Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Dwight Lee Hollis
Sep 7, 2026
Dwight Lee Hollis, 76, Wyandotte, OK, passed away suddenly at his home September 7, 2026.
Dwight Lee Hollis was born September 13, 1949 in Claremore, OK the son of Glen Williard and Dorma Bell (Kisee) Hollis. He had worked for the former BF Goodrich Plant in Miami, OK and then for the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Dwight was a member...
Christopher John Kelly
Sep 2, 2026
Christopher John Kelly, 52, Seneca, MO passed away September 2, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri after a long illness.Christopher was born October 15, 1973, in Stella, Missouri; the son of Phillip and Shirley Kelly (Brock). He was a lifelong resident of the Seneca area graduating from Seneca High School in 1992. He earned his autobody certification from Crowder College and continued his...
Judith Aliene Severs
Sep 1, 2026
Mrs. Judith Aliene Severs, lifelong resident of Racine, MO passed into eternal rest September 1, 2026 at her home in Racine surrounded by her family.Judith Aliene Triplett was born August 24, 1944 in Neosho, MO the daughter of George and Virginia A. (Farmer) Triplett. She was a member of the Apostolic faith. Judith A. Triplett married Gene A. Severs June...
Angeline Margaret Gillham
Aug 20, 2026
Angeline M. Gillham, 80, Neosho, MO, passed away August 20, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness.
Angeline Margaret Koziarz was born June 28, 1946 in East Chicago, IN. the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Koziarz. Angeline lived in Texas for many years moving to there area in 1995 and then to Wichita, KS and back to...
Steven Wayne Bullington
Aug 16, 2026
Steven Wayne Bullington, 48, Seneca, MO, passed away August 16, 2026 at Freeman Neosho Hospital.
Steven Wayne Bullington was born September 24, 1977 in Neosho, MO the son of Gary and Dixie (Preston) Bullington. He was a graduate of East Newton High School and had formerly worked for Standard Transportation in Joplin, MO. Steven enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and loved...
Yoshiko Marris
Aug 12, 2026
Yoshiko Marris, 88, of Seneca, MO passed away August 12, 2026 at the Solace House in Joplin, MO after an illness.
Yoshiko Ishimine was born November 25, 1937 in Shuri, Okinawa, Japan the daughter of Shinryou and Kamado (Shiugiu) Ishimine. She grew up in Okinawa and meet her husband Gerald Marris while he was serving in the US armed forces. Yoshiko...
David L. Gilstrap
Aug 8, 2026
David L. Gilstrap, 53, Neosho, MO, passed away August 8, 2026 at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK from injuries from a motorcycle accident.
David Lavaughn Gilstrap was born November 23, 1972 in Joplin, MO the son of Lonnie and Karen (Daniels) Gilstrap. David was a life long area resident and worked for Missouri Walnut in Neosho, MO. He loved...
Melvin Leon Friend
Aug 5, 2026
Melvin Leon Friend, affectionately known by family and friends as "Todd" and by his CB radio handle "Meldavino," passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.
Born on January 21, 1938, in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, Melvin spent nearly his entire life in the community he proudly called home. He graduated from Wyandotte High School and...
Ted Merriman
Aug 4, 2026
Ted Merriman, 88, Mami, OK, passed away, August 4, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness.
Ted Merriman was born May 6, 1938 in Seneca (Wella Park Area), MO the son of Arnold and Cinderella (York) Merriman. Ted was a life long area resident. He was a logger, saw miller and a heavy equipment operator. He loved to...
Kenneth Bernhard Schultz
Aug 2, 2026
Kenneth B. Schultz, 94, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest August 2, 2026 at his home after an illness.
Kenneth Bernhard Schultz was born November 20, 1931 in Hanover, IA the son of Bernhard and Helen (Baumann) Schultz. He had lived in the area over 50 years. Kenneth proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He...
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...
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