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Obituaries -- 2007
Sherwood, Chris
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2008/01/09/obituaries/obit-9814sherwood.txt
Monday, January 7, 2008 3:45 PM CST
(September 09, 1963 - December 29, 2007)
Chris Sherwood, 44, of Squires, MO died at 9:03 a.m., Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO.
Chris was born September 9, 1963, in Neosho, MO, to Christopher Charles and Leatrice F. (Covington) Sherwood. He was a graduate of Seneca High School. He was a truck driver for FedEX for the last eight years. He was a member of the House of Prayers, in Thornfield, MO. He was also an Army reservist.
He married April Lawson on November 17, 1995 in Miami, OK and she survives.
Also surviving is a brother Robert C. Sherwood, of Carbondale, KS; a sister, Delores Talley, of Arlington, TX, two aunts, Mabel Walker of Wyandotte, OK, and Annette Gaylor of TX; two cousins, David R. Sherwood, of Wyandotte and Etta C. McMurtry of Goodman, MO.
Graveside services were held on Friday at Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin. Rev. Stan Collins officiated.
Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin.
McKibben, Carolyn Sue Surridge
Thursday, December 27, 2007 4:33 PM CST
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Carolyn S. McKibben
(May 13, 1940 - December 26, 2007)
Carolyn S. McKibben, 72, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest at 6:14 p.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, after a short illness.
Carolyn Sue Surridge was born May13, 1940 in Neosho, MO the daughter of Robert William and Nellie Fern Moreland Surridge. Carolyn had lived in the area all her life. She had worked as a teller for the former State Bank of Seneca and had work as a secretary for the former B. Brite Agency also in Seneca. Carolyn was a member of the Seneca Church of Christ.
Carolyn married Howard McKibben March 17, 1984 in Miami, OK and he survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Lyndon McKibben, Wyandotte; three daughters, Glenda Jean Cohen and Drenda Jean McKibben-Coelho both of New York City and Brenda Jean Hacker, Albany, NY; one brother, Paul Surridge, Seneca; two sisters Pasty Chester and Anna Henery both of Seneca and five grandchildren.
Funeral services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Seneca Church of Christ with Peter Persson, Minister officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Thomas McKibben, Trenton Wilson, Seth Wilson, Marvin Chester, Don Chester and Jerry Chester serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 2 - 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The family will be staying at the family home or at the home of Lyndon and Phyllis McKibben. http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com/index.html
Duncan, Virginia M. Capps Dickerson
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/21/obituaries/obit-9816duncan.txt
Friday, December 21, 2007 11:58 AM CST
(May 24, 1933 - December 20, 2007)
Virginia M. Duncan, 74, Neosho, died at 2:52 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at her home, following a one year illness. Mrs. Duncan was born May 24, 1933 in Neosho. She had lived in Wichita, KS and Galveston, TX, returning to the Neosho area in 1978.
She previously worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone and had owned and operated a flower shop in Joplin, Virginias Flowers.
She is survived by a son, Mark Dickerson of the home; two nephews, James Capps, Joplin and Mike Capps, Neosho and a niece, Lori Smith, OK. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace W. Capps and Florence (McCracken) Capps and a brother, James Capps.
Graveside services will be Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Seneca Cemetery, Ralph Walker, will officiate. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 pm.
Contributions in memory of Virginia may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Clark Funeral Home, Neosho. Services directed by Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.
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Sherwood, Fred Lonazo
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/21/obituaries/obit-9817sherwood.txt
Friday, December 21, 2007 11:58 AM CST
Fred Lonazo Sherwood
(September 04, 1924 - December 17, 2007)
Fred Lonazo Sherwood, 83, Park City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2007.
He was born September 4, 1924, in Bernice, Oklahoma to Willis Al and Ethel Sherwood. He was a retired Park City Director of Public Works and True value Hardware employee.
He is survived by his wife Isabel of the home; children:?Patsy Sherwood, Park City, KS; Bill and Rhonda Sherwood, Augusta, George and Karin Sherwood, Valley Center; Fred and Teressa Sherwood, Springfield, MO; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Freddie; infant daughter, Linda Kay; parents; brothers, Alfred and Glenn Sherwood; and sisters Jean Maddox and Dorothy Shanks.
Sherwood attended school in Wyandotte, OK. He and his wife lived in the Wyandotte / Seneca area many years before moving to Kansas.
Interment will be following the service at Kechi Township Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home Valley Center.
Kuhn, Caleb Cheyene
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/21/obituaries/obit-9818kuhn.txt
Friday, December 21, 2007 10:29 AM CST
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Caleb Kuhn
(February 9, 1988 - December 19, 2007)
Caleb Cheyenne Kuhn, age 19, of Seneca passed away at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 as the result of injuries from an automobile wreck.
He was born February 9, 1988 in Joplin, MO to Wes & Carmen (Morris) Kuhn. He was a 2006 graduate of Seneca High School and was employed by Lazy Boy in Neosho.
Caleb is survived by his parents, Wes & Carmen, and his two sisters Kaci & Hannah of the home. Additional survivors are his paternal grandparents Larry & DeLynn Kuhn of Seneca; maternal grandparents; John & Pat Morris of Neosho, and great-grandmother Helen Kuhn of Seneca. He is also survived by a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Gus Kuhn and great-great-grandmother, Mabel Bettis.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Seneca.
Throughout his short life Caleb was an avid outdoorsman with a love for hunting and fishing. He was also heavily involved in the Newton County 4-H and Seneca FFA clubs looking forward to fair time each year. He also loved to ride bulls, trucks & tractors or anything to do with cows, horses or the country life.
Caleb is now at rest with his Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and will be forever and deeply missed by his family & friends.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church, Seneca, with Bro Fred Mills officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church prior to funeral services.
Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery, Seneca, MO with Andrew Bresee, Caleb Davis, Zach Ehrhart, Trevor Frye, Weldon Patton, Josh Sparks, Jake Welch and Trent Wilson serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caleb Kuhn Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380, Seneca, MO 64865. http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com
Herring, Leonard L.
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/21/obituaries/obit-9819herring.txt
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 4:44 PM CST
http://www.christesonfuneralhome.com/index.cfm
Leonard L. Herring
(October 14, 1929 - December 16, 2007)
Leonard L. Herring, age 78, of Harrison, AR died on December 16, 2007 at Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson, MO.
Mr. Herring was born to William and Sadie (Howard) Herring at Neck City, MO on October 14, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Stephen Paul Herring.
Leonard Herring was a member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church, and a retired southern Baptist minister.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Golden) Herring, of the home, a sister, Ivie Robbins of Seneca, MO, a son, Clayton A. Herring of McLoud, OK; two daughters, Jeanine F. Herring of Harrison, AR and Becky L. Herring of West Lake, LA, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Eagle Heights Baptist Church, Harrison, AR, with Dr. Jim Bryant and Dr. Tommy Turner officiating. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery, with Eddie Beck, Bill Bland, Tom Dinnean, Cris Crismon, Ray Phillips and Mitchell Powers serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Mens IV?Sunday School Class. A visitation was held on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, AR.
Online condolences may be left at www.christesonfuneralhome.com.
Hagerman, Sharon Sue Yocum
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/21/obituaries/obit-9820hagerman.txt
Monday, December 17, 2007 3:28 PM CST
http://www.ferryfuneralhome.com/view.php?view=960
(August 06, 1940 - December 12, 2007)
Sharon Sue Hagerman, 67, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at her home in Bronaugh. She was born on August 6, 1940 in Seneca, MO to Doris Roark Yocum and Freda Erma Turner Yocum. She married George Duey Hagerman on November 9, 1963 and he survives of the home.
Sharon was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, George Duey Hagerman, Bronaugh, MO; three children, Tony Hagerman, Chelsea, OK, George W. Hagerman, Nevada, MO and Teressa Hagerman, Overland Park, KS. Other survivors include George W. Hagerman II and Michael Hagerman; two brothers, Gale Yocum, Knob Noster, MO and Claude Yocum, Seneca, MO; two sisters, Sara Pumphrey, Carlton, OK and Nancy King, Wyandotte, OK; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; 36 nieces and nephews; and Baby and Fuzzy.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO with Dr. William Cox and Rev. Paul Fishell officiating. Carolyn Yocum will be playing the piano and singing In the Garden (Sharons favorite song). Dr. Hugo Gibson will be playing the bagpipes. Pallbearers include Tony Hagerman, George W. Hagerman II, Michael Hagerman, Nathan Hagerman, Jimmie Storie and Zachary Hagerman.
Interment followed in Swars Prairie Baptist Church, Seneca, MO at 2:30 p.m. following the services.
Memorials are suggested to the Vernon County Cancer Relief Fund and/or Nevada Hospice c/o Nevada Regional Medical Center.
Obituary information may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Wilson, Margie L. Baker
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/14/obituaries/obit-9821wilson.txt
Friday, December 14, 2007 5:01 PM CST
(May 17, 1930 - December 13, 2007)
Margie L. Wilson, 77, passed into eternal rest at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2007 at Joplin Health Care where she had been a resident for the last two years.
Margie Lee Wilson was born May 17, 1930 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of Louis H. Baker and Ruby M. Lawson Baker. She was a homemaker and had drove a school bus for the Westview C6 School District.
Margie married Wayne H. Wilson in March of 1947 and he preceded her in death October 29, 1976.
Survivors include one daughter Patty Gooch, Neosho; 3 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Margie was preceded in death by one daughter Shery Byrd and one sister Freda Addington.
Funeral services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home Chapel with Truman Brady officiating. Burial will be in the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery with Chris McReynolds, Randy Gooch, Brian Byrd, Joe Byrd and Walt Byrd serving as pallbearers.
http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com/index.html
McKinzie, Betty Lou Lankford
http://www.craftoncantrellfuneralhome.com/obituary.php
Thursday, December 13, 2007 1:07 PM CST
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/14/obituaries/obit-9822mckinzie.txt
Betty Lou McKinzie
(February 08, 1928 - December 11, 2007)
Betty L. McKinzie, Mt. Vernon, 79, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 9:35 a.m. in her home.
She was born February 8, 1928 in Seneca, Missouri to Roscoe and Esther (Sherer) Lankford. On April 21, 1948 she married R.E. Mac McKinzie in Columbia, Missouri. He preceded her in death May 18, 1996.
Betty was a 1946 graduate of Seneca High School and worked on the family farm. She was a member of the Aurora Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Dan of Republic and Don of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Dea Furgason and Diana Weston both of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Marceline Rinehart of Seneca; nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and her Honduran sponsored child, Roxanna.
Her parents, twin sons Dave and Denis, one sister and one brother also preceded her in death.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2007 in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial in the Thompson Grove Cemetery, Seneca, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Honduran Childrens Sponsorship Program in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.craftoncantrellfuneralhome.com.
Kingfisher, Elmer G.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 3:23 PM CST
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/14/obituaries/obit-9823kingfisher.txt
Elmer G. Kingfisher
(December 31, 1943 - December 7, 2007)
Elmer G. Kingfisher of Wyandotte, OK passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, MO after a long illness. He was 63.
Elmer was born Dec. 31, 1943, in Picher, OK to Sam and Ollie (Lawhead) Kingfisher. He graduated from Picher High School in 1963 and had lived in the Picher, Wyandotte area all of his life.
He had worked at Seneca Indian School in Wyandotte, OK, as a counselor and had worked at Bordertown Casino in Seneca, MO in the Maintenance Department.
Mr. Kingfisher was very proud of his Native-American heritage. He was of Cherokee descent and of the Wolf Clan. He gave speeches around the country on Native-American knowledge and culture and was a spiritual advisor to many. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and loving family. He was a wonderful person, a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Duke Kingfisher, and a sister, Louise King.
He married Brenda Frost on June 24, 1967, in Afton, Okla. She survives, of the home.
Other survivors include one son, Ronnie Glenn Kingfisher and his wife Cyndi of Wyandotte, OK; a daughter, Clista Wynea Newman and her husband James of Seneca, MO; Tracy Mullen, and her sons, Wade, Dakota and Wyatt; three sisters, Gladys Thatcher of Claremore, Okla., Lucinda Sveen of Portland, Ore., and Marion Thompson of Miami, Okla., and five grandchildren, Christian Schrader, Kaden Schrader and Greyson Newman of Seneca, Skyleigh Kingfisher of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Kyah Kingfisher of Wyandotte.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami, Okla. Charles Whitekiller officiated.
Indian rites were conducted by Jim and Molly Smith. Interment was in the G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami, Okla.
Services were under the direction of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami, Okla. http://www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com
Neal, Feral Wayne
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/14/obituaries/obit-9824neal.txt
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:53 PM CST
(March 20, 1944 - December 7, 2007)
Feral Wayne Neal, 63, Wyandotte, OK, passed away at 9:08 PM, Saturday, December 7, at his home in Wyandotte after a five month illness.
Feral Wayne Neal was born March 20, 1944 in Wilburton, KS the son of William Ray and Marguritt Irene Neal. Wayne was an instructor for the Army where he had served 27 years and 4 months.
Feral Wayne Neal married Glenda Black July 21, 1990 in Miami, OK and she survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, William E. Neal, Seneca and David W. Neal, Riverton, KS; one step-son, Gary Drake, Fort Sill, Ok; one daughter, Erin Crease, Seneca; two brothers, Obert Neal and Darrell Neal both of Galena, KS and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother LaRandall Neal.
Funeral Services under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca were held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 12, at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel. Burial was in the Wyandotte Cemetery. Military Honors Team served as pallbearers.
http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com/index.html
Schultz, Eva L. Phillpott
http://www.senecanewsdispatch.com/articles/2007/12/14/obituaries/obit-9824schultz.txt
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 3:23 PM CST
(September 23, 1914 - December 10, 2007)
Eva L. Schultz, 94, Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest at 7:32 AM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at Miami Baptist in Miami after a illness.
Eva was born September 23, 1914 in Rocky Comfort, MO, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Jane Philpott. She had lived in the area for many years. Eva was a homemaker and had worked as a cook in the restaurant business. Eva was a member of Wayside Assembly of God.
Survivors include her daughter, Bea Schultz of the Miami area; son, Carl Schultz of Wyoming; two brothers, Marvin Phillpott, Arizona and Buck Phillpott, Texas; one sister, Nellie Marie Kinzer, Tulsa; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral arrangements under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 weather permitting, at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Hickory Grove Cemetery with Friends serving as pallbearers.
http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com/index.html
Mandrell, Thomas Oneal (Neal)
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 1:53 PM CST
(October 12, 1930 - November 20, 2007)
Thomas Oneal (Neal) Mandrell, age 77, of Yuma, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. Born October 12, 1930 in Hubbard, Texas, he was the son of T.G. and Coy E. Mandrell of Holtville, California.
He is survived by two daughters, Shanna Mandrell of Seneca, MO and Jody Brown of Delta Junction, AK; one son, Faron (Moey) Mandrell, also of Seneca; two grandsons, Casey Mandrell of Santa Clarita, CA and Cody Mandrell of Flower Mound, TX; one brother, Larry Mandrell and wife Sandra of Phoenix, AZ.
