Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Thomas Gatewood

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

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

Patricia Rickman

Sep 10, 2016

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 member of the Modoc...

Wilma Ellis

Wilma Ellis

Sep 10, 2016

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 one daughter, Laura Jean Drake,...

Richard "Max" Keller

Richard "Max" Keller

Sep 9, 2016

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 family farm which was established...

Terry Butterfield

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

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

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

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

Bernice Johnson

Jul 12, 2016

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.      Survivors include one son,...

Brenda Grizzle

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

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...

Floyd Ball

Floyd Ball

Jul 2, 2016

Obituary for Floyd R. Ball Lifelong Seneca-area resident Floyd Ray Ball passed from this life peacefully at his home early Saturday, July 2, 2016, with the love of his life, Ann, by his side. He was 84 years old.   The couple were nearing their 64th wedding anniversary, a marriage that produced four children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  ...

Van Huggins

Van Huggins

Jul 1, 2016

Obituary for Van R. Huggins Van R. Huggins, 88, Seneca, MO, passed away July 1, 2016 at the Seneca House Nursing Home.   Van Rel Huggins was born January 27, 1928 in Okmulgee, OK the son of Aldon and Ruth (Crain) Huggins. Van served his county in the Merchant Marines and formerly was a Real Estate Agent.  He was a...

Wilma Wetzel

Wilma Wetzel

Jun 29, 2016

Wilma Jean Wetzel, 86, Hart, MO, passed into eternal rest June 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.    Wilma Jean Chester was born August 8, 1929 in Seneca, MO.  She was a member of the Hart Baptist Church and a former member of Tops.  Wilma formerly was a school teacher.    Wilma Jean Chester married Hugh “Bud”...

Rodney Camren

Rodney Camren

Jun 28, 2016

Rodney Lee Camren, age 47 of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. Rodney is survived by his loving partner of 10 years Michael A. Rumph. Rodney was born in Coffeyville, Kansas. After graduating from Seneca High School in 1987, he enlisted in the United States Army where he became a Paratrooper in Fort...

Greg Connelly

Greg Connelly

Jun 19, 2016

Greg Raymond Connelly, 34, Seneca, MO, passed away June 19, 2016 suddenly.   Greg Raymond Connelly was born December 28, 1981 in Neosho, MO the son of John and Isabell (Sandoval) Connelly.  Greg graduated from Seneca High School in 2000 and went on to get his Associates Degree at Crowder College. Greg worked for G & W Foods in Seneca,...

Brenda Lindo

Brenda Lindo

Jun 17, 2016

Obituary for Brenda Sue Lindo Brenda Sue Lindo- 62 Grandbury, TX Went to be with her lord and savior, June 17th, 2016.  Brenda was born February 28th, 1954 in Corona, CA. She was proceeded in death by her husband Tom Lindo, daughter Ramona Childers, grandparents, and parents Leo and Ramona Bridgeford.  Brenda attended El Capitan high school, Lakeside, CA. She moved to Seneca,...

Freddie Comfort

Freddie Comfort

Jun 16, 2016

Freddie G. Comfort, 77, formerly of Seneca, Mo, passed into eternal rest June 16, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS after an illness.   Freddie Gene Comfort was born September 22, 1938 in Vinita, OK.  He owned and operated F.G. Comfort Asphalt Sealing Company in Seneca until 2013. Freddie was a member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of...

Barbara Fortner

Barbara Fortner

Jun 9, 2016

Barbara R. “Eddings” Fortner, 73, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest June 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.   Barbara Ruth Eddings was born August 22, 1942 in Wyandotte, OK the daughter of William Chester and Freida Elizabeth “Kidwell” Eddings. Barbara formerly worked for the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, the Seneca House Nursing Home and she was a...