Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Darlene Barnett

Darlene Barnett

Jan 14, 2025

 Darlene Barnett, 87, was born January 10, 1938 in Miami Oklahoma to Oscar and Bessie Pickering. She passed from this life to her eternal heavenly home on January 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family and beloved pups. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings.  Darlene married Joe Ellis Barnett December 22, 1956 in...

Judy VanMeter

Judy VanMeter

Jan 13, 2025

Judy Lynn VanMeter, 77, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest January 13, 2025 at Integris Miami Baptist Hospital, Miami, OK after a sudden illness.

Judy Lynn McGuirk was born June 5, 1947 in Joplin, MO the daughter of John Henry and Gretchen Beatrice (Epperson) McGuirk. Judy attended Butler Community College and later went on to Wichita State College receiving a Bachelor's...

Linda Rust

Linda Rust

Jan 13, 2025

Linda Sue Rust, 62, Miami, OK, passed away January 13, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness.

Linda Sue Ingram was born November 25, 1962 in Ritchey, MO, the daughter of Jackie Eugene and Beulah May (Hamilton) Ingram. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Linda making jewelry (bead working), going to the casino, spending time with...

Steven Carey

Steven Carey

Jan 12, 2025

Steven L. Carey, 52, Joplin, MO, passed away January 12, 2025 at his home after a short illness.

Steven Lee Carey was born August 30, 1972 the son of Dennis Carey and Patricia A. (Holt) Carey. He was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate of Seneca High School. Steve enjoyed music and playing chest. He loved spending time with...

Mona Faust

Mona Faust

Jan 11, 2025

Mona J. Faust, 88, Seneca, MO, passed away January 11, 2025 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.

Mona Jean Monroe was born September 14, 1936 in Crawford County, WI the daughter of Delbert Sr. and Faye (Boak) Monroe. Mona was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and was a homemaker all her life. She was of the...

Terri Landis

Terri Landis

Jan 11, 2025

Terri Lynn Landis, 66, Tulsa,OK passed away January 11, 2025 at Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa,Ok after an illness.

Terri Lynn Nelson was born February 2, 1958 in Oakland, CA the daughter of Buddy and Patricia (Buck) Nelson. She grew up in the Seneca Area and moved to Tulsa when she was 33. Terri loved spending time with her...

David Durbin

David Durbin

Jan 6, 2025

David E. Durbin, 72, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest January 6, 2025 after an illness.

David Eugene Durbin was born September 8, 1952 in Neosho, MO the son of Earl and Nellie (Terry) Durbin. David had lived in the area most of his life. He was a carpenter (a man of many trades). David enjoyed fishing, going to auctions,...

Charles Clogston

Charles Clogston

Jan 5, 2025

Services have been rescheduled for Sunday, January 19th at 2:00pm  

Charles "Joe"-Dean Clogston was born in Salinas CA October 6, 1946 the son of Roy Clogston Sr. and Nancy (Phillips) Clogston.

Joe moved to Seneca when he was 5 years old. He attended Seneca Schools. After graduation Joe would comment that "Uncle Sam" sent him on his graduation trip as he joined...

Darrel Howell

Darrel Howell

Jan 4, 2025

Darrel Duane Howell, 79, Grove, OK, passed into eternal rest January 4, 2025 at his home in Grove, OK. Surrounded by his family.

Darrel Duane Howell was born in Wichita, KS the son of Hank and Vera (Troliop) Howell. He was a 1964 graduate of Wellington, Kansas High School. Darrel served his county in the United States Navy from 1964-1968. Darrel...

Donna Doerr

Donna Doerr

Dec 30, 2024

Donna Marie Doerr, 65, went home to the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, December 30, 2024,

Donna loved spending time with her family, especially family get-togethers with good ole food. Her grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy. Donna enjoyed fishing especially when she out fished her husband. She loved to cut a rug with her son Clinton which was a fun...

JoAnn Montgomery

JoAnn Montgomery

Dec 29, 2024

JoAnn (Borthick) Montgomery, 95, Joplin, MO, formerly of Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest, December 29, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.

