Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Jack Anderson
Nov 24, 2016
Obituary for Jack Anderson (Fred) Jack “Fred” C. Anderson Fred completed his last race here on earth on November 24, 2016, after almost a four year positive and courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 6, 1950 to Jack and Willanna (Chase) Anderson. He lived in Seneca throughout most of his life and graduated from Seneca High School. He...
Calvin Ackerson
Nov 20, 2016
Obituary for Calvin C. Ackerson Calvin C. Ackerson, 91, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 9:30am, November 20, 2016 at Webb City Health & Rehab after a short illness. Calvin Clay Ackerson was born August 12, 1925 in Seneca, MO the son of Charles J. and Goldie Ackerson. Calvin was a Navy Veteran serving his country during WW...
W. Hopper
Nov 18, 2016
Obituary for W. Zachary Hopper William Zachary Hopper, 39, Seneca, MO, passed away suddenly November 18, 2016. William Zachary Hopper was born August 11, 1977 in Joplin, MO, the son of William R. “Bill” and Carla Elaine (Webb) Hopper. Zach loved the outdoors. He loved to fish and hunt. Zack was a member of the 1995 State Champion Seneca...
Shirley Rogers
Nov 12, 2016
Obituary for Shirley L. Rogers Shirley L. Rogers, 81, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 4:50pm, November 12, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital from injuries sustained in a fall. Shirley Levon Cope was born June 1, 1935 in Seneca, MO the daughter of George and Edith (Macy) Cope. She was raised in Glendore, CA. Shirley graduated Nursing School...
Wayne Crowder
Nov 8, 2016
Obituary for Wayne A. Crowder Wayne A. Crowder, 85, Turkey Ford Area, OK, passed away November 8, 2016 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness. Wayne A. Crowder was born March 1, 1931 in Ottawa County, OK the son of Bert and Magnolia Crowder. He owned and operated a contractor business for 30 years. Wayne was...
Eric Butts
Nov 4, 2016
Obituary for Eric Butts Eric Ray Butts, 51, Seneca, MO, passed away November 4, 2016 at his home in Seneca after years of health problems. Eric Ray Butts was born August 13, 1965 in Colewater, MI. He formerly worked for Simmons. He is survived by daughter Shirley Perez, Jay, OK and his brother, Kevin Butts. The body has been taken...
Hilliard Massey
Nov 2, 2016
Obituary for Hilliard R. Massey (Bill) Hilliard Ray (Bill) Massey, Seneca, MO went to be with the Lord Nov. 2, 2016. Bill was born Nov. 27, 1931 in Jerusalem, AR the son of Edgar D. Massey and Alma C. Richardson Massey and they preceded him in death. Bill married Vicki Lou Ball, Nov. 16, 1956 in Seneca, MO and...
Kenneth Rogers
Oct 29, 2016
Obituary for Kenneth Rogers (Kenny) Kenneth (Kenny) E. Rogers, 73, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 4:55 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO after an illness. Kenneth Edward Rogers was born February 13, 1943 in Wichita, KS the son of Edward and Maebelle (Edwards) Rogers. Kenny was a retired teacher and coach. He...
Thomas Gatewood
Oct 20, 2016
Obituary for Thomas "Tom" Gatewood Thomas Ray Gatewood age 82 of Wyandotte, OK passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Eastwood Mannor Nursing Home in Commerce, OK. He was born August 21, 1934 in Three Sands, OK The son of Raymond and Emmarie (Ritthaler) Gatewood. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Dean...
William Griffith
Sep 23, 2016
Obituary for William "Bill" Griffith William “Bill” A. Griffith, 88, Joplin, MO, passed away September 23, 2016 at Parkway Health & Rehab in Kansas City, MO after an illness. William Andrew Griffith was born August 1, 1928 in Picher, OK the son of John Newton and Pearl Vivian (Stout) Griffith. Bill was a machinist for Hanford Atomic Energy in...
