Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Gloria Durbin

Gloria Durbin

Apr 19, 2016

Obituary for Gloria Yuvonne Durbin Gloria Yuvonne (Lofland) Durbin, 69, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest April 19, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.   Gloria Yuvonne Lofland was born August 16, 1947 in Bakerfield, CA the daughter of Norman and LaWanda (Chesser) Lofland.  She was a 1965 graduate of Wyandotte High School. Gloria worked for the Eastern Shawnee...

Mildred Kellenberger

Mildred Kellenberger

Apr 19, 2016

Obituary for Mildred Kellenberger Mildred Irene Kellenberger passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was born June 5, 1914 in Litchfield, IL to Ethel and Earl White.   Mildred was a loving wife and mother. She was active in the Seneca Christian Church prior to her move to Tulsa, OK to be close to her son and daughter.  She...

Skia Nash

Skia Nash

Apr 10, 2016

Obituary for Skia Gabriel Jean Nash Skia Gabriel Jean Nash, 17, passed away, April 10, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital.   Skia Gabriel Jean Nash was born October 16, 1998 in Vinita, OK.  She loved the outdoors and especially fishing, even noodling.  She loved music and played the trumpet in the Seneca Band, Baxter Springs Band and Joplin Band.  Skia...

Ronald Sundquist

Ronald Sundquist

Apr 9, 2016

Obituary for Ronald L. Sundquist Ronald LeRoy Sundquist I, 78, Neosho, MO, passed away April 9, 2016 at his home in rural Neosho.  Ronald LeRoy Sundquist was born March 26, 1938 in St. Paul, MN the son of Alice Sundquist. Ron retired from Thermal Engineering, Joplin. Ron loved his cherished dog Clyde.    Ron was preceded in death by his mother,...

Sherry Sappington

Sherry Sappington

Apr 7, 2016

Obituary for Sherry Sappington Sherry Lou Sappington was born February 12, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She passed from this life suddenly on April 7, 2016.  Sherry spent her youth in Claremore, Oklahoma then she and her very large family moved to Stark City, MO.  She later moved to Springfield, MO, where she spent the past 26 years. Sherry graduated from...

Alfred Whitekiller

Alfred Whitekiller

Apr 6, 2016

Obituary for Alfred "Mitch" Whitekiller Alfred “Mitch” Whitekiller was born April 1, 1930 in Hulbert, OK to Willie and Linda (Glass) Whitekiller and was the oldest of 9 children.  He attended school at Wyandotte Indian School in Wyandotte, OK, followed by Chilocco Indian School through 10th grade.  He boxed for both schools, was a golden glove boxer and won several...

George Pinho

George Pinho

Apr 1, 2016

Obituary for George Lee Pinho George Lee Pinho, 71, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 10:04 pm, April 1, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness.   George Lee Pinho was born March 30, 1945 in Joplin, MO the son of George and Mamie (Scott) Pinho.  For the past year Lee worked for the City...

Carl Schultz

Carl Schultz

Mar 27, 2016

Obituary for Carl G. Schultz Carl Gene Schultz, 82, Grove, OK passed away March 27, 2106 at Integris Grove General Hospital.  Carl Gene Schultz was born June 16, 1934 in Bernice, OK the son of Julius and Eva Schultz. Carl joined the US Army early in life serving his county from 1953 to 1955.  Carl became a skilled welder and...

DOROTHY MARTIN

DOROTHY MARTIN

Mar 25, 2016

Obituary for DOROTHY MARTIN Dorothy L. Martin, 83, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest March 25, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield after an illness.   Dorothy Louise Jones was born December 26, 1932 in Sanger, TX the daughter of Ottis and Pearl (McClendon) Jones.  Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of the Seneca United     Methodist Church.  Dorothy married...

Jimmy Wills

Jimmy Wills

Mar 19, 2016

Obituary for Jimmy J. Wills Jimmy J. Wills, 85, Seneca, MO passed away March 19, 2016.   Jimmy John Wills was born February 20, 1931 in May, MO the son of Lewis H. and Beulah D. (Masters) Wills.   Jimmy retired from Ozark Engineering and Newell Coach.  He was a Korean War Army Veteran. Jimmy was a member of the...

Annetta Black

Annetta Black

Mar 18, 2016

Obituary for Annetta Ruth Black (Steele) Annetta Ruth Black, 64, Gladstone, Missouri, passed away peacefully March 18, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born October 9, 1951 in Seneca, Missouri, to Bill and Lucile Steele, who preceded her in death. She earned her nursing degree from Crowder College in 1970 and later went Penn Valley Community College to earn...

Brenda Gavin

Brenda Gavin

Mar 17, 2016

Obituary for Brenda Davidson Gavin Dr. Dr. Brenda Davidson Gavin, DVM, MBA   Former Seneca resident Dr. Brenda Davidson Gavin, 67, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died suddenly March 17, 2016. A nationally recognized venture capitalist and Philadelphia business leader, Brenda nurtured many new life science companies and mentored an extraordinary number of both young and established colleagues. Struck down by a...

Buddy Campbell

Buddy Campbell

Mar 2, 2016

Obituary for Buddy D. Campbell Buddy D. Campbell, 73, Wyandotte, OK, suddenly passed away March 2, 2016 at the Integris Grove General Hospital.   Buddy Davis Campbell was born August 21, 1942 in San Jose, CA the son of Dave Elmer and Birdie Lee (Odell) Campbell. Buddy worked for many construction companies over the years as a heavy equipment operator. ...

Wilma Pace

Wilma Pace

Feb 25, 2016

Obituary for Wilma E. Pace Wilma Elaine (Hughes) Pace, 91, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 11:25 pm, February 25, 2016 at the Seneca House Nursing Home.   Wilma Elaine Hughes was born May 7, 1924 in Nashville, MO the daughter of Jesse Edwin and Clara Belle (Close) Hughes. Wilma formerly worked for Sperry Vickers in Joplin as an...

Troy Gage

Troy Gage

Feb 16, 2016

Obituary for Troy E. Gage Troy Edward Gage, 88, Goodman, MO, passed into eternal rest at 2:42 pm, February 16, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness.   Troy Edward Gage was born November 4, 1927 in Chandler, OK the son of Elbert and Pearl Mae (Martin) Gage.  Troy served his county in the US Army....

James Dorris

James Dorris

Feb 1, 2016

Obituary for James Dorris (Jim) James (Jim) Dennison Dorris Jr., 44, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 2:07 AM, February 1, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital after a sudden illness.  James Dennison Dorris Jr. was born September 30, 1971 in Beauford, South Carolina the son of James D. Dennision Sr. and Sharon (Slusser) Dorris.  Jim as he was known...

Hazel Annis

Hazel Annis

Jan 30, 2016

Obituary for Hazel Annis Hazel Mae (Snow) Annis, 98, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 7:51pm, January 30, 2016 at the Seneca House Nursing home. Hazel was the 4th of 11 children born July 28, 1917 to Oscar and Daisy (Nolan) Snow. Hazel was a member of the 1st graduating class of the New High School (Iva E. Wells)...

Charlene Osborne

Charlene Osborne

Jan 27, 2016

Obituary for Charlene K. Osborne Charlene Osborne, 69, Fairland, OK passed away January 27, 2016 at her home in rural Fairland with her family at her side. Charlene Kimble Martin was born January 8, 1947 in West Virginia the daughter of William and Olive (Comuzzi) Martin.  Charlene was a homemaker and attended Long Assembly of God Church, Fairland.  Charlene Kimble...

Max Archer

Max Archer

Jan 27, 2016

Obituary for Max G. Archer Max Archer, 91, Seneca, MO passed away January 27, 2016 at his daughters home after a long illness. Max Archer was born February 26, 1924 in Makato, KS the son of Glen and Effie Archer. He was a Army Veteran and formerly worked as a store room clerk for a paper mill.   Survivors include...

Mary Friend

Mary Friend

Jan 25, 2016

Obituary for Mary Earlene Friend Mary Earlene Friend, 88, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest at 1:15 am, January 25, 2016 at her home in Wyandotte surrounded by her family. Mary Earlene Leader was born July 21, 1927 in Newton County the daughter of Clifford and Gussie (Van Gunda) Leader. Mary was a lifelong area resident. She formerly worked as...