Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Glenda D. Triplett
Jul 27, 2026
Glenda D. Triplett, 88, Racine, MO, passed into eternal rest July 27, 2026 at her home after an illness.
Glenda Dolores Linthicum was born September 6, 1937 in Perkinston, Mississippi the daughter of Herbert Simpson Linthicum and Marandia Burnett (Bond) Linthicum. She lived in Mississippi until moving to the area in 1990. Glenda loved traveling, children, her church and helping expecting...
Leonard Lee Farmer
Jul 23, 2026
Leonard Lee Farmer, 91, of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, in Miami, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of his family following a brief illness.
Leonard was born on April 6, 1935, to Tom and Nellie Farmer. He was raised with a strong work ethic, a humble spirit, and values that remained with him throughout his life....
Dale Clapp
Jul 19, 2026
William Dale Clapp passed into eternal rest July 19, 2026. He was born August 15, 1942 in Ottawa County, OK the son of Clark and Mildred (Roberts) Clapp and was a lifelong area resident.
Dale was no stranger to hard work. He enjoyed being outdoors working on the cattle farm. Dale formerly taught Agriculture in Urbanna, MO, was a cattle buyer...
Jerry L. Jumper
Jul 10, 2026
Dr. Jerry L. Jumper, 84, Joplin, MO. passed away July 10, 2026 at the Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin after an illness.
Jerry Lee Jumper was born May 2, 1942 in Colbert, OK, the son of Louis Jumper Sr. and Mallie (Cowan) Jumper.He was a 1960 graduate of Page High School in Page, AZ. Jerry did his undergraduate studies...
Judith Ann Rosiere
Jul 4, 2026
Judith Ann Tynon-Rosiere, 81, Welch, OK passed into eternal rest July 4, 2026 at Hartsworth Nursing Home in Vinita, OK after many years battling MS.
Judith Ann Pickering was born July 14, 1944 in Carthage, MO the daughter of Clarence W. And Leatha (Hornback) Pickering. Judy was a lifelong area resident. She formerly worked for Don Hume Leather Goods in...
Charleen Kay Wilkinson
Jul 2, 2026
Charleen Kay Wilkinson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Nana and Great-Nana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family on July 2, 2026.
She was born on June 9, 1947 in Joplin, Missouri to Charles and Eileen (Watts) Smith of Seneca. She was a 1965 graduate of Seneca High School, Seneca, Missouri. She married Billy Ray "Red" Wilkinson, on Oct...
Carol Sue Michael
Jun 25, 2026
It is with deep love and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of a remarkable woman, a devoted matriarch and the heart of our family. Carol Sue Michael, age 79, a lifetime resident of Seneca, MO, went home to be with the Lord June 25, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Carol Sue Walker was born June 3, 1947...
Addilynn Lee Johnston
Jun 19, 2026
Addilynn Lee Johnston infant daughter of Benjamin Ferrel and Presley Nicole (Brecheisen) Johnston was received in the arms of Jesus June 19, 2026.
She is survived by her parents Ben and Presley; her maternal grandparents, Jennifer Weston and husband Justin, Nick Brecheisen and wife Amanda; all of Wyandotte, OK; Paternal grandmother, Kathy Johnston, Jay OK; Great-Grandparents Randy and Linda Brecheisen,...
Gladys Carolyn Cartmill
Jun 15, 2026
Gladys C. "Carol" Cartmill, 78, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest June 15, 2026 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.Gladys Carolyn Garner was born April 25, 1948 in Rome, GA. She had lived in the area for several years and was a homemaker.She is survived by her children; Rhonda Spears and family, Canyonville, OR, Eddie Gregory, Oceano,...
Roy Lee Hoover
Jun 15, 2026
Roy Lee Hoover, 84, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest, Monday June 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Roy Lee Hoover was born July 9, 1941 in Neosho, MO the son of Oran Roland Hoover and Lora Belle (Horton) Hoover. Roy was a life long area resident. He was a 1959 graduate of Seneca High School. He...
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...
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