Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Donald Dee Davis
Apr 4, 2019
Donald Dee Davis was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Donald was born to Leslie Davis Sr. and Elvena Davis-Wehmeier on October 6, 1939 in Post, Texas. As a child, Donald and his family moved to rural Seneca, Missouri. While in high school at Seneca High, he met his future wife, Carol. Donald and...
Goldia Armstrong
Apr 3, 2019
Goldia Marie Armstrong, 34, rural Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at her home surrounded by her family, April 3, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Goldia Marie Armstrong was born January 1, 1985 in Gravette, AR the daughter of Robert and Mary (Tate) Armstrong. She formerly worked for Big Daddy’s in Seneca, MO as a clerk. Goldia was positive...
Julian (Andy) Melton
Mar 24, 2019
Julian (Andy) Melton, 67, Asbury, MO, passed away March 24, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Julian Andrew Melton was born April 19, 1951 in Parsons, KS the son of John and Marilyn Melton. Andy served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nm War. He was in 196th Infantry and the 3rd Battalion...
Norma Lee Sparks
Mar 18, 2019
Norma L. Sparks, 87, Seneca, MO, passed away March 18, 2019 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long battle with cancer. Norma Lee Johnston was born November 26, 1931 in Cushing, OK the daughter of Benjamin and Myrtle Johnston. Norma was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Seneca, MO. Norma Lee Johnston married...
Bill D. Moore
Mar 10, 2019
Bill D. Moore, 81, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest March 10, 2019 at Ozark Methodist Manor in Marionville, MO after a long illness. Bill Dean Moore was born December 13, 1937 in Lamar, CO, the son of Chester and Madge (Jefferies) Moore. Bill served his country in the US Army from 1961 to 1963. Bill moved to the Seneca...
Linda G. Bever
Mar 6, 2019
Linda G. Bever, 65, Seneca, MO, formerly of Bates City, MO passed away March 6, 2019 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness. Linda G. Hembree was born July 6, 1953 in Cottonwood, ID the daughter of Harold and Annabelle (Perkins) Hembree. Linda was a home maker. Survivors include one daughter, Shannon Bever; two sons, Gerald Bever and...
David R. Buening
Mar 6, 2019
David R. Buening Born May 11 1936 died on March 6th 2019 He leaves behind a sister Virginia Buening of Neosho. He leaves behind 6 children. Belinda & Mark Barnes of Goodman, David & Mary Buening of Neosho, Robert & Tina Buening of FL, Bill & Janet Buening of Diamond, Kathy & Fred Jennings of Goodman, Rogar & Andrea. Buening...
Whitford Don Rodrock
Feb 23, 2019
Whitford “Don” Rodrock, 73, of rural Seneca, MO., passed away, February 23, 2019, after suffering a massive stroke in July, 2017, followed by several other serious health problems. Donnie was born July 14, 1945, in Iola, Ks. the third child of Whitford E. and Maxine (Thomas) Rodrock. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jane, and infant...
David L. White
Feb 20, 2019
David L. White, 71, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest February 20, 2019 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness. David Lee White was born March 28, 1947 in Pueblo, CO the son of Jessie Lee and Gladys ( Cloninger ) White. David served his country in the US Army he also served in the US Air Force.b David retired...
John Henry "Ko Qa Tif Ki KI" Peacock
Feb 19, 2019
John Henry Peacock, 67, Ko Qa Tif Ki Ki, Turtle Clan name given by George Blanchard which means Splashing Water Everywhere, matching his personality began his journey February 19, 2019 with family and cat Diamond at his side. His tribal affiliation was Eastern Shawnee/Wyandotte. Born September 28, 1951 to Margaret Carrie Elizabeth Peacock in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was raised around...
