Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

R. Seaton

R. Seaton

Mar 23, 2013

Obituary for R. Ray Seaton Roy Ray Seaton, 85, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an extended illness.    Ray was born May 14, 1927 to Ralph and Grace (Bilyeu) Seaton in Walnut Shade, MO.  He graduated from Branson High School and joined the Navy to serve in WWII then...

Amos Wolfinbarger

Amos Wolfinbarger

Mar 21, 2013

Obituary for Amos E. Wolfinbarger Amos  E. Wolfinbarger, 90, Nixa, Mo., formerly of Seneca, Mo. passed into eternal rest March 21, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., after a long illness.    Amos Emery Wolfinbargerwas born Aug. 1, 1922, in Tiff City, Mo., the son of James E. and Esther Nannie (Mathia) Wolfinbarger. Amos E. Wofinbarger married Sarah Aug. 17,...

Benjamin Lankford

Benjamin Lankford

Mar 20, 2013

Obituary for Benjamin R. Isacc Lankford Benjamin R. Isaac Lankford infant son of Derick R. Lankford and Karren Michelle Spencer went to be with Jesus, Thursday, March 20, 2013 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.    Benjamin is survived by his parents Derick and Karren, Maternal Grandmother, Tracy Warner;  Paternal grandparents Roy and Tracy Lankford; Maternal great-grandmother, Bertha Cockran;...

Joe Curtis

Joe Curtis

Mar 17, 2013

Obituary for Joe "J.W." Curtis Joe Bill "J.W" Curtis, Seneca, MO. age 72 passed into eternal rest Sunday, March 17, 2013 at his home after a long illness.    He was a mechanic/transport driver working at several local garages and driving for Seneca Gas, Union Gas and Synergy Gas Co until retiring due to ill health.    Joe was born...

Howard Wilson

Howard Wilson

Mar 16, 2013

Obituary for Howard W. Wilson Howard W. Wilson, 72, Seneca, MO passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home in Seneca after a long illness.    Howard Wayne Wilson was born June 23, 1940 in Rural Neosho, MO the son of Joe and Gladys (Murry) Wilson.  Howard retired from Glencort Bakery where he worked in the maintenance department . ...

Etta McMurtry

Etta McMurtry

Mar 8, 2013

Obituary for Etta C. McMurtry Etta C. McMurtry, 70, Wyandotte, OK, passed away at 3:23 AM, Friday, March 8, 2013 at Integris Miami Baptist Hospital in Miami, OK after a sudden illness.   Etta C. McMurtry was born November 9, 1942 in Eldorado Springs, MO the daughter of Ernest and Mable (Sherwood) Stroer.   Etta was a CNA and had worked...

Johnnie Terry

Johnnie Terry

Mar 6, 2013

Obituary for Johnnie "J.W." Terry Johnnie William Terry, 64, Wyandotte, Ok, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at his home in rural Wyandotte after a sudden illness.    Johnnie William Terry was born March 21, 1948 in Racine, MO the son of John and Lenna (McGehee) Terry.  J.W. as he was called by his family and friends served in the...

Ellen Hildreth

Ellen Hildreth

Mar 3, 2013

Obituary for Ellen Maxine Hildreth Ellen Maxine Hildreth  Born February 18, 1929  Passed away March 3, 2013    Maxine retired from Eagle-Pitcher in Seneca after 23 years. In 2011 she retired from Border Town Casino after 14 years.     She is survived by one son Dell and wife Dianna of Wyandotte, OK; one daughter Sheilah Hill and husband Rocky of...

Harvey Partain

Harvey Partain

Feb 19, 2013

Obituary for Harvey M. Partain Harvey M. Partain, 58, Seneca, MO, passed away at 7:48 PM, February 19, 2013 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an apparent heart attack.     Harvey Morris Partain was born September 27, 1954 in Miami, OK, the son of Louis and Arpie (Denney) Partain.  Harvey had lived in Seneca all his life. He was...

Genevieve Rogers

Genevieve Rogers

Feb 14, 2013

Obituary for Genevieve M. Rogers Genevieve M. Rogers, 91, Seneca, MO passed away at 3:00 AM, Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after losing her battle with cancer.     Genevieve was born November 4, 1921 in the old log cabin just north of Seneca, MO  the daughter of Jay and Goldie Ackerson.  She attended Frog Pond...

