Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Riley McCrorey
Feb 4, 2026
Riley Joe MCCrorey infant son of Jonathan David and Abigail Cherie (Johnson) McCrorey, brother of Collin McCrorey, grandson of Kurt and Angie McCrorey and Robert and Cindy Johnson, went to be with Jesus on February 4, 2026.Private Graveside services under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home will be held at the Seneca Cemetery with Pastor Tracy Holden officiating.
Charles Hudson
Feb 4, 2026
Charles Hudson, 70, Joplin, Mo passed away February 4, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.
Charles was born July 12, 1955 in Lubbock, Tx the son of Jimmy and Reba Luthena (Gipson) Hudson. He served in the United States Army and National Guard for over 20 years. Charles enjoyed wood working, fishing, and sports. He especially enjoyed pee wee...
Richard Carroll Snow
Feb 3, 2026
Richard Snow Sr, 82, Fairland, Ok passed away February 3,2026 at the Miami Nursing Center after an illness.
Richard C. Snow was born June 8, 1943 in Neosho, Mo the son of Richard and Edith(Surrodge) Snow. Richard was raised and lived in Oklahoma until moving to Colorado in 1988. He moved back to the area in 1999. Richard enjoyed fishing,...
John Bruce Lankford
Jan 31, 2026
John Bruce Lankford, 85 years old, passed away January 31, 2026, at his home in Seneca, Missouri, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of fond memories. Although his physical heart grew weak, it was his kind and compassionate heart that defined him-one that felt genuine empathy for anyone in need. As he grew older, he...
Silvia Marie Keller
Jan 25, 2026
Silvia Marie Keller, 95, Seneca, MO, passed away January 25, 2026 at Joplin Gardens Nursing Home after an illness.
Silvia Marie Fort was born May 14, 1930 the daughter of Gilbert and Sylvia Fort. She loved reading her Bible, going to church, attending a ladies group that went to school together and she loved to cook. Silvia attended Swars Prairie Baptist...
Mary Jo Hall
Jan 25, 2026
Mary Jo Hall went to her new home on January 25, 2026. She didn't just get a new home but a mansion where the streets are paved with gold! Her Christian faith was very important to her. She made a goal at the age of 97 to read the Bible through one more time before getting her heavenly reward. She...
Ruby DuBois
Jan 24, 2026
Ruby Jewell DuBois, 94, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest January 24, 2026 at the Medical Lodge of Neosho after a long illness.
Ruby Jewell Petty was born November 7, 1931 in Goodman the daughter of John and Mary Pearl (Capps) Petty.
Ruby went to Goodman Public Schools. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She...
Darrel Testerman
Jan 22, 2026
Darrel Lee Testerman, 85, Miami, OK, passed away January 22, 2026 at his home in Miami, OK after an illness.
Darrel Lee Testerman was born November 24, 1940 in the state of California, the son of Frank LeRoy and Lola May (Skaggs) Testerman. Darrel was a 1958 graduate of Seneca High School. At a young age he worked at his...
Tommy Harlen
Jan 21, 2026
Tommy L. Harlen Sr., 82, Neosho, Mo, passed into eternal rest January 21, 2026 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Tommy Lee Harlen was born February 8, 1943 in Webb City, MO the son of Willard and Adaline (Lewis) Harlen. He had lived in the area most of his life. He served in the National Guard at...
Erma Bowling
Jan 11, 2026
Erma Faye Bowling, 87, Fairland, OK former resident of Granby, MO, passed away January 11, 2026 at the Granby House Nursing Home after an illness.
Erma Faye Mahurin was born August 9, 1938 in Shell Knob, MO the daughter of Willard and Anna (Crawford) Mahurin. Erma loved to read, sew, country music, cooking, baking, canning, gardening, attending her flowers and baseball. She...
David Gatewood
Dec 31, 2025
David Lee Gatewood, 41, Wyandotte, OK, passed away December 31, 2025 at his home in rural Wyandotte after a long illness.
David Lee Gatewood was born May 9, 1984 in Midland, TX the son of James P. Gatewood Jr. and Phyllis M. (Smith) Gatewood. David Lee loved hunting, fishing, showing pigs and cattle, farming and the Special Olympics. He especially loved...
Richard Wallace
Dec 31, 2025
Richard Allen Wallace, 81, Wyandotte, OK, passed away December 31, 2025 at his home after an illness.Richard Allen Wallace was born July 16, 1944 in Ponca City, OK the son of Leonard and Hazel (Long) Wallace. Richard loved fishing, trucks, collecting guns and trains and loved spending time tinkering with projects. He formerly worked for the Claremore Indian Hospital and...
Jimmy Farmer
Dec 28, 2025
Jimmy D. Farmer, 66, Seneca, MO, passed away December 28, 2025 after a sudden illness.
Jimmy Dewayne Farmer was born July 8, 1959 in Stella, MO the son of Rev. Wilmer (Bud) Farmer and Lavern (Workman) Farmer. Jimmy had lived in the area all his life. He formerly worked as a truck driver for Lewis & Robey out of Butler, MO,...
Debra Conner
Dec 24, 2025
Debra L. Conner, 67, Joplin, MO, formerly of Neosho, MO., passed away December 24, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital Joplin after an illness.
Debra Lea Yost was born September 8, 1958 in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of Kendall and Lillian (Johnson) Yost. She had lived in Wyandotte, Neosho and Joplin. Debra (Mimi as she was known by her family), loved...
Vernon Rhinehart
Dec 14, 2025
Vernon Alan Rhinehart, age 67, Diamond, MO, passed into eternal rest on December 14, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.
Vernon Rhinehart was born October 6, 1958, in Fort Sill, OK, the son of James V and Peggy J (Watley) Rhinehart. Vernon graduated from Seneca High School in May 1976. Vernon served his country in the United States Marine...
Irma Lipe
Dec 10, 2025
Irma Lipe, 97, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest December 10, 2025 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Irma Griffith was born May 29, 1928 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Cloud and Ethel (Chester) Griffith. She had lived in the area all of her life. Irma graduated High School at 16 years old she then went...
Barbara Brake
Dec 8, 2025
Barbara Brake, 79, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest December 8, 2025 in Seneca surrounded by her family.
Barbara Von Stiers was born May 19, 1946 in Minneapolis, KS, the daughter of Austin Edward and Arlene Von Stiers.
Barbara Von Stiers married Dennis Leroy Brake June 23, 1961 in Minneapolis, Kansas and he preceded her in death. She loved to scrapbook, reading,...
John Loux
Dec 8, 2025
John David Loux, 82, Seneca, MO passed away December 8, 2025 in rural Seneca after an illness.
John David Loux was born November 24, 1943 in Clarion, IA the son of Don and Margaret Loux. He had lived in Iowa until age 18 then he entered the United States Navy. He served as a Petty Officer 2nd class from December 31,...
Lisa Griner - Sedivy
Dec 5, 2025
Lisa Griner passed into eternal rest December 5, 2025 in Wyandotte, OK surrounded by her family and friends.
Lisa Gail Griner was born February 22, 1968 in Miami, OK the daughter of Beulah (Roberts) Griner and Jimmy N. Griner Sr. Lisa had worked in various jobs during her life. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and especially going on cruises. Lisa came...
Lynn Lankford
Nov 25, 2025
Lynn Ann Lankford, 63, Seneca, MO, passed away November 25, 2025 at her home in rural Seneca after an illness.
Lynn Ann Crow was born September 3, 1962 in Miami, OK the daughter of John Junior and Deanna Jean (Hull) Crow. She was a homemaker. Lynn loved shopping and spending time with her husband and especially her grandchildren. She loved talking...
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