Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Nicholas Patton
Dec 23, 2023
Nicholas Ryan Patton, 39, Baxter Springs, KS, formerly of Seneca, MO passed away suddenly December 23, 2023.
Nicholas Ryan Patton was born July 10, 1984 in Joplin, MO the son of Thomas Patton and Lorie G. (Weldon) Patton. Nicholas has lived most of his life in the area. He attended Seneca High School. He was a general labor and enjoyed...
Thelma Fay Widener
Dec 21, 2023
Thelma Fay (Lankford) Widener, a life long resident of the Seneca area passed away Thursday morning December 21st at the age of 95. She was a twin born to Lois (Thomas) and Perry Elmer Lankford on September 26, 1928 in Newton County, MO. She was one of ten children of which there were two sets of twins.
Thelma Fay...
Cameron Rosiere
Dec 15, 2023
Cameron Wade Rosiere, 37, Houston, TX, passed away December 15, 2023.
Cameron was born December 27, 1985, in Kansas City, MO. When 1 month old, he became the adopted son of Darrell and Vicki (Whitehead) Rosiere.
Cameron lived with his family in Racine, MO, Rolla, MO, Rosenburg, TX, Chugiak, AK, and Richmond, TX, before moving to Houston, TX. He graduated...
Larry Winkler
Dec 15, 2023
Larry Winkler II, 44 of Neosho MO passed away December 15 2023 after a sudden battle with cancer.
Larry Joe Winkler was born October 12 1979 in Bentonville AR to Larry & Esther (Young) Winkler.
He graduated Calvary Baptist School in Marshall MO in 1998 he then received his Associates Degree in Business from State Fair Community College in Sedalia...
Richard Lynn Lucas
Dec 7, 2023
Richard Lynn Lucas Sr. 81, Spring City, Mo passed away December 7, 2023 at his home.
Richard Lynn Lucas was born August 24, 1942 in Joplin, MO the son of Marvin Jack Lucas and Ann (West) Lucas. He had lived in the area all his life. Richard served his country in the Missouri National Guard (203rd engineers, Joplin, MO)....
Zachary Rakes
Nov 29, 2023
Zachary (Zach) Robert Rakes, 30, of Ash Grove, Missouri passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 at his home.
Born in Grand Junction, CO on April 30, 1993, he was the son of Mark and Kathy Rakes and the late Kimberly Wantz and Ronald Burns.
Zach was a 2011 graduate of Seneca High School in Seneca, Missouri. Following graduation,...
Janet Chester
Nov 29, 2023
Janet L. Chester, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 29, 2023 at her home in rural Wyandotte, OK following a few years of declining health. Janet was born in rural Carthage, MO on April 26, 1938 to Clarence W. and Leatha (Hornback) Pickering.
Janet was raised on a dairy farm helping her...
Luke Taylor
Nov 28, 2023
Luke Henry Taylor, 18, Joplin, MO, passed away November 28, 2023 suddenly.
Luke Henry Taylor was born February 20, 2005 in Joplin, MO the son of Bruce and Summer (Russell) Taylor.
Luke always stood up for anyone who needed someone to stand up behind them. He loved Cubs baseball, fishing, being outdoors, golfing, playing blackjack and spending time with his...
Jerry (Gid) Hilburn
Nov 28, 2023
Jerry Don "Gid" Hilburn, Age 89, of Seneca, MO was born to Leonard Lee Hilburn and Besse Lee (James) Hilburn on March 27, 1934, in Picher, OK and went to be with his Lord on November 28, 2023. Gid passed following a brief battle with cancer. Gid lived in the Seneca area all his life, working at BF Goodrich for...
Mary Haynes
Nov 28, 2023
Mary Lou Massey Haynes, 85, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest November 28, 2023 at Westgate Nursing Home in Joplin, MO after an illness.
Mary Lou Friend was born February 22, 1938 in Ottawa County, Oklahoma the daughter of Leonard and Cecil (Griffin) Friend. Mary Lou was a life long resident. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards,...
Larry Blevins
Nov 23, 2023
Larry D. Blevins, 84, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest November 23, 2023 at Medical Lodge in Neosho, MO after a long illness.
Larry Dean Blevins was born September 13, 1939 in Delaware County, OK the son of Jack and Victory (Riggs) Blevins. Larry served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed play his guitar, hunting, fishing, gardening...
Barbara Bluejacket
Nov 22, 2023
Barbara R. Bluejacket, 82, Miami, OK passed away November 22, 2023 after an illness.
Barbara Ruth Pogue was born February 28, 1941 in McDonald County, MO the daughter of Roy and Lela Pogue. Barbara owned and operated the former Kelly's Cafe' in Wyandotte, OK over 40 years. She loved spending time with her family especially time with her...
Bobby Wetzel
Nov 15, 2023
Bob J. Wetzel, 87, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest November 15, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Facility after a long illness.
Bobby Jack Wetzel was born October 19, 1936 in Cardin Nine, OK the son of Hugh Henry and Mary (Zelgar) Wetzel. Bob had lived in the area all his life. He loved music and singing. Bob loved being...
Wilma Hoffman
Nov 9, 2023
Wilma P. Hoffman, 91, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest November 9, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Facility. Wilma Pauline Graham was born November 21, 1931 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of George W. and Inez M. (Hollandsworth) Graham. Wilma attended Modoc #4 Grade School and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1949. She worked for the former...
Elizabeth (Betty) B. Winnie
Nov 7, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" B. Winnie, 89, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 9:56pm, November 7, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Facility after a long illness.
Elizabeth Bozelia Thurman was born June 20, 1934 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Thomas and Alma "Silvey" Thurman. Betty, loved gardening, reading, working puzzles and her animals. Betty was a Registered Nurse and...
G. Robert McCorkell
Oct 24, 2023
G. Robert McCorkell, 83, Maimi, OK passed into eternal rest, October 24, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
George Robert McCorkell was born December 4, 1939 in rural Ottawa County Oklahoma the son of George and Ramona (Nutting) McCorkell. Robert was a life long area resident. He graduated from Wyandotte High School. Robert worked...
Kelly Frisinger
Oct 22, 2023
Kelly Morris Frisinger, 56, formerly of Seneca passed away October 22, 2023 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a long illness.
Kelly Morris Frisinger was born September 6, 1967 in Joplin, MO the son of James Clayton Frisinger and Barbara Sue (Tyndall) Frisinger. Kelly grew up in Seneca and attended Seneca Schools. Kelly severed as a volunteer firefighter in...
George Oleman
Oct 16, 2023
George Leslie Oleman, 83, of Wyandotte Oklahoma passed away on October 16, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.
George was born August 22, 1940, in Stafford, KS to Carl and Edith Oleman. He was later adopted by Earl and Lethine Oleman at the age of 8. George attended and graduated from Wyandotte High School class...
Robert Parsons
Oct 12, 2023
Robert E. Parsons, 53, Grove, OK passed away October 12, 2023, at Integris Grove Hospital after a sudden illness.
Robert Edwin Parsons was born April 22, 1970, in Joplin, MO the son of Bill D. and Beverly S. (Rolens-Parsons) Shaw.
Robert loved being outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing. He loved to spend time with his family, going to flea markets,...
Darrell Ray Arnold
Oct 10, 2023
Darrell Ray Arnold, 80, of Seneca, Missouri, quietly passed into eternal rest on October 10, 2023 in Joplin, Missouri after a sudden illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Darrell was born February 22, 1943, in Goodman, Missouri, to Alfred and Ida (Loyd) Arnold. He lived his life in the rural Goodman and Seneca areas. He graduated from Seneca...
