Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Bonnie Fanning

Bonnie Fanning

Apr 25, 2020

. Bonnie Mae Fanning, 88, Grove, OK, passed into eternal rest April 25, 2020 at the Grove Nursing Center in Grove, OK after a sudden illness. Bonnie Mae York was born July 1, 1931 in Jasper, MO the daughter of Robert Hugh and Alma Faye (Byrd) York. Bonnie loved riding horses and being in the outdoors. She and her husband...

Gordon Whorton

Gordon Whorton

Apr 17, 2020

. Gordon Joseph Whorton, 62, died on April 17, 2020 at his home in Seneca, MO after a hard fight with cancer. Gordon Joseph Whorton was born August 11, 1957 in Fort Smith, AR but was known in Paris AR. The most important thing in Gordon’s life was his wife and his children. He worked hard to provide for them...

Shirley Palmer

Shirley Palmer

Apr 17, 2020

. Shirley J. Palmer, 72, Miami, OK passed into eternal rest April 17, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Muskogee, OK. Shirley June Stilley was born November 1, 1947 in Eureka Springs, AR the daughter of McClory and Myrtle (Johnigan) Stilley. Shirley was a homemaker and formerly worked for South Western Bell. She loved her family and was a giving...

Lillian Rose West

Lillian Rose West

Apr 11, 2020

. Lillian Rose West, 81, passed away April 11, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness. Lillian Rose Nicholson was born April 11, 1938 in Denver, CO the daughter of George Lewis and Pearl Elsie Lou (Seamands) Nicholson. Lillian grew up in the Denver area moving to Seneca when she entered High School. Lillian loved to read, watch Westerns...

Lila Money

Lila Money

Mar 30, 2020

. Lila Lee (Colwell) Money went to be with her Lord and Savior March 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Lila was born December 16, 1932, to Harold and Jewel (Barnes) Colwell in Sarcoxie, MO. Lila was a faithful member of the Seneca First Baptist Church for over 60 years. She worked as Secretary to the Seneca...

Linda Butterfield

Linda Butterfield

Mar 27, 2020

On March 27, 2020, with her four children standing by her side, Linda Butterfield went to Heaven after an illness at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She was 72 years old. Linda Ethel (Brooks) Butterfield was born June 26, 1947 in Seminole, Ok to Rev. E.J. Brooks and Ruby Lenora Brooks. Linda graduated from Wyandotte High School. At the age...

Kelli Buzzard

Kelli Buzzard

Mar 25, 2020

. Kelli M. Buzzard, 54, Joplin, MO, passed away March 25, 2020 at her home in Joplin, MO. Kelli Marie Buzzard was born September 18, 1965 Joplin, MO the daughter of Ernest B. and Colleen B. (Caroll) Buzzard. Kelli was a 1984 graduate of Parkwood High School. She worked for the former St. John’s Hospital in Joplin and also Mercy...

Virginia Tice

Virginia Tice

Mar 25, 2020

. Virginia M. Tice, 90, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest March 25, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Virginia Mae Chester was born December 29, 1929 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Arthur and Sarah (Sadie Rinehart) Chester. Virginia was a lifelong area resident. She had worked for US Metal until retiring in 1992 and then went to...

Marty Forrest

Marty Forrest

Mar 24, 2020

. Marty Lee Forest, 51, Neosho, MO passed away March 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Marty Lee Forest was born October 30, 1968 in Miami, OK the son of Charles and Linda (Skaggs) Forrest. Marty was a 1987 graduate of Neosho High School. He formerly worked for La-Z-Boy Midwest in Neosho and for Eagle Pitcher in Seneca. Marty...

Dane Wheeler

Dane Wheeler

Mar 22, 2020

. Dane Wesley Wheeler, 63, passed away March 22, 2020 in Porter, TX. Dane Wesley Wheeler was born September 13, 1956 in Modesto, CA the son of Ralph Wesley and Louella (Lancaster) Wheeler. Dane owned and operated a swimming pool installation company. Survivors include his children; Todd Wheeler, Purcell, MO, Melody Wheeler, Modesto, CA, Collin Dane Wheeler, Joplin, Terica Smith,...

