Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Laura Burkhart

Laura Burkhart

Apr 18, 2018

Obituary for Laura Gay Burkhart Laura Gay Burkhart a resident of Spring River Christian Village, Joplin, MO passed away April 18, 2018.  She was born at Racine, MO, August 3, 1920 to Edward and June (Sparlin) Quigg. She was the great-grandduaghter of Andrew Sparlin one of the first white men to come to Wella Park (Seneca Area).  August 2, 1942, she married James (Jim) Burkhart of Seneca, MO. He preceded her...

Erin Whitekiller

Erin Whitekiller

Apr 16, 2018

Obituary for Erin Whitekiller Erin Whitekiller, 29, Seneca, MO passed away April 16, 2018 in Toledo, OH.    Erin Matthew Whitekiller was born Oct 20, 1988 the son of Edward W. and Denise (Snook) Whitekiller. Erin graduated from Seneca High School 2007. He then attended Missouri Southern State College and Northeastern State University. He was a welder’s assistant by trade and worked construction. He played football...

Jacqueline Emerson

Jacqueline Emerson

Apr 15, 2018

Obituary for Jacqueline Rose Emerson (Turner) Jacqueline Rose (Turner) Emerson, 80, Seneca, MO formerly of California entered into eternal rest April 15, 2018 at her home in rural Seneca.  Jacqueline Rose Turner was born July 31, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Albert and Margaret Turner. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Jacqueline Rose Turner married William Emerson...

Kai Williams

Kai Williams

Apr 13, 2018

Obituary for Kai Williams Kai Thomas Williams 6 day old, infant son, of Joshua and Jennifer (Marrs) Williams was received in Jesus's loving arms April 13, 2018.  Survivors include his parents Josh and Jennifer (Marrs) Williams; Maternal Grandfather Tom Marrs and Maternal Grandmother Bonita Marrs, Seneca and Paternal Grandmother, Robin Williams, Tulsa and Paternal Grandfather, Monty Williams, Tulsa; Paternal Great-grandmother, Donna Williams, AZ and Paternal Great-grandfather, Bill Williams, OK;...

Walter Conard

Walter Conard

Apr 9, 2018

Obituary for Walter R. Conard Walter R. Conard, 76, Seneca, MO. passed away April 9, 2018 at his home in rural Seneca after an illness.Walter Ray Conard was born September 13, 1941 in Reeds, MO the son of Albert and Edith Conard. Walter served his country in the Army of the United States. He loved to be outdoors and worked at a Felt Mill...

Donna Oleman

Donna Oleman

Mar 22, 2018

Obituary for Donna L. Oleman Donna Louise (Bowman) Oleman, 74, passed away March 22, 2018 after a brief illness.   Donna was born in Webb City, Mo and raised in Carterville, Mo. She was united in marriage to Robert K. Oleman on November 14, 1970. She retired from Eagle Pitcher Industries. She loved life and enjoyed spending time with family...

Helen Prater

Helen Prater

Mar 18, 2018

Obituary for Helen Prater Helen M. (Graham) Prater, 91, Wyandotte, OK passed away March 18, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital after a sudden illness.   Helen Maxine Graham was born September 21, 1926 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of George Washington and Inez May (Hollandsworth) Graham. Helen was a homemaker and a member of the Seneca Church of Christ. ...

Lawrence Cunningham

Lawrence Cunningham

Mar 18, 2018

Obituary for Lawrence Cunningham (Stawberry) Larry Cunningham “Strawberry” born January 12, 1943 in Jane, MO passed away March 18, 2018 at the age of 75 at his home in Grove, OK after a two-year battle with cancer.   Larry “Strawberry” as he was known on the CB radio, was a cross country truck driver from 1961-1985. In 1985 he became...

Terry Walker

Terry Walker

Mar 14, 2018

Obituary for Terry B. Walker Terry Walker, 65, Grove, OK, passed away March 14, 2018 at Integris Grove Hospital.   Terry Bruce Walker was born in Newton County, MO, April 11, 1952 the son of Martin Walker Jr. and Susie Ann (Nichols) Walker. Terry formerly worked for La-Z- Boy in Neosho, MO; he formerly ran a turkey farm in Purdy,...

Robert Butterfield

Robert Butterfield

Mar 10, 2018

Obituary for Robert Butterfield (Bob) Robert (Bob) Butterfield, 81, Grove, OK, formerly of Seneca, MO passed away March 10, 2018 at the Grove Nursing Center after a long illness.  Robert C. Butterfield was born June 12, 1936 in Topeka, KS the son of John and Louetta (Knight) Butterfield. Bob served this country for 21 years in United State Air Force until...