JoAnn Borthick was born November 11, 1929 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of Beryl and Vesta (Keller) Borthick. JoAnn was a 1947 graduate of Seneca High School. She formerly worked for Kansas City Power and Light...

Vera Turner

Vera Turner

Dec 26, 2024

Vera Lee Turner, 94, passed away on December 26, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri after a short illness.

Vera Lee Turner was born March 7, 1930 in Ottawa County, Oklahoma to the late Luther and Grace Smith. She attended school in Wyandotte, Oklahoma and Stoney Point elementary schools, graduating from Seneca High School in 1948.

After graduation, she was employed at Milnot Company...

Matthew Bedford

Matthew Bedford

Dec 26, 2024

Matthew J. Bedford II, 57, Seneca, MO, passed away at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.

Matthew Joseph Bedford II was born September 30,1967 in Joliet, IL the son of Matthew Joseph Bedford I and Ruth Ann (Presswood) Bedford. He formerly worked for Republic Sanitation where he had worked several positions including, trainer, driver, lead person and dispatcher....

Travis Burleson

Travis Burleson

Dec 25, 2024

Travis Kale Burleson, 49, Seneca, MO, passed away December 25, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a long illness.

Travis Kale Burleson was born March 8, 1975 in Miami, OK the son of Walter and Kathleen (Ball) Burleson. Travis had lived in the area most of his life. He worked as a Independent Massonary Contractor in Tulsa, OK. Travis...

Verna Hodson

Verna Hodson

Dec 14, 2024

Verna Maxine Hodson, 89, Joplin, MO, passed away December 14, 2024 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.

Verna Maxine Curtis was born April 20, 1935 in Houston, TX the daughter of Cecil Hartley and Opal Maxine (Duncan) Curtis. Verna formerly worked for La-Z-Boy Midwest as a seamstress. She loved music and playing Scrabble and Yahtzee. She especially...

Dr. James Rowland

Dr. James Rowland

Dec 13, 2024

Dr. James Gregory Rowland, 79, Seneca, MO, passed away December 13, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital after a long illness.

Dr. James Rowland was born August 28, 1945 in Dallas, TX the son of James L. and Eva L (Squires) Rowland. James moved from Kansas City to Seneca in 1979. He purchased Dr. Cessna's office on K highway and started his...

Dennis Skaggs

Dennis Skaggs

Dec 3, 2024

Dennis F. Skaggs, 66, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest December 3, 2024 at his home after a short illness.

Dennis Frank Skaggs was born August 16, 1958 in Joplin, MO the son of Frank E. and Helen J. (Conduff) Skaggs. Dennis was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Seneca High School and received a bachelor's degree...

Helen Adams

Helen Adams

Nov 29, 2024

Helen L. Adams, passed away November 29, 2024 at Joplin Health and Rehab after a long illness.

Helen was born August 10, 1941 to the late George E. Davee & Helen M. (Gross) Davee in Webb City, MO. She was the last of her family.

Helen went to Webb City Schools where she was part of the High School Band and Orchatra.

On...

Linda Barnard

Linda Barnard

Nov 29, 2024

Linda Barnard, 82, of Diamond, Missouri, passed into eternal rest on November 29, 2024, at Medicalodges of Neosho, Missouri, after an illness.

Linda was born September 7, 1942, in Joplin, MO, to Edgar Keith and Violet Jenkins. She and her family moved to Wyandotte, Oklahoma, in 1972. After Joe passed, Linda moved to Diamond, Missouri. She worked as a Cook at...

Sheila Hatfield

Sheila Hatfield

Nov 27, 2024

Sheila Joann Hatfield, 47, Neosho, MO, passed away November 27, 2024 in Neosho after a long illness.   

Sheila Joann Hatield was born April 15, 1977 in Fort Leavenworth Kansas, the daughter of Willie and Vickie (Ratiff) Hatfield. She was a graduate of Seneca High School and had received her CNA certification. Sheila formerly worked at Seneca House Nursing Home.

Survivors include  her...

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