Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
George Stone
Mar 18, 2020
. George V. Stone, 81, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest March 18, 2020 at his home in rural Seneca after an illness. George Verdell Stone was born August 1, 1938 in Quito Tennessee the son of Frederick and Cena Bell (Chappell) Stone. George had lived in the area over 50 years. He formerly worked for Sperry-Vickers and Griffin Grocers...
Bill Michael
Mar 17, 2020
. Billy Roy Michael, 78, Seneca, MO passed away on March 17, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on February 13, 1942 on a small farm south of Seneca, Mo to LeRoy and Lucille (Mersman) Michael. Bill traveled and worked in the oil fields for many years during his youth. Bill was preceded in death...
Wesley Porter
Mar 14, 2020
. Wesley Roy Porter, 37, Seneca, MO passed away suddenly at his home in Rural Seneca, March 14, 2020. Wesley Roy Porter was born August 10, 1982 in Joplin, MO, the son of Robert and Barbara Porter. Wesley worked in the Maintenance department for Howard Johnson’s Enterprises in Neosho, MO. Wesley loved his KIDS, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his...
Sylvia Nutting
Mar 6, 2020
. Sylvia Jane Nutting (Mackenzie), 63, Goodman, Missouri received her eternal reward March 06, 2020 at her home peacefully with her family by her side. Sylvia was born February 03 1957 in Northhampton England to Charles and Victoria Mackenzie. Sylvia found joy in gardening, bird watching, sewing and making crafts. She spent her life serving others, especially children. Her greatest...
Melvin E. Burleson
Mar 6, 2020
. Melvin E. Burleson, 83 of the Wyandotte and Grove area went home to be with the Lord March 6, 2020. Melvin Eugene Burleson was born July 9, 1938 in Lamont, California the son of Kenny and Fern (Weldon) Burleson. Melvin was a Dairy Farmer for many years retiring when he was in his 60’s. He formerly worked in the...
Floyd ""Catfish"" Mathia
Feb 25, 2020
. Floyd “Catfish” Garland Mathia, 83, passed away, February 25, 2020 at his home in rural Wyandotte after an illness. Floyd Garland Mathia was born November 14, 1936 in Turkey Ford, OK the son of Roy L. and Lula Pearl (Wyrick) Mathia. Floyd was a lifelong area resident he had worked for the former BF Goodrich Plant in Miami, OK...
H. Gerald Keith
Feb 18, 2020
. H. Gerald Keith, 88, Carthage, MO, passed away February 18, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Harvey Gerald Keith was born August 26, 1931 in Seneca, MO the son of Harvey B. And Wanda (Buzzard) Keith. Gerald grew up in Seneca, Missouri before continuing his higher education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he received...
Charles Lofland
Feb 10, 2020
. Charles J. Lofland, 90, Miami, OK, passed into eternal rest February 10, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Charles J. Lofland was born February 9, 1930 in Wyandotte, OK the son of Fredrick and Bessie Dale Lofland. Charles formerly owned and operated C & R Grocery. He was a Dairy Farmer and carpenter. He served...
Jerry E. Brown
Feb 6, 2020
Jerry E. Brown 81, Wyandotte, OK passed away February 6, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Jerry E. Brown was born March 10, 1938 in Ottawa County Oklahoma the son of Clell E. and Effie Grace (Swadley) Brown. Jerry was a lifelong area resident. Jerry worked over 25 years as a Propane Delivery Driver for Roper...
Preston E. Logan Sr.
Jan 29, 2020
Preston Earl Logan Sr., 75, Carterville, MO, passed away January 29, 2020 at his home after a long illness. Preston Earl Logan was born May 25, 1944 in Webb City, MO the son of George and Bessie (Vowiell) Logan. Preston was a truck driver, carpenter, mechanic, and a jack of all trades. He had lived in Carterville over 40 plus...
