Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri
Billy Phelps
Sep 4, 2023
Billy (Bill) Louis Phelps, 73, passed away unexpectedly on September 4th, 2023 at his home in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. Bill was born on July 5, 1950 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to parents Billie Joe Phelps and Miami (Peggy) Phelps. Bill graduated from Seneca High School in 1969. He belonged to Masonic Lodge #621, Anderson, Missouri.
Bill was an avid motorcycle enthusiast...
Jeanette Yessen
Sep 3, 2023
Jeanette (Jeanie) Yessen, 97, passed from this life on September 3, 2023, after a long life of joy. Jeanie was born July 16, 1926, in Loma Linda, CA, the daughter of Madison Smith and Mary Elizabeth (Redick) Slaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters.
She worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone in Miami, OK, for 28...
Bernice Allen
Sep 2, 2023
Bernice F. Allen, 88, Carthage, MO born February 4, 1935 in East St. Louis passed away September 2, 2023 after a short illness.
Bernice graduated from Dupo High School Class of 1952. She worked for First Illinois Bank in East St. Louis for 44 years retiring in 2000. She enjoyed traveling and going to Cardinal Baseball games.
She was preceded...
Faewynn Avina
Aug 24, 2023
Faewynn Ember Avina tiny cherub of Maria and Jesse Avina went to be with our Lord on the 24th day of August 2023.
Faewynn entered this world August 24, 2023 and was here for a brief monment before she was called home to be with our Lord. Our love for her will remain within our hearts and our memories always.
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Jeanne Kelley
Aug 19, 2023
Jeanne Ann (McMurry) Kelley, 75 of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, passed away on August 19, 2023, at her home in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.
Jeanne was born June 22, 1948, in Mason County, WA. the daughter of John McMurry and Betty (Morehouse) McMurry. Jeanne volunteered for the Joplin Salvation Army for many years and volunteered at the Wyandotte Food Pantry and many other...
Betty Snow
Aug 19, 2023
Betty Jo Snow, 90, lifelong area resident passed away August 19, 2023 after an illness.
Betty Jo Doner was born February 24, 1933 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Fredrick (Fred) and Maggie (Eddings) Doner. Betty was a homemaker all her life. Betty enjoyed flower and the fall colors on the trees. Betty loved watching westerns and Hallmark movies on...
Christopher Plummer
Aug 14, 2023
Christopher M. Plummer, 60, Wentworth, MO, passed away August 14, 2023 at his home after a sudden illness.
Christopher Mark Plummer was born November 20, 1962 the son of Mike and Marlene Sue (Heistand) Plummer. Mark was a 1981 graduate of Seneca High School. He formerly worked as a Truck driver. Chris loved watching NASCAR, being outside and spending time...
Pamela Benge
Aug 12, 2023
Pamela Sue Benge, 64, Fairland, OK passed away August 12, 2023 at Mapel Healthchare and Rehab in Fairland after a long illness.
Pamela Sue Sparlin was born October 1, 1958 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Theodore "Ted" and Patsy (White) Sparlin.
Pamela was a lifelong area resident. She was a big K.C. Chiefs fan and formerly worked as a...
Janie Hopkins
Aug 12, 2023
Janie Hopkins, 75, Miami, OK passed into eternal rest August 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.
Janie Hughes was born May 4, 1948 in Miami, OK to Clarence Fay and Mary Jane (Roope) Hughes.
She graduated from Seneca High School in 1966.
Janie Hughes married Steve Hopkins March 9, 1978 in Miami, OK...
Anthony Fritchey
Aug 8, 2023
Anthony (Tony) Fritchey, 59, Catoosa, OK formerly of Seneca, MO passed away August 8, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
Anthony Wayne Fritchey was born October 6, 1963 in Joplin, MO the son of George and Mary (Hierholzer) Fritchey. Tony graduated from Seneca High School in 1982. He then went to NEO in Miami, OK and graduated with an...
