Recent Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Seneca, Missouri

Valerie Coffey

Valerie Coffey

Jan 4, 2024

Valerie Kay Coffey, 53, of Seneca, Missouri, passed into eternal rest on January 4, 2024, at the K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

She is survived by her father and mother, Jack and Donna Gilbert of Seneca, Missouri; her brother Vance Gilbert; her husband Bob Coffey of Seneca, Missouri; and her children Luke Coffey, Jacqueline Ford and husband Jake,...

Terri Lee

Terri Lee

Jan 1, 2024

Terri Annette Lee, passed away January 1, 2024 at her home in Miami, OK. Terri was born September 11, 1965 in Welch, OK the daughter of Oscar Lewis and Opal Lewis - Carter. She attended school in Miami, OK. Terri later obtained her GED and then went on to Crowder College and then to Missouri Southern State University earning degrees...

Larry McElhany

Larry McElhany

Dec 27, 2023

Larry Ray McElhany, 79, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest December 27, 2023 after a sudden illness.

Larry Ray McElhany was born December 29, 1943 to Kenneth and Retha McElhany. He was a lifelong area resident. Larry was proud to have gone to the Turkey Ford School, or as he called it (TFU) Turkey Ford University. He had worked for...

Eppel Taylor

Eppel Taylor

Dec 25, 2023

Eppel B. Taylor went to be with the Lord in December 25, 2023. She grew up in a small town in Central Arkansas. She attended the Oklahoma State University. Eppel worked at the welfare office, raised a family and then taught Home Economics at Jay High School. After retirement, she enjoyed going to estates auctions and the Methodist Church. Eppel...

Nicholas Patton

Nicholas Patton

Dec 23, 2023

Nicholas Ryan Patton, 39, Baxter Springs, KS, formerly of Seneca, MO passed away suddenly December 23, 2023.

Nicholas Ryan Patton was born July 10, 1984 in Joplin, MO the son of Thomas Patton and Lorie G. (Weldon) Patton. Nicholas has lived most of his life in the area. He attended Seneca High School. He was a general labor and enjoyed...

Thelma Fay Widener

Thelma Fay Widener

Dec 21, 2023

 

Thelma Fay (Lankford) Widener, a life long resident of the Seneca area passed away Thursday morning December 21st at the age of 95. She was a twin born to Lois (Thomas) and Perry Elmer Lankford on September 26, 1928 in Newton County, MO. She was one of ten children of which there were two sets of twins.

Thelma Fay...

Cameron Rosiere

Cameron Rosiere

Dec 15, 2023

Cameron Wade Rosiere, 37, Houston, TX, passed away December 15, 2023.

Cameron was born December 27, 1985, in Kansas City, MO. When 1 month old, he became the adopted son of Darrell and Vicki (Whitehead) Rosiere.

Cameron lived with his family in Racine, MO, Rolla, MO, Rosenburg, TX, Chugiak, AK, and Richmond, TX, before moving to Houston, TX. He graduated...

Larry Winkler

Larry Winkler

Dec 15, 2023

Larry Winkler II, 44 of Neosho MO passed away December 15 2023 after a sudden battle with cancer.

Larry Joe Winkler was born October 12 1979 in Bentonville AR to Larry & Esther (Young) Winkler.

He graduated Calvary Baptist School in Marshall MO in 1998 he then received his Associates Degree in Business from State Fair Community College in Sedalia...

Richard Lynn Lucas

Richard Lynn Lucas

Dec 7, 2023

 

Richard Lynn Lucas Sr. 81, Spring City, Mo passed away December 7, 2023 at his home.

Richard Lynn Lucas was born August 24, 1942 in Joplin, MO the son of Marvin Jack Lucas and Ann (West) Lucas. He had lived in the area all his life.  Richard served his country in the Missouri National Guard (203rd engineers, Joplin, MO)....

Zachary Rakes

Zachary Rakes

Nov 29, 2023

Zachary (Zach) Robert Rakes, 30, of Ash Grove, Missouri passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 at his home.

Born in Grand Junction, CO on April 30, 1993, he was the son of Mark and Kathy Rakes and the late Kimberly Wantz and Ronald Burns.