Patricia Rickman
Sep 10, 2016
Obituary for Patricia Rickman Patricia Rickman, 76, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest September 8, 2016 at her daughters home in rural Wyandotte. Patricia Newberry was born May 16, 1940 in Pitcher, OK the daughter of Orie O. and Loretta (Bellm) Newberry. She was a lifelong area resident and formerly owned and operated a Beauty Shop. Patricia was a...
Wilma Ellis
Sep 10, 2016
Obituary for Wilma Jean Ellis Wilma Jean Ellis, 79, Neosho, MO, passed away September 10, 2016 at her daughter’s home after a sudden illness. Wilma Jean Anderson was born June 18, 1937 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Willard and Mary A. (Hall) Anderson. Wilma was a homemaker and attended Foundation First Baptist in Fairland, OK. Survivors include...
Richard Keller
Sep 9, 2016
Obituary for Richard "Max" Keller Richard “Max” Keller, 86, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at Medical Lodge in Neosho, MO from complication of Lewy Body Dementia. Richard Max Keller was born August 25, 1930 in Seneca, MO the son of Clarence and Naomi (Testerman) Keller. Max was a 1948 graduate of Seneca High School. Max lived on the...
Terry Butterfield
Sep 6, 2016
Obituary for Terry L. Butterfield Terry L. Butterfield, 69, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest at 10:02 pm, September 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Terry Lynn Butterfield was born December 16, 1946 in Seneca, MO the son of Leonard and Ruth (Seig) Butterfield. Terry was a US Army Veteran serving in the Viet Nam War. ...
Kelly Feathers
Aug 24, 2016
Obituary for Kelly E. Feathers Kelly E. Feathers, 45, Wyandotte, OK, passed away suddenly at her home in rural Wyandotte. Kelly Elaine Feathers was born June 6, 1971 in Claremore, Ok the daughter of Noah and June Elaine (Wallace) Feathers. Kelly was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wyandotte, OK and the Seneca Cayuga Tribe of...
Donald Mitchell
Jul 30, 2016
Obituary for Donald E. Mitchell Donald E Mitchell of Seneca passed away July 30, 2016. Don was born October 29, 1931, in Neosho, Missouri. He married Shirley Melton Mitchell January 20, 1951. She survives. He was very proud to celebrate their 65th anniversary last January. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Mabel Mitchell; also son Clint...
Donald Montgomery
Jul 19, 2016
Obituary for Donald J. Montgomery Donald J. Montgomery, 75, lifelong resident of Seneca, MO, passed away July 19, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Donald Joe Montgomery was born January 1, 1941 in Seneca, MO the son of Samuel D. and Virginia (Mills) Montgomery. Donnie worked for years with the Local 63 as an Asbestos...
Bernice Johnson
Jul 12, 2016
Obituary for Bernice T. Johnson Bernice T. Johnson, 80, Seneca, MO, passed away July 11, 2016 at her home in Seneca after losing her battle with cancer. Bernice was born May 2, 1936 in Seneca, MO and lived in the area most of her life. She worked for the Eagle Picher Industries in Seneca, MO for many years. ...
Brenda Grizzle
Jul 10, 2016
Obituary for Brenda D. Grizzle Brenda D. Grizzle, 59, Pryor, OK, passed away July 10, 2016 at Colonial Terrace Nursing Home in Pryor after losing her fight to cancer. Brenda Diane Younger was born October 20, 1956 in Omaha, NB the daughter of Ivan and Helen (Keeling) Younger. Brenda was of the Baptist faith. She had her Master’s Degree...
Ricky Waugh
Jul 7, 2016
Obituary for Ricky L. Waugh Ricky L. Waugh, 63, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest July 7, 2016 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after losing his battle to cancer. Ricky Lee Waugh was born July 7, 1953 in Tuscola, ILL the son of John Marvin and Ada Marie (Beaty) Waugh. Rick owned and operated WW Meat Processing Plant east of...