Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Jerry  Huckelbery

Jerry Huckelbery

Jul 14, 2018

Obituary for Jerry W. Huckelbery Jerry W. Huckelbery, 70, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest July 14, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital. Jerry Wayne Huckelbery was born October 2, 1947 in Webb City, MO the son of Esker B. and Ollie Lorraine (Curry) Huckelbery. "Huck" as he was called loving by his family and friends, lived in the area most...

Lorita Thompson

Lorita Thompson

Jul 12, 2018

Obituary for Lorita G. Thompson Lorita G. (Nutter) Tyndall - Thompson, 77, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 8:26 am, July 12, 2018 at Joplin Health and Rehab after a long illness.  Lorita G. Nutter was born April 16, 1941 in St. Francis, KS the daughter of Robert and Lois (Hunt) Nutter. Rita as she was known by family and friends...

Jerry Dry

Jerry Dry

Jul 8, 2018

Obituary for Jerry L. Dry Jerry L. Dry, age 77, passed away on July 8, 2018 at his home, following a 6 week battle with cancer. Jerry was born in West Seneca, OK to Hubert Dry and Leona (McKibben) Dry. Jerry married Nancy (Rhatigan) Dry of Seneca, Missouri on November 6, 1979 in Miami, OK. He was preceded in death by his...

Marvin Buening

Marvin Buening

Jul 6, 2018

Obituary for Marvin Buening Marvin Buening, age 85, passed away on July 6, 2018. Marvin was born in Seneca, MO to Karl Ernst Buening and Evelyn Celestal (Bruner) Buening. Marvin married Rose Marie (Blanken).   Marvin is preceded in death by his wife, Rose. Graveside services for Marvin Buening will be held on July 11, 2018, at 2pm at the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery.

John Braziel

John Braziel

Jun 22, 2018

Obituary for John "Big" Braziel ‘Big’ John Braziel, age 52, passed away on June 22, 2018 in Joplin MO.John was born in Bakersfield, CA to his Father James Braziel and Beloved mother Ruth Lindsey. He lived in CA for most of his life, and moved to Missouri in 2014 to be closer to family.  John did lots of things in his lifetime, from...

John Dragoo

John Dragoo

Jun 18, 2018

Obituary for John Richard Dragoo John Richard Dragoo of Seneca passed away at the age of 80 on June 18th, 2018 at Joplin Gardens Nursing Home after a short illness. John was born in Paducah, Kentucky on April 16, 1938 to John Morgan and Verna Catherine Dragoo. He graduated from Seneca High School with the Class of 1956, he also attended Joplin Junior College....

Patricia Conard

Patricia Conard

Jun 17, 2018

Obituary for Patricia A. Conard Patricia A. Conard 76, Seneca, MO, passed away June 17, 2018 after an illness.  Patricia Ann Wilson was born December 15, 1941 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Eldon and Leona ( White ) Wilson. Patricia owned and operated the former Your Florist and Preview Video and Floral in Seneca. She was a former member of the...

Lynna Testerman

Lynna Testerman

Jun 14, 2018

Obituary for Lynna J. Testerman Lynna J. Testerman, 60, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest June 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness.  Lynna J. Bennett was born April 24, 1958 in Fitchburg, MA the daughter of Melvin and Josepine (Garrett) Bennett. She formerly worked for Eagle Pitcher Plant in Seneca, MO. Lynna enjoy cooking, she loved watching the Hallmark Channel and cooking...

Michael Scobee

Michael Scobee

Jun 12, 2018

Obituary for Michael LeRoy Scobee Michael LeRoy Scobee SR., Wichita, KS, age 68, passed away on June 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a short illness.Michael LeRoy Scobee was born June 4, 1950 in Liberal, MO the son of Elmer and Mona (Patterson) Scobee. Michael was a veteran serving in the Army of the United States. He formerly worked as a delivery driver for Lampton Welding...

Cathy Kirby

Cathy Kirby

Jun 3, 2018

Obituary for Cathy Lynne Kirby Cathy Lynne Kirby, 55, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest at 3:30pm, June 3, 2018 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after losing her battle with cancer.  Cathy Lynne Capps was born September 28, 1962 in Carthage, MO the daughter of Ira and Linda ( Widener ) Capps.  Cathy formerly worked for the Eastern Shawnee...

