Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Doug McKinney

Doug McKinney

Jan 28, 2022

Douglas Wayne McKinney was born on August 30, 1957 in Independence, Missouri, to Karl McKinney and Neva (Caswell) McKinney. He attended Bryant Elementary and William Chrisman Junior and Senior High. He served in the U.S Army in the early 80’s. After his honorable discharge he started his career as a police officer in his home town of Sugar Creek, Missouri....

Karen Burns

Karen Burns

Jan 24, 2022

. Karen S. Burns, 79, lifelong Seneca area resident passed away January 24, 2022 at the Medical Lodges of Neosho after a long illness. Karen Sue Pierce was born February 11, 1942 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Earnest J. and R. Nadine Pierce. Karen was a graduate of Seneca High School. She was a beautician and operated a salon...

Sue Adams

Sue Adams

Jan 20, 2022

Sue Carolyn Adams, 67, Senca, MO entered the Kingdom of Heaven, peacefully, on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Sue was born on November 1,1954 in Springfield, MO to the daughter of Loyd and Gloria (Jones) Adams. Growing up Sue and family attended Keys Assembly of God for 16+ years where she was an active missionary, she played the piano, the organ...

Donna Johnson

Donna Johnson

Jan 14, 2022

Donna Kay Johnson, 70, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest January 14, 2022 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness. Donna Kay Booth was born July 19, 1951 in Wabash, IN the daughter of William and Thelma Booth. Donna had an Associates of Business Degree. She formerly worked for GXT Tire and was a customer service rep. for AT&T. She...

Ernest Burleson

Ernest Burleson

Jan 12, 2022

. Ernest A. Burleson, 82, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest January 12, 2022 at Hire Call Nursing Facility after an illness. Ernest Archie Burleson was born November 7, 1939 in , CA to Dolph and Lois Burleson. He was a logger in Oregon then moved back to this area where he owned operated sawmill. Additional survivors include one daughter,...

Joe Rinehart

Joe Rinehart

Jan 12, 2022

. Joe A. Rinehart, 94, lifelong Seneca resident passed into eternal rest January 12, 2022 at his home after an illness. Joseph Albert Rinehart was born October 23, 1927 in Seneca, MO the son of Joseph Claude and Orva Esther (Thompson) Rinehart. Joe was a graduate of Seneca High School. In the 1950’s Joe worked on TV’s. He owned and...

Ange Richards (Blankenship)

Ange Richards (Blankenship)

Jan 6, 2022

... Ange E. (Blankenship) Richards, 51, Neosho, MO passed into eternal rest January 5, 2022 at her home in rural Neosho after a sudden illness. Ange Ellen Blankenship was born June 21, 1970 in Neosho, MO the daughter of Dowell and Donna (Brown) Blankenship. Ange was a 1988 graduate of Seneca High School. Ange formerly worked as a secretary at...

Joel Dedmon

Joel Dedmon

Jan 2, 2022

Joel A. Dedmon, 69, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest January 2, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Joel Aaron Dedmon was born July 1, 1952 in St. Louis, MO the son of Gaylen and Shirley (Fleming) Dedmon. Joel graduated from Green Forest High School in Green Forest, AR. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending...

Johnnie Cox

Johnnie Cox

Jan 2, 2022

Johnnie L. Cox, 76, Grove, OK, passed away January 2, 2022 at his home after a long illness. Johnnie Len Cox was born July 8, 1945 in Commerce, OK. John attended Seneca High School and grew up working hard bucking hay and delivering milk. He loved fishing, farming, being outdoors, traveling, horses, rodeos and spending time with his daughter and...

Mary Kenney

Mary Kenney

Jan 1, 2022

... Mary E. Kenney, 84, Seneca, MO passed away January 1, 2022 at her home in Seneca. Mary Elizabeth Golden was born August 10, 1937 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Aaron (Lee) and Hazel Pauline (White) Golden. Mary graduated from Seneca High School and lived in the area most of her life. Mary loved working puzzles, collecting things, visiting...

