Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

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...

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...