Kelley Sharp

Kelley Sharp

Mar 20, 2020

. Kelley Jean Sharp, 58, Seneca, MO, passed away March 20th, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital. Kelley Jean Turner was born August 18th 1961 in Miami, OK the daughter of Lloyd and Lila Ruedella (VanKirk) Turner. Kelley formerly worked as a bus driver and supervisor for the McDoanld County R1 School District and the Seneca R7 School District. Kelley was...

George Stone

George Stone

Mar 18, 2020

. George V. Stone, 81, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest March 18, 2020 at his home in rural Seneca after an illness. George Verdell Stone was born August 1, 1938 in Quito Tennessee the son of Frederick and Cena Bell (Chappell) Stone. George had lived in the area over 50 years. He formerly worked for Sperry-Vickers and Griffin Grocers...

Bill Michael

Bill Michael

Mar 17, 2020

. Billy Roy Michael, 78, Seneca, MO passed away on March 17, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on February 13, 1942 on a small farm south of Seneca, Mo to LeRoy and Lucille (Mersman) Michael. Bill traveled and worked in the oil fields for many years during his youth. Bill was preceded in death...

Wesley Porter

Wesley Porter

Mar 14, 2020

. Wesley Roy Porter, 37, Seneca, MO passed away suddenly at his home in Rural Seneca, March 14, 2020. Wesley Roy Porter was born August 10, 1982 in Joplin, MO, the son of Robert and Barbara Porter. Wesley worked in the Maintenance department for Howard Johnson’s Enterprises in Neosho, MO. Wesley loved his KIDS, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his...

Melvin E. Burleson

Melvin E. Burleson

Mar 6, 2020

. Melvin E. Burleson, 83 of the Wyandotte and Grove area went home to be with the Lord March 6, 2020. Melvin Eugene Burleson was born July 9, 1938 in Lamont, California the son of Kenny and Fern (Weldon) Burleson. Melvin was a Dairy Farmer for many years retiring when he was in his 60’s. He formerly worked in the...

Sylvia Nutting

Sylvia Nutting

Mar 6, 2020

. Sylvia Jane Nutting (Mackenzie), 63, Goodman, Missouri received her eternal reward March 06, 2020 at her home peacefully with her family by her side. Sylvia was born February 03 1957 in Northhampton England to Charles and Victoria Mackenzie. Sylvia found joy in gardening, bird watching, sewing and making crafts. She spent her life serving others, especially children. Her greatest...

Floyd ""Catfish"" Mathia

Floyd ""Catfish"" Mathia

Feb 25, 2020

. Floyd “Catfish” Garland Mathia, 83, passed away, February 25, 2020 at his home in rural Wyandotte after an illness. Floyd Garland Mathia was born November 14, 1936 in Turkey Ford, OK the son of Roy L. and Lula Pearl (Wyrick) Mathia. Floyd was a lifelong area resident he had worked for the former BF Goodrich Plant in Miami, OK...

H. Gerald Keith

H. Gerald Keith

Feb 18, 2020

. H. Gerald Keith, 88, Carthage, MO, passed away February 18, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Harvey Gerald Keith was born August 26, 1931 in Seneca, MO the son of Harvey B. And Wanda (Buzzard) Keith. Gerald grew up in Seneca, Missouri before continuing his higher education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he received...

Charles Lofland

Charles Lofland

Feb 10, 2020

. Charles J. Lofland, 90, Miami, OK, passed into eternal rest February 10, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Charles J. Lofland was born February 9, 1930 in Wyandotte, OK the son of Fredrick and Bessie Dale Lofland. Charles formerly owned and operated C & R Grocery. He was a Dairy Farmer and carpenter. He served...

Jerry E. Brown

Jerry E. Brown

Feb 6, 2020

Jerry E. Brown 81, Wyandotte, OK passed away February 6, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Jerry E. Brown was born March 10, 1938 in Ottawa County Oklahoma the son of Clell E. and Effie Grace (Swadley) Brown. Jerry was a lifelong area resident. Jerry worked over 25 years as a Propane Delivery Driver for Roper...

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