Wanda Scott

Wanda Scott

Feb 7, 2013

Obituary for Wanda Lee Scott (Watley) Wanda Lee (Watley) Scott was born October 9, 1935 in Keota, OK the daughter of Mont R. and Ediotha (Bell) Watley. Wanda passed into eternal rest at 6:30 am, Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.  Wanda and her family lived in Keota until she become of age and moved...

Sybil McLendon

Sybil McLendon

Feb 1, 2013

Obituary for Sybil McLendon (Spurlock) Sybil (Spurlock) McLendon departed this life on February 1, 2013, in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, at the age of 97 years. She was born on September 17, 1915, in Aurora, Arkansas, the eldest daughter of William Lee and Nada Ethel (Seals) Spurlock.    She married William Edward "Bill" McLendon on February 1, 1946, in Clovis, New Mexico....

John Burton

John Burton

Jan 29, 2013

Obituary for John Burton John Burton, 74, Seneca, MO, passed away January 29, 2013 from injuries sustained in an accident.  John Burton was born October 6, 1938 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Harland and Dorothy Burton. He was a Navy Veteran serving from 1956 to 1961 and was a retired pipe fitter.    John is survived by several children and extended...

Robert Snow

Robert Snow

Jan 26, 2013

Obituary for Robert "Bob" Snow Robert "Bob" Snow, 82, passed into eternal rest at 3:20 AM, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.    Robert "Bob" Snow was born March 9, 1930 in Seneca, MO to Nelson Edward Snow and Winona Elizabeth (Fisher) Snow.  He was raised and received his education in Seneca, MO.  Bob Worked in...

HELEN BALL

HELEN BALL

Jan 24, 2013

Obituary for HELEN V. BALL Helen V. (King) Ball, 89, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest 11:10 PM, Thursday, January 24, 2013 after an illness.    Helen Violet King was born September 5, 1923 in Reeds Spring, MO  the daughter of James E. King and Macie Lucile (Creamer) King.  Helen formerly owned and operated, Juniors Service and Package Store rural...

Billy Wilson

Billy Wilson

Jan 16, 2013

Obituary for Billy Ray Wilson Billy Ray Wilson, 58, Seneca, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home in rural Seneca after a illness.    Billy Ray Wilson was born February 7, 1954 in Harrison, Ark. the son of Artis Ray and Deliliah (Henderson) Wilson. He formerly worked for Air Born in Joplin as a delivery truck driver. ...

JoAnn Armstrong

JoAnn Armstrong

Jan 12, 2013

Obituary for JoAnn Armstrong JoAnn Armstrong, 72, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest January 12, 2013 at her home in rural Seneca after an illness.    JoAnn Ludiker was born December 17, 1940 in May, MO, the daughter of Norman and Ruth (Roark) Ludiker.  JoAnn had lived in the area all her life. She retired from Simons Industries, in South...

Barbara Hawkins

Barbara Hawkins

Jan 10, 2013

Obituary for Barbara Ann Hawkins Barbara Ann Hawkins, 62, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 4:00 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness.    Barbara Ann Montemayor was born November 11, 1950 in St. Joseph, MO the daughter of Albert V. and Wilma Mae (Townsend) Montemayor. She was a homemaker and of...

Harry Clevenger

Harry Clevenger

Dec 27, 2012

Obituary for Harry W. Clevenger Harry W. Clevenger, 92, Seneca, MO, passed away at 1:40 PM, Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness.   Harry Wayne Clevenger was born January 8, 1920 in Blackwell, OK the son of George and Frances (Fitzgerald). Harry worked for Tri-State Motor Transit as a diesel mechanic. Harry was of...

George Wingfield

George Wingfield

Dec 24, 2012

Obituary for George "Corky" Wingfield George "Corky" Wingfield, 69, Seneca, MO passed away 12:49 PM, December 24, 2012 at his home in rural Seneca after losing his battle to cancer.   George Lewis Wingfield was born February 15, 1943 in Neosho, MO the son of Kit and Edith (Oring) Wingfield.  Corky as everyone called him had lived in the area...