Michael Halle-Cook

May 22, 2024

Michael Hallecook, 70, passed away on May 22, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO.

Michael was born in Amarillo, TX on May 3 1954 to William and Mildred Cook, the fourth of five children. As a child he was an avid reader and dreamed of visiting all the places he had read about. He was able to achieve this dream...

Terry Brownen

May 18, 2024

Terry E. Brownen, 71, Seneca, MO, passed away May 18, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Wyandotte, OK. Terry Eldon Brownen was born July 23, 1952 in Joplin, MO the son of C.R. and Pauline (Golden) Brownen. Terry was a 1970 graduate of Seneca High School and had a Bachelor’s Degree from Missouri Southern State University. He was...

Layla Dawn Mahan-McKinnon

May 14, 2024

Layla Dawn Mahan-McKinnon, 51, Austin, TX  passed peacefully on May 14, 2024 at St. David’s Hospital. 

Layla Mahan was born January 11, 1973 the daughter of Marylin Mahan Brickley, granddaughter of Lorene and Glen Mahan. 

Layla lived in Seneca, MO all of her young life graduating in the Seneca class of 1991.  Where she went on to receive her Paralegal Studies from...

Frances Young

May 11, 2024

Shelly Buzzard Young, 59, Wyandotte, OK passed away May 11, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital.

Frances (Shelly) Buzzard was born April 29, 1965 the daughter of Francis and Betty (White) Buzzard. Shelly had lived in the area all of her life. She was a member of the Wyandotte Class of 1983. She enjoy spending time with her family. Going...

Linda Kellogg

May 1, 2024

Linda LeeAnn Kellogg, 75, Seneca, MO, passed away May 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness.

Linda LeeAnn Kellogg was born April 1, 1949 in Riverside, CA the daughter of Ivan and Patsy (Fiph) Kellogg. Linda worked Manager / cashier for Circle K gas station in Mira Loma, CA for several years before moving to Seneca in 2005....

Christy Grigg

Apr 27, 2024

Christy Grigg, 67, Bluejacket, OK passed away April 27, 2024 after a long illness.Christy Diane Gouge was born September 20, 1956 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Junior Clyde Gouge and Shirley Jean (Hunt) Gouge. Christy worked for Eagle Pitcher Industries in Joplin, MO for over 30 years. She enjoyed quilting, taking care of the farm animals and reading. She...

Bobbie Copeland

Apr 25, 2024

Bobbie Dale Copeland, 90, Neosho, MO, passed away April 25, 2024 in Springfield, MO after an illness.

Bobbie Dale Copeland was born November 15, 1933 in Neosho, MO the son of William and Elsie (Wampler) Copeland. Bobbie loved playing his guitar, writing music, working outdoors on the farm and in the garden. He loved to hunt, fish and traveling....

Michael Rimar

Apr 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of Michael James RimarWith heavy hearts, we mourn the untimely passing of Michael James Rimar,affectionately known as Uncle Jamie, Rimey, James or simply Mike, at the age of 39. Hedeparted from this world unexpectedly, leaving a void that can never be filled. Jamesleaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will foreverresonate in the...

Dorothy A. Rhatigan

Apr 9, 2024

Dorothy Alene Rhatigan of Bernice, OK entered eternal rest at 4:38 A.M., April 9, 2024, at Seneca House Skilled Nursing in Seneca, MO.

Alene, as she liked to be called, was born on September 23, 1930, in Wyandotte, OK to Hobert and Gladys Brown. Alene graduated from Wyandotte High School. She soon married at the age of 19 to Henry Phillip...

W. Wayne Mullin

Apr 9, 2024

Winfred Wayne "W" Mullin, 87, of Miami, OK, entered eternal rest at 11:30 p.m., April 9, 2024, at Seneca House Skilled Nursing in Seneca, MO.  

Wayne was born on June 22, 1936, in Stella, MO, to Ted and Walsa (Long) Mullin. He graduated from Seneca High School and entered the U.S. Army at 18. After the service, he returned home...