Alva Heard

Alva Heard

May 28, 2018

Obituary for Alva W. Heard Alva W. Heard, 76, Seneca, MO, passed away, May 28, 2018 at the Landmark Hospital in Joplin after an illness.   Alva Winford Heard was born September 4, 1941 in Fairland, OK the son of Alva and Thelma Heard.  Al was a carpenter by trade. He worked in the State of California in Construction.  Alva...

James Linebarger

James Linebarger

May 13, 2018

Obituary for James E. Linebarger James Linebarger, age 97, Seneca, MO, passed away on May 13, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital after a long illness.  James was born in Stanton, TX to Zed and Cora (Watson) Linebarger. James married Countiss Catherine (Tylor) Linebarger of April 11, 1942 and she preceded him death November 12, 2013.  James and Countiss (Dorothy) moved from California to the Seneca Area in October...

Laura Burkhart

Laura Burkhart

Apr 18, 2018

Obituary for Laura Gay Burkhart Laura Gay Burkhart a resident of Spring River Christian Village, Joplin, MO passed away April 18, 2018.  She was born at Racine, MO, August 3, 1920 to Edward and June (Sparlin) Quigg. She was the great-grandduaghter of Andrew Sparlin one of the first white men to come to Wella Park (Seneca Area).  August 2, 1942, she married James (Jim) Burkhart of Seneca, MO. He preceded her...

Erin Whitekiller

Erin Whitekiller

Apr 16, 2018

Obituary for Erin Whitekiller Erin Whitekiller, 29, Seneca, MO passed away April 16, 2018 in Toledo, OH.    Erin Matthew Whitekiller was born Oct 20, 1988 the son of Edward W. and Denise (Snook) Whitekiller. Erin graduated from Seneca High School 2007. He then attended Missouri Southern State College and Northeastern State University. He was a welder’s assistant by trade and worked construction. He played football...

Jacqueline Emerson

Jacqueline Emerson

Apr 15, 2018

Obituary for Jacqueline Rose Emerson (Turner) Jacqueline Rose (Turner) Emerson, 80, Seneca, MO formerly of California entered into eternal rest April 15, 2018 at her home in rural Seneca.  Jacqueline Rose Turner was born July 31, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Albert and Margaret Turner. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Jacqueline Rose Turner married William Emerson...

Kai Williams

Kai Williams

Apr 13, 2018

Obituary for Kai Williams Kai Thomas Williams 6 day old, infant son, of Joshua and Jennifer (Marrs) Williams was received in Jesus's loving arms April 13, 2018.  Survivors include his parents Josh and Jennifer (Marrs) Williams; Maternal Grandfather Tom Marrs and Maternal Grandmother Bonita Marrs, Seneca and Paternal Grandmother, Robin Williams, Tulsa and Paternal Grandfather, Monty Williams, Tulsa; Paternal Great-grandmother, Donna Williams, AZ and Paternal Great-grandfather, Bill Williams, OK;...

Walter Conard

Walter Conard

Apr 9, 2018

Obituary for Walter R. Conard Walter R. Conard, 76, Seneca, MO. passed away April 9, 2018 at his home in rural Seneca after an illness.Walter Ray Conard was born September 13, 1941 in Reeds, MO the son of Albert and Edith Conard. Walter served his country in the Army of the United States. He loved to be outdoors and worked at a Felt Mill...

Donna Oleman

Donna Oleman

Mar 22, 2018

Obituary for Donna L. Oleman Donna Louise (Bowman) Oleman, 74, passed away March 22, 2018 after a brief illness.   Donna was born in Webb City, Mo and raised in Carterville, Mo. She was united in marriage to Robert K. Oleman on November 14, 1970. She retired from Eagle Pitcher Industries. She loved life and enjoyed spending time with family...

Helen Prater

Helen Prater

Mar 18, 2018

Obituary for Helen Prater Helen M. (Graham) Prater, 91, Wyandotte, OK passed away March 18, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital after a sudden illness.   Helen Maxine Graham was born September 21, 1926 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of George Washington and Inez May (Hollandsworth) Graham. Helen was a homemaker and a member of the Seneca Church of Christ. ...

Lawrence Cunningham

Lawrence Cunningham

Mar 18, 2018

Obituary for Lawrence Cunningham (Stawberry) Larry Cunningham “Strawberry” born January 12, 1943 in Jane, MO passed away March 18, 2018 at the age of 75 at his home in Grove, OK after a two-year battle with cancer.   Larry “Strawberry” as he was known on the CB radio, was a cross country truck driver from 1961-1985. In 1985 he became...