Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
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...
Jean Giddens
Jul 25, 2025
Jean Elaine Giddens, 75, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest July 25, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.
Jean Elaine Pickle was born August 2, 1949 in Parkville, MO the daughter of Hester and Oneida (Seyler) Pickle. She had lived in the area five years moving from Parsons, KS. She enjoyed crocheting, shopping, going to the movies, playing...
Wanda Myers
Jul 21, 2025
Wanda Jean Myers, 89. Miami, OK passed away July 21, 2025 at Integris Hospital in Miami, OK after an illness.
Wanda jean Myers was born July 7, 1936 in Wyandotte, OK the daughter of Monty and Bessie (Diliner) Myers. She was a lifelong area resident and a homemaker. Wanda was a care giver to mother in later years as her...
Abagail Marie Boles
Jul 20, 2025
Abagail Marie Boles, 36, Webb City, MO, passed into eternal rest July 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after an illness.
Abagail Marie Boles was born April 8, 1989, in Sharon, PA the daughter of David and Michaelene (Boles) Myers. Abagail enjoyed singing, creating art through her tattoos, and taking pictures while enjoying all of nature. She mostly loved...
Ronald Roark
Jul 15, 2025
Ron Roark entered the Gates of Heaven on July 15th, 2025 at Freeman Hospital after a seven year battle. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters. Ron was born April 4,1948 to John and Vada Roark. He married the love of his life, Neoma on October 14th, 1966. Ron was a man of faith, asking almost everyone he met...
Judith Bowman
Jul 13, 2025
Judith A. Bowman, 88, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest July 13, 2025 at Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw, OK after an illness.
Judith Ann Rowden was born October 27, 1936 in Lebanon, MO the daughter of Reece and Vivian (Raider) Rowden. She was a life long area resident and had retired from Eagle Pitcher Industries in Seneca, MO. Judy...
Geni Rinehart
Jun 28, 2025
Geni Rinehart, 69, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest June 28, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.
Geni G. DeMoss was born December 12, 1955 in Noel, MO the daughter of William D. And Emily Lou (Harp) DeMoss. Geni was a lifelong area resident. She was well know for her love of cake baking. Geni owned and operated her own cake business...
David Lefon
Jun 24, 2025
David Lefon, 76, of Seneca, MO, passed peacefully at home in his sleep on June 24, 2025. Paul David Lefon was born on June 7, 1949 in Cushing, OK, the son of Paul Lefon and Dorothy Yates.
In his younger years, David worked multiple construction jobs as a Welder. He continued a lifelong love of metallurgy. "Papa Dave" as he was...
Chad Griffin
Jun 22, 2025
Chad W. Griffin, 31, Seneca, MO, passed away June 22, 2025 suddenly at his home.
Chad William Griffin was born April 26, 1994 in Joplin, MO the son of Gale and Gloria (Gunter) Griffin. He was a life long area resident. Chad was a 2012 graduate of Seneca High School and had received several certificates for welding from Crowder College. He...
Marie Masterson
Jun 21, 2025
Marie Masterson, 98, Miami, OK, passed into eternal rest June 21, 2025 in Miami, OK after an illness.
Marie Bellm was born September 11, 1926 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of Pete and Nellie (Ritter) Bellm. Marie was a life long area resident. She enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, square dancing and spending time with her family especially her...
Ima Seigrist
Jun 16, 2025
Ima Marlaine Seigrist, 90, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest Monday, June 16, 2025 after an illness.
Ima Marlaine Myers was born September 21, 1934, the daughter of Oscar and Luluetta (Severs) Myers. She was a life long area resident. She formerly worked alongside her husband in a roofing company. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was a member of the...
William Franklin
Jun 11, 2025
WilliamFranklin, 87, Jackson, South Carolina passed into eternal rest, June 11, 2025 at his home, after an illness. William was born March 6, 1938 in Oklahoma City,OK to William Robert Franklin II and Cordelia Jane Maupin Franklin. He lived in Jackson, SC for 49 years. William was a graduate of University of Virginia, a veteran of the United States Army,...
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