Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Sandra Sloterdike

Sandra Sloterdike

Sep 11, 2018

Obituary for Sandra L. Sloterdike (Prather) Sandra L. (Prather) Sloterdike: On September 10th at 8:45 a.m. Sandra Sloterdike passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism. She left behind a daughter (Leslie), mother (Fredalene), brother (Wayne), granddaughter (Odessa), husband (Michael), extended family and host of friends. Her family meant a lot to her, every time someone asked her how things were...

Norman Hughes

Norman Hughes

Sep 4, 2018

Obituary for Norman E. Hughes Norman E. Hughes, 88,Miami, Oklahoma passed into eternal rest, September 4, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO. Norman was born May 21, 1930 in Wyandotte, OK to Clarence Hughes and Laura Hughes. Norman owned and operated several businesses over the years. When he was in Oregon he was a logger after returning to the...

Sherman Ball

Sherman Ball

Aug 15, 2018

Obituary for Sherman F. Ball Sherman F. Ball, 82, Carl Junction, MO, formerly of Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest August 15, 2018 at Joplin Gardens after an illness. Sherman Ford Ball was born May 7, 1936 in Seneca, MO the son of Sherman F. Ball Sr. and Nadine (Leader) Ball. Sherman served the Missouri National Guard and formerly worked...

Dewey Pendergraft

Dewey Pendergraft

Aug 15, 2018

Obituary for Dewey Pendergraft Dewey Pendergraft, 74,of Seneca, Missouri passed into eternal rest, August 15, 2018 after an illness. Dewey was born August 3, 1944 in Wyandotte,OK to Frank Nova Pendergraft and Mrytle May Pendergraft. Dewey was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mrytle Pendergraft and two sisters Doesha Nesbit and Barbara Rice. Dewey was survived by his...

John  McNary

John McNary

Aug 11, 2018

Obituary for John Leroy "Big John" McNary John Leroy McNary (Big) John, 78, Wyandotte, OK, gained his wings and went to be with the Lord August 11, 2018 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a short illness. John Leroy McNary was born August 26, 1939 in Racine, MO the son of James and Esther (Cory) McNary and they preceded...

Helen  Bandy

Helen Bandy

Jul 27, 2018

Obituary for Helen Louise Bandy Helen Louise Bandy, 86, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest July 27, 2018 at her home after a long illness. Louise Bandy was born April 22, 1932 in Christopher, MO, the daughter of James E. Livingston and Helen N. (Lyons) Livingston. Louise was a 1949 graduate of Summerville High School and received her teaching certificate...

William (Bill) Irvin

William (Bill) Irvin

Jul 23, 2018

Obituary for William (Bill) G. Irvin William (Bill) G. Irvin Jr., 67, Seneca, MO, passed away July 23, 2018 at Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness. William Gordon Irvin Jr. was born September 2, 1950 in Paulsvalley, OK the son of William (Bill) G. Gordon Irvin Sr. and Virginia Lee (Mailes) Irvin. Little Bill, as he was called...

Arnold Moreland

Arnold Moreland

Jul 20, 2018

Obituary for Arnold E. Moreland Jr. Arnold E. Moreland Jr., 88, Neosho, MO, passed away July 20, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after an illness. Arnold Everett Moreland Jr. was born February 22, 1930 in Wilburton, KS the son of Arnold Moreland Sr. and Pearl (Clarkson) Moreland. Arnold served in US Air Force during the Korean War from 1953-1957....

Jerry  Huckelbery

Jerry Huckelbery

Jul 14, 2018

Obituary for Jerry W. Huckelbery Jerry W. Huckelbery, 70, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest July 14, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital. Jerry Wayne Huckelbery was born October 2, 1947 in Webb City, MO the son of Esker B. and Ollie Lorraine (Curry) Huckelbery. "Huck" as he was called loving by his family and friends, lived in the area most...

Lorita Thompson

Lorita Thompson

Jul 12, 2018

Obituary for Lorita G. Thompson Lorita G. (Nutter) Tyndall - Thompson, 77, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 8:26 am, July 12, 2018 at Joplin Health and Rehab after a long illness.  Lorita G. Nutter was born April 16, 1941 in St. Francis, KS the daughter of Robert and Lois (Hunt) Nutter. Rita as she was known by family and friends...