Neal was a member of the Seneca community for several years, and coached the first Pee Wee football team. He also coached the Seneca girls softball teams, the Rockettes and the Whipettes, all of which enjoyed several winning seasons.
Memorial services were held on November 26, 2007 at Sunset Vista Funeral Home of Yuma, AZ. A private interment will be held at a later date.
Moore, Ted
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 1:53 PM CST
(April 4, 1956 - December 3, 2007)
Ted Moore, 51, Seneca, MO, died 8:45 pm, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at his home, following an illness.
Mr. Moore was born April 4, 1956 in Granby, MO and had worked 13 years at Sunbeam and had owned and operated Bug Away Pest Control. He was a volunteer with the Newton County Sheriff Department.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila; three sons, Teddy Moore, Stark City, MO; Gus Moore and Jacob Moore, both of the home; three brothers, Russell Moore and Gene Moore, Granby; Roger Moore, Lansing, KS and one sister, Sharon Jackson, Granby. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
Services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 at 1:00 pm at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Neosho, MO and burial will be in the Mound Chapel Cemetery, Newtonia.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Services directed by Clark Funeral Home, Neosho. www.clarkfuneralhomes.com/
Strickland, Jim David
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 1:53 PM CST
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Jim David Strickland
(September 6, 1953 - November 15, 2007)
David Strickland, age 54, Anderson, IN, died unexpectedly at his home.
Dave was born September 6, 1953 in Miami, OK and moved to Anderson, IN in March, 1992. He worked for Coca-Cola in Anderson and Americas Propane in Noblesville, IN before becoming a freight relocator.
Dave was a member of the Bridge Community Church in Anderson.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Strickland of Anderson; daughter, Kelsey Strickland of Orlando, FL; two sons, Zachary Strickland and Lucas Strickland, both of Shelbyville, TN; grandson Colton Strickland of Shelbyville, TN; parents, Clayton and Fran Strickland of Wyandotte, OK and Buck and Janiece Lawson of Exeter, MO; three brothers, Rick Strickland of Oklahoma City, OK, Gary Strickland of Pleasant View, TN, Kent Strickland of Seneca, MO; three step-brothers and three step-sisters.
Memorial services were held on November 20 at Central Community Chapel, Anderson, IN with Pastor Chris Mishler officiating.
Arrangements were handled by Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home of Anderson, IN. Remains will be returned home for family graveside services at Oak Hill Family Cemetery in Cassville, MO. [Post online condolences at www.brownbutzdiedring.com.]
Johnson, Norman L.
Monday, November 26, 2007 4:09 PM CST
Norman L. Johnson
Norman L. Johnson of Wyandotte, Oklahoma died Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at his home after an illness. He was 69.
Mr. Johnson was born November 28, 1937 in Joplin, Missouri to Otis and Mayme Bell (Boles) Johnson. He lived most of his life in the Wyandotte area. He was a heavy equipment operator, working pipelines for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is of the Protestant faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Louise Hendrickson, Meda McFarland and Doyle Loncarich and three brothers: Otis Johnson, Vern Johnson and Blacky Johnson.
Survivors include three sons: David Johnson, of the home, Terry Johnson of Glendale, AZ, Allen Johnson of Missouri, one daughter, Melanie Stilley of Wyandotte, OK, one brother, Dale Johnson of Oronogo, MO, and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Brown Cemetery in Wyandotte, OK with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, November 23, 2007, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami,OK.
http://www.paulthomasfuneralhome.com/norman_johnson.html
Mills, Jack Ederatti
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 10:11 AM CST
Jack Mills
Jack Ederatti Mills, 89, Fairland, OK, passed into eternal rest at 4:05 a.m., Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Family Care Center in Fairland.
Jack was born August 19, 1918 in Stanton, IL. Jack had lived in the area most of his life he was well known as the door greeter at the Nursing Home. He was of the Catholic Faith.
Jack is survived by two sisters, Virginia Montgomery, Seneca and Patsy Lepinski, Sun City Center, FL and a host of family.
Funeral services were held at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2007 with Rev. Fred Mills officiating. Burial was in the St Mary Catholic Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements under the personal care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca. http://campbell-biddlecomefh.com/
Vangunda, Milton Lee
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 10:08 AM CST
Milton Lee Vangunda
Milton Lee Vangunda, age 42, of Southwest City, Missouri was called to heaven on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, MO following a short battle with cancer.
Milton began his journey on June 6, 1965 in Joplin, Missouri, one of six children born to Lloyde and Neva Vangunda. Milton spent his childhood in the Hart Community and graduated from Seneca High School in 1984. He was employed with Simmons Foods at Southwest City, Missouri and Hudson Foods of Noel, MO for many years. Milton worked with his brother at Roberts Repair and Collision for 12 years.
Milton is survived by four children whom he was very proud of: Cynthia Hair and husband Josh of Jane, MO; Ashley Castle and husband Ricky of Jane, MO; Michael Vangunda and Rachel Vangunda of Noel, MO; and two grandchildren. His father Lloyde and wife Sharon Vangunda of Joplin, MO; four brothers: M. L. Vangunda and wife Yvonne of Kansas City, MO; Robert Vangunda and wife Kim, Dannie Vangunda, of Noel, MO; Manford and wife Dana of Seneca, MO along with a host of nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors who will dearly miss Milton.
Milton was preceded in death by his mother Neva Vangunda and sister Helen Gaye Vangunda.
Milton was a wonderful father, brother, son and dear friend to many. He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior on August 22, 2007 and was a member of the Spring City Church of Christ. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Miltons life will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Hart Baptist Church north of Tiff City, Missouri. Brother Bob Stafford will officiate. Miltons wishes were to donate his body to science.
Memorial contributions in loving memory of Milton can be made to the Vangunda Children Educational Fund in care of the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at "http://www.walker-dowd.com" www.walker-dowd.com
Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home of Anderson, MO
Helm Jr., Herby Clay
Monday, November 5, 2007 4:54 PM CST
Herby Clay Helm, Jr.
Herby Clay Helm Jr., 78, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 10:15 PM, Friday, November 2, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a long illness.
Herby Clay Helm Jr. was born in Seneca, MO the son of Herby Clay Sr. and Juna Moreen Helm. He had lived in the area all his life. Herby owned and operated the former Herb Helms Market in Seneca. He was a past President of the Seneca Chamber of Commerce and a member of the United Rubber Workers Union, Show-me Trailer Club, Indian Nation Trailer Club and the United Methodist Men. Herby was a 32nd degree Mason of the Blue Lodge in Neosho and a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.
Herby Clay Helm Jr. married Norma Lee Watts, June 15, 1947 in Seneca, MO and she survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Mike Helm and wife Rhonda, Seneca; one daughter Sarah Anderson and husband Steve, Fairfield, TX; one sister Mary Ruth Thompson, Seneca; 4 grandchildren. Stephanie Thorne and husband John, Shara Rickett and husband Cory, Maxwell Helm and wife Pam and Seth Anderson; 3 great-grand children, Taylor, Alyssa and Will Thorne.
Herby Clay was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Ashley Helm.
A Celebration of Life service was held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 5, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Seneca with Rev. Cynthia Royce officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were John Thorne, Cory Rickett, Seth Anderson, Maxwell Helm and Shan Lawson.
Memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church, Seneca in care of the funeral home.
The body has been taken for cremation. The services are under the personal care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Ferris, Janice Diann Whitehead
Monday, November 5, 2007 3:22 PM CST
Janice Ferris
Janice Diann Ferris of Miami, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Integris Baptist Regional Health Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after an illness. She was 60.
Mrs. Ferris was born January 5, 1947 in Hart, Missouri to Melvin and Opal (Hendry) Whitehead. She had lived in the Miami and Seneca area all her life. She was a member of Church by the Park at Twin Bridges. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1964 and entered college in 1989. She graduated from NEO in Miami in 1991, and she graduated from Northeastern State University at Tahlequah in 1993. She taught Special Education at Caney Valley High School in Ramona, OK and later taught at Foyil Elementary School in Foyil, OK. She retired in 2000.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Chester Whitehead and Claude Whitehead, and two sisters, Helen Vinson and Juanita Grant.
She married Kenneth Ferris on November 5, 1965 in Hart, Missouri. He survives, of the home.
Other survivors include: four children: Kendra Wright and husband Gary of Miami, OK; Scott Ferris and wife Shelly of Miami, OK; Bettie Henson Payne of Miami, OK; and Jan Ferris of Springboro, OH: five brothers: Charles Whitehead and wife Eunice, Seneca, MO; Clyde Whitehead and wife Betty, Seneca, MO; Clinton Whitehead and wife Donna, Seneca, MO; Clarence Bud Whitehead and wife Delores of Neosho, MO, and Clifford Whitehead and wife Marie of Neosho, MO; two sisters: Jean Nally and husband Gary of Seneca, MO; and Pam Brown and husband Claude of Seneca, MO: eleven grandchildren: Karissa Langley, Quinten Langley, Caira Johnson, Lora Johnson, Roman Johnson, Ella Johnson, Ranson Ferris, K.J. Kenneth Ferris, Ashlin Ferris, Dakota Payne and MaKenna Payne, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Northwest Baptist Church in Miami, OK. Rev. Clyde Stilley officiated. Interment was in the G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Rickey Whitehead, Danny Whitehead, Loran Newsom, Mac Whitehead, Curtis Belt, Keith Carpenter, Tony Holden and Earl Vinson. Services were under the direction of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami, Oklahoma.
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Sherwood, Roy William "Bill"
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 3:56 PM CDT
Roy William "Bill" Sherwood
Roy William Bill Sherwood, 73, Rural Wyandotte, OK, passed into eternal rest at 2:00 AM, October 30, 2007 at his sons home in Joplin after a battle with cancer.
Bill was born December 25, 1933 in Ottawa County, OK, the son of James William and Rosa Ella Elam Sherwood on the farm in which he lived on of most his life. He had retired from King Press where he was a machinist. Bill also drove a truck and had owned and operated the former Seneca Tire. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Wyandotte High School.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Sherwood in 2004, his son James William Sherwood in 2007.
Survivors include three sons, John Sherwood and Ron Sherwood both of Joplin and Don Sherwood, Wyandotte; One daughter Tammye Harding, Riverton, KS; one brother Bob Sherwood, Miami, OK; two sisters Doris Cantwell, Wyandotte and Dorothy Hinshaw, Miami, OK; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-children.
Funeral Service under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 at East Side Assembly of God with Rev. Gary Rhoads officiating. Burial will be in the Modoc Indian Cemetery with Shawn Sherwood, Adam Sherwood, David Sherwood, Clinton Sherwood, John W. Sherwood and Lee Bivins serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Ritter, Sarah A. Black
Friday, October 26, 2007 9:05 AM CDT
Sarah A. Ritter
Sarah A. Ritter, 28, Burlington, KY passed into eternal rest October 24, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH after a battle with cancer.
Sarah Ann Black was born September 6, 1979 in Cheyenne, WY the daughter of Deacon Jim James O. Black and Donna S. Penner Black. Sarah had lived in Burlington the last three years. She had a Masters Degree and was employed by the Internal Revenue Service as a sign language interrupter. Sarah was a member of RID Registry, a member of Chi Omega Sorority, a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Burlington and she was a tribal member of the Caddo Indian Tribe. She graduate of William Woods University, Fulton, MO and received her Masters of Arts of Interpreter in Gallaudet, Washington, D.C.
Sarah married Raleigh Ritter June 28, 2003 at the St. Johns Catholic Church in Bartlesville, OK.
Sarah leaves behind her husband Raleigh and thirteen month old daughter Evelyn Claire Ritter, her father and mother Deacon Jim Black and Donna Black, Bartlesville, OK, one brother Christopher Black, Kansas City, Kansas, two sisters, Rebekah Burns and Susanna Black both of Bartlesville, OK, Paternal Genevieve Black, Maternal Nona Penner and a host of family and friends.
Funeral Services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 27 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the St Mary Catholic Cemetery, Seneca with family members serving as pallbearers.
Rosary service will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with visitation following from 7 to 8 p.m.
The family will be at the home of G.D. and Carolyn Ritter in Seneca.
Fleetwood, Jr., George Ernest
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 3:18 PM CDT
George Ernest Fleetwood, Jr.
George Ernest Fleetwood, Jr., 87, Joplin, formerly of Seneca, MO, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at St. Johns Medical Center, following a short illness.
George was born March 24, 1920 in Monett, MO and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U. S. Army and had worked as a residential lineman for Empire District Electric Company. He was a member and former deacon at the First Baptist Church in Seneca and a member of the Neosho Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club.
George and Hazel Jeanne Berrier were married on Feb. 14, 1941 at Ozark, MO and she preceded him in death on June 9, 2001.
He is survived by three children, Russell Fleetwood and Jo Slaughter, both of Joplin and Sydnia Morgan, N. Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, Douglas Morgan and Paula Evans, one great-grandchild, Katrina Morgan and a sister, Wilma Garrett, San Diego, CA.
A Masonic service will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to follow. Contributions in memory of George may be made to the Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P. O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
The body has been taken for cremation. Services under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.
Johnson, Charles Alton
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:45 AM CDT
Charles Alton Johnson
Charles Alton Johnson, 75, Seneca, passed into eternal rest at 1:05 a.m., Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.
Charles Alton Johnson was born January 30, 1932 in Tiff City, MO, the son of James Gilbert and Myrtle Ada Johnson. He had lived in the area most of his life and had worked as a Mechanic for the former Buske Trucking Line in Seneca.
Survivors include two sons; James Gilbert Johnson and Michael Ray Johnson both of Seneca; one sister Arrah May Sparlin, Sacramento, CA and three grandchildren.
The body has been taken for cremation and services are being planned for a later date. Arrangements were under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Stovall, Roy Lee
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:45 AM CDT
Roy Lee Stovall
Roy Lee Stovall, age 59, of Zena, Oklahoma went home to be with our Lord in Heaven on August 10, 2007. Roy was born August 2, 1948 in Joplin, Missouri to Roy James Stovall and Isabell True Snow Stovall. He married his high school sweetheart on September 13, 1965 in Neosho, MO. His wife of almost 42 years, Mary (Brigham) Stovall, survives.
Also surviving are sons Mike and wife Edee of Salem, OR; Mark and wife Kati of Dallas, OR; John of Dallas, OR; Luke and wife Kezra of Dallas, OR; and adopted daughter Kris Karloski and husband Mike of Canby, MN.
Surviving grandchildren are: Heather (Stovall) Poore and husband Ben, Eric Stovall and Fiancee, Joy Swain, Mark Kevin Stovall, Kade Metger, Andrew Mikey Karloski, Mallanni Karloski, and a baby grandson to be born September 2007 to Luke and Kezra Stovall. Great-grandchildren are Kailey Karloski, Zyiann, and a baby to be born February, 2008 to Eric & Joy Stovall.
