Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
O.E. "Gene" Rothman
Jun 8, 2026
O.E. "Gene" Rothman, 77, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest June 8, 2026 at Freeman Hospital after an illness.Otho Eugene Rothman was born December 9, 1948 in Wichita, KS the son of Otho "Bud" E. Rothman and Edythe (Songer) Rothman. Gene was a 1967 graduate of Seneca High School. He joined the US Navy in 1968 and served his country...
Gayla Dee (Malone) Osborn
Jun 4, 2026
Gayla D. (Malone) Osborn resident of Grove, OK, formerly of Seneca, MO, passed away June 4, 2026 at her home in Grove after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gayla Dee Malone was born December 1, 1956 in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Harry and Norma Jean "Muggy" (Brady) Malone. She grew up in Seneca and was a 1975 graduate of Seneca...
Roy Lee Fossa
May 31, 2026
Roy Lee Fossa, 74, Neosho, MO passed away May 31, 2026 at Joplin Health and Rehab after an illness. Roy Lee (Janes) Fossa was born February 10, 1952 in Lincoln, AR. Roy's hobbies were hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was a motorcycle mechanic most of his life. Roy is survived by his two brothers, Bill Janes and Patric...
Sylvia Diane Roberts
May 24, 2026
Sylvia Diane Roberts, 86, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by family.
Sylvia was born in Wichita, Kansas, on December 15, 1939, to Wilmer Glenn Brice and Leona Ruth Brice (née Zane). She spent much of her childhood in Baxter Springs with her mother and stepfather, Dr. Robert R. Brookshire, enjoying many happy hours at...
Max Wayne Lankford
May 13, 2026
Max Wayne Lankford, 87, lifelong resident of Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest May 13, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.Max Wayne Lankford was born September 1, 1938 in New County Missouri the son of Perry Elmer and Lois (Thomas) Lankford. He was the youngest of ten children and was the seventh son of the seventh son. Max...
Joann Pierson
May 11, 2026
Joann Pierson, 91, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest May 11, 2026 at her residence in rural Seneca after a long illness.
Billie Joann Pierson was born September 25, 1934 the daughter of Carl and Amanda (Baily) Roberts. Joann married Benton Pierson July 30, 1954 in Arvin, CA. They lived in California raising their five children until moving to Seneca in...
Duard Garren Jay
May 4, 2026
Duard Garren Jay, age 80, of Neosho, Missouri, a cherished husband and dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, Poppie, finished his race and entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, May 5, 2026.
Duard Garren Jay was born July 1, 1945 the son of Durward and Esther (Moore) Jay, in Newton County, Missouri. He enjoyed studying the Bible,...
Rosezell Laymon
May 1, 2026
Rosezell Laymon, 94, South West City, MO, passed away May 1, 2026 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.
Rosezell Williams was born February 19, 1932 McElhany, MO one of seven children of Henry A. and Bertha E. (West) Williams. She grew up in Bethpage and Powell, MO and enjoyed swimming in Little Sugar Creek. She was a...
Jack Wayne Kraft
Apr 18, 2026
Jack Kraft, age 88, of Southwest Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to family.
He was born on February 22, 1938, in Neosho, Missouri, to Andrew and Gertie Kraft. Over the course of his life, he wore many hats and worked a variety of jobs, but his true passion...
Joe Allen Boyer
Apr 17, 2026
Joe Allen Boyer, 65, Joplin, MO, passed away April 17, 2026 at Aspire Nursing Home in Joplin after an illness.
Joe Allen Boyer was born October 25, 1960 in Stella, MO the son of Roy Wesley and Clara Mae (Hudelson) Boyer. Most of his life he worked caring for the elderly in local nursing facilities.
He was preceded in...
RUTH LEONA GRINER
Apr 15, 2026
Ruth L. Griner of Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest April 15, 2026. She was a lifelong Wyandotte resident and was one of 10 children of John Henry Griner and Mary Violet (Crow) Griner. Ruth loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing, socializing at the local casinos and did not know a stranger. Ruth...
Rex Ardell Greenwood
Apr 9, 2026
Rex Ardell Greenwood passed away surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 89 years old leaving behind a legacy of strength, faith, and unforgettable memories.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Greenwood, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Rex was a proud father to four children: Michael Greenwood, Randal Greenwood, Tamara Simmons, Malissa Tuggle,...
Claude O. Yocum
Mar 28, 2026
Claude O. Yocum, 79, of Seneca, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:06 am, surrounded by his loving family.
Claude was born in Joplin, Missouri, on December 11, 1946, to Doris R. Yocum and Freda E. Turner. He was a 1965 graduate of Seneca High School, where he mastered being ornery and creating a little trouble-traits that those...
Thomas L. Kuhn
Mar 10, 2026
Thomas (Tom) L. Kuhn, 88, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest March 10, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO after an illness.Thomas Ladean Kuhn was born November 26, 1937, in Newton County, MO the son of Thomas A. (Gus) and Helen L. (Bettis) Kuhn.Tom was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1955. Tom...
Richard "Ricky" W. Drake Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Richard "Ricky" W. Drake Jr., 45, Grove, OK passed away March 7, 2026 at his home in Grove, OK after lossing his battle to cancer.Richard Willard Drake Jr. was born October 17, 1980 in Joplin, MO the son of Richard and Deanna (Schultz) Drake. Ricky worked various jobs at a younger age. He enjoyed gaming, rock music and fishing.Ricky was...
Teresa Wilson
Feb 19, 2026
Teresa D. Wilson, 58, Wyandotte, OK passed away February 19, 2026 at her home after a long illness.
Teresa Dawn Wilson was born March 11, 1967 in Miami, OK the daughter of Donald and Glenda Sue (Massey) Wilson. She was a lifelong area resident and a 1985 graduate of Wyandotte High School. Teresa was a proud citizen of the Wyandotte...
Theresa Rose Wayman
Feb 18, 2026
Theresa Rose Wayman, 63, Seneca, MO formerly of Longview, Texas, passed away February 18, 2026 at St Joe Mannor in Bonne Terre, MO after a battle with Alzheimer's. Theresa Rose Wayman was born June 12, 1962 the daughter of Anton Joseph and Agnes Johanna (Bursch) Decker. She loved her family and loved spending time with them. Her grandchildren were her...
Leonard Ray Arehart
Feb 15, 2026
Leonard R. Arehart Sr., 86, Carterville, MO, passed away February 15, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living in Carthage, MO after an illness.Leonard Ray Arehart Sr. was born September 11, 1939 in Seneca, MO the son of Lawrence and Stella (Barker) Arehart. He had lived in the area most all of his life. Leonard worked for Mattes Brothers Construction as a...
Ronal Gene Bennett
Feb 12, 2026
Roanal G. Bennett, 86, Seneca, MO, passed away February 12, 2026 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness. Ronal Gene Bennett was born November 30, 1939 in Seneca, MO the son of Luther Oren Bennett and Dolly Ruth (Gensike) Bennett. Ronal had lived in the area all his life. He was a 1958 graduate of the Seneca...
Cindy Lou Foster
Feb 11, 2026
Cindy Lou Foster, 69, Grove, OK, passed away February 11, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a long illness.Cindy Lou Lane was born September 20, 1956 in Fairfield, CA the daughter of Samuel Leon and Betty Jane (Cupp) Lane. Cindy loved dogs, being outdoors and spending time with her family who she dearly loved. She had a special...
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