Jerry Dry

Jerry Dry

Jul 8, 2018

Obituary for Jerry L. Dry Jerry L. Dry, age 77, passed away on July 8, 2018 at his home, following a 6 week battle with cancer. Jerry was born in West Seneca, OK to Hubert Dry and Leona (McKibben) Dry. Jerry married Nancy (Rhatigan) Dry of Seneca, Missouri on November 6, 1979 in Miami, OK. He was preceded in death by his...

Marvin Buening

Marvin Buening

Jul 6, 2018

Obituary for Marvin Buening Marvin Buening, age 85, passed away on July 6, 2018. Marvin was born in Seneca, MO to Karl Ernst Buening and Evelyn Celestal (Bruner) Buening. Marvin married Rose Marie (Blanken).   Marvin is preceded in death by his wife, Rose. Graveside services for Marvin Buening will be held on July 11, 2018, at 2pm at the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery.

John Braziel

John Braziel

Jun 22, 2018

Obituary for John "Big" Braziel ‘Big’ John Braziel, age 52, passed away on June 22, 2018 in Joplin MO.John was born in Bakersfield, CA to his Father James Braziel and Beloved mother Ruth Lindsey. He lived in CA for most of his life, and moved to Missouri in 2014 to be closer to family.  John did lots of things in his lifetime, from...

John Dragoo

John Dragoo

Jun 18, 2018

Obituary for John Richard Dragoo John Richard Dragoo of Seneca passed away at the age of 80 on June 18th, 2018 at Joplin Gardens Nursing Home after a short illness. John was born in Paducah, Kentucky on April 16, 1938 to John Morgan and Verna Catherine Dragoo. He graduated from Seneca High School with the Class of 1956, he also attended Joplin Junior College....

Patricia Conard

Patricia Conard

Jun 17, 2018

Obituary for Patricia A. Conard Patricia A. Conard 76, Seneca, MO, passed away June 17, 2018 after an illness.  Patricia Ann Wilson was born December 15, 1941 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Eldon and Leona ( White ) Wilson. Patricia owned and operated the former Your Florist and Preview Video and Floral in Seneca. She was a former member of the...

Lynna Testerman

Lynna Testerman

Jun 14, 2018

Obituary for Lynna J. Testerman Lynna J. Testerman, 60, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest June 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness.  Lynna J. Bennett was born April 24, 1958 in Fitchburg, MA the daughter of Melvin and Josepine (Garrett) Bennett. She formerly worked for Eagle Pitcher Plant in Seneca, MO. Lynna enjoy cooking, she loved watching the Hallmark Channel and cooking...

Michael Scobee

Michael Scobee

Jun 12, 2018

Obituary for Michael LeRoy Scobee Michael LeRoy Scobee SR., Wichita, KS, age 68, passed away on June 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a short illness.Michael LeRoy Scobee was born June 4, 1950 in Liberal, MO the son of Elmer and Mona (Patterson) Scobee. Michael was a veteran serving in the Army of the United States. He formerly worked as a delivery driver for Lampton Welding...

Cathy Kirby

Cathy Kirby

Jun 3, 2018

Obituary for Cathy Lynne Kirby Cathy Lynne Kirby, 55, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest at 3:30pm, June 3, 2018 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after losing her battle with cancer.  Cathy Lynne Capps was born September 28, 1962 in Carthage, MO the daughter of Ira and Linda ( Widener ) Capps.  Cathy formerly worked for the Eastern Shawnee...

Alva Heard

Alva Heard

May 28, 2018

Obituary for Alva W. Heard Alva W. Heard, 76, Seneca, MO, passed away, May 28, 2018 at the Landmark Hospital in Joplin after an illness.   Alva Winford Heard was born September 4, 1941 in Fairland, OK the son of Alva and Thelma Heard.  Al was a carpenter by trade. He worked in the State of California in Construction.  Alva...

James Linebarger

James Linebarger

May 13, 2018

Obituary for James E. Linebarger James Linebarger, age 97, Seneca, MO, passed away on May 13, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital after a long illness.  James was born in Stanton, TX to Zed and Cora (Watson) Linebarger. James married Countiss Catherine (Tylor) Linebarger of April 11, 1942 and she preceded him death November 12, 2013.  James and Countiss (Dorothy) moved from California to the Seneca Area in October...

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