Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Norma Ritter
Nov 25, 2025
Norma Leola (England) Ritter, born on November 22nd, 1937 in Joplin, MO was sent to her heavenly home on November 25th, 2025, at age 88, after a long battle with dementia. She is the beloved daughter of Paul Edgar England and Laura Orene (Greenlee) England.
Norma, Norma Jean, Sissy or Normal, as she was affectionately known, lived a life showing love...
Cecil Vance
Nov 20, 2025
Cecil Vance, 80, Seneca, MO passed away at his home in Seneca after a long illness.
Cecil was born March 4, 1945 in Moberly, MO, the son of Cecil and Joan (Onley) Vance and was raised by his loving Aunt and Uncle Katherine and Mac Donovan. Cecil graduated from Paris High School in Paris, MO in 1963. He joined the...
Betty Chester
Nov 19, 2025
Betty Jean (Robertson) Chester, 91, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest November 19, 2025 at the Seneca Home Place after a long illness.
Betty Jean Robertson was born May 16, 1934 in Seneca, MO the daughter of James N. and Ora Robertson. She graduated from Pilot Rock High School in Pilot Rock, OR. She loved to keep up on information through...
Brenda Gray
Nov 19, 2025
Brenda Marie (Elliott) Gray, 83, a long-time resident of Seneca, MO, passed away on November 19, 2025 in her home in Wyandotte, OK.
Brenda was born on January 30, 1942 to Richard and Dona (Bradley) Elliott in Wyandotte, OK. At a young age, she fell in love with Jesus and made it her life's mission to introduce Jesus to everyone she...
Samatha Parker
Nov 12, 2025
Samantha Ann Parker was born on September 10, 1976, in Newport, Oregon, to Billy Durbin and Barbara Estes Durbin.
From a young age, Samantha was raised in Racine Apostolic Church under the leadership of Elder Jim and Sis. Virginia Triplett in Racine, Missouri. She was a graduate from Racine Christian School.
For ten years, Samantha served faithfully at Essex Apostolic Church in...
Beverly Waldeck
Nov 2, 2025
Beverly Sue Waldeck, 72, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest November 2, 2025 at her home in rural Wyandotte after a long illness.
Beverly Sue Armstrong was born November 6, 1952 in Wyandotte, OK the youngest of six daughters (and older than her two brothers), the daughter of Enos and Opal (Thompson) Armstrong.
Beverly moved from Wyandotte to Newkirk and was a...
Linda Mersman
Oct 27, 2025
Linda Josephine Mersman, 73, passed into eternal life Monday, October 27, 2025 at Solace House in Joplin, MO.
Linda is survived by her Loving Husband Rick of 43 years. They were married April 2, 1982 in Miami, OK. Linda was born July 19, 1952 in the State of Washington. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1971. She was an...
Mary Phillips
Oct 25, 2025
Mary Ellen (Stevenson) Phillips, age 76, passed away at Freeman Hospital on October 26, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 1, 1949, to Roy "Jake" Stevenson and Mary Ruth (Cox) Stevenson.
On December 30, 1966, Mary Ellen married Charles Wayne Phillips, her devoted husband of 53 years, who preceded her in death in 2020. They...
Michael Dean DeMoss
Oct 22, 2025
Michael Dean DeMoss,73, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest on October 22, 2025, at his residence in Seneca, MO, after a long illness.
Michael Dean DeMoss was born July 17, 1952, the son of William and Emily (Harp) DeMoss. Michael attended and graduated from Seneca High School and attended some college classes at MSSU in Joplin, MO.
Michael married Regina Hubbard on...
Larry Puckett
Oct 20, 2025
Larry Puckett, 79, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest October 20, 2025 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Larry Puckett was born June 5, 1947 in Long Beach California the son of Clifford and Thressa (Honea) Carpenter. Larry proudly served his country in The United States Army in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon returning from his service, he...
Lisa Johnson
Oct 19, 2025
Lisa Sue Johnson, 66, Seneca, MO passed away October 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after an illness.
Lisa Sue Johnson was born July 22, 1959 in Hammond, IN the daughter of Proffitt and Helen (Daniels) Johnson. She was a 1977 graduate of Morton High School in Hammond, IN. Lisa moved to Seneca in the early 1990's. She...
Charles (Charlie) L. Smith
Oct 18, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Smith, 63, Seneca, MO, passed away October 18, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after losing his battle with cancer.
Charles Lindsey Smith was born December 30, 1961 in Texarkana, TX the son of Charles David and Camie Lou (Curtis) Smith. He worked for Gas-N-Snack in Seneca. Charlie loved visiting with family, friends and the costumers at Gas-N-Snack....
Wanda Convirs
Oct 18, 2025
Wanda L. Convirs, 91, Muskogee, OK, passed away, October 18, 2025 at Pleasant Valley Health Care Center in Muskogee after an illness.
Wanda LaVerne Pope was born April 26, 1934 in Bakersfield, CA the daughter of Clarence and Retta (Kasinger) Pope. She formerly had lived in the area. Wanda drove a school bus for Wyandotte Public Schools and in her...
Linda Jeffers
Oct 12, 2025
Linda Mae (Brodie) Jeffers, a lifelong resident of Neosho, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Joplin Gardens in Joplin, Missouri, after a long illness.
Linda Mae Brodie was born February 24, 1953, in Noel, MO, the daughter of Lee and Virginia (Eads) Brodie. Linda was a graduate of Neosho High School....
Robert Roark
Oct 6, 2025
Robert Dean Roark, 80, Seneca, MO, went to meet his Lord and Savior, on October 6, 2025, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends.
Robert Dean Roark was born July 26, 1945, in Joplin, MO the son of John and Vada (Bennett) Roark. He married the love of his life Mary Darlene Haddock May 28, 1965, in Anderson,...
Judith "Judy" Kay Watson
Oct 3, 2025
Judith "Judy" Kay Watson, 80, of Seneca, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1945, to Warren and Nellie Kellogg.
Judy was a very special woman, full of faith and kindness. She would give the shirt off her back if it meant another wouldn't have to do without. She was witty and known for her...
Deloris Elaine Anderson
Sep 25, 2025
Deloris Elaine Anderson, 70, Branson, MO, passed into eternal rest September 25, 2025, at Cox Medical Center in Branson, MO after a short illness.
Deloris Elaine Nickle was born December 6, 1954, in Neosho, MO. the daughter of Lawrence and Bertie (Vickers) Nickle. Deloris attended East Newton Schools while growing up in her hometown of Granby, MO.
She was preceded...
Barbara Stone
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara S. Stone, 85, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest September 16, 2025 at Joplin Gardens after an illness.
Barbara Sue Stone was born June 27, 1940 in McDonald County, Mo, the daughter of Charles A. and Ferne L. Cochran. She had lived in the area most of her life. Barbara loved the Kansas City Chiefs and loved watching their...
David Ackerson
Sep 10, 2025
David W. Ackerson, 77, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest, September 10, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital.
David Wayne Ackerson was born July 31, 1948 in Joplin, MO the son of Calvin and Freida (McElhany) Ackerson. David had lived in the area most of his life. He served his country in the United States Army during Viet Nam War. He loved all types of...
Larry Lofland
Sep 1, 2025
Larry C. Lofland, 74, Wyandotte, OK, passed away at his home in Wyandotte September 1, 2025.
Larry Charles Lofland was born August 27, 1951 in Neosho, MO the son of Charles and Rosemary (Green) Lofland. He had lived in the area most all of his life. He was a 1969 Wyandotte High School graduate. Larry owned and operated Preferred Body Shop...
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