Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Kenneth Palmer

Kenneth Palmer

Mar 17, 2025

Kenneth (Kenny) Leroy Palmer, 79, went to his heavenly home on March 17, 2025, at his residence in rural Miami, Oklahoma, surrounded by family. He was born March 27, 1945, in Jasper County, MO, the son of the late Milt and Reba Faye Palmer (Robinson) of rural Miami, Oklahoma. Kenneth was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Wyandotte High...

Marcia Cobble

Marcia Cobble

Mar 16, 2025

Marcia R. Cobble, 91, formerly of Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest March 16, 2025 at Wildwood after an illness.

Marcia Rae Plummer was born September 16, 1933 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Raymond and Katherine (Aldrich) Plummer. Marcia was a graduate of Seneca High School. While in school she was a cheerleader, Seneca High School twirler squad where she...

Wanda Elmer

Wanda Elmer

Mar 16, 2025

Wanda Aleen Elmer, age 95, departed this life for her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home in Miami, OK.

Wanda was born to Curge and Bertha Burkhart in Racine, MO at their home on September 1, 1929. Wanda grew up in Racine, MO. Wanda lost her mother when she was seven years old....

Ralph Burleson

Ralph Burleson

Feb 26, 2025

Ralph Edward Burleson, 83, Grove, OK, went to be with his Heavenly Father February 26, 2025 after a short illness.

Ralph Edward Burleson was born December 18, 1941 in Ottawa County, OK the son Kenny and Fern (Weldon) Burleson. Ralph spent his life serving God and working hard. Loving them both in that order. He always went above and beyond to...

James Testerman

James Testerman

Feb 14, 2025

James Leon Testerman, 59, Joplin, MO, passed away suddenly February 14, 2025 at his home in Joplin.

James Lee Testerman was born July 8, 1965 in Miami, OK the son of Charles and Joyce (Sparks) Testerman. James had lived in the area most all of his life. He worked for Commercial Metal Company in Joplin, MO for over 20 years. James...

James Gatewood

James Gatewood

Feb 1, 2025

James P. Gatewood Jr., 62, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest February 1, 2025 at his home in rural Wyandotte after loosing his battle ALS.

James Paul Gatewood Jr was born February 25, 1962 in Tulsa, OK the son of James (Jim) and Darlene (Black) Gatewood Sr.. James was a lifelong area resident. He was devoted to working for Tamko for...

Kenneth Wolfenbarger

Kenneth Wolfenbarger

Jan 30, 2025

A Warrior of Wit, a Nomad of the Open Road, and a Friend to Many

The world has lost a legend, and the ancestors have gained one hell of a storyteller. Kenny Dale Wolfenbarger took his final journey, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, a trail of unforgettable conversations, and a deep-rooted connection to his Native American heritage.

Kenny was a proud...

Sandra Kingston

Sandra Kingston

Jan 22, 2025

Sandra Wabaunsee Kingston was born in Claremore and raised in Wyandotte on Cayuga Road on her family's Reservation allotment land. Sandra has three children Robin, Russell and Stephen. Sandra also has many special self-proclaimed-adopted children like Rick, Brittany, Carrie, Amy, Nina, Sean, Tony and more. She has five grandchildren, Jenna, Megan, Ally, Bailey and Pax-E-Kah (Pakie), and she has four...

Kristina Ware

Kristina Ware

2025

Kristina was a daughter, sister, aunt, and devoted friend. She loved to travel to new places and meet new people. She was an avid animal lover who put her all into the safety and love of those that could not defend themselves. She was an advocate of everyone being treated as they should. She was also an avid reader who...

Carlyn R. (Harp) Whisenhunt

Carlyn R. (Harp) Whisenhunt

Jan 19, 2025

Carlyn Ruth (Harp) Whisenhunt, 89, Racine, MO passed away January 19, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Veterans Home after a long illness.

Carlyn Ruth Harp was born April 15, 1935 in Oklahoma City, OK the daughter of James E. and Mamie R. (Kirby) Harp. She had graduate Quapaw High School and soon after join the US Air Force where she...

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...

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