Randi Paige Dayton
Feb 1, 2019
Randi Paige Dayton was born August 24, 2018 in Joplin, MO to Matthew and Kellie (Watkins) Dayton. Randi went to be with Jesus February 1, 2019 at her home in Seneca, MO after an illness. Survivors include her parents Matthew and Kellie Dayton, siblings Abigayle Dayton, Mattison Dayton and Jakolbi Dayton all of Seneca; Maternal Grandmother, Dianne Watkins; Paternal Grandmother...
Darlene Rhea (Roark)
Jan 27, 2019
Darlene (Roark) Rhea, 95, Seneca, MO, passed away January 27, 2019 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness. Darlene Roark was born January 22,1924 in Vian, OK the daughter of Cap and Beatrice (Thompson) Roark. She was a retired Office Manager for a telephone Company. Darlene Roark married William (Bill) Rhea, July 8, 1961 in Carson City,...
James (Jim) H. Long
Jan 25, 2019
James “Jim” Long, of Seneca, Missouri, passed away January 25, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 2, 1951. On February 16, 1973 he married Marilyn Yeakey, she survives him. Additional survivors include his children Jennifer Cummings and husband Cheyenne, Jim Long and wife Sherry and Jeff Long and wife Monica, all of Seneca. Six grandchildren...
Waldtraut Wilson
Jan 11, 2019
Waldtraut C. Wilson, 91, of Wylie, Texas passed away on January 11, 2019. Waldtraut was born August 7, 1927 in East Prussia to Otto and Charlotte Rohl. She lived in Dodge City, KS for many years before moving to Wylie, Texas to be closer to her sons and grandchildren. Waldtraut worked as a homemaker and was a faithful member of...
Curtis N. Young
Jan 4, 2019
Curtis N. Young, 88, Miami, OK, entered into eternal rest January 4, 2019 at his home. He was born March 16th 1930 in Seneca, MO to Foster Albert “Euchie” and Mildred Beatrice (Lassiter) Young. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1948 and lived in Wyandotte, OK all his life. Curtis was a lifelong farmer and rancher who served in...
Robert P. "Bob" Kerns
Jan 2, 2019
Robert (Bob) Phillip Kerns, 83, Miami, Oklahoma, passed into eternal rest January 2, 2019 at the Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw, Oklahoma after a long illness. Bob was born January 24, 1935 in Bluejacket, Oklahoma to Lloyd and Alice Kerns and graduated from Miami High School. He previously owned and operated the Kerns Shop & Save in Chandler, Oklahoma...
Frank J.H. Griner
Dec 26, 2018
Frank J.H. Griner, 73, Wyandotte, OK, passed away December 26, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Frank J.H. Griner was born May 2, 1945 in Wyandotte, OK the son of John Henry and Mary Violet (Crow) Griner. Frank worked for Simons in Southwest City for 33 years retiring in 2011. He served his country in the...
Lester A. Kramberg
Dec 24, 2018
Lester A. Kramberg, 72, lifelong Seneca area resident passed away December 24, 2018 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an sudden illness. Lester A. Kramberg was born January 13, 1946 in Neosho, MO the son of Fredric and Dorothy (Fuller) Kramberg. Lester had worked over 40 years at Neosho Box and Wood. He enjoyed working on cars with his...
Dowell Blankenship
Dec 10, 2018
Obituary for Dowell Blankenship
Dowell W. Blankenship, 83, Neosho, MO passed away December 10, 2018 at Medical Lodge of Neosho after a long illness. Dowell Wayne Blankenship was born May 27, 1935 in Neosho, MO the son of Robert and Clara Ellen (Wilson) Blankenship. Dowell worked as a farmer until he retired. He was a member of the Church...
Sherrill York
Dec 8, 2018
Obituary for Sherrill E. York
Sherrill E. York, 82, Grove, OK passed into eternal rest December 8, 2018 at Grove Integris Hospital after a long illness. Sherrill Elaine Souza was born September 11, 1936 in Hanford, CA the daughter of John Souza Jr. and Helen (Silva) Souza. Sherrill was a daughter of a dairy farmer. She was no stranger...