Bert Clevenger
Jan 21, 2020
. Bert L. Clevenger, 66, lifelong area resident, passed away January 21, 2020 suddenly at his home in rural Seneca. Bert Lee Clevenger was born December 13, 1953 in Granby, MO the son of Harry and Florence (Conrad) Clevenger. Bert was a 1972 High School graduate of Neosho High School. He worked for La-Z-Boy Midwest in Neosho, MO until retiring...
Georgia C. Ferguson
Jan 21, 2020
. Georgia C. Ferguson, 81, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest January 21, 2020 at her home in Seneca, MO after a sudden illness. Georgia C. Macy was born September 2, 1938 in Wella Park Area the daughter of Virgil and Goldie (Rantz) Macy. Georgia formerly worked as a seamstress at Nysinger in Neosho and Millers in Joplin. Georgia also...
Harold L. Smith
Jan 20, 2020
. Harold L. Smith, 83, lifelong Wyandotte resident, passed into eternal rest January 20, 2020 after a sudden illness. Harold Smith was born June 2, 1936 in Ottawa County, OK the son of Kenneth and Hazel Smith. Harold was a Lieutenant for the Miami Police Department in Miami, OK until he retired in 1981. He owned and operated the Bar...
Vickie Lynn Sanders
Jan 17, 2020
. Vickie Lynn Sanders February 14, 1947 - January 17, 2020 Vickie Lynn Sanders, 72 of Neosho, passed away on Friday evening January 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Vickie was born on February 14, 1947 to King Solomon Asbell and Bonnie Gene Asbell (Mahurin). She first married John Morgan, with 2 daughters born to this union. She later...
Deanna Hull
Jan 14, 2020
. Deanna J. Hull, 75, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest January 14, 2020 at her son’s house in Yale, OK after an illness. Deanna Jean Foster was born November 24, 1944 in Joplin, MO. Deanna was lifetime Wyandotte resident. She worked as a custodian for the Wyandotte Public for 29 years until retiring in 2016. She loved her dog...
Ernest DeWitt
Dec 30, 2019
. Ernest O. DeWitt, 86, formerly of Kouts, IN, passed into eternal rest December 30, 2019 at National Health Care in Joplin after a long illness. Ernest Orrin William DeWitt was born in Rensselaer, IN the son of Orrin and Myrtle (Bennett) DeWitt. Ernest served his country during the Viet Nam War in the Navy. He continued his service for...
Wesley Jones
Dec 23, 2019
Wesley W. Jones Sr, 66, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest December 23, 2019 at his home in rural Neosho after an illness. Wesley Wayne Jones was born June 25, 1953 in Reith, OR the son of Clyde and Margie (Brittle) Jones. Wesley served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. Wesley had lived...
Vernon R. Cook
Dec 20, 2019
. Vernon Ray Cook, 92, Joplin, MO, passed away December 20, 2019 at Freeman Hospital after a sudden illness. Vernon Ray Cook was born in Hart, MO the son of Christopher L. and Maude M. (Morgan) Cook. Vernon was a life long area resident. Vernon owned and operated a roofing company for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors, eating out,...
Henry R. Ellis
Dec 15, 2019
. Henry R. Ellis, 88, Wyandotte, OK, passed away December 15, 2019 at his home in rural Wyandotte after a long illness. Henry Roscoe Ellis was born March 25, 1931 in Tahlequah, OK the son of Henry R. and Mary Eva Weston. Henry R. Ellis Sr. preceded him in death April 1931. Henry was raised by his mother Mary and...
Kimberly Ann Morante
Dec 13, 2019
. Kimberly Morante, 52, Neosho, MO passed into eternal rest December 13, 2019 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness. Kimberly was born September 19, 1967 in Oakland, CA. She owned and operated Kimberly Morante Book Keeping service. She was member Elks Lodge in Modesto, CA. She enjoyed scrapbooking, cooking, playing Bingo and driving the Slingshot. She...
