Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Irma Lipe

Irma Lipe

Dec 10, 2025

Irma Lipe, 97, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest December 10, 2025 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.

Irma Griffith was born May 29, 1928 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Cloud and Ethel (Chester) Griffith. She had lived in the area all of her life. Irma graduated High School at 16 years old she then went...

Barbara Brake

Barbara Brake

Dec 8, 2025

Barbara Brake, 79, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest December 8, 2025 in Seneca surrounded by her family.

Barbara Von Stiers was born May 19, 1946 in Minneapolis, KS, the daughter of Austin Edward and Arlene Von Stiers.

Barbara Von Stiers married Dennis Leroy Brake June 23, 1961 in Minneapolis, Kansas and he preceded her in death. She loved to scrapbook, reading,...

John Loux

John Loux

Dec 8, 2025

John David Loux, 82, Seneca, MO passed away December 8, 2025 in rural Seneca after an illness.

John David Loux was born November 24, 1943 in Clarion, IA the son of Don and Margaret Loux. He had lived in Iowa until age 18 then he entered the United States Navy. He served as a Petty Officer 2nd class from December 31,...

Lisa Griner - Sedivy

Lisa Griner - Sedivy

Dec 5, 2025

Lisa Griner passed into eternal rest December 5, 2025 in Wyandotte, OK surrounded by her family and friends.

Lisa Gail Griner was born February 22, 1968 in Miami, OK the daughter of Beulah (Roberts) Griner and Jimmy N. Griner Sr. Lisa had worked in various jobs during her life. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and especially going on cruises. Lisa came...

Lynn Lankford

Lynn Lankford

Nov 25, 2025

Lynn Ann Lankford, 63, Seneca, MO, passed away November 25, 2025 at her home in rural Seneca after an illness.

Lynn Ann Crow was born September 3, 1962 in Miami, OK the daughter of John Junior and Deanna Jean (Hull) Crow. She was a homemaker. Lynn loved shopping and spending time with her husband and especially her grandchildren. She loved talking...

Norma Ritter

Norma Ritter

Nov 25, 2025

Norma Leola (England) Ritter, born on November 22nd, 1937 in Joplin, MO was sent to her heavenly home on November 25th, 2025, at age 88, after a long battle with dementia. She is the beloved daughter of Paul Edgar England and Laura Orene (Greenlee) England.

Norma, Norma Jean, Sissy or Normal, as she was affectionately known, lived a life showing love...

Cecil Vance

Cecil Vance

Nov 20, 2025

Cecil Vance, 80, Seneca, MO passed away at his home in Seneca after a long illness.

Cecil was born March 4, 1945 in Moberly, MO, the son of Cecil and Joan (Onley) Vance and was raised by his loving Aunt and Uncle Katherine and Mac Donovan. Cecil graduated from Paris High School in Paris, MO in 1963. He joined the...

Betty Chester

Betty Chester

Nov 19, 2025

Betty Jean (Robertson) Chester, 91, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest November 19, 2025 at the Seneca Home Place after a long illness.

Betty Jean Robertson was born May 16, 1934 in Seneca, MO the daughter of James N. and Ora Robertson. She graduated from Pilot Rock High School in Pilot Rock, OR. She loved to keep up on information through...

Brenda Gray

Brenda Gray

Nov 19, 2025

Brenda Marie (Elliott) Gray, 83, a long-time resident of Seneca, MO, passed away on November 19, 2025 in her home in Wyandotte, OK.

Brenda was born on January 30, 1942 to Richard and Dona (Bradley) Elliott in Wyandotte, OK. At a young age, she fell in love with Jesus and made it her life's mission to introduce Jesus to everyone she...

Samatha Parker

Samatha Parker

Nov 12, 2025

Samantha Ann Parker was born on September 10, 1976, in Newport, Oregon, to Billy Durbin and Barbara Estes Durbin.

From a young age, Samantha was raised in Racine Apostolic Church under the leadership of Elder Jim and Sis. Virginia Triplett in Racine, Missouri. She was a graduate from Racine Christian School.

For ten years, Samantha served faithfully at Essex Apostolic Church in...

Beverly Waldeck

Beverly Waldeck

Nov 2, 2025

Beverly Sue Waldeck, 72, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest November 2, 2025 at her home in rural Wyandotte after a long illness.

Beverly Sue Armstrong was born November 6, 1952 in Wyandotte, OK the youngest of six daughters (and older than her two brothers), the daughter of Enos and Opal (Thompson) Armstrong.

Beverly moved from Wyandotte to Newkirk and was a...

Linda Mersman

Linda Mersman

Oct 27, 2025

Linda Josephine Mersman, 73, passed into eternal life Monday, October 27, 2025 at Solace House in Joplin, MO.

Linda is survived by her Loving Husband Rick of 43 years. They were married April 2, 1982 in Miami, OK. Linda was born July 19, 1952 in the State of Washington. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1971. She was an...

Mary Phillips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...