Surviving brothers and sisters are: Diane Clevenger, Seneca; Sharon Williams, Fairland, OK; George Ann Stovall, Donna Francis, Neesy Garwood, all of Miami, OK; Laurie Heffelman of Grove, OK; Deanna Mersman of Seneca, Carol Hammons of Joplin, MO; Edie Bowers of Miami, OK; Shine Carson of Tulsa, OK; Charlie, Larry and Loyd Martin of Fairland, OK; Tom Stovall of Wyandotte, OK; Leroy Howard, Leslie Howard, Carolyn Sue Nukols of Wyandotte, OK, and an aunt, Dean Hilliard of Wyandotte, OK.
Roy was preceded in death by both parents, Roy and Isabell, his brother, James Stovall, sister Trudy (Stovall) White, and grandson Daniel Lee Stovall.
Roy attended high school in Seneca, MO and lived in that area until 1976 when he relocated to Salem, OR. Roy worked at various jobs over the years, but retired from a cannery in Salem, OR, Agripac Plant 1, where he had worked for 24 years. He drove front end loaders and did maintenance in the winter there. He was a member of Teamsters Local 670, where he earned his pension. He enjoyed family, woodworking, fishing, bird watching, he loved to drive and he loved his dogs. He retired in 2005 and settled in Zena, OK.
Welker, Clara Deane Killough Rorabaugh
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:50 AM CDT
Clara Deane Rorabaugh Welker
Clara Deane Rorabaugh Welkr, 86, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at her home in Bella Vista. She was born on August 17, 1921 in Cordell, Oklahoma to Luther and Ollie Killough.
Following WWII, Leo and Clara Deane moved to Tucumcari, New Mexico where they began LeDeane Photography Studio. Clara Deane was active in many aspects of the business including hand painting black and white portraits. She was a member of Rocky MPPA. Following Leos retirement, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and finally settled in beautiful Bella Vista. Clara Deane and Warren married December 11, 1998. Clara was a member of the Bella Vista Church of Christ and worked as a volunteer for the church. She was a member of the Bella Vista Quilters Group. She shared her remaining years with Warren among the beauty of Bella Vista. Her avid love of nature was equaled only by her devotion to the Razorbacks.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Leo Edgar Rorabaugh in 1986; sister, Mildred Miller, and two nephews, Kelly Miller and Mal Miller.
She is survived by her husband, Warren Welker of Bella Vista, Arkansas; two sons; Dan Rorabaugh and wife, Linda of Conroe, Texas, Jason Rorabaugh of Surprise, Arizona; one daughter, Kim Frampton of Phoenix, Arizona; two stepsons, Larry Welker and wife, Donna of Owasso, Oklahoma, Jack Welker and wife, Linda of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one stepdaughter, Gretchen Renne and husband, Larry of Van Alstyne, Texas; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews from the Seneca area.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Bella Vista Church of Christ, 8889 West McNelly Road, Bentonville, Arkansas with Randall Caselman officiating. Burial was in the Bella Vista Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Church of Christ, 8889 West McNelly Road, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 or to the Gospel Track International, Baldwin Church of Christ, 4377 East Huntsville Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com
Dobbs, Wanda Landon
Thursday, October 18, 2007 9:13 AM CDT
Wanda Dobbs
Wanda Dobbs, 77, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long fight with cancer.
Wanda was born August 14, 1930 in the Patterson Heights area of McDonald County, MO, the daughter of William and Ruby Landon. She was a homemaker and had worked at the former Boyers IGA in Seneca. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Seneca and a member of the Eastern Star.
Wanda married Howard Dobbs March 10, 1950 in Bentonville, AR and he preceded her in death August 6, 2001.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna Burris and husband Jerry, Seneca and Marcia McVey and husband Rick, St Louis, MO; four brothers, Bill Landon, Owassa, OK, Harmon Landon, Noel, MO, Ralph Landon, Grand Junction, CO and Carl Landon, Pineville, MO; two grandchildren, Bryce Dobbs Morris and wife Rachel, Carthage, MO and Justin Howard Burris, Seneca and a host of beloved friends
Wanda was preceded in death by two brothers, Buford Landon, and Johnny Landon and two sisters, Mary Keeler and Delore Landon.
Funeral services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Seneca with Jim Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Bryce Morris, Justin Burris, Randy Fisher, Leon Meyers, Steve Crowley and Morris Ehrhart serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be sons-in-law Jerry Burris and Rick McVey.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m., Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Seneca.
Ritter, Jr., Jimmie
Monday, October 15, 2007 9:28 AM CDT
Jimmie Ritter, Jr.
Jimmie Ritter, Jr., 81, Seneca, died at 9:00 a.m., Sat., Oct. 13, 2007 at Freeman Neosho Hospital, following a short illness. Mr. Ritter was born April 29, 1926 in Seneca, MO, the son of Jimmie J. Ritter, Sr. and Hettie (Hightower) Ritter.
He grew up in the Seneca area, lived in California for 40 years and returned to Seneca in the 1980s. He was a truck driver and cattle farmer.
Surviving are three sons, James R. (Jim) Ritter; David Ritter and Mike Ritter, all of Neosho; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and two sisters, Geraldine Mills, Moore, OK and Hettie Rickard, Derby, KS.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho on Monday from 9 am to 6:30 pm and the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Ritter may be made to the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery, c/o Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.
Arrangements under direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.
Hemphill, Martha Jane Fritchey
Friday, October 12, 2007 10:15 AM CDT
Martha Hemphill
Martha Jane Hemphill, 80, Seneca, Mo. passed into eternal rest at 5:00 AM, Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the Seneca House Nursing Home where she had lived since 1992.
Martha was born December 11, 1926 on a farm in Newton County the daughter of John and Alice Fritchey. Martha had worked for St. Johns Hospital as a CNA. She married Louis Hemphill and the age of 16. Martha and Loui owned and operated a dairy for many years. Louis preceded her in death in 1985. Martha was the first resident to move in the Seneca House Nursing Home in 1992. She was often called Queen Martha by the staff at the Seneca House. She enjoyed the outside and loved to help others even when her health was failing.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside Services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, October 15, 2007 at the Seneca Cemetery with Truman Brady officiating.
Reilender, Clara H. Wilson
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 3:50 PM CDT
Clara H. Reilender
Clara H. Reilender, 85, Seneca, Missouri, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed into eternal rest at 3:40 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin after a illness.
Clara was born March 31, 1922 in Show Low, Arizona, the daughter of Jess and Nora Wilson. She was a home maker. Clara was a Rosie the Riveter during WWII at the Good Year Aerospace Plant in Arizona. She had lived with her son and daughter-in law for the last five years.
Clara married Donald Charles Reilender in Phoenix, Arizona in 1955 and he preceded her in death in 1990.
Survivors include one son, Ronald Reilender and wife Cecelia; Grandchildren Aaron Reilender, Leah Reilender, Jamie Reilender and Nathan Reilender; Great Grandchildren, Julia Jenna, Kaden and Elijah and One sister, Geneva Cockerel of Phoenix, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Steve Wilson, Clyde Wilson, James Wilson, Temp Wilson; Jesse Hamblin, Bertha Eberwine and Amy Roska.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Service will be held in Phoenix, Arizona October 20, 2007. Burial will be in the Greenwood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona.
Lewis, Lola Rose
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 11:16 AM CDT
Lola Rose Lewis
Lola Rose Lewis, 13 month old daughter of Caleb and Vanessa Lewis, of Joplin, MO, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007 at her home.
Lola was born August 8, 2006 in Joplin. She and her family are members of the College Heights Christian Church.
Additional survivors include two sisters, Olivia Hope and Salma Victoria Lewtis of the home. Maternal Grandparents, Angel and Marsha Ruiz, Joplin. Paternal Grandparents, Roger and Debbie Gates, Seneca and the late Claude Lewis. Maternal Great Greandmother, Victoria Blake, Springfield, MO. Maternal Great Grandparents, Ramon and Maria Ruiz, East Chicago, Indiana. Paternal Great Grandfather, Calvin Ackerson, Seneca, Paternal Great Grandmother, Doris Olsen, Seneca. Paternal Great Great Grandmother, Letha McElhany, Commerce, OK.
Services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday at the College heights Christian Church with Randy Gariss, Minister, officiating.
Burial was in the Osborne Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the mason-Woodard Mortuary of Joplin.
Alexander, Kourtney James
Monday, October 1, 2007 5:07 PM CDT
Kourtney James Alexander
Kourtney James Alexander, 26, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest September 26, 2007 at his home in Joplin after a sudden illness.
Kourtney was born May 23, 1981 in Alexandria, Louisiana the son of Russell and Melody. He had lived in the Seneca area and graduated from Seneca High School in 2000. While in High School he ran track and played football. After graduation he worked as a cook at a local restaurant. Kourtney was a member of St. Juliana Catholic Church in Louisiana.
Survivors include his father Russell and step-mother Judy; his mother Melody, his fianc/ Melissa King; one son, Desmond and step-children, Ronlissa, Nick, Ella, Izaiah and Olivia; two sisters, Hailey and Heather and a host of friends.
A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2007. Burial will be held in Louisiana at a later date.
Armstrong, Susan L. Rolls Hawkins
Monday, October 1, 2007 5:05 PM CDT
Susan L. Armstrong
Susan L. Armstrong, 38, Rural Wyandotte, passed into eternal rest at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 25, 2007 from injuries sustained in a automobile accident just east of Seneca.
Susan was born April 15, 1969 in Salinas, CA. She had lived in rural Wyandotte over 10 years and worked for McKees Bakery Little Debbies in Gentry, AR.
Susan married William Armstrong September 21, 2001 in Delaware County, OK and he survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Michael Hawkins of the home; one daughter, Joanna Hawkins, Grove; one step daughter Jaime Armstrong, Vinita; her mother, Carolyn Brooks; her father, John Rolls, step-mother Darlene Rolls and step-father Glenn Bridgeman; one brother, Waylon Rolls, Wyandotte, and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca were held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Council House Cemetery with Brad Helton officiating.
Easley, Denver L.
Monday, October 1, 2007 5:05 PM CDT
Denver L. Easley
Denver L. Easley, 67, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 1:22 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness.
Denver was born February 12, 1940 in Neosho, MO the son of Kenneth D. and Eva Mae Tippit Easley. Denver had served in the Army Reserves and worked for Arrow Industries in Dallas, TX. He was a Mason.
Denver married Arlene Conduff November 21, 1959 in Ottawa County, Oklahoma and she survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Edward Easley and Michael Easley both of Seneca; one daughter, Nancy Hernandez, Seneca; one brother Lonnie Easley, Wyandotte; one sister, Dorethea Gabbel, Ft Worth, TX; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The body has been taken for cremation. Memorial services were held at the First Baptist Church in Seneca on Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Mckinney, Virginia M. Crawford
Thursday, September 27, 2007 8:47 AM CDT
Virginia M. Mckinney
Virginia M. Mckinney, 91, Seneca, passed into eternal rest at 9:15 a.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at her daughters home after a long illness.
Virginia was born January 16, 1919 in Center Point, MO the daughter of Jonathan and Della Crawford. She had attended Jolley Mills School and Clear Creek Baptist Church in her early years. She married Donald McKinney June 4, 1931 in Pierce City, MO. Virginia and Donald had lived in the Ritchey area on a farm until moving to Seneca in 1954. Donald preceded her in death February 17, 1968. Virginia was a cook, a home maker and a member of the Ritchey Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter Donna M. Hoover and husband Roy of Seneca.
Virginia was also preceded in death by three brothers, Fritz Crawford, John Crawford and Frank Crawford; two sisters Irene Crowe and Mary Jane Crawford.
Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Bethel Baptist Church north of Seneca, with Rev. Fred Mills officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Tink Rakes, Cotton Bettis, George Fort, Tom Kuhn, Tom Marrs and Ivan Jones serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contribution can be made to the Bethel Baptist Church fund or Trinity Hospice in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380, Seneca, MO 64865.
Caulk, Beverly Ann Crowder
Monday, September 24, 2007 3:17 PM CDT
Beverly Ann Caulk
Beverly Ann Caulk, 56, Neosho, passed away at 1:56 a.m., Sun., Sept. 23, 2007, at her home following an illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1950, in Joplin, MO, to Joe and Mary (Martin) Crowder.
Beverly had lived in the Neosho area most of her life, and had been employed by La Z Boy. She was a licensed beautician, a cancer survivor, and a member of the Army Family Support Group.
She is survived by a son, Joey A. Caulk, Clarksville, TN; her mother, Mary Perkis, Neosho; a brother, Bob Crowder, Neosho; and four grandchildren, Chanler, Nathan, Nicole and Ashtyn.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wed. at Clark Chapel of Memories. Rev. Tom Thorne officiated. Burial followed at Burkhart Cemetery, Racine. Serving as pallbearers were Jim Tuggle, Mike Keels, Bob Crowder, Rick Crowder, Scott McCammon, and Steve Loveday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Newton County Cancer Council, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements under direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.
Kidwell, Olive Jean Merle Moreland
Monday, September 24, 2007 3:17 PM CDT
Olive Jean Merle Kidwell
Olive Jean Merle Kidwell of Seneca, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri after an illness. She was 87.
Mrs. Kidwell was born April 9, 1920 in Picher, Oklahoma to Everett Roy and Marie Octava Johnson Moreland. She had lived in the area all her life. She was a member of the Seneca First Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Neosho, Missouri. She was a cook for Quapaw Public School for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Blair Kidwell on April 10, 1976 and her parents, one son, Calvin Blair Kidwell, Sr., six sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include a brother, Audral Moreland of Twin Falls, Idaho, three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Seneca, Missouri. Brother Aaron Weibel officiated. Interment was in the Seneca Cemetery in Seneca, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers were Marvin Chester, Howard McKibben, Paul Surridge, Clinton Clark, Jim Moreland and Arnold Moreland.
Services were under the direction of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami, Oklahoma.
Robinson, Maurice Eugene
Thursday, September 20, 2007 8:16 AM CDT
Maurice Eugene Robinson
Maurice Eugene Robinson, 76, Wyandotte, Ok, passed into eternal rest at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Baptist Regional Hospital in Miami, OK after a long illness.
Maurice Eugene Robinson was born January 3, 1931 in Wyandotte, OK the son of Edgar Leslie and Hester Lavinia Wallace Robinson.
Maurice was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked for the Civil Service as an Electrician / Draftsman at the Naval Base on Terminal Island,CA. He was a life time member of the V.F.W. and had attended the Friends Church in Wyandotte. Maurice married Joan Ellis June 17, 1950 in Hollydale, CA and she survives.
Additional survivors include three daughters, Colleen Tolman and husband Tom, Huntington Beach, CA, Wendy Skaggs and husband Jess, Miami, OK and Karen Maglaughlin, Wyandotte, OK; 8 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, 8 sisters, Doris Robinson, Irene Estes, Hazel Flener, Wilma Miller, Thelma DuShane, Phyllis Gamboa and Nadine Robinson and 3 brothers, Glenn Robinson, Clifford Robinson and Arnold Robinson.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with Casey Hollingsworth officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Juliet Honors Team from the 203 National Guard, Joplin,MO. After services the body will be taken for cremation.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM, Friday, September 21, 2007 at the Funeral Home.
McClendon, Elsie Marie Bowerman
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 4:48 PM CDT
Elsie McClendon
Elsie M. McClendon, 92, Seneca, MO, formerly of Joplin, passed into eternal rest at 11:20 PM, Monday, September 17, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after an illness.
Elsie Marie Bowerman was born July 17, 1915 in Rogers, AR, the daughter of Willis and Grace Bowerman. She had lived at the Seneca House Nursing home for the last 6 years. Elsie formerly worked as a Nurse for Freeman Hospital and helped her husband in the auctioneer business. Elsie married W. Frank McClendon in 1938 in Joplin, MO and he preceded her in death March 20, 1998.
Survivors include one daughter, Lea Etta Brown, Miami, OK; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.
Elsie was preceded in death by one brother Marion Bowerman.
Graveside services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the Hornet Cemetery, Hornet, MO with Doug Lawson officiating.
Bryant, David Francis
Monday, September 17, 2007 3:58 PM CDT
David F. Bryant
David F. Bryant, 70, Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Topeka, Kansas was suddenly called home Friday, September 14, 2007.
David was a member of the First Baptist Church, Seneca, Missouri and the graduating class of 1955 of Seneca High School. David began his career with Volume Shoe and later was self-employed with Swiss Burger Meat, Capp Homes and Indianola Auto Body. David was a member of several clubs and also enjoyed many other activities including horses, automobiles and boating.
David loved spending time with people and being outdoors. David was loved by his family and many friends who will miss his sense of humor, many stories, knowledge and sound fatherly advice.
David and Shirley Jean Tippit were united in marriage in Wyandotte, Oklahoma on June 7, 1958. The union was blessed with four children. Survivors include his wife, Jean, Corpus Christi, Texas; two sons: David (Randy) and Myra Bryant, Topeka, Kansas, Greg and Florence Bryant, Topeka, Kansas, two daughters: Cindy and Randy Roberts, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Cheryl and Dan Ralls, Topeka, Kansas; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; five brothers: James Bryant and wife Sue, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Wayne Bryant and wife barbara, Starkville, Mississippi, Kenneth Bryant, Miami, Oklahoma, Rick Bryant, Seneca, Larry Bryant and wife Susan, Webb City, Missouri, five sisters: Margaret Munson and husband Corky, Jacksonville, Florida, Mary Largent and husband George, Loma Linda, Missouri, Geneva Fisher and husband Randy, Seneca, Nancy Heirholzer and husband Bobby, Seneca, and Shellie Olson and husband Dennis, Diamond, Missouri.
A celebration of Davids life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Seneca with Pastor Jim G. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Neosho Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Seneca First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 465, Seneca, MO 64865.
Note: David Francis Bryant (July 24, 1937-September 14, 2007) was the son of Leonard F. and Bonnie Loretta Medlin Bryant, grandson of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" and Essie Mae Canady Bryant, great-grandson of David Francis and Plyna Elizabeth Hanna Bryant, John Francis and Leutisha Wilson Taylor Canada/Canady.
Johnson, Mildred Millie Driskell
Monday, September 17, 2007 3:25 PM CDT
Mildred Millie Johnson
Mildred Millie Johnson, age 81, of Seneca went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:35 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2007 following a lengthy illness. Millie was born on August 1, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana, daughter of the late Herman and Margaret Driskell.
Millie married W. Walter Johnson on September 2, 1972 in Houston, Texas. They cherished over 35 years together. Walter and Millie owned and operated the Craft Shack in Joplin, before retiring in 1989.
She enjoyed cross stitching, painting, and was an avid bird watcher. She was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ in Neosho.
She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Dale, of Carrollton, Texas; two stepsons, Mark and Kevin; one stepdaughter, Cherie; one brother Bob Driskell and wife Rose, of Anderson, Indiana; two granddaughters, Monica Dale and Melissa Worthen; one grandson, Bobby Dale; one great-granddaughter, Megan Fortune; ten step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; one niece, Linda Henley; and two great nephews, Scott and Lance Rosencrans.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Memorial services were 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hillcrest Church of Christ in Neosho with Danny Boggs, Minister, officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary.
Wohlt, Thomas G.
Monday, September 17, 2007 3:25 PM CDT
Thomas G. Wohlt
Thomas G. Wohlt, 85, Seneca, formerly of Neosho, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Seneca House following a five year illness. Mr. Wohlt was born December 19, 1921 in Glascow, Missouri, the son of Gilbert and Theckla (Barend) Wohlt.
He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during WW II, 1942-1946. He moved to Neosho in 1957 where he worked at Rocketdyne 11 years, then worked at Teledyne until his retirement in August, 1987. He was a member of the VFW.
Tom and Iris (Drusch) were married in 1948 at Hermann, Missouri and she survives. Additional survivors include a daughter, Susan West and husband, Joe, Seneca; two grandchildren, Emilee Jo West and Dylan Thomas West, Seneca; one brother, Paul Wohlt, Council Bluff, Iowa; one sister, Julie Workman and husband, George, Hermann, Missouri; 7 nieces and 3 nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Chadwick.
Graveside services were Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Neosho IOOF Cemetery, Rev. Ralph Walker officiated.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Wohlt may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements were under direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.
Rarnhardt, Ioan K. Kerns Childress
Friday, September 14, 2007 3:32 PM CDT
Ioan K. Childress Rarnhardt
Ioan K. Childress Rarnhardt, 83, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest at 11:00 PM, Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness.
Ioan K. Kerns was born December 7, 1923 in Centralia, OK the daughter of Ruben and Myrtle Kerns. She had worked for a garment factory and was a homemaker. She was a member of the My Fathers House Church in Joplin.
Ioan married John Childress May 14, 1948 in Carl Junction and he preceded her in death July 30, 2003. She married Henry Barnhardt Aug. 22, 2003 and he survives.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Carol Hall, Perkins, OK and Leona Reyes, Yuma, AZ; two brothers, Richard Kerns and Ed Kerns both of Coffeyville, KS; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Ioan was preceded in death by one brother Raymond Kerns.
Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday at the My Fathers House Church in Joplin with Pastor John Holdman officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Howard, Lela Mae Dunn
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:59 PM CDT
Lela Mae Howard
Lela Mae Howard, 64, of Neosho, died 9:15 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at Medicalodge of Neosho after an illness of several months. She was born July 7, 1943 in Cassville, MO to Sheridan and Opal Dunn.
Mrs. Howard lived most of her life in Southwest MO. She was a homemaker and avid quilter. She was a member of the Town and Country Quilters of Joplin and the Joplin VFW Ladies Auxillary.
She is survived by her husband Fred Howard of the home; one daughter, Barbie Hance of Rocky Comfort; two stepsons, David Howard of Seneca and Ronnie Howard of Republic; two brothers, Lonnie Dunn of Monett, and Sonny Dunn of Wyandotte, OK; two grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 4 step great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday Sept. 13th at the Longview Methodist Church Cemetery, south of Purdy with Chaplain Mike Funderburgh officiating. Contributions may be made to the Newton County Cancer Council c/o P.O. Box 26, Granby, MO 64844. Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Granby. Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.
Ball, Steve
Friday, September 7, 2007 3:30 PM CDT
Steve Ball
Steve Ball, 55, Seneca, MO, passed away at home September 6, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
He was a lifetime Seneca resident. He was a member of the first Baptist Church for 46 years where he served as a Deacon. He was employed at the Milnot Company for 35 years. He was an avid Professional Bull Rider Fan, fisherman and golfer.
He married Susan Elaine Mitchell on June 6, 1972. The have two daughters Stephanie and her husband Jim Hoover of Seneca, Stacey and her husband Mike Curtis of Foley, Alabama, 4 grandchildren, Emily, Sarah and Grant Hoover and Lane Hembree.
He is survived by 2 brothers Sherman Ball of Seneca and Danny Ball of Grove.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sherman Ball Sr. and Nadine Ball Leader, his step father George Leader and his sister Vicki Massey.
Steve will always be remembered by all the nieces and nephews who called him Poppa. Also a host of family and friends.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home Seneca will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 10, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Seneca with Rev. Aaron Weibel officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery will Jim Hoover, Mike Curtis, Jared Whitehead, Rob Nesvold, Clinton Whitehead, Brian Massey, Jeremy Ball and Jeff Ramero.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Seneca, Sunday, September 9, 2007.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380 Seneca, MO 64865.
Thornbrugh, Bessie Mae Dilliner Myers
Friday, September 7, 2007 3:30 PM CDT
Bessie Mae Thornbrugh
Bessie Mae Thornbrugh, 90, Miami, OK, passed into eternal rest at 2:40 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Miami Baptist Hospital in Miami, OK after a sudden illness.
Bessie Mae Dilliner was born September 20, 1916 in Wyandotte, OK the daughter of Guy Samuel and Lillie Mae Johnson Dilliner. She had lived in the Wyandotte area all of her life. Bessie was a home maker and a member of the Church of God Holiness in Miami.
Bessie married Monty Myers in 1934 and he preceded her in death in 1972. She married Delbert Thornbrugh in 1956 and he preceded her in death in 1977.
Survivors include three daughters Bunia Griffin, Wyandotte, Wanda Myers, of the home and Donna Randolth, Welch; three foster daughters, Naomi Gooch, Seneca, Betty Walker, and Donna Devore both of Miami; 21 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Bessie was preceded in death by two daughters Edna Mae Baldwin, infant daughter Lela Faye; one son, Wayne Myers; four grandchildren; three sisters and six brothers.
Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 10, 2007 at the Campbell Biddlecome Chapel with Garry McClendon officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Taylor, Beulah Maxine Skaggs Kenney
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 1:30 PM CDT
Beulah Taylor
Beulah Maxine Taylor, 91, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 5:40 a.m., Wednesday, September 05, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin after an illness.
Beulah Maxine Skaggs was born November 8, 1915 in Seneca, MO the daughter of Martin and Ima Belle Skaggs. She was a home maker and a member of the Seneca United Methodist Church. She formerly worked for a local Doctor and the Milnot Plant in Seneca.
Beulah married Earnest Taylor April 9, 1949 in Bentonville, AR and he preceded her in death January 16, 1999.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Kenney, Hot Springs Village, AR and Carl Taylor, Seneca; two daughters Joyce Carpenter, Grove and Wanda Brady, Seneca; 18 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter Carolyn Sullivan, one son Kenneth Taylor and four sisters, Bonnie Martin, Lola Testerman, Opal Mailes and Bertha Farrell.
Funeral services under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Seneca United Methodist Church with Truman Brady and Pastor Cynthia Royce officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Zeiser, Leola Palas Dobson
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 12:01 PM CDT
Leola Palas (Dobson) Zeiser
Mrs. Leola Palas (Dobson) Zeiser, age 77, of Seneca, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 28, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Paul Dobson and the late Emma (Johnson) Dobson.
She was the wife of the late Harold Zeiser of Maplewood, Missouri.
She is survived by her niece, Glenda Massey of Seneca.
She was a former resident of Maplewood, Missouri and member of Maplewood Baptist Church.
Arrangements were handled by Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel, 746 Manchester, Maplewood, Missouri. Graveside services and burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, Missouri on August 31, 2007.
There will be a memorial service honoring Mrs. Zeisers life on Saturday, September 15, 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Seneca. Refreshments will follow the memorial service.
Boehning, Rob Christopher
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:52 AM CDT
Rob Christopher Boehning
Rob Christopher Boehning was born November 12, 1964 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He departed this life on August 19, 2007 at the age of forty-two. He was the son of John and Ruth Short Boehning of Joplin. He was the second of three children, with an older brother, Craig R. Boehning of Joplin and a younger sister, Julie L. (Boehning) Wilson of Mt. Vernon, Missouri surviving.
Rob lived in Seneca, Missouri after having lived in Tahlequah, Oklahoma for several years. Rob attended Harding University at Searcy, Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He worked for General Mills at the Pillsbury facility in Joplin. In his free time, Rob enjoyed spending time with his son and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, brother and sister, Rob is survived by his son Christopher of Ozark, Missouri; two grandchildren, Katelynne Michelle Jeffries, and Natalee Mae Boehning; two nieces and a nephew.
Funeral services were held at Parker Mortuary Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 22. Private interment was at Seneca, Missouri. Arrangements were handled by Parker Mortuary of Joplin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of Parker Mortuary, P.O. Box 2305, Joplin, MO 64803.
Mitchell, Elinore Haun Benfer
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:52 AM CDT
Elinore Haun Benfer Mitchell
Elinore Haun Benfer Mitchell, Seneca, MO, died at 2:35 AM, Monday, August 20, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.
Elinore was born September 16, 1933 in Fort Amador, Panama Canal Zone to Elbert and Margaret Benfer. She had lived in Fort Sheridan, IL, Fort Benning, GA and Fort Monmouth, N.J. She graduated from Rumson High School, Rumson, N.J. in 1953 and attended Monmouth Jr. College inLong Branch, N.J. and Rider College, Trenton, N.J.
Elinore married Walter E. Mitchell on February 8, 1953 at Fort Monmouth and he preceded her in death December of 2001.
Elinore and Walter moved in 1954 to Walters home town Seneca, Missouri, where they continued in the family business, the Seneca Telephone Company. In 1972 they bought Goodman Telephone Company, and she was the book keeper for both companies for over 30 years.
Elinores hobbies included singing in the Joplin Chapter of Sweet Adelines, golfing at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club, sewing, knitting, traveling and a proud member of the CRS group.
She is survived by her two sons; Jay Mitchell, Loma Linda and Brian Mitchell, Racine; her granddaughter, Bree Schnelle; her grandson, Coleman Mitchell and great-granddaughter Brinn Schnelle.
Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Seneca with Rev. Cynthia Royce officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with David Cole, Mark Wyrick, Larry Prater, Kent Adams, Eric Decker and Brian Schnelle serving as pallbearers.
The casket will remain closed at all times.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Neosho Shrine Club Crippled Childrens Transportation Fund in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380, Seneca, MO 64865.
Church, James Jim
Monday, August 20, 2007 5:40 PM CDT
James Jim Church
James Jim Church, age 78, a former Seneca area resident, passed into eternal rest with our Lord on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona after a long illness.
He was born August 11, 1929 in Grove, Oklahoma to Mark and Rosa Church.
Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy, retiring after twenty years of faithful service at the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Amos Church and Virgil Church and stepson, Elmer Renfro.
He married Doris (Meador) Church on April 11, 1951 and he is survived by their daughters; Alinda Ehrhart (Morris) of Seneca, Missouri; Janet Swadley (Charles) of Wyandotte, Oklahoma; and Janie Glendenning (Paul) of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
He married Marjorie (Renfro) Church on March 15, 1986. She survives and is a resident of Huachuca City, Arizona. He was Grandad to ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sister, Cecil Womack of Miami, Oklahoma; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Hatfield Funeral Home in Sierra Vista, Arizona with Pastor Larry Zetzman officiating. Interment with militaryhonors followed at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Bill Ward, Clint Ward, Morris Ehrhart, Justin Ehrhart, Tyler Ehrhart and Jeff Crandall. Arrangements were handled by Hatfield Funeral Home.
Griffin, Rev. Anna Mae Beaver
Thursday, August 16, 2007 3:38 PM CDT
Anna Mae Griffin
Rev. Anna Mae Griffin, 92, Goodman, MO formerly of Wyandotte, OK went to be with her Lord and Savior, 4:50 PM, Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.
Anna Mae Beaver was born on April 29, 1915 in Eureka Springs, ARK the daughter of Ausker Lee and Etta Belle Beaver. Anna Mae was a homemaker and had served as a Assembly Of God Pastor over 60 years until recently retiring due to health problems. She was the Pastor of Turkey Ford Assembly Of God Church for 17 years, Seneca Assembly Of God for 3 years and Hart Assembly of God 2 years. Anna Mae was a member of the Seneca Assembly Of God Church in Seneca, MO and had attended Trinity Pentecostal Church in Goodman the last past 8 years.
Survivors include, one son, Vaughn Griffin and wife Della, Goodman; one daughter, Vivian Fink and husband Shannon, Wyandotte, OK; 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Anna Mae was preceded in death by two brother Rev. Elmo Beaver and Rev. Chester Beaver.
Services under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Seneca Assembly Of God Church with Rev. Larry Convirs, Rev. Calvin Ackerson and Rev. Herman Jolley officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Grandsons and Great-Grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Family visitation will be held at the Seneca Assembly Of God Church from 6 to 7 PM Friday.
Landreth, Gary Allen
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:07 PM CDT
Gary Landreth
Gary Allen Landreth, age 69, Joplin, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2007 at his home.
Gary was born January 10, 1938 in Stark City, MO, son of the late Price Albert Landreth and Juanita Mary Hayes Landreth. He graduated from Midway High School (now East Newton) in Stark City and served in the Naval Reserve for several years. He retired from Eagle Picher after 42 years of service as Supervisor in the Environmental Lab. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, the N.R.A., and loved being outdoors, fishing, gardening or spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Landreth who died April 28, 2006.
Survivors include his sons, Mark Landreth and wife Tammy of Seneca, William Andrew Landreth of Ft. Meyers, FL; daughters, Cindy Wade and husband Jim of Tulsa, OK, Susan Abbey of Pittsburg, KS, and Melissa Marie Stillions and husband Doug of Joplin; sister, Binnie Schultz and husband Ed of Stark City, Connie Swift of Neosho, MO: grandchildren, Holly Page, Mandy Malla, Trisha Landreth, Jamin Landreth, Matthew Abbey, Dalton Johnson, Hunter Warren, Emma Warren, Brooklyn Warren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 10, 2007 at Parker MortuaryChapel with Johnny Wilkins officiating. Full Military Rites were provided by the Juliet Team of the local National Guard. Cremation followed the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association.
Wencil, Thomas V.
Monday, August 6, 2007 8:15 AM CDT
Thomas Wencil
Thomas V. Wencil, 61, Seneca, Mo, passed into eternal rest at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 4, 2007 at his home after a sudden illness.
Thomas was born December 1, 1945 in Oil City, PA the son of James and Margaret Wencil. He was a truck driver for Fikes Trucking in Hope Ark.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Wencil Jr., Titusville, PA and Bryan Wencil, Wyandotte; three daughters, Tina Fee, Titusville, PA, Lisa Moore, Miami, OK and Sherry Wencil, Huston, TX; one brother Robert Wencil, Grand Valley, PA and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister Karen Hope.
The body has been taken for cremation and private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Zinn Sr., Victor Dean
Saturday, August 4, 2007 2:54 PM CDT
Victor D. Zinn Sr.
Victor D. Zinn Sr., 79, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest at 8:45 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2007 at Freeman East Hospital, Joplin after an illness.
Victor Dean Zinn was born March 15, 1928 in Pleasant Ridge, Missouri to Jacob and Birchie Zinn. He was a retired truck driver working for several trucking companies including CFI. Victor was a WWII Army Veteran.
Survivors include one son, Victor Zinn Jr., Pleasant Hill, MO; his companion Betty Davis, Wyandotte, OK, and a host of friends.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at the Anderson Cemetery with Bob Wilson officiating.
Military Rites will be conducted by the Juliet Team of the 203rd National Guard, Joplin.
Friends may call on the family from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
Doll, Frank W.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 4:35 PM CDT
Frank W. Doll
Frank W. Doll, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1931 in Webb City to John J. Doll and Elfie Curl Doll. Frank lived in Webb City his entire life, in the West End. He retired from Eagle Picher after 42 years, was a 32 degree Mason, and was a clown in the Joplin Shriners. He was very active in the Webb City Elks and at one time was commissioner and coach of the Webb City Little League.
Frank taught the JayCee shooter education program at the National Guard. He served in the Naval Reserve of Joplin and retired from the National Guard in Webb City and Joplin after 28 years of service. Frank drove a race car for a while but his love for hunting, fishing, and trapping filled most of his free time. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Fay, of the home; two sons, Michael in Iraq and Brenda Caylor of Jasper, Kirk and wife Rachel of Little Rock AFB in Arkansas; three daughters, Deborah and husband Bert Kleidon of Fairland Ok., Susan and husband Dennis Skaggs of Seneca, MO., Melinda and husband Shawn Porter of Jasper, MO.
He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, Steven and wife Shawnna Grigsby of Oronogo, Teddie and husband Shane Keeter of Galena, Kimmie and husband Josh Merril of Carthage, Brandi Grigsby of Carthage, Cody Grigsby of Carthage, Nathan Thomas of Seneca, Jeremy Thomas and wife Crystal of Webb City, Shawn Thomas and wife Chantal of U.S.N. San Diego, Josh Thomas and Ashley Conness of Neosho, Brock Skaggs of Carthage, Alexandria Doll of Jasper, Morgan Doll of Jasper, Erin Lindsey and Ashley Porter of Jasper, Chelsea and Zack Doll of Cabot, Arkansas, and 10 great grandchildren.
Frank is survived by two sisters, Ruth Green and husband Bob of Webb City, Twyla (Tiny) Betebenner and husband Tom of Webb City; brother, Charles (Chub) of Joplin; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by two sons, John and Aaron, his parents, John and Elfie Doll, and two brothers, Elvin and David. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with Reverend Darin Youngberg and Reverend James McReynolds officiating. A visitation was held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with Masonic Rites held at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was held in Mount Hope Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Elks Club of Webb City in care of the Simpson Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit Hyperlink "http://www.simpsonfh.com" www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
Wilson, Ottis Glenn
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 4:35 PM CDT
Ottis Glenn Wilson
Ottis Glenn Wilson, 76, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest at 3:20 AM, Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his home after an illness.
Ottis Glenn was born September 25, 1930 in Newton County, the son of Nathan and Mattie Wilson. Ottis was an Army Veteran and had worked for the former Vickers Plant in Joplin.
Survivors include one nephew, Randall Wilson and family, Neosho, and one niece, Debra Kerns and family, Kansas City, MO.
Graveside service under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca was held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 30 at the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery with Jack Jones officiating.
Siegfried Sr., Robert H.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 3:29 PM CDT
Robert Siegfried
Robert H. Siegfried Sr., 71, Rural Wyandotte, passed away, 7:43 a.m., July 24, 2007 at his home after an illness.
Robert was born December 12, 1935 in Higginsville, Mo and had lived in rural Wyandotte the last 10 years. He worked at the former 15th Street Lumber in Joplin for many years and was an Army Veteran serving from 1958 to 1960.
Survivors include one son, Robert H. Siegfried Jr., Latham, MO; one daughter, Teresa Tate, Wyandotte; one brother and one sister; 11grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel, with James Stewart officiating. Military Rites will be provided by the Juliet Honors Team for the 203rd National Guard Unit, Joplin. Following the memorial the service the body will be taken for cremation.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Lawrence, Eula Louise Bradley West
Monday, July 23, 2007 3:18 PM CDT
Eula Louise Lawrence
Eula Louise Lawrence of Seneca, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri at the age of seventy-nine years.
Louise was born on March 31, 1928 in Seneca, Missouri daughter of the late Clarence Austin and Grace Ozella (Martin) Bradley. On August 12, 1950 in Bentonville, Arkansas she was united in marriage to Gerald Eugene West and to this union one daughter was born. They resided in Great Bend, Kansas for several years. Gerald passed on April 8, 1977 of lung cancer. Louise decided to leave Kansas and in 1983 she returned home to Seneca. Throughout her life she was a diligent and hardworking homemaker to her husband and family. Later in life she married Truman Lawrence and together they shared the last fifteen years. She was a wonderful cook who collected countless recipes and cookbooks. The memories she created for her family and friends will continue to live on in their hearts forever.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Gerald "G.E." West; a brother, Virgil Bradley; and two sisters, Lena Martin and Hazel Graham.
Louise is survived by her husband, Truman Lawrence of the home; a daughter, Deborah Hudson and husband, Dan, of Elberon, Virginia; two grandsons, Christopher and Cody Bonner, both Unites Sates Army Soldiers; two great grandchildren, Tori Bonner and Jayden Paul-Bonner; a sister, Dona Vowels of Seneca, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Eula Louise Lawrence are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007 in the Ozark Funeral Home Chapel in Southwest City, Missouri with Pastor Jack Bowyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Polson Cemetery near Southwest City, Missouri. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Don Elliott, Larry Wayne Elliott, Billy Graham, Bob Graham, Kenneth Graham and Keith Gray. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Missouri.
Stelts, Leonard Paul LP
Monday, July 23, 2007 3:18 PM CDT
Leonard Paul "LP" Stelts
Leonard Paul LP Stelts, 84, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 8:53 AM, Friday, July 20,, 2007 at St Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin after a sudden illness.
Leonard was born March 7, 1923 in Seneca, the son of Paul and Lillian Stelts and had lived in Seneca the majority of his life. Leonard worked in the transportation business holding positions from truck driver to manager over the years. He also was a farmer and a Army Air Force Veteran serving in WW II. He was a member of the Seneca Christian Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge 247 in Neosho.
Leonard married Frances Trapp in 1956 and she preceded him in death February 23, 2002.
Survivors include his fianc/ Betty Rosiere, Seneca; 3 sons Bobby Stelts, Seneca, Mike Stelts, Joplin and Jim Stelts, Laredo, TX; one daughter, Roberta Roan, Zachary, LA; Nine Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
Leonard was preceded in death by two infant daughters Patricia Sue and Sandra Darlene.
Funeral Services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, July 24, 2007 at the Seneca Christian Church located north of Seneca on Bethel road. Doug Lawson, minister will officiate. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Bret Stelts, Paul Stelts, Chris Stelts, Robert Kruse, Max Hanson and Royden Roberts serving as pallbearers. Military Rites will be conducted by the 203rd National Guard Juliet Honors Team at the cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM, Monday at the funeral home with Masonic Lodge 247 conducting Masonic Rites at the Visitation.
Online condolences can be made at www.campbell-Biddlecomefh.com
Clouse, Douglas Doug L.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 2:54 PM CDT
Douglas L. Clouse
Douglas Doug L. Clouse, 40, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 12:44 PM, Monday, July 16, 2007 at his home in rural Joplin.
Doug was born December 13, 1966 in Joplin, the son of Calvin Leon and Pamela Sue Clouse and had lived in the area all his life. He was a mechanic and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Joplin.
Doug married Sandra Ferguson September 21, 1990 in Miami, Ok and she survives.
Survivors include his father and mother Calvin and Pamela Clouse, Joplin; two sons Stephen Clouse, Seneca and Brandon Clouse, Seneca; one brother, William Joe Clouse, Seneca; one sister, Mary Rutherford, Seneca; grandmothers, Alberta Castor, Carl Junction and Juanita Scott, Seneca and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 19, 2007 at the Forest Park Cemetery in Joplin with Rev. Bob Wilke officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home.
Carnes, Clarence Lee
Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:57 PM CDT
Clarence Carnes
Clarence Carnes, 79, Wyandotte, OK passed away at 8:15 PM, July 10, 2007 at Integris Grove General Hospital.
Clarence Lee Carnes was born December 4, 1927 in Higgins, TX the son of Barney C. and Maggie Ola Peters Carnes. He had lived in the area over 20 years and had formerly owned and operated a dry wall company.
Clarence married Mary Isabell Hudson January 15, 1944 in Mineral Wells, TX and she preceded him in death November 16, 1983.
Survivors include four sons, Lonny Carnes, Shady Shores, TX, Ronnie L. Carnes, Denver, CO, Clarence Lee Carnes Jr., Grove and Donnie C. Carnes, Seneca; one daughter, Gloria DeLong, Raybum Gap, Georgia; one brother Clyde Carnes, Glenn Rose, TX; one sister Margot Dow, Mineral Wells, TX; 22 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother Burney Carnes.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Seneca Cemetery.
Broderick, Carolyn Carpenter
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:17 AM CDT
Carolyn Broderick
Carolyn Broderick, 76, Seneca, MO. went to be with her Lord at 1:00 AM, Monday, July 9, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin after an illness.
Carolyn was born August 19, 1930 in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of William and Florence Carpenter. She had lived in Seneca 47 years and had worked for the Big Smith garment factory, retiring from Eagle Picher in Seneca. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church in Seneca.
Carolyn married Joseph L. Broderick June 26, 1949 at Wela Park east of Seneca and he preceded her in death September 17, 1988.
Carolyn was a charter member for the Homebound Meals program for the United Methodist Church since its beginning in 1991. She was a prayer chain leader for the United Methodist Church for more than 15 years. She will also be remembered for her many creative flowers from her garden that she shared with the local United Methodist congregation.
Survivors include one son, Dewayne Broderick and wife Arlene, Hunble, Texas; one daughter Carol Ann Lankford and husband Terry, Seneca; one sister, Martha Carillo, Taylor, Texas; four grandchildren, Matt Lankford and wife Sarah, Michelle and husband Jeff, Angela Harrington, Tami Hudson; great grandchildren, Gabe and Karah Lankford, Rachael Wilcox, Chelcee Burton, Alec Hudson, Amberly Seefeldt and Makenna Broderick.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Martin Carpenter and Bill Carpenter.
Funeral services under the personal care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Seneca with Pastor Marilyn OBrien and Cynthia Royce officiating.
Burial will be in the Thompson Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Lofland, Norman
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:17 AM CDT
Norman Lofland
Norman Lofland, 84, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 12:00 AM, Monday, July 9, 2007 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Norman was born November 25, 1922 in Wyandotte, OK the son of Charles and Bessie Lofland. He was a Navy Veteran serving during WWII on the USS Portland stationed at Pearl Harbor. Norman had worked for Vowels Tire, Wyandotte for many years.
Norman married LaWanda Lorene Chesser, November 13, 1946 in Columbus, Kansas and she preceded him in death in November of 1996.
Survivors include one daughter, Yuvonne Durbin, Wyandotte; one sister, Edith Lofland, Seneca and two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at the Wyandotte Cemetery with Rev. Danny Burleson officiating.
Friends may call on the family at the home of Shari Nesvold, 68051 E. 145 Rd, Wyandotte, OK.
Sams, Jay Frank
Thursday, July 5, 2007 3:07 PM CDT
Jay Frank Sams
Jay Frank Sams, 76, of Rogers died July 2, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born October 28, 1930 in Joplin, Missouri to Ernest Earl and Anna Fay Duffield Sams.
He married Joanne Cecelia Fitzgerald April 13, 1951. Jay was a past member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Joplin, Missouri and a current member of St Vincent DePaul Church in Rogers, Arkansas. He graduated from Pittsburg State College in Pittsburg, Kansas in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Jay taught school in Houston, Missouri, then returned to Joplin, Missouri and worked for Eagle Picher Industries as a Research Scientist. He also worked in Oakland, California in the same capacity. Returning to Joplin, Jay worked with his father Ernest Sams in Ernest Sams & Son Interiors for 30 years. Jay retired to Rogers in 1993 and managed Baltic Imports in Downtown Rogers.
Mr Sams is survived by his wife Joanne Sams and 5 children Melissa Ann Fields and husband Gary, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Daniell Joseph Sams and wife Mary, of Roland, Oklahoma, Andrew Bryan Sams and wife Casey, of Rogers, Jay Patrick Sams, of Garfield, Arkansas and Peter Fitzgerald Sams and wife Angie of Garfield, Arkansas 16 grand children Beau Charron of Austin Texas, Meg Charron of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gidget Fields of Alexandria, Virginia, Molly Fields Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ty Sams of Rogers, Jacob Sams of Kodiak, Alaska, Danielle Sams of Roland, Oklahoma, Toby Cobb of Glenpool, Oklahoma, Shane Sams and Sarah Sams, Cote` and Andi Sams of Rogers, MacCauley, MacKenzie, Natalie, and Lindsey Sams of Garfield and 5 great grand children; Regean, and Lexi Sams Tyler, Hunter and Lane Cobb.
Service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 6, at Callison-Lough Funeral Home Chapel in Rogers. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday at the Callison-Lough Funeral Home Chapel in Rogers. Arrangements under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home.
Herring, Lewis Edward
Monday, July 2, 2007 9:00 AM CDT
Lewis Edward Herring
Mr. Lewis Edward Herring, age 75 of Seneca, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri.
Lewis began his journey on April 11, 1932 in Neck City, Missouri one of three children born to the late William Marion Herring and Sadie Belle (Howard) Herring. Lewis married Margie Whitehill on November 29, 1949 and to this union 8 children were born. Margie preceded him in death on October 15, 1998. On December 4, 1999 he married Josephine Vera Bennett at the Hart Community Church, where he was a member and pastor for the past 20 years. He had previously attended the Mt. Zion Church in Anderson, Missouri. Lewis enjoyed yard work and being on his tractor. Above all Lewis was very proud of his children and grandchildren; he cherished the time spent with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Margie; one son, David Calvin Herring; four brothers, Melvin Whitehead, Leman Whitehead, Clovie Whitehead, Lloyd Whitehead; four sisters, Tressie Thomas, Violet White, Inis Barnes, Wanda Anderton; a grandson, Jamie Thompson; great grandchildren, Jennie Bridges and Dakota Mersman.
Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 7 years Josephine Herring of the home; two sons, Robert Herring and wife Pam of Seneca, Missouri and Billy Herring and wife DeAndra of Seneca, Missouri. Five daughters Linda Bridges of Neosho, Missouri; Judy Mersman and husband Skip of Carl Junction, Missouri; Jane Spencer and husband Arnold of Neosho, Missouri; Donna Smith of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Susan McKee and husband Ernie of Seneca, Missouri. Four stepchildren, Lynna Testerman and husband Kenny; Melva King and husband Shawn; Kevin Bennett and Lisa Bennett all of Seneca, Missouri. One brother, Leonard Herring of Harrison, Arkansas and one sister, Ivie Robbins of Seneca, Missouri. 45 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends who will remember Lewis as a dear friend and neighbor.
Funeral services for Mr. Lewis Edward Herring will be held on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Missouri. Reverend Wesley Hembree will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the New Bethel Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Caner Society in care of the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at our website www. walker-dowd.com. Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Missouri.
Friend, Pearl Culp
Monday, July 2, 2007 9:00 AM CDT
Pearl Friend
Pearl Friend, Edmond, OK formerly of Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 12:25 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Bradford Village Nursing Home in Edmond, OK after an illness.
Pearl was born November 30, 1911 in Newton County, MO the daughter of Carl and Ethel Culp. She was a home maker and a member of the Seneca Assembly of God Church.
Pearl married Bill Friend February 16, 1929 and he preceded her in death January 29, 1990.
Survivors include one brother, Dean Culp, Leawood, KS; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Alvena Barnett and Shirley Shell; two brothers Johnny Culp and Gene Culp; three sisters, Geneva Robbinson, Erecell Friend and Beulah Zane.
Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at the Seneca Assembly of God Church with Rev. Calvin Ackerson officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Melvin Friend, Robert Friend, Donnie Friend, Tommy Copeland, Jim Friend and Haskel Zane serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Griffin and Billy Griffin.
Bennett, Clyde D.
Monday, June 25, 2007 3:47 PM CDT
Clyde D. Bennett
Mr. Clyde D. Bennett, of rural Seneca, son of the late Harry and Margaret (Edwards) Bennett was born on March 30, 1921 in the Coy Community of McDonald County, Missouri. He departed this life on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at the Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of eighty-six years.
He was united in marriage to Joye Mentzer on December 4, 1950 in Bentonville, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2001.
Clyde was also preceded by his parents; a son, Daniel Clyde Bennett; six brothers, Jap, John, Bud, June and Floyd and Lloyd who died in infancy; and three sisters, Viola Cummings, Rosie Kelly and Vada Roark.
Clyde is survived by a son, Tom Bennett of Fayetteville, AR; two daughters, Bonnie Wetzel of Seneca, and Kelly Holt of Fayetteville, AR; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, a sister, Clorina Mersman of Seneca, several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Clyde served in the United States Army during WWII from August of 1942 to September of 1945.
During most of his life, Clyde was a farmer and a construction worker. He was a charter member of Hope Community Church of rural Seneca.
Funeral services for Clyde D. Bennett were 10 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Hope Community Church with Robert Roark, Mike Roark and Roger Mills officiating. Burial followed in the Cummings Cemetery near Tiff City, MO. The interment was officiated by Brother John Rose. Those who honored his life by serving as pallbearers were; Floyd austin, Larry Convirs, Jack Coyle, Maurice Mailes, Rogers and Randall Wilson.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the Ozark Funeral Home website at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.
Burr, George Leonard
Monday, June 18, 2007 11:39 AM CDT
George Leonard Burr
George Leonard Burr, age 66 of Anderson, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 \ from injuries sustained when his vehicle was swept from a bridge near Tiff City, Missouri.
George began his journey on September 4, 1940 in Neosho, Missouri one of five children born to the late Claude Johnson and Burnice Martha (Arwood) Burr. He was a life long resident of McDonald County. George married the love of his life, Carolyn Anne Greer on August 1, 1963 in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked for Anderson Poultry Packers and Tyson Foods, during his 44 years in the poultry industry. George enjoyed fishing, gardening, cutting wood and reading western novels. Above all George was very proud of his children and grandchildren, he cherished the time spent with his family. Family and friends will remember George as a hard working family man and a one of a kind good ol boy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lee Burr.
George is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Carolyn Burr of the home; three sons ~ Sandy Chandler and wife Susan of Needles, California; Randy Chandler and wife Kim of Anderson and Jeremy Burr of Bella Vista, Arkansas. Four daughters Debbie Wolfenbarger and husband Bryan of Anderson; Jo Williams and husband Kelly of Neosho, Missouri; Laura Hayward and husband Mike of Ozark, Missouri and Amy Poland and husband Brian of Bentonville, Arkansas. Two brothers, Bythel Burr and wife Mary of Osceola, Missouri and Fred Burr and wife Patsy of Seneca, Missouri; one sister Lilly Lewis and husband Jerry of Belton, Missouri, fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends who will remember George as a dear friend and neighbor.
Funeral services for Mr. George Leonard Burr will be held on Friday, June 15, 2007 11 a.m. at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Missouri. Pastor Jarvis Spears and Brother Scott Leonard will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Anderson Cemetery. Sandy Chandler, Randy Chandler, Jeremy Burr, Kelly Williams, Mike Hayward and Brian Poland will honor their fathers life by serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Horton, Gary Stalker, Bob Campbell, Bryan Wolfenbarger, Ricky Horton, Bobby Campbell, Evan Campbell, Justin Chandler, Joshua Parsons, Garratt Williams, Jake Williams and Chase Chandler.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. walker-dowd.com. Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Missouri.
Enlow, Jeanalee J. Franks
Monday, June 18, 2007 11:39 AM CDT
Jeanalee J. Franks Enlow
Jeanalee J. Franks Enlow, 71, Neosho, died on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at her home, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Franks was born Aug. 15, 1935 in Neosho, the daughter of Clifford Eugene and Ruby Faye Franks.
She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Seneca High School in 1954. Jeanalee worked at the former Sale Memorial Hospital, now Freeman Neosho Hospital as Medical Records Supervisor and later worked at Pick N Save Variety Store in Neosho. She was a former member of Northside Baptist Church and currently a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Neosho.
She married James Richard Enlow on March 15, 1958 at Neosho and he preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1985.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Enlow and wife, Jeania of Neosho and Rusty Enlow and wife, Stacey of Goodman; five grandchildren, Lauren, Mica and Kaylan Enlow and Grace and Olivia Enlow; two brothers, Vic Franks and wife, Elana and Jon Franks and wife, Pat, all of Neosho; one sister, Mary Ann Guppy and husband, Gary, Neosho and a sister in law, Louise Johnson and husband, Carl, Naples, FL.
Services will be Monday, June 18, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Dr. Rick Hedger will officiate. Burial will be in the Neosho IOOF Cemetery and family will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho on Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and the family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 to 6 pm at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Jeanalee may be made to the Newton County Cancer Council, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.clarkfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements under direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.
Flory, Alexandria Lea
Monday, June 18, 2007 11:39 AM CDT
Alexandria Lea Flory
Alexandria Lea Flory infant daughter of Danielle Lyn Hobbs and Tony Don Flory went to be with the Lord, June 15, 2007 at 10:28 p.m..
She is survived by her parents Danielle and Tony of Seneca; two sisters, Chelsey Mahan, Seneca and Ashley Flory, Powell, MO; maternal grandparents, Max and Joy Hobbs, Seneca and paternal grandparents Carter and Mary Flory, Powell, MO; A host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the Seneca Cemetery with Pastor Sam Mitchell officiating.
Ray, Maydeen Eidson Skaggs
Monday, June 11, 2007 8:32 AM CDT
Maydeen Skaggs Ray
Maydeen Skaggs Ray, 83, Joplin, MO formerly of Neosho, passed into eternal rest at 1:45 PM, Friday, June 8 at the National Health Care Nursing Home in Joplin after an illness.
Maydeen was born January 31, 1924 in Sapulpa, OK the daughter of John and Edna May Eidson. She had owned and operated the former Hickory House Caf/ in Seneca, worked for Big Smith and retired form La-Z-Boy Midwest, in 1986.
Maydeen married Lester Earl Skaggs in Pineville, MO in the Spring of 1942 and he preceded her in death. Maydeen then married Wayne Ray in the fall of 1974 and he also preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sons, John Skaggs, Neosho, Clifford Skaggs and Bill Skaggs both of Seneca; two daughters Lois Greenwood and Linda Sprenkle both of Goodman; two sisters Margis Enochs, Joplin and Maxine Begley, St Joe, AR; three stepsons, Carl Ray, Seymore, MO., Jim Skaggs and Frank Skaggs both of Seneca; 30 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two children, Robert Dale and Donna Lankford; four brother and one sister.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10 AM, Monday at the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Mike Buckamneer officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Beuning, Emma Kathleen Barker
Monday, June 11, 2007 8:32 AM CDT
Emma Kathleen Buening
Emma Kathleen Beuning, 77, Seneca, Mo passed into eternal rest at her home June 9, 2007 at 1:15 AM after a long illness.
Kathleen was born July 18, 1929 in Seneca, MO the daughter of George and Mary Barker and had lived in the Seneca Area all her life. She was a homemaker.
Emma Kathleen was married to Gordon William Buening for 54 years. Gordon preceded her in death April 23, 2003.
Survivors include two sons, Anthony Riley, Estacada, Or and Daniel Buening, Neosho; three daughters Diana Williamson, Seneca, Paula Hemphill, Prineville, Or and Anna Peters, Ft Lauderdale, FL; one brother, Ira Barker, Joplin; two sisters, Ruth George, Baxter Springs and Lois Rink Joplin; 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of extended family.
She was preceded in death by one son Lonnie Riley and three sisters Stella Griffith, Jane Lagers and Ruby.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the Bethel Baptist Church, north of Seneca, with Rev. Fred Mills and Rev. Ronnie Hemphill officiating. Burial will be in the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery, south of Seneca. Pallbearers will be Jim Boyer, Mel Ray, Dave Buening, Steve Boyer, Gerald Durbin and Bud Buening. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kyle Buening, Mark Ferguson and Fred Jennings.
The family will be at the family home south of Seneca on Rowan Dr.
Myers, Lena Mae Wyrick Miller
Monday, June 4, 2007 8:33 AM CDT
Lena Mae Miller Myers
Lena Mae Miller Myers, 89, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 5:10 AM, Saturday, June 02, 2007 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an illness.
Mrs. Myers was born October 8, 1917 in Ottawa County, OK the daughter of Andy and Lilly Wyrick. She had lived in the Seneca area most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a member of Miller Flats Assembly Of God, Wyandotte.
Lena Mae married Ted Miller June 2, 1936 in Miami, OK and he preceded her in death in 1991. She married Cecil Myers in 1993 in Wyandotte, OK and her preceded her in death in 1996.
Survivors include one son Clifford Miller and wife Judy, Seneca; Grandchildren, Ted Miller, Seneca, Geri Jones and husband Bill, Diamond, Marshall Miller and wife Johnna, Seneca; Great Grandchildren, Amanda Dunkle and husband Ryan, Carthage, Trenton Jones, Diamond, Whitney Miller and Jennifer Miller both of Seneca; Great-Great-Granddaughter, Ashtynn Dunkle; Brothers, Orval Wyrick, Miami, OK and Ace Wyrick, Fairland, OK; Sister, Norma Tiny Cunningham, Wyandotte, OK.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Seneca Cemetery with Lawrence Sanders and Bob Hampton officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Monday, June 4, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home.
Rantz, Willis
Monday, June 4, 2007 8:33 AM CDT
Willis Rantz
Willis Rantz, 79, Miami, OK passed into eternal rest at 8:50 PM, June 2, 2007 at his home after a long illness.
Willis was born August 11, 1928 in Racine, MO the son of George Daniel and Melvinia LeeOatie Rantz. Wills had lived in the area most of his life and was a retired truck driver.
He married Sherley Ica Vankirk November 4, 1950 in Miami, OK and she preceded him in death April 29, 2006.
Survivors include four daughters, Sherry Ann Rowe, Seneca, Alice Faye Bohnstedt, Miami, Merrilyn LaRue Terry and Melinda Jo Rantz both of Neosho; One sister, Frances Crosby, Joplin; 13 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren.
Willis was preceded in death by two sisters, Goldie Macy, Edith Walker and one brother Amos Rantz.
Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at the Seneca Assembly of God Church with Pastor Randy Depriest officiating. Burial will be in the Gallemore Cemetery with Grandsons Matthew Terry, Ryan Terry, Travis Knoblauch, Kaleb Helvey, Ricky Helvey, Rodney Camren, Paul David Rowe, Sterling Rowe and Timothy Rowe serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Funeral Home.
Howerton, Hilliary Wells
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:58 PM CDT
Hilliary Wells Howerton
Hilliary Wells Howerton, age 31 of Seneca, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Freeman Hospital West after courageously battling a rare form of cancer for over three years. Her main focus and attitude was, "if this is what God wants me to do, I will do it. And when God is ready for me to go, I will go."
Hilliary was born February 4, 1976 in Joplin. Raised in Carl Junction, she was a 1994 graduate of Carl Junction High School and moved to Seneca in 2000. A licensed nail technician, she was currently studying to be a veterinary assistant. She and her mother worked together with handicapped children as a Seneca School District Bus Driver and aide. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Seneca and Sunday school.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Hilliard Howerton and maternal grandmother, Irene W. Smith.
Survivors include her mother, Jan Lankford and husband Stan of Seneca; her father, Terry I. Howerton and wife Nicki of carl Junction; two daughters, Victoria Gabrielle "Gabbie" Howerton and Christian Wells Kilpatrick, both of the home; a brother, Terry Howerton of Chicago, IL; paternal grandmother, Mildred Howerton of Joplin; two stepbrothers, Tyler Lankford of Seneca, Charles Cruzan of Eagle Rock, MO; two stepsisters, Angela Consani of Leavenworth, KS, Brandy Stults of Little Rock, AR; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. thursday, May 31st at First Baptist Church of Seneca with Rev. Bob Simon and Rev. Bob Easton officiating. Interment will follow at Carl Junction Cemetery with Adam Sparlin, Don Sparlin, Mike Nader, Tyler Lankford, Gerry Smith and Ron Macy serving as pallbearers. Joey Smith will be an honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends from 7 - 8 p.m., Wednesday at Parker Mortuary. A tribute website is available at hilliaryhowerton.com.
Hall, Rex E.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:54 PM CDT
Rex E. Hall
Rex E Hall, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away May 25, 2007 at St. Lukes Hospital.
Rex was born October 13, 1933 to Everett and Beulah Hall. He was raised in Neosho, MO, and was a graduate of Neosho High School, and later attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Rex spent his professional career as a structural engineer in the Kansas City area, retiring from Stevson, Hall and Wade.
Rex is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; three brothers Glen, Lawrence "Bud" and Joe Hall.
Survivors include a daughter Debra Robinson and family; two brothers, Milfred Hall, Warrensburg, MO and Harvey Hall, Haughton, LA, one sister; Vera Mae Rinehart, Seneca; numerous nieces and nephews and friends and caregivers Fuping Pan and Wenli Xu, Kansas City.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Chapel, 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131. Family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until service time, at the chapel. Private burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
Byford, Wayne L.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:54 PM CDT
Wayne L. Byford
Wayne L. Byford, 67, Joplin, MO passed into eternal rest at 1:12 PM, Friday, May 25, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness.
Wayne was born August 15, 1939 in Stroud, Ok the son of Bud and Ester Byford. He formerly owned and operated Valley Auto Auction in Granby, MO.
Wayne married Patricia Garren June 19, 1971 in Reno, Nevada. For the past three years they have lived in the Joplin area.
Survivors include his wife Patricia; children, Dennis Conner and wife Janie, Joplin, Michael Cannon, State of CA, Stephen Gannon, Wyandotte, OK, Joe Byford, ARK, Janice Garrett and husband Ronnie, Seneca; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 30, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home Chapel with Doug Lawson officiating.
The body has been taken for cremation.
Edwards, Margaret R. Joiner
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 6:11 PM CDT
Margaret R. Edwards
Margaret R. Edwards, 80, Seneca, MO formerly of San Bernardino, CA, passed into eternal rest at 6:59 PM, May 20, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a sudden illness.
Margaret was born October 15, 1926 the daughter of Horace D. and Thelma K. Joiner. She retired 1995 from the State of California, where she had worked at Cal State University. She moved to Seneca in 2006 to live with her son. Margaret was a member of the Seneca Full Gospel Church.
Margaret married Arthur O. Edwards Sr. in Georgetown, GA in 1946 and he preceded her in death April 7, 2001.
Survivors include one son, Floyd Lee Austin and wife Dixie, Seneca; one daughter, Geneida Vezinaw, San Bernardino, CA.; one sister, Barbara Frazier and husband Lynn, Riverside, CA.; 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by, two sons, Ernest Kyle Edwards and Arthur O. Edward Jr. and one brother Henry Joiner.
Graveside services will be held at Green Acres Memorial Park Cemetery in Bloomington, CA at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 31, 2007. Local arrangements are under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO
Jewell Sr., Charles L.
Thursday, May 10, 2007 5:51 PM CDT
Charles L. Jewell Sr.
Charles L. Jewell Sr., 75, Grove, Ok, passed into eternal rest at 6:25 PM, Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at his home on Grand Lake after an illness.
Charles was born May 12, 1931 in Earlville, IL the son of Eber and Iola Jewell. He was a retired painter and a Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.
Charles married Pearl M. Parker June 1, 1953 and she preceded him in death March 16, 2004.
Survivors include three sons, Charles L. Jewell Jr., Joplin, MO, Greg Allen Jewell, Grove, OK and Jeffrey Owen Jewell, Oakhurst, OK; one daughter Cindy John, Sapulpa, OK; 10 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
The body has been taken for cremation, Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Online condolences can be made at www.campbell-biddlecomefh.com
Kasler, Oliver Art
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 5:33 PM CDT
Oliver Art Kasler
Oliver Art Kasler, 69, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest,1:48 PM, May 6, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center, Joplin after a sudden illness.
Oliver was born June 1, 1940 in Tulsa, OK the son of Free and Ester Kasler. He owned and operated Airco Service in Bartlesville, OK. Art was a Veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict serving two tours with the Marine Corps. He was of the Bahai Faith.
Oliver Art married Sharon Miller December 19, 1981 in Anaheim, CA and she survives.
Additional survivors included nine daughters, Terry Jean Pyson, state of Co, Christi Issaac, state of NB, April Doolittle, Seneca, Lori Dawn McCoome, state of NB, Robin Burruss, Joplin, Kathleen Burruss, Joplin, Christy Hartranft, CO, Jennifer Kasler, Georgia and Connie Pickens, Seneca; one sister Irma McIntire, state of OK; one brother Free S. Kasler, state of OK.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Kasler.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 11, 2007 at the Seneca Cemetery with Thomas Kasler officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Overfelt, Darrell Wayne
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 5:33 PM CDT
Darrell Wayne Overfelt
Darrell Wayne Overfelt, 75, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest at 2:30 PM, Monday, May 7, 2007 at his residence south of Wyandotte after an illness.
Darrell Wayne Overfelt was born July 6, 1931 in Duncans Bridge, MO the son of Claude and Opal Overfelt. He lived most of his life in Kansas City Kansas retiring and moving toWyandotte in 1996. He had worked as a machinist and was a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge.
Darrell Wayne Overfelt married Cyrena I. Pierron, June 2, 1951 in Leavenworth, KS and she survives.
Additional survivors include three daughters, Nona Marie Spence, Webb City, MO, Sandra Jo Wade, Joplin, MO and Marchell Lynn Sneed, Liberty, MO; two brothers, William Bill Overfelt, Madison, MO and Donald Overfelt, Kansas City, KS; one sister, Virginia Raines,Tucson, AZ; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother Robert Overfelt and one granddaughter Jennifer Sneed.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 12:30 PM, Wednesday at the Carterville Cemetery with Fred Royer officiating.
Visitation with prayer service following will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday prior to the graveside service. Father Vince Burtrand will officiate.
Online condolences can be left on www.campbell-biddlecomefh.com
Anderson, Wayne Eugene
Monday, April 23, 2007 12:11 PM CDT
Wayne Eugene Anderson
Wayne Eugene Anderson of Grove, OK, died April 20th at Grove Integris Hospital after a long illness. He was 84 years old.
Wayne was born October 30, 1922 in Quapaw, OK to Arthur Levi and Ruth Anderson.
He was a retired Dairy Farmer and lived in the Seneca area most of his life. Wayne served in the Air Force during WW II and a member of the Grove Church of Christ.
Wayne married Jean Gallemore in Seneca, MO on April 15, 1945 and they celebrated their 62nd anniversary last Sunday.
He is survived by his wife, Jean of the home; two sons, Arthur Anderson and wife Rose Mary, Miami and Earl Anderson and wife Eileen, Henderson, TN; two daughters, Hilda Skinner and husband Dave, Quartzite, AR and Phoebe Thomas, Grove; 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents two sisters and two brothers.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Seneca Cemetery.
Friends may call on the family at the families home in Grove.
Cook, Marjorie Hawkins
Monday, April 23, 2007 12:11 PM CDT
Marjorie Cook
Marjorie Cook, 82, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 4:40 AM, Friday, April 20, 2007 at her daughters home in Joplin after a short illness.
Marjorie was born October 6, 1924 in Monett, MO the daughter of William and Carrie Hawkins and lived in the Seneca area all of her life. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1942. Marjorie was a member of the Seneca United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
Marjorie married Billy Dean Cook October 5, 1943 in Joplin, MO and he preceded her in death March 3, 1982.
Survivors include, Three sons, Greg Cook, Bruce Cook and Rick Cook all of Seneca; One daughter, Debbie Harris, Joplin; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Elgar Hawkins and Clarence Hawkins; five sisters, Faye Routledge, Juanita Walker, Beulah Rakes, LaVonne Vicenti and Naomi McDonough.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Seneca United Methodist Church with Gerald Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with grandsons, Will Cook, Joshua Cook, Jarrett Cook, Kyle Cook, Ryan Cook and Garon Cook serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, Sunday at the Seneca United Methodist Church.
Fowler, Robert
Monday, April 23, 2007 12:11 PM CDT
Robert Fowler
Robert Fowler, 84, Joplin, MO. died April 19, 2007 at his home in Joplin.
Robert was born January 4, 1920 in Wyandotte OK, the son of Milton and Gladys Fowler. He had live in California for 60 years moving back to the area in 1990. Robert was a 1938 graduate of Wyandotte High School. He work 45 years for Douglas Air Craft in California as a Experimental mechanic. Robert served in the United States Army during WW II.
Robert married Margaret Loeffler in 1956 in Reno, NV and she preceded him in death in 1989.
Survivors include, Two brothers, Morris Fowler, Hutchinson, KS and Donald Fowler, Mesa, AR; One sister, Madalyn Oleman, Joplin; One granddaughter, Kellie Hanson, Palm Dale, CA and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with Doug Lawson officiating. The body has been taken for cremation.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Joplin Human Society in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380 Seneca, MO 64865.
Bryant, Bonnie Loretta Medlin
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 5:13 PM CDT
Bonnie L. Bryant
Bonnie L. Bryant, 84, Seneca, Mo passed into eternal rest 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center, Joplin after a long illness.
Bonnie was born June 20, 1922 in Anderson, MO the daughter of Norman and Rosa Etta Smith Medlin. She had lived in the Seneca area most of her life and was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
Bonnie married Leonard Bryant February 3, 1937 in Pineville, MO and he preceded her in death January 21, 2003.
Survivors include six sons, David Bryant and wife Jean, Corpus Christi, TX, James Bryant and wife Sue, Broken Arrow, OK, Wayne Bryant and wife Barbara, Starkville, MS, Kenneth Bryant, Miami, OK, Rick Bryant and wife Ivy, Seneca and Larry Bryant and wife Susan, Webb City; five daughters, Margaret Munson and husband Cork, Jacksonville, FL, Mary Largent and husband George, Loma Linda, Geneva Fisher and husband Randy, Seneca, Nancy Hierholzer and husband Bobby, Seneca and Shellie Olson and husband Dennis, Diamond; One brother, Roy Medlin, Grove, Ok; 33 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Sherry Lynn Munson and Michael Shawn Hierholzer.
Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca were held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Seneca with Brother Tim Martin and Brother Doug Lehman officiating. Burial was in the Seneca Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Friends were receive from 6 to 7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Seneca R-7 School Foundation in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380 Seneca, MO 64865. On line condolences can be made online at www.campbell-biddlecomefh.com.
Cook, Jamie D.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 1:14 PM CDT
Jamie D. Cook
Jamie D. Cook, 50, Quapaw, OK, passed into eternal rest at 7:54 AM, Sunday, April 15, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin after a sudden illness.
Jamie Dale Cook was born April 10, 1957 in Miami, OK the son of Clifford Wayne and Lois Geraldine Head Cook. He had lived in the area most of his life. Jamie was a truck driver for Above Par in Webb City, Mo, attended Bethel Baptist Church in Baxter Springs and a Navy Veteran.
Survivors include, one daughter, Megan Cook, Wyandotte; three brothers, Christopher Wayne Cook, State of Oklahoma, Mark Allen Cook and Scott Cook both of Wyandotte; One sister Janette Arnold, Wyandotte.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 21, 2007 at Eastside Assembly of God Church, west of Miami, Ok.
The body has been taken for cremation. Arrangements under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Bechtle, Mary Jane Winchester
Friday, April 13, 2007 10:16 AM CDT
Mary Jane Bechtle
Mary Jane Bechtle, 84, of Liberty passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty. She was a former resident of Elm Springs, Arkansas and Seneca, MO. She moved to Texas two years ago. She was born on November 11, 1922 to parents, Floyd Winchester and Ona Whittman Winchester.
She had worked for many years as a clerk in several retail stores in and around Elm Springs.
She is preceded in death by her Husband: Richard Bechtle, Sr.; Daughter: Marilyn Hoyle and Son Richard Bechtle, Jr.
A grave side service will be held at 1:00 P. M. on Monday, April 16, 2007 at the Elm Springs Cemetery in Springdale, Arkansas. She is survived by her Grandsons: Ricky Hoyle and his wife Lanette, Rusty Hoyle and his wife Ruth Ann, Richard Wayne Hoyle and his wife Kathy and Richard Bechtle, III; Sister: Wilda Eldred; Brothers: Virgil Winchester and Dean Winchester; 8 Great-Grandchildren and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Baytown, Texas and Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Service in Springdale, Arkansas. To view the online Obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com.
Storie, Kathie K. Yocum
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:37 AM CDT
Kathie K. Storie
Kathie K. Yocum Storie, 58, passed into eternal rest at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 12, 2007 at St. Johns Regional Medical Center, Joplin after a long illness.
Kathie K. Yocum was born January 27, 1949 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Doris Roark and Freda Turner Yocum Chairs. She was raised in the Seneca area and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seneca.
She married Jimmie W. Storie and he preceded her in death in July of 2000.
Survivors include one son, Jimmie Wayne Yocum Storie, Neodesha, KS; one daughter, Lysonda Lee Cook and husband Darrin, Miami, OK; Two brothers, Gale R. Yocum and wife Regina, Knob Nobster, MO, Claude Omer Yocum and wife Carolyn, Seneca; three sisters, Sharon Hagerman and husband George, Bronaugh, MO, Sara Pumphrey, Telton, OK and Nancy Lee King, Wyandotte, OK; Three grandchildren, Jimmie Lee Wayne Yocum Storie, Claire Elizabeth Cook and Malia Kay Cook who were her greatest pride and joy.
Private graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 13, 2007 at the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Swars Prairie Baptist Church at 11:00 AM the same day with Rev. Roy Scribner officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Lagers, Sammy Price
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:08 AM CDT
Sammy Price Lagers
Sammy Price Lagers, the son of Elva Marshall and Edith Pearl (Ledford) Lagers was born October 24, 1933, in Tiff, McDonald County, Missouri. He died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at his home at the age of 73 years.
Sammy graduated from high school in Seneca, MO. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On June 16, 1953, Sammy married Mary Jo Johnson in Eudora, KS. He retired as a general engineer from Born Engineering. Sammy was instrumental in starting Legion Park and Powers Park, and coached Little League baseball for 16 years. He was an avid golfer and quail hunter, and a member of the American Legion.
Sammy was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo; son, Marshall Lagers; his parents; siblings: Vernon Lagers, Glen Lagers, Joy Golden, Dean Lagers, Roe Lagers and Ethel Lou Wilson; and grandchildren, Meghan Lagers and Chadwick Culley.
He is survived by his children: Russell Lagers and wife, Donna of Claremore, OK Vernona Lewis and husband, Frank of Nashville, TN, Theresa Holloway and husband, Mickey of Pryor, OK; daughter-in-law, Lisa Luper of Little Kansas, OK; grandchildren:
Breanna and Harleigh Lagers, Kyle Culley, all of Claremore, OK; Neysha Culley of Nashville, TN, and Shane and Casey Holloway of Pryor, Joey Lagers, of Catoosa, OK; Paige Luper-Lagers of Little Kansas, and Ryan Lagers of Claremore, OK.
Great grandchildren; Jase Lagers of Catoosa, OK and Kaden Lagers-Cape of Claremore; siblings: Pauline Sherer of Grove, OK; Ona Mae Jones of Claremore, OK; Margie Kelley of Wyandotte, OK; Loreta Hutchinson of Seneca, MO; Maxine Hilliard of Jay, OK; Robert Lagers of Joplin, MO; Shirley Smith, of Neosho, MO and Deloris Harris of Claremore, OK and his loving companion of 14 years, Sandy McGrew of the home.
The funeral was under the direction of Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Chapel in Claremore, OK. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore.
Turner, Mary Ethel Stilley
Monday, April 9, 2007 4:34 PM CDT
Mary Ethel Turner
Mary Ethel Turner, 74, Joplin, MO formerly of Seneca passed into eternal rest at 3:19 PM, Monday, April 1, 2007 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin after an illness.
Mary Ethel Stilley was born August 13, 1932 in Carroll County, Arkansas the daughter of William R. and Sarah A. "Parker" Stilley. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Seneca.
Mary married J.A. Turner, August 13, 1949 in Lawton, OK and he preceded her in death September 29, 1996.
Survivors include four daughters, Shirley J. Adriance, Del Rio, TX, Janet Sue Lawrence, Richmond, VI , Donna M. Moore, Exeter, MO and Sara Beth Staed, Medford, Or ; Four brothers, Clyde Stilley, Miami, OK, Raymond Stilley, Wyandotte, Edward Stilley, Eureka Springs, ARK and Albert Stilley, Yuremo, CA; One sister, Elizabeth Winjum, Indianola, IW; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca were held at 3 PM, Friday, April 6, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with Rev. Doug Lehman officiating. Burial was in the Seneca Cemetery, Seneca, MO.
Hunt, Virginia Lynn ?
Monday, April 9, 2007 10:57 AM CDT
Virginia Lynn Hunt
Virginia Lynn Hunt 74, of Pittsburg, KS received her glorious new body on Easter morning, April 8, 2007.
She was born in Medicine Lodge, KS and graduated from Atlanta, KS High School in 1950. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She enjoyed Colorado, antiques, socializing with close friends, watching the Denver Broncos, playing bridge, and entertaining her grandchildren.
Lynn is survived by her husband of 52 years, E. Richard Hunt; daughter Marsha Lynn Hunt and husband Tom of Pittsburg, KS; son Tim Hunt and wife Joylynn of Grove; daughter Mary Hunt-Hansen and husband Scott of Grove, OK; grandchildren Candice Lynn Shepherd and husband Shane of Scammon, KS, Katie Duran of Pittsburg, KS, Andrew Hunt of Tulsa, OK, Nicole Iverson and husband Kevin of Branson, MO, Rebekah Lynn Hunt of Grove, OK, Blake Hansen and Brandi Lynn Hansen of Grove, OK, and great-granddaughter Caedence Isabella Lynn Shepherd of Scammon, KS.
Celebration of Life will be 10am Wednesday April 11, 2007 at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church with Rev. Ray Whitlock and Rev. Clifford Allmon officiating. Burial will follow at the Ft. Scott National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, KS. Visitation will be 6-7pm Tuesday April 10, 2007 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home where friends may call after 12pm. In Lieu of flowers the family ask suggestions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to Golden Living Center.
Friends may drop off or mail memorials to Bath Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg, KS. E-mail condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. The family would like to thank the staff of Golden Living Center, Pittsburg for their loving care of our wife, mother, and grandmother. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.
Corbin, Barbara Louise Cross
Monday, March 26, 2007 3:32 PM CDT
Barbara Corbin
Barbara L. Corbin, 67, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 7:30 AM, Sunday, March 25, 2007 at her daughters home in Joplin after a long illness.
Barbara Louise Corbin was born April 28, 1939 in Cherokee, Ok the daughter of William R. and Rena O. Flowers Cross. She had lived in the Seneca Area over 20 years and had worked at the former Virginias Family Restaurant in Seneca. Barbara attended Set Free Ministries in Wyandotte.
Barbara married Jimmie Joe Corbin July 24, 1954 in Cherokee, OK and he survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Jimmie Dean Corbin, Seneca; two daughters, Regina M. Chaffin, Joplin and Barbara R. Cooley, Warrensburg, MO; one brother, Bill Coss, Joplin; one sister, Lois Parker, Parsons, KS; five grandchildren, Amanda Corbin, Michelle Corbin, Douglas Corbin, Corbin Chaffin and Cody Chaffin and one great-grandchild, Jayden Peterson.
Barbara was preceded in death by one son in 1961.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with Rev. Larry Convirs officiating. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery north of Seneca. Pallbearers will be Jeff Chaffin, Cody Chaffin, Douglas Corbin, Walter Cooley, Kenneth Schultz and Steve Spielbusch.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home.
Reed, Ronald G.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 2:25 PM CDT
Ronald G. Reed
Ronald G. Reed, former Joplin resident and city employee went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2007 in Sierra Vista, AZ, following a long illness. Ron was born on March 20, 1943, he graduated from Seneca High School and spent his early years working at various jobs including Seneca News Dispatch.
Ron retired from the Joplin Fire Department in 1991 after 27 years of service. Ron loved his work and serving the Joplin community. After retiring, he moved to Colorado Springs where he worked for Focus on the Family for a few years then ventured further southwest to Arizona.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Juanita Reed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen. Ron was dedicated to her and his family and spoke often of his love for them. He is also survived by his sons, Steve Reed and wife, Linda; and Scott Reed of Joplin, MO. Daughter Felicia Novotny and husband Michael of Sierra Vista, AZ; sisters Twyla (and husband, Stanley) Snow, Cindy (and husband Joe) Hartzler of Seneca, MO; brother Alan (and wife Carrier) Reed of Edgewood, Maryland: grandchildren Trisha and Levi Reed of Joplin, MO; Matthew Novotny of Sierra Vista, AZ, a niece and several nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Webb City, MO on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. The family will e at the home of Twyla and Stanley Snow on Saturday evening. Sunday, March 25, at 2:00 p.m. a brief visitation and graveside service will be at the Swars Prairie Church of Christ, southeast of Seneca on Redbud Rd. Ron your family and friends will miss you dearly, "Bless your hear."
Kuhn, Vivian Edith Hoare
Friday, March 16, 2007 4:00 PM CDT
Vivian Edith Kuhn
Vivian Edith Kuhn, age 94, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007.
She was born August 9, 1912, in Tarnov, NE, the daughter of the late Thomas Sherwell Hoare and Fanny Thomazin Hoare. Her family moved to Seneca in 1914 where she attended school.
Vivian married John Charles Kuhn in 1929, and he preceded her in death in 1975. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church, and more recently a member of Seneca First Baptist Church. She and her husband were involved in farming in the Seneca area for many years.
Survivors include a son, J.C. Kuhn and Tedra of Joplin; two daughters, Lois Keck and Leon of Albuquerque, NM; and Mary Ann Rhea of Joplin; grandchildren, Joan LaMunyon-Sanford of Albuquerque; Laura Gallaway and Scott of Fairview, TX; Jason Keck and Deborah of Arroyo Grande, CA; Bruce Kuhn of Joplin; Brian Kuhn and Tressie of Joplin; Teri Thomas and Ray of Arlington, VA; Susannah Watkins and Mark of Joplin; Eric Rhea and Melynn of Webb City; Kelly Woodford and Jim of Gunnison, CO; eighteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, Vivian was preceded in death by sisters Fern DeWeese and Lois Colley, and brothers George, Melvin, and Tom Hoare.
Graveside services and interment of ashes will be at 10:00 A.M Tuesday, March 20, at Kirk Cemetery with Rev.Johnny Wilkins officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kirk Cemetery Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home of Seneca.
Lindenfelser, Marian J. Thurman
Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:44 AM CDT
Marian J. Lindenfelser
Marian J. Lindenfelser, 80, Joplin, died at 8:30 am, Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital, following a long illness. Mrs. Lindenfelser was born Jan. 18, 1927 in Anderson, MO, the daughter of Joseph M. and Utha (Williams) Thurman.
She was a lifelong area resident, a homemaker and enjoyed doing puzzles, shopping and fishing. Her husband, Dale Lindenfelser preceded her in death in 1989.
Survivors include four children, Jeannie Sturgeon, Joplin; Bob Lindenfelser, Erick, OK; Joseph Lindenfelser, Seneca, and Jim Lindenfelser, Princeton, MN; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, Derrick James Lindenfelser and two brothers, Bob Thurman and Don Thurman.
Services will be Friday, March 16, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Peace Valley Cemetery, Anderson and pallbearers will be Mike Thurman, Jerry Williams, Dennis Williams, Jr Williams, Joey Addington and Robert Michael Lindenfelser.
Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho on Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm and the family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Marian may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements under direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.
Cope, Edith Jewell Macy
Thursday, March 8, 2007 3:55 PM CST
Edith Cope
Edith Jewell Cope, 91, Seneca, Mo passed into eternal rest at 1:45 PM, March 8, 2007 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Born to Claude and Byrl Macy on September 30, 1915 in Neosho, Missouri.
Edith married George P. Cope, June 10, 1934 at Columbus, Kansas. They were married 70 years. George preceded her in death August 15, 2004.
Edith was a member of the First Baptist Church, Seneca and a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, Howard Cope and wife Carolyn of Rolla, MO; one daughter, Shirley Rogers and husband Dennis, Seneca; one brother C.W. Chub Macy, Neosho; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Oakwood Cemetery off AA Highway south of Neosho, with Doug Lehman officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 pm Saturday prior to the graveside service at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Barnett, Sue Fae Hays
Friday, March 2, 2007 3:24 PM CST
Sue Barnett
Sue Fae Barnett, 69, Seneca, passed into eternal rest March 1, 2007 at her home after a sudden illness.
Sue was born in South West City Aug. 22, 1937 to Fred and Jerry Hays. She had lived in the Seneca area most of her life and had formerly worked for Eagle Pitcher in Joplin. She was member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4142, Neosho and attended Refuge House Church in Joplin, MO.
Sue married Jack Barnett on Oct. 3, 1960 in Seneca, MO and he preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Niles Barnett, Wichita, KS, Bob Austin, Joplin and Orvel Barnett, Racine; two daughters, Viva Holloway, Seneca and Jerry Noel, Diamond; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Louis Hays.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Monday March 5, 2007 from 6 to 7 PM at the funeral home.
Anderson, Jr., Howard Wallace
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 1:48 PM CST
Howard Anderson
Howard Wallace Anderson, Jr., age 87 of Joplin, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2007 at St. John's Regional Medical Center.
Born November 18, 1919, in Baxter Springs, KS, he was the son of the late Howard Sr., and Margaret Whitmann, Anderson. In 1960, he moved to Springfield, MO from Webb City and returned to live in Joplin in 1970. He retired as an auditor with Prudential Insurance CO. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he served from 1943 to 1946 and transferred to the Manhattan Atomic Bomb Project. He was a member of Webb City Lodge No. 512, A.F. & A.M.
On July 4, 1941 he married Geraldine Williams Anderson. She preceded him in death on March 4, 1992.
On August 6, 1996 he married Mary Luellen Cooper Anderson. She survives.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Anderson in 1999.
Additional survivors are a daughter, Betty Anderson of Los Angeles, CA; a son, Stephen Anderson and wife Nancy of Burbank, CA; a brother WIlliam Anderson and wife Hazel of Topeka, KS; stepchildren, Virginia Caylor, Darrell D. Gilstrap, Lionel Gilstrap, Debra Judy, Pamela Zimmerman; several nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Interment was in the Seneca Cemetery at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26th. the family requests no flowers, however memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Peterson, Russell James Pete
Monday, February 5, 2007 10:01 AM CST
Pete Peterson
Russell James Pete Peterson, 81, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 8:40 AM, January 30, 2007 at his home after an illness.
Pete was born in Tebbetts, MO the son of Mickelson T and Emma Ida Love Peterson. He had lived in Seneca 42 years. He was a member of the Seneca Church of Christ, the former VFW in Seneca and Meals on Wheels. Pete retired from the Army of the United States as a First Sergeant. He severed during WWII and the Korean Conflict.
Pete married Lena M. Riefsteck, October 19, 1954 in Fulton, MO and she preceded him in death August 27, 1988. Pete married Alta June Caywood, June 3, 1989 in Seneca, MO and she survives.
Additional survivors include three sons, James E. Peterson, Springdale, AR, Mickelson E. Peterson, