Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

John Eidson

John Eidson

Aug 3, 2021

John R. Eidson, 86, Oklahoma City, OK, passed away August 3, 2021 in Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City Oklahoma after an illness. John R. Eidson was born March 9, 1935 in Wyandotte, OK the son of Homer and Heneretta (Rakes) Eidson. John graduated from Wyandotte High School. He grew up in the area and had lived in Oklahoma City...

Merle Graham

Merle Graham

Aug 1, 2021

___ Merle Lee Graham, 85, Anderson, MO, passed away August 1, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Merle Graham was born June 18, 1936 in Seneca, MO the son of Wayne and Lucille Graham. Merle join the United States Navy in 1955 and served four years. He returned to Seneca and was voted in as the...

Brenda Rubio

Brenda Rubio

Jul 30, 2021

Brenda Kay Rubio, 62, of Neosho, MO passed away July 30, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital after an illness. Brenda Eddings was born August 4, 1958 in Joplin, Mo the daughter of Ronald and Mary (Golden) Eddings. Brenda was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker, enjoying keeping house, and never missed an episode of “Andy Griffith”. Brenda was...

Raymond Caldwell

Raymond Caldwell

Jul 29, 2021

Raymond A. Caldwell, 64, area resident passed away July 29, 2021 in the McDonald County Living Center in Anderson, MO. Raymond was born February 13, 1957 in Guthrie, AR. he was a logger. The body has been taken for cremation under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO. Services will be held at a later date.

MonnaRae Connell

MonnaRae Connell

Jul 28, 2021

____ MonnaRae Connell, 96, Loma Linda, MO, passed away July 28, 2021 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. MonnaRae VanKirk was born July 13, 1925 in Fairland, OK the daughter of Sterling Benjamin and Ethel Pearl (Roberts) VanKirk. MonnaRae had lived in the area all her life. She formerly worked for Eagle Picher Industries in Seneca, MO. She...

Helen A. Osborn

Helen A. Osborn

Jul 22, 2021

Helen A. Osborn, 80, Seneca, MO, passed away July 22, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness. Helen A. Rothenbuehler was born March 17, 1941 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Elfred and Lola Jean Rothenbuehler. Helen formerly attended Racine Christian Church and Seneca First Baptist Church. She loved to read westerns and was a home body. She formerly...

Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins

Jul 18, 2021

__ Justin Wayne Hawkins passed away suddenly Saturday July 18, 2021. Justin was born January 15, 1973 to Floyd and Barbara Hawkins in Saint Joseph, Missouri. His parents proceeded him in death. Justin had an infectious laugh. He was a Kansas City Chiefs fan, he loved Star Wars. He was quite the cook and made a mean dry rub. Justin...

Jacque Pritchard-Redmond

Jacque Pritchard-Redmond

Jul 15, 2021

__ Jacque Eilene Pritchard-Redmond, 69, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest July 15, 2021 at her mothers home in rural Seneca. Jacque Eilene Pritchard was born January 3, 1952 in Pittsburgh, KS the daughter of Jack Edward and Silvia Marie (Fort) Pritchard. Jacque graduated from Liberty High School in 1970. Then went to Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO...

Donald Mullin

Donald Mullin

Jul 14, 2021

__ Donald G. Mullin, 82, Seneca, MO, passed away July 14, 2021. Donald G. Mullin was born September 9, 1938 in South West City, MO the son of Ted and Walsa (Long) Mullin. Don served his country in the United States Navy. He served until 1975. Don then went to work on the Alaska pipeline until he reenlisted in 1980...

Jo Ann Blaylock

Jo Ann Blaylock

Jul 13, 2021

___ Jo Ann Blaylock, 82, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest July 13, 2021 at her daughters home in rural Seneca after a long illness. Jo Ann Blaylock was born April 21, 1939 in Rivervale, AR the daughter of William R. and Hazel N. (Yeager) Rhinehart. Jo Ann had lived in the area most of her life. She was an...

Cecil Head

Cecil Head

Jul 10, 2021

____ Cecil L. Head, 60, Wyandotte, OK, passed away July 10, 2021 in rural Wyandotte after an illness. Cecil Lloyd Head was born January 16, 1961 in Lake County, IL the son of Marvin Eugene Head Sr. and Frances Rose (Rakes) Head. Cecil was a big fan of NASCAR. He formerly worked for Truman’s Automotive in Wyandotte, OK. He loved...

Billy R. Farmer Sr.

Billy R. Farmer Sr.

Jul 8, 2021

__ Billy R. Farmer, 65, Neosho, MO, passed away July 8, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital. Billy Ray Farmer was born March 5, 1956 to Wilmer (Bud) and Lavern (Workman) Farmer. Billy had lived in the area most of his life. He loved to fish, mow the grass and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Billy was a truck...

Roy (Dan) McClure

Roy (Dan) McClure

Jul 8, 2021

___ Roy Daniel (Dan) McClure Jr., 73, passed away July 8, 2021 at his home after an illness. Roy Daniel McClure Jr. was born August 20, 1947 in Muskogee, OK the son of Roy and Norma Jean (Brewer) McClure. Dan as he was called by his family and friends, was a lifelong area resident. Dan was a 1965 graduate of...

Johnny Brattin

Johnny Brattin

Jul 4, 2021

___ Johnny L. Brattin 58, Carthage MO passed away July 4, 2021 at his mother’s home in rural Seneca after losing his battle with cancer. Johnny Leroy Brattin was born October 1, 1962 in Neosho, MO the son of Ronald and Janice (Cook) Brattin. Johnny attended Seneca Schools. He worked for Leggett & Platt in Carthage, MO in the Maintenance...

Vina Hoffman

Vina Hoffman

Jul 1, 2021

___ Vina Marie Hoffman, 82, Raymondville, TX, passed away July 1, 2021 at Hill Crest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. Vina Marie Crow was born August 17, 1938 in Harlingen, TX the daughter of Raymond and Annie Christine (Toal) Crow. Vina formerly worked for the Seneca House Nursing home as the Night Charge Nurse for 13 years. Vina loved to...

Maxine Scott

Maxine Scott

Jun 28, 2021

___ Maxine H. Scott, 94, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest June 28, 2021 at her residence in rural Seneca after an illness. Maxine H. Rogers was born February 14, 1927 in McNatt, MO the daughter of Arthur R. and Vinita S. (Stillions) Rogers. Maxine was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and seldom missed watching a game....

Lesa Mae Boyer

Lesa Mae Boyer

Jun 26, 2021

__ Lesa Mae Boyer, 51, Seneca, MO passed away June 26, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a sudden illness. Lesa Mae Davis was born May 4, 1970 in Miami, OK the daughter of Barbara Ann Arnold. Lesa had lived in the area all her life. She was a 1988 graduate of Miami High School. Lesa was an...

Lesa Boyer

Lesa Boyer

Jun 26, 2021

__ Lesa Mae Boyer, 51, Seneca, MO passed away June 26, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a sudden illness. Lesa Mae Davis was born May 4, 1970 in Miami, OK the daughter of Barbara Ann Arnold. Lesa had lived in the area all her life. She was a 1988 graduate of Miami High School. Lesa was an...

Louise Easley

Louise Easley

Jun 26, 2021

__ Louise May (Brodrick) Easley, a life long resident of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri at the age of 85 years. Louise was born on December 31, 1935 to Chester and Dorthy Brodrick of Wyandotte, OK. She was a twin and was child number 7 of 13 brothers and...

Dallas Fortner

Dallas Fortner

Jun 26, 2021

___ Dallas G. Fortner, 83, Seneca, MO, passed away June 26, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Dallas Gene Fortner was born March 6, 1938 in Wyandotte, OK the son of Halbert Bruce and Ruby Pearl (Rhine) Fortner. Dallas loved fishing, horseshoe pitching, the lake and his community and family. Dallas was a former President of...

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