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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 8, 2018

Obituary for Sue Rakes

Sue Rakes September 11, 1936 -December 8, 2018 Sue is survived by one daughter, Raejeana Rakes and son-in-law Ron Rakes, grandson, Jeremy Palmer all of Seneca; one brother Forrest Richardson and wife Hilda of Wichita, KS and a host of nieces and nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, 2 sisters...

Nov 29, 2018

Obituary for James (Jim) Montazuma McCall

James Montazuma (Jim) McCall passed into eternal rest at Freeman West Hospital November 29, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of Wyandotte OK. being born to John W. and Helen McCall. He graduated with the class of 1962. He was the Marshal of Wyandotte for many years and owned and operated McCall's Trucking...

Nov 27, 2018

  Rick Lee French, 65, Wyandotte, OK passed away, November 27, 2018 at Callaway Nursing Home in Sulphur, OK after a long illness.  Rick Lee French was born September 8, 1953 in Miami, OK the son of Charlie and Nola (Reber) French. He was a professional painter.  Rick is survived by his children Arno Graves, Jeremy French, and Jessica French;...

Nov 22, 2018

Obituary for Eula Jo Testerman (Wilson)

Eula Jo Testerman, 84, Seneca, MO, passed away November 22, 2018 at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin after a long illness. Eula Jo Wilson was born April 6, 1934 in Racine, MO. She was a homemaker and formerly worked for Eagle Picher in Seneca, MO. She was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors...

Nov 21, 2018

Obituary for Robert "B0b" James Miller

Robert “Bob” James Miller, 89, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest November 21, 2018 at his home in Joplin surrounded by his family. Robert James Miller was born September 24, 1929 in Little River, KS, the son of Eskridge (Eck) and Bessie (Spriggs) Miller. Bob graduated from Little River High School in 1947....

Nov 17, 2018

Obituary for Shelley Dee Smith

Shelley Dee Smith, 54, Seneca, MO, passed away November 17, 2018 at her home in Seneca after an illness. Shelley Dee Smith was born October 9, 1964 in Springfield, MO the daughter of Bob D. Smith and Shirley (Brattin) Smith. Shelley was a 1982 graduate of Warrensburg High School. She then went to Kansas...

Nov 15, 2018

Obituary for William (Bill) Howard "Bill" Wescott

William (Bill) Howard Wescott, 67,Joplin, Missouri passed into eternal rest, November 15, 2018 at Joplin, MO after an illness. William was born October 18, 1951 in Lamar, Colorado to Howard Joseph Wescott and Belva Mae (McFarland) Wescott. He lived in the Four State Area throughout his entire life. Bill was handicapped in...

Nov 12, 2018

Obituary for Shelley L. Wetzel (Mills)

Shelley L. (Mills) Wetzel, 56, Seneca, MO, passed away November 12, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness. Shelley L. Mills was born February 14, 1962 to Roger and Doris ( Geasland ) Mills. She was a homemaker. Shelley taught Sunday School worked in vacation Bible School and played...

Nov 12, 2018

Obituary for Vernon R. Lawson

Vernon R Lawson was born on the family farm, Seneca, MO to Lawton and Ola (Golden) Lawson on the third of July 1924. He grew up behind a team of horses as he plowed the acreage of the farm homesteaded by his great-grandfather, John Norris. The furrows still impact the modern tractor as it...

Nov 8, 2018

Obituary for Beverly Jean Mandrell (Rank)

Beverly Jean Mandrell, 80, passed into eternal rest November 8, 2018 in Fairland, OK after a short illness. Beverly Jean Rank was born December 6, 1937 in Cedar Falls, Iowa the daughter of Carroll G and Phoebe M. (McCormack) Rank. Beverly was a member of the Seneca Assembly of God Church. She was...

Oct 16, 2018

Sharon (Wood) Haynes was carried peacefully to heaven by her angel on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Portneuf Hospital in Pocatello, ID. Sharon was born May 26, 1945 to Rollie and Ruby (Wilson) Welch in Joplin, MO. She was a long-time resident of Joplin and moved to Rockland, ID in 2000. Sharon was a Private Certified Surgical Tech for 25...

Sep 28, 2018

Obituary for Barbara Inez Fisher Barbara Inez Fisher, 86, Seneca, MO., passed away September 28, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born, May 15, 1932 in Seneca, MO to the late Raymond and Lora Golden. She was married to Darrell Fisher for 60 years. They were owners of Fisher Lumber Co. for 38 years. They built pallets for a local...

Sep 11, 2018

Obituary for Sandra L. Sloterdike (Prather) Sandra L. (Prather) Sloterdike: On September 10th at 8:45 a.m. Sandra Sloterdike passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism. She left behind a daughter (Leslie), mother (Fredalene), brother (Wayne), granddaughter (Odessa), husband (Michael), extended family and host of friends. Her family meant a lot to her, every time someone asked her how things were...

Sep 4, 2018

Obituary for Norman E. Hughes Norman E. Hughes, 88,Miami, Oklahoma passed into eternal rest, September 4, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO. Norman was born May 21, 1930 in Wyandotte, OK to Clarence Hughes and Laura Hughes. Norman owned and operated several businesses over the years. When he was in Oregon he was a logger after returning to the...

Aug 15, 2018

Obituary for Sherman F. Ball Sherman F. Ball, 82, Carl Junction, MO, formerly of Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest August 15, 2018 at Joplin Gardens after an illness. Sherman Ford Ball was born May 7, 1936 in Seneca, MO the son of Sherman F. Ball Sr. and Nadine (Leader) Ball. Sherman served the Missouri National Guard and formerly worked...

Aug 15, 2018

Obituary for Dewey Pendergraft Dewey Pendergraft, 74,of Seneca, Missouri passed into eternal rest, August 15, 2018 after an illness. Dewey was born August 3, 1944 in Wyandotte,OK to Frank Nova Pendergraft and Mrytle May Pendergraft. Dewey was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mrytle Pendergraft and two sisters Doesha Nesbit and Barbara Rice. Dewey was survived by his...