Lisa Bennett

Lisa Bennett

Dec 25, 2021

Lisa Roxanne Bennett, 54, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest December 25, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness. Lisa Roxanne Bennett was born November 17, 1967 in Neosho, MO the daughter of Melvin and Josephine (Garrett) Bennett. She had lived in the area all her life. Lisa loved fishing, doing puzzles and playing on her...

Candy Whitehead

Candy Whitehead

Dec 25, 2021

... Candy Lin Whitehead, 53, Seneca, Mo passed into eternal rest December 25, 2021 after an illness. Candy Lin Whitehead was born July 21, 1968 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Rickey and Linda (Golden) Whitehead. Candy loved going to church, going out to eat and watching the horses. Her family called her their go go girl. Candy was a...

William (Bill) Caldwell

William (Bill) Caldwell

Dec 19, 2021

... William Gene Caldwell, 88, Grove, OK, passed away December 19, 2021 at West Gate of Wildwood after a long illness. William Gene Caldwell was born April 19, 1933 in Wann, OK the son of Alva and Esther “Esie” (Weston) Caldwell. Bill graduated from Coffeyville High School and went to Long Beach Junior College. Bill proudly served this country in...

Sandra J. Moreland

Sandra J. Moreland

Dec 18, 2021

.. Sandra J. Moreland, 83, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest December 18, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness. Sandra Jean Ledford was born May 29, 1938 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Otis and Georgia (Stout) Ledford. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Seneca High School. She retired from Eagle Picher in Seneca...

Gail Butler - Boyer

Gail Butler - Boyer

Dec 15, 2021

.. Obituary for Gail Janelle Butler – Boyer Gail Janelle Butler – Boyer age 84, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021. She was born on August 28, 1937 in Fairland Oklahoma. She was born to Elvia and Ada Wishon who preceded her in death. She married her high school sweetheart Douglas Dale Butler on April 10, 1954. Doug preceded...

Dr. Moriah Hagans

Dr. Moriah Hagans

Dec 9, 2021

... Dr. Moriah Dolores Hagans, 79, transitioned to Heaven to be with our Lord, December 09, 2021 at Freeman Hospital. She was born November 16, 1942, in New York City, N.Y. the daughter of the late Lucius Thompkins and Moriah (Vines) Thompkins aka Marie. Moriah graduated from Seward Park High School, NYC in 1960. Following graduation, she trained to be...

Elizabeth (Beth) Lansaw

Elizabeth (Beth) Lansaw

Dec 7, 2021

... Elizabeth (Beth) Rose Lansaw, 65, Seneca, MO, passed away December 7, 2021 at her home after a long illness. Elizabeth Rose Dinwiddie was born December 29, 1955 in Independence, MO the daughter of Charles and Juanita (Couch) Dinwiddie. Beth was Seneca High School Graduate. She loved Dogs, being outdoors, flowers, spending time with her boys and family. Beth formerly...

Jim Graham

Jim Graham

Dec 7, 2021

.. Jimmie Dale Graham, 79, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest December 7, 2021. Jimmie Dale Graham was born January 18, 1942 in Seneca, MO the youngest son of Wayne Graham and Edna Lucille (Crawford) Graham. He was a lifelong resident of Seneca, Missouri. Jim attended Frog Pond School until 8th grade then graduated from Seneca High School in 1960...

Laura Taylor

Laura Taylor

Dec 7, 2021

... Laura Lynn Taylor, age 50, adoring wife and loving mother, passed away on December 7th, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 4th, 1971 to parents Nancy and Sherman Stephens. Laura resided in Loma Linda, Missouri with her husband, Jason Taylor. She was a graduate of Jessamine County High School. Laura continued her education studying nursing...

Leslie Charles Barnes

Leslie Charles Barnes

Dec 4, 2021

... Leslie Charles Barnes, 74, Neosho, MO, passed away December 4, 2021, at his home in Neosho after a long illness. Leslie Charles Barnes was born September 1, 1947, in Geneva, OH, the son of Donald and Mary (Eggleston) Barnes. Les was a jack of all trades. He formerly worked in the automotive field, agricultural and steel industries as well...

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