Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Edith L. Burleson

Edith L. Burleson

Sep 19, 2021

.. Edith L. Burleson, 97, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest September 19, 2021 after a long illness. Edith Lorene Tosh was born February 9, 1924 in Watts, OK the daughter of Jacob Edward Tosh and Virgie Ann (Marler) Tosh. She attended the Wayside Assembly of God in Wyandotte. Edith formerly worked at a canning factory in California and then...

Billy Heidrick

Billy Heidrick

Sep 16, 2021

Billy "Bill" Jon Heidrick passed into eternal rest September 16, 2021, at the age of 71 at his home in Seneca, MO following a short illness and decade of other serious medical issues. Bill was a member of the Church of Christ. Despite his physical limitations, Billy wore a smile and found the many blessings in each day. He was...

Beatrice V. Schultz

Beatrice V. Schultz

Sep 5, 2021

__ Beatrice V. Schultz, 83, formerly of Miami, OK and Wyandotte, OK, passed away September 5, 2021 at the Betty Ann Nursing Center in Grove, Ok after a long illness. Beatrice Victoria Schultz was born March 30, 1938 in Bernice, OK the daughter of Julius and Eva (Philpott) Schultz. Bea worked as a clerk for a bank. She enjoyed being...

Lester "Leon" Watts

Lester "Leon" Watts

Sep 2, 2021

Lester 'Leon' Watts Age 83 of Joplin passed away September 2nd 2021 Born March 11, 1938 in Peoria, Oklahoma he was the son of the late Lester Watts and Juanita Sparlin Watts. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grand father and great great grand father. In 1957 he made a lifetime commitment to Mabel 'Lorene' Lowery who past...

Grace Eads

Grace Eads

Aug 31, 2021

Grace Freda (Weihe) Eads (91) of Seneca, Missouri, passed away August 31, 2021. She was born September 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Frederick and Erna (Lindauer) Weihe. She was united in marriage to Myrl Eads May 1, 1954, at the family home in Stotts City. Grace attended Pleasant Hill primary school with her seven brothers and sisters followed...

Gary Beehler

Gary Beehler

Aug 27, 2021

Gary E. Beehler Gary E. Beehler, 69, Fairland, OK passed away August 27, 2021 at his son's home surrounded by his family. Gary Eugene Beehler was born October 8, 1951 in Vinita, OK, the son of Marvin Eugene and Donna (Stafford) Beehler. Gary formerly worked for Pettit Mop Plant, BF Goodrich, Kirby, then eventually worked for and retired from Cinch....

Marcus Marsh

Marcus Marsh

Aug 25, 2021

Marcus Marsh Marcus J. Marsh, 93, Grove, OK, passed away August 25, 2021 in Grove after an illness. Marcus James Marsh was born January 3, 1928, Fresno, CA, the son of Ray and Bertha (Fuller) Marsh. Marcus formerly worked at Bag Craft and Eagle Pitcher in Joplin, MO. He loved to watch birds, cars, enjoy and never missed an episode...

Marvin Head Jr.

Marvin Head Jr.

Aug 21, 2021

Marvin Eugene Head Jr., Wyandotte Oklahoma passed into eternal rest, August 21, 2021 at his home after an illness. Marvin was born June 19, 1958 in Tulsa, Ok to Marvin and Frances Head. Marvin Head married Mary Ann (Bishop) Head, March 16, 1996 in Harrison, AR. Survivors include Mary Head (Wife) Wyandotte, Frances Head (Mother) Wyandotte, Sherry Paxton (Sister) Norman,...

Robert Hill

Robert Hill

Aug 20, 2021

Robert L Hill was born November 16, 1946 in Neosho, Missouri. He was one of three sons to Gene “Cott” and Genelle (Pace) Hill. He entered into rest on August 20, 2021 after a short illness at the age of 74. Rob was a lifelong resident of southwest Missouri, being born and raised in Neosho and residing in Seneca for...