Ruby Dickey
Aug 3, 2023
Ruby L. (McCloud) Dickey, 60, Wyandotte, OK passed away, August 3, 2023 at her home after an illness.
Ruby Laverne McCloud was born August 15, 1962 in Gravette, AR the daughter of Russell and Lou Ellen (Kearney). Ruby loved to cook and had worked in several restaurants during her lifetime including the former Tee Pee restaurant in Seneca, the State...
Roger Drake
Jul 29, 2023
Roger Eugene Drake, 66, Neosho, MO, passed away suddenly July 29, 2023 at his home in Neosho, MO.
Roger Eugene Drake was born January 13, 1957, in Neosho, MO the son of Norman and Margie (Hoover) Drake. Roger was a lifelong area resident. He loved to have fun. He was a member of the Spring River Tractor Pull Association. Roger...
Harold Fetter
Jul 26, 2023
Harold S. Fetter, 85, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest July 26, 2023 at his residence in rural Wyandotte after a short illness.
Harold Sylvester Fetter was born in San Franciso, CA the son of William M. and Rosetta l. (Adams) Fetter. He graduate from Valleio High School in 1956. After High School Harold entered the United States Army and...
David Massey
Jul 22, 2023
David Duane Massey, 64, Joplin, MO passed away suddenly at his home July, 22, 2023.
David Duane Massey was born May 25, 1959 in Joplin, MO the son of Lawton and Mary Lou (Friend) Massey. David had lived in the area most all his life. He graduated from Parkwood High School in Joplin. David loved to hunt, fish and go...
Mary Stebbins
Jul 16, 2023
Mary Jane Stebbins born May 23, 1941 to Clayton and Mabel (Vogler) Marker in Fairland, OK passed into eternal rest July 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Mabel, her brother Billie Lee Marker, her sisters Betty Heard and Edna Marker.
Mary leaves behind her spouse Wayne Stebbins; children Brad and Kathy McDermott, Tonya and...
Freddie Randall
Jul 10, 2023
Freddie Dale Randall, 75, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, passed away on July 10, 2023, at her residence after an illness.
Freddie Dale Randall was born May 18, 1948, in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of Kenneth Cecil Randall, and Eula Mae (Yeakey) Randall. Freddie worked as an insurance sales representative for Conseco Insurance for 5 years and Rafter L Trading Post and Fence...
James (Jimmy) Rhinehart
Jul 7, 2023
James (Jimmy) Vernon Rhinehart, 88, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest July 7, 2023, at his home in rural Seneca after an illness.
Jimmy Rhinehart was born September 10, 1934, in Fayetteville, Washington County, AR, the son of William and Hazel (Yeager) Rhinehart. Jimmy graduated Keota, OK High School and then went to Northeastern State College in Tahlequah, OK. Jimmy...
John Morgan
Jun 29, 2023
John Charles Morgan, 76, Miami, OK passed away at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family June 29, 2023 at 2:40pm.
John Charles Morgan was born July 19, 1946 in The Dalles, OR the son of John and Olive (Brooks) Morgan. John graduated from WyEast High School, Hood River, OR, in 1965. After graduating from High School, he...
Julynda Gayle Morris
Jun 28, 2023
J. Gayle Morris, 63, Seneca, MO, passed away June 28, 2023 at KU Medical Center after an illness.
Julynda Gayle Blaylock was born September 25, 1959 in Poteau, OK the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Jo Ann (Rhinehart) Blaylock. Gayle was an outgoing person who loved sports, NAS Car racing, cooking and baking and she never missed a Seneca Football...
Clyde Wayne Roark
Jun 27, 2023
Clyde Wayne Roark passed into eternal rest on June 27, 2023, at the age of 76 at his home in rural Seneca following an illness. Clyde was born March 30, 1947, to Johnny and Vada (Bennett) Roark. Clyde was a 1966 graduate of Seneca High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam Era.
Clyde...
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