Cody Shaver

Apr 1, 2024

Cody W. Shaver, 19, Joplin, MO, passed away April 1, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Cody W. Shaver was born May 2, 2004 in Joplin, MO the son of Jesse and Natalie (Rust) Shaver. Cody had lived in the area all his life and had attended Seneca Schools. He loved fast cars, racing, dirt bikes, fishing, rodeos and...

Donna Blankenship

Mar 31, 2024

Donna Carol Blankenship, 75, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest March 31, 2024 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.

Donna Carol Brown was born March 2, 1949 in Twin Falls, ID the daughter of Virgil (Shorty) and Mary Louella (Sharp) Brown. Donna had lived in the area most all of her life. She was a homemaker and...

Irene Rosiere

Mar 29, 2024

Irene Marie Rosiere, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a sudden illness on March 29, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family meant the world to her, and they are grateful for the many years they had together.

Born in Fairmont, West Virginia on June 9, 1928 to William and Nellie Arnett Garlow,...

Gary (Doc) Green

Mar 26, 2024

Gary (Doc) Green passed into eternal rest March 26, 2024 at Communities Of Wildwood.

Gary (Doc) Duemler Green was born February 7, 1936 in Seneca, MO the son of Arlie and Marjorie Green. He was a graduate of Seneca High School. Doc worked at a 7-11 store in Texas, hauled milk for the former Milnot Company, ran the Seneca Express and...

Donald Snow

Mar 14, 2024

  Donald Ray Snow, 80, Wyandotte, OK passed away March 14, 2024 in Wyandotte, OK.  Donald Ray Snow was born September 8, 1943 in Neosho, MO the son of Walter and Fern (Wilson) Snow. Donald was a welder in a ship yard in Portland, OR. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, horseshoes and shooting pool. Donald retired from Pierce Pacific in...

Velva Kelley

Mar 9, 2024

Velva Jean Kelley, 74, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest March 9, 2024 at her home in Seneca surrounded by her family.

Velva Jean Captain was born June 12, 1949 in Tuba City, AZ the twin daughter of Charles Thomas and Sarah Bell (Thornbrough) Captain. Velva graduate from Wyandotte High School in 1967. She loved to travel, sewing, going to flea...

Ricky Gideon

Mar 8, 2024

Ricky Lee Gideon, age 57 of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord March 8th, 2024 at his home in Wyandotte, OK.

Rick was born to Gary and Hope (Jimerson) Gideon on April 20, 1966 at Miami Baptist Hospital in Miami, Oklahoma.

Rick's life was one of engagement and enthusiasm. Whether he was tinkering in his garage, sharing Army stories with...

Nicholas Glover

Feb 27, 2024

Nicholas "Nick" Glover, 22, Joplin, MO passed away February 27, 2024 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Nicholas Matthew Glover was born August 8, 2001 in Joplin, MO the son of Bill (Eddie) and Jennifer (Clogston) Glover. Nick was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Seneca High School in 2020. Nick loved to ride his bike and...

Lenora Wyrick

Feb 25, 2024

Lenora Maye Wyrick, 82, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest February 25, 2024 at Joplin Health Care after a long illness.

Lenora Maye Greninger was born September 8, 1941 in Joplin, MO the daughter of William (Bill) and Delce (Branham) Greninger. Lenora was a lifelong area resident. She went to Greenwood School and then to High School at Seneca. Lenora formerly...

Gary Wolfenbarger

Feb 24, 2024

Gary K Wolfenbarger

Oct 21 1956 - Feb 24 2024

Born in Claremore, OK to Kenneth C and Daisy Geraldine Scribner Wolfenbarger. He attended Turkey Ford and Grove schools. He graduated from Waynesville, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.

Gary was proceeded in death by his father Kenneth Wolfenbarger. His step father's William Perryman and Jackie Keller. Brother Jerry Thomas Wolfenbarger, sister Geneva Fletcher.

He is...