Zach was a 2011 graduate of Seneca High School in Seneca, Missouri. Following graduation,...

Janet Chester

Janet Chester

Nov 29, 2023

Janet L. Chester, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 29, 2023 at her home in rural Wyandotte, OK following a few years of declining health. Janet was born in rural Carthage, MO on April 26, 1938 to Clarence W. and Leatha (Hornback) Pickering.

Janet was raised on a dairy farm helping her...

Luke Taylor

Luke Taylor

Nov 28, 2023

Luke Henry Taylor, 18, Joplin, MO, passed away November 28, 2023 suddenly.

Luke Henry Taylor was born February 20, 2005 in Joplin, MO the son of Bruce and Summer (Russell) Taylor.

Luke always stood up for anyone who needed someone to stand up behind them. He loved Cubs baseball, fishing, being outdoors, golfing, playing blackjack and spending time with his...

Jerry (Gid) Hilburn

Jerry (Gid) Hilburn

Nov 28, 2023

Jerry Don "Gid" Hilburn, Age 89, of Seneca, MO was born to Leonard Lee Hilburn and Besse Lee (James) Hilburn on March 27, 1934, in Picher, OK and went to be with his Lord on November 28, 2023. Gid passed following a brief battle with cancer. Gid lived in the Seneca area all his life, working at BF Goodrich for...

Mary Haynes

Mary Haynes

Nov 28, 2023

Mary Lou Massey Haynes, 85, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest November 28, 2023 at Westgate Nursing Home in Joplin, MO after an illness.

Mary Lou Friend was born February 22, 1938 in Ottawa County, Oklahoma the daughter of Leonard and Cecil (Griffin) Friend. Mary Lou was a life long resident. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards,...

Larry Blevins

Larry Blevins

Nov 23, 2023

Larry D. Blevins, 84, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest November 23, 2023 at Medical Lodge in Neosho, MO after a long illness.

Larry Dean Blevins was born September 13, 1939 in Delaware County, OK the son of Jack and Victory (Riggs) Blevins. Larry served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed play his guitar, hunting, fishing, gardening...

Barbara Bluejacket

Barbara Bluejacket

Nov 22, 2023

  Barbara R. Bluejacket, 82, Miami, OK passed away November 22, 2023 after an illness.

  Barbara Ruth Pogue was born February 28, 1941 in McDonald County, MO the daughter of Roy and Lela Pogue. Barbara owned and operated the former Kelly's Cafe' in Wyandotte, OK over 40 years. She loved spending time with her family especially time with her...

Bobby Wetzel

Bobby Wetzel

Nov 15, 2023

Bob J. Wetzel, 87, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest November 15, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Facility after a long illness.

Bobby Jack Wetzel was born October 19, 1936 in Cardin Nine, OK the son of Hugh Henry and Mary (Zelgar) Wetzel. Bob had lived in the area all his life. He loved music and singing. Bob loved being...

Wilma Hoffman

Wilma Hoffman

Nov 9, 2023

  Wilma P. Hoffman, 91, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest November 9, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Facility.  Wilma Pauline Graham was born November 21, 1931 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of George W. and Inez M. (Hollandsworth) Graham.   Wilma attended Modoc #4 Grade School and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1949. She worked for the former...

Elizabeth (Betty) B. Winnie

Elizabeth (Betty) B. Winnie

Nov 7, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" B. Winnie, 89, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 9:56pm, November 7, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Facility after a long illness.

 

Elizabeth Bozelia Thurman was born June 20, 1934 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Thomas and Alma "Silvey" Thurman. Betty, loved gardening, reading, working puzzles and her animals. Betty was a Registered Nurse and...

G. Robert McCorkell

G. Robert McCorkell

Oct 24, 2023

G. Robert McCorkell, 83, Maimi, OK passed into eternal rest, October 24, 2023 at the Seneca Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

George Robert McCorkell was born December 4, 1939 in rural Ottawa County Oklahoma the son of George and Ramona (Nutting) McCorkell. Robert was a life long area resident. He graduated from Wyandotte High School. Robert worked...

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