Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Marcia Cobble
Mar 16, 2025
Marcia R. Cobble, 91, formerly of Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest March 16, 2025 at Wildwood after an illness.
Marcia Rae Plummer was born September 16, 1933 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Raymond and Katherine (Aldrich) Plummer. Marcia was a graduate of Seneca High School. While in school she was a cheerleader, Seneca High School twirler squad where she...
Wanda Elmer
Mar 16, 2025
Wanda Aleen Elmer, age 95, departed this life for her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home in Miami, OK.
Wanda was born to Curge and Bertha Burkhart in Racine, MO at their home on September 1, 1929. Wanda grew up in Racine, MO. Wanda lost her mother when she was seven years old....
Ralph Burleson
Feb 26, 2025
Ralph Edward Burleson, 83, Grove, OK, went to be with his Heavenly Father February 26, 2025 after a short illness.
Ralph Edward Burleson was born December 18, 1941 in Ottawa County, OK the son Kenny and Fern (Weldon) Burleson. Ralph spent his life serving God and working hard. Loving them both in that order. He always went above and beyond to...
James Testerman
Feb 14, 2025
James Leon Testerman, 59, Joplin, MO, passed away suddenly February 14, 2025 at his home in Joplin.
James Lee Testerman was born July 8, 1965 in Miami, OK the son of Charles and Joyce (Sparks) Testerman. James had lived in the area most all of his life. He worked for Commercial Metal Company in Joplin, MO for over 20 years. James...
James Gatewood
Feb 1, 2025
James P. Gatewood Jr., 62, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest February 1, 2025 at his home in rural Wyandotte after loosing his battle ALS.
James Paul Gatewood Jr was born February 25, 1962 in Tulsa, OK the son of James (Jim) and Darlene (Black) Gatewood Sr.. James was a lifelong area resident. He was devoted to working for Tamko for...
Kenneth Wolfenbarger
Jan 30, 2025
A Warrior of Wit, a Nomad of the Open Road, and a Friend to Many
The world has lost a legend, and the ancestors have gained one hell of a storyteller. Kenny Dale Wolfenbarger took his final journey, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, a trail of unforgettable conversations, and a deep-rooted connection to his Native American heritage.
Kenny was a proud...
Sandra Kingston
Jan 22, 2025
Sandra Wabaunsee Kingston was born in Claremore and raised in Wyandotte on Cayuga Road on her family's Reservation allotment land. Sandra has three children Robin, Russell and Stephen. Sandra also has many special self-proclaimed-adopted children like Rick, Brittany, Carrie, Amy, Nina, Sean, Tony and more. She has five grandchildren, Jenna, Megan, Ally, Bailey and Pax-E-Kah (Pakie), and she has four...
Kristina Ware
2025
Kristina was a daughter, sister, aunt, and devoted friend. She loved to travel to new places and meet new people. She was an avid animal lover who put her all into the safety and love of those that could not defend themselves. She was an advocate of everyone being treated as they should. She was also an avid reader who...
Carlyn R. (Harp) Whisenhunt
Jan 19, 2025
Carlyn Ruth (Harp) Whisenhunt, 89, Racine, MO passed away January 19, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Veterans Home after a long illness.
Carlyn Ruth Harp was born April 15, 1935 in Oklahoma City, OK the daughter of James E. and Mamie R. (Kirby) Harp. She had graduate Quapaw High School and soon after join the US Air Force where she...
Darlene Barnett
Jan 14, 2025
Darlene Barnett, 87, was born January 10, 1938 in Miami Oklahoma to Oscar and Bessie Pickering. She passed from this life to her eternal heavenly home on January 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family and beloved pups. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings. Darlene married Joe Ellis Barnett December 22, 1956 in...
Judy VanMeter
Jan 13, 2025
Judy Lynn VanMeter, 77, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest January 13, 2025 at Integris Miami Baptist Hospital, Miami, OK after a sudden illness.
Judy Lynn McGuirk was born June 5, 1947 in Joplin, MO the daughter of John Henry and Gretchen Beatrice (Epperson) McGuirk. Judy attended Butler Community College and later went on to Wichita State College receiving a Bachelor's...
Linda Rust
Jan 13, 2025
Linda Sue Rust, 62, Miami, OK, passed away January 13, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness.
Linda Sue Ingram was born November 25, 1962 in Ritchey, MO, the daughter of Jackie Eugene and Beulah May (Hamilton) Ingram. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Linda making jewelry (bead working), going to the casino, spending time with...
Steven Carey
Jan 12, 2025
Steven L. Carey, 52, Joplin, MO, passed away January 12, 2025 at his home after a short illness.
Steven Lee Carey was born August 30, 1972 the son of Dennis Carey and Patricia A. (Holt) Carey. He was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate of Seneca High School. Steve enjoyed music and playing chest. He loved spending time with...
Mona Faust
Jan 11, 2025
Mona J. Faust, 88, Seneca, MO, passed away January 11, 2025 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.
Mona Jean Monroe was born September 14, 1936 in Crawford County, WI the daughter of Delbert Sr. and Faye (Boak) Monroe. Mona was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and was a homemaker all her life. She was of the...
Terri Landis
Jan 11, 2025
Terri Lynn Landis, 66, Tulsa,OK passed away January 11, 2025 at Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa,Ok after an illness.
Terri Lynn Nelson was born February 2, 1958 in Oakland, CA the daughter of Buddy and Patricia (Buck) Nelson. She grew up in the Seneca Area and moved to Tulsa when she was 33. Terri loved spending time with her...
David Durbin
Jan 6, 2025
David E. Durbin, 72, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest January 6, 2025 after an illness.
David Eugene Durbin was born September 8, 1952 in Neosho, MO the son of Earl and Nellie (Terry) Durbin. David had lived in the area most of his life. He was a carpenter (a man of many trades). David enjoyed fishing, going to auctions,...
Charles Clogston
Jan 5, 2025
Services have been rescheduled for Sunday, January 19th at 2:00pm
Charles "Joe"-Dean Clogston was born in Salinas CA October 6, 1946 the son of Roy Clogston Sr. and Nancy (Phillips) Clogston.
Joe moved to Seneca when he was 5 years old. He attended Seneca Schools. After graduation Joe would comment that "Uncle Sam" sent him on his graduation trip as he joined...
Darrel Howell
Jan 4, 2025
Darrel Duane Howell, 79, Grove, OK, passed into eternal rest January 4, 2025 at his home in Grove, OK. Surrounded by his family.
Darrel Duane Howell was born in Wichita, KS the son of Hank and Vera (Troliop) Howell. He was a 1964 graduate of Wellington, Kansas High School. Darrel served his county in the United States Navy from 1964-1968. Darrel...
Donna Doerr
Dec 30, 2024
Donna Marie Doerr, 65, went home to the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, December 30, 2024,
Donna loved spending time with her family, especially family get-togethers with good ole food. Her grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy. Donna enjoyed fishing especially when she out fished her husband. She loved to cut a rug with her son Clinton which was a fun...
JoAnn Montgomery
Dec 29, 2024
JoAnn (Borthick) Montgomery, 95, Joplin, MO, formerly of Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest, December 29, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.
JoAnn Borthick was born November 11, 1929 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of Beryl and Vesta (Keller) Borthick. JoAnn was a 1947 graduate of Seneca High School. She formerly worked for Kansas City Power and Light...
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