Elma Masterson

Elma Masterson

Mar 9, 2018

Obituary for Elma L. Masterson (Polly) Elma Lorene (Polly) Masterson, 98, Miami, OK, passed into eternal rest at 12:45pm, March 9, 2018 at the Windridge Nursing Home in Miami, OK after an illness. Elma Lorene Griffin was born September 13,1919 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of David Austin and Susan (Susie) Griffin.  Polly or Aunt Pod as she was...

Wayne O'Neal

Wayne O'Neal

Mar 8, 2018

Obituary for Wayne O'Neal Wayne Edwin O’Neal, nearly 82, of Hornet, MO, passed into eternal rest March 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family after a long illness.  Devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.   Wayne was born March 9, 1936 in Aurora, MO the...

Judith Brown

Judith Brown

Mar 8, 2018

Obituary for Judith Vance - Brown Judith Ann (Rearrick - Vance) Brown, 70, Wyandotte, OK passed away March 8, 2018 at her home in rural Wyandotte after a short illness.   Judith Ann Rearrick was born July 19, 1947 in Neosho, MO the daughter of William (Bill) and Elizabeth (Piddle) Rearrick.  Judy had lived in the area most of her...

Billie Wilson

Billie Wilson

Mar 1, 2018

Obituary for Billie Wilson (Bill) Billie (Bill) B. Wilson, 87, Wylie, TX passed away March 1, 2018 after a sudden illness.   Billie Bob Wilson was born March 21, 1930 in Boulder City, MO, the son of William S. and Violet B. (Sharp) Wilson.  He served his country during the Korean War in the Army of the United States. Bill...

Jessie Sparlin

Jessie Sparlin

Feb 27, 2018

Obituary for Jessie M. Sparlin Jessie M. Sparlin, 78, Seneca, MO passed away February 27, 2018 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.   Jessie Marie Cooper was born August 22, 1939 in Seneca, MO the daughter James P. and Lucia Marie (Swisher) Cooper and raised by her step-father James A. Snow..  Jessie loved to read, play...

Ruby Malone

Ruby Malone

Feb 22, 2018

Obituary for Ruby Malone Ruby Malone, 95, formerly of Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 9:45 am, February 22, 2018 at Wilshire at Lakewood Nursing Home in Lee’s Summit, MO after a long illness.   Ruby Tredrea was born April 8, 1922 in Sydney, Australia the daughter of Abraham and Rosina (Cooper) Tredrea. Ruby formerly worked for Macys and the...

Edna Burleson

Edna Burleson

Feb 12, 2018

Obituary for Edna M. Burleson Edna Martha (Terry) Burleson, 78, Wyandotte, OK, passed away February 12, 2018 at Grove Nursing Center, after a long illness.   Edna Martha Terry was born August 23, 1939 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Johnney David and Lena Lucille Marie (McGehee) Terry.  Edna was a homemaker and a 1958 graduate of Seneca High School. ...

Ruth Bennett

Ruth Bennett

Feb 10, 2018

Obituary for Ruth Anne Bennett Ruth Anne Bennett, 79, formerly of Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest February 10, 2018 at Oak Pointe Nursing Home after an illness.  Ruth Anne Bennett was born March 27, 1938 in Rural Seneca, the daughter of Luther Oren Bennett and Dolly Ruth Gensike.  Ruth Anne was a 1957 graduate of Seneca High School. She...

Doyle Funcannon

Doyle Funcannon

Feb 4, 2018

Obituary for Doyle M. Funcannon Doyle M. Funcannon, 86, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest at his home in Joplin surrounded by his family after a long illness.  Doyle Maurice Funcannon was born June 21, 1931 in Petersburg, IN the son of Ralph B. and Vivian Fay (Rose) Funcannon.  He was a member of Racine Christian Church. Doyle served his country in...

Marjorie Roberts

Marjorie Roberts

Feb 1, 2018

Obituary for Marjorie Roberts Marjorie E. Roberts, 64, Racine, MO, passed away February 1, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness.   Marjorie Elizabeth Griner was born May 12, 1953 in Wyandotte, OK the daughter of John Henry and Mary Violet (Crow) Griner.  Marjorie was of the Methodist faith and was raised going to church at the...

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