken Smith was born October 5, 1946 in Great Bend, Kansas. He was raised by his grandparents Bill and Ollie Mae Dansby. Ken formerly worked for Royal Typewriter in Springfield, he stamped concrete in Neosho, MO, the Aurora Shoe Factory in Aurora, MO and...
Anthony Stapp
Aug 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anthony James StappOctober 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Our sweet boy, Anthony James Stapp, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2025, at just 9 months old. Born on October 31, 2024, to loving parents Nathan Jarrod Stapp and Karissa Lynn Stapp, Anthony was a light that shone brightly in our lives, filling...
Betty McMillan
Aug 4, 2025
Betty Jean McMillan, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away August 4th, 2025, in Seneca, Missouri. She was born November 9, 1929, in Barry County, a daughter of the late Roy and Inez Brattin.
Betty was preceded in death by three brothers, Durward Brattin, Ronnie Brattin, Tommy Brattin, sister Ruby Pozniak, and a great-grandson, Ben Hamm.
She attended the Calvary Baptist church in Barry...
Tabitha Morehead
Jul 29, 2025
Tabitha Lea Morehead, 47, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest July 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a long illness.
Tabitha Lea Lawson was born June 24, 1978, in Joplin, MO the daughter of Kerry and Tina (Sappington) Banks. Tabitha and Todd were married on February 14th, 1998, in Joplin, Mo. She and Todd both attended the Burch...
Michael Graham
Jul 28, 2025
In the early morning hours of July 28th, 2025; Michael Norman Graham peacefully entered into his next life while surrounded by his loved ones in his residency of Neosho, Missouri. Michael recently had celebrated his 75th birthday in April (born April 27th in 1950) to be diagnosed with a terminal illness around late June - early July.
Michael was: a...
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