Stanley Wilson

Stanley Wilson

Aug 11, 2021

Stanley E. Wilson, 79, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest August 11, 2021 at Webb Wood in Neosho after a long illness. Stanley Eugene Wilson was born November 9, 1941 in Joplin, MO the son of William and Martha (Mailes) Wilson. Stanley was a lifelong area resident, and he was a 1959 graduate of Seneca High School. Stanley was a...

Mary Alice Jones

Mary Alice Jones

Aug 10, 2021

Mary Alice Jones, 79, Wyandotte, OK passed away August 10, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Mary Alice Sherer was born March 1, 1942 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Cecil and Pauline (Lagers) Sherer. Mary was a graduate of Seneca High School. She received her bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Missouri Southern State College...

E. Sue Fansler

E. Sue Fansler

Aug 6, 2021

E. Sue Fansler, a longtime resident of Miami, passed on Friday August 6th with family by her side at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, of a non-COVID illness. Sue was born to Ola (Crowder) and Bert Maynard on April 30, 1936 in the Turkey Ford, Oklahoma area. Sue and Robert "Bob" C. Fansler were married on January 15, 1953 in...

John Eidson

John Eidson

Aug 3, 2021

John R. Eidson, 86, Oklahoma City, OK, passed away August 3, 2021 in Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City Oklahoma after an illness. John R. Eidson was born March 9, 1935 in Wyandotte, OK the son of Homer and Heneretta (Rakes) Eidson. John graduated from Wyandotte High School. He grew up in the area and had lived in Oklahoma City...

Merle Graham

Merle Graham

Aug 1, 2021

___ Merle Lee Graham, 85, Anderson, MO, passed away August 1, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Merle Graham was born June 18, 1936 in Seneca, MO the son of Wayne and Lucille Graham. Merle join the United States Navy in 1955 and served four years. He returned to Seneca and was voted in as the...

Brenda Rubio

Brenda Rubio

Jul 30, 2021

Brenda Kay Rubio, 62, of Neosho, MO passed away July 30, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital after an illness. Brenda Eddings was born August 4, 1958 in Joplin, Mo the daughter of Ronald and Mary (Golden) Eddings. Brenda was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker, enjoying keeping house, and never missed an episode of “Andy Griffith”. Brenda was...

Raymond Caldwell

Raymond Caldwell

Jul 29, 2021

Raymond A. Caldwell, 64, area resident passed away July 29, 2021 in the McDonald County Living Center in Anderson, MO. Raymond was born February 13, 1957 in Guthrie, AR. he was a logger. The body has been taken for cremation under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO. Services will be held at a later date.

MonnaRae Connell

MonnaRae Connell

Jul 28, 2021

____ MonnaRae Connell, 96, Loma Linda, MO, passed away July 28, 2021 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. MonnaRae VanKirk was born July 13, 1925 in Fairland, OK the daughter of Sterling Benjamin and Ethel Pearl (Roberts) VanKirk. MonnaRae had lived in the area all her life. She formerly worked for Eagle Picher Industries in Seneca, MO. She...

Helen A. Osborn

Helen A. Osborn

Jul 22, 2021

Helen A. Osborn, 80, Seneca, MO, passed away July 22, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness. Helen A. Rothenbuehler was born March 17, 1941 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Elfred and Lola Jean Rothenbuehler. Helen formerly attended Racine Christian Church and Seneca First Baptist Church. She loved to read westerns and was a home body. She formerly...

Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins

Jul 18, 2021

__ Justin Wayne Hawkins passed away suddenly Saturday July 18, 2021. Justin was born January 15, 1973 to Floyd and Barbara Hawkins in Saint Joseph, Missouri. His parents proceeded him in death. Justin had an infectious laugh. He was a Kansas City Chiefs fan, he loved Star Wars. He was quite the cook and made a mean dry rub. Justin...

Jacque Pritchard-Redmond

Jacque Pritchard-Redmond

Jul 15, 2021

__ Jacque Eilene Pritchard-Redmond, 69, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest July 15, 2021 at her mothers home in rural Seneca. Jacque Eilene Pritchard was born January 3, 1952 in Pittsburgh, KS the daughter of Jack Edward and Silvia Marie (Fort) Pritchard. Jacque graduated from Liberty High School in 1970. Then went to Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO...