Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

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...

John Merriman

John Merriman

Jun 7, 2016

\John R. Merriman, 83, Miami, OK, passed into eternal rest June 7, 2016.   John R. Merriman was born April 9, 1933 in Ritchey, MO, the son of Arnold R. SR. and Cinderella (York) Merriman. John worked and lived in the Seneca Area. He worked for the Woodward Saw Mill until retiring in 1998.  He enjoyed fishing and cross word...

Grace Lockner

Grace Lockner

Jun 6, 2016

Grace L. (Wallace) Lockner, 76, Commerce OK, passed away June 6, 2016 at St. John’s in Tulsa, OK.   Grace Lucille Wallace was born June 17, 1939 in Wyandotte, OK the daughter of Leonard E. and Hazel L. (Long) Wallace.  Grace formerly worked as a manager for Grand Lake Casino. She was a member of the Seneca Cayuga Nation and...

Randall Fisher

Randall Fisher

Jun 6, 2016

\Randall R. Fisher, 65, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest June  6, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital. Randall R. Fisher was born June 10, 1950 in Monett, MO the son of Richard Junior and Betty Jean (Tennison) Fisher.  Randy formerly worked at Friend’s Tire in Monett, the former BF Goodrich plant in Miami, OK. Randy was a Missouri State Probation...

Mary Tinsley

Mary Tinsley

Jun 5, 2016

Marylou Merriman Tinsley, 78, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest June, 5, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.   Marylou Neeley was born March 25, 1938 in Hanna, OK the daughter of Melvin and Amy Lillian (Smith) Neeley.  Mary worked as a LPN at the former Oak Hill Hospital in Joplin, the former St John’s Hospital in Joplin...

Gladys Sparlin

Gladys Sparlin

Jun 4, 2016

Gladys P. Sparlin, 97, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 12:42 pm, June 4, 2016 at her home in Seneca surrounded by her family.   Gladys Pearl Stout was born April 16, 1919 in Carterville, MO the daughter of John and Dolly (Bennett) Stout.  Gladys was a homemaker a former member of the DAV Auxiliary. She formerly attended the...

Ronald McGehee

Ronald McGehee

May 31, 2016

Ronald Paul McGehee, 59, Fayetteville, AR, passed into eternal rest at his home after an illness.  Ronald Paul McGehee was born May 17, 1957 in Joplin, MO the son of Jack and Patricia (McKenna) McGehee. Ron enjoyed bowling when he was physically able and had a great love for Elvis.   Survivors include his mother, Pat McGehee, Springdale, AR; two...

Truman Baughn

Truman Baughn

May 28, 2016

Truman E. Baughn, 86, Wyandotte, OK passed away May 28, 2016 at his home in rural Wyandotte.   Truman Edward Baughn was born April 15, 1930 in Beggs, OK the son of Orbra Ernest and Jessie Emily (Bryant) Baughn.  Truman’s father died when he was young Lige Costilow married Jessie and raised him as his own.  Truman was in the...

Lois Johnson

Lois Johnson

May 24, 2016

Obituary for Lois L. Johnson Lois L. Johnson, 79, Wyandotte, OK, passed away at 1:58 AM, May 24, 2016 at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, OK.   Lois worked 29 years at the former Indian School in Wyandotte.  She was a CNA at several area nursing homes and Oxford Health Care until retiring. Lois was a member of the...

Lee Brodie

Lee Brodie

May 17, 2016

\Lee R. Brodie, 86, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest May 17, 2016 at his home in Seneca after a long illness.   Lee Roy Brodie was born January 6, 1930 in Goodman, MO the son of Grover W. and Linda M. (Arnold) Brodie.  Lee was an independent truck driver for several years. He formerly worked as a police officer...

Louis McMillan

Louis McMillan

May 1, 2016

Louis D. McMillan, 81, Bella Vista, AR, passed into eternal rest May 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers Arkansas after a long illness.   Louis D. McMillan was born March 26, 1935 in Bella Vista the son of Raymond and Parolee (Wilderson) McMillan.  Louis received his Masters Degree from Pitt State and was a member of the National Electronics...

William Bill Eddings

William Bill Eddings

May 1, 2016

William Kent Eddings, 47, Portland, Oregon passed away Sunday May 1, 2016 at his home.    Bill was born May 27, 1968 in Kansas City, MO. He was raised in Seneca, MO and lived in the Joplin area until the last 2 years when he moved to Portland.   Survivors include, his mother, Betty Eddings, Seneca, MO; his fiancée, Kala...

Gary Eugene Reynolds

Gary Eugene Reynolds

Apr 30, 2016

Gary Eugene Reynolds, 63, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest April 30, 2016 at his home after a long illness.   Gary E. Reynolds was born February 20, 1953 in Amarillo, TX, the son of Trendall and Dorothy (Cupp) Reynolds.  Gary served his country in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1980. He was a Jasper County Deputy Sheriff...

Gloria Durbin

Gloria Durbin

Apr 19, 2016

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 Tribe of Oklahoma as a...

Mildred Kellenberger

Mildred Kellenberger

Apr 19, 2016

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 was an avid gardener,...

Skia Nash

Skia Nash

Apr 10, 2016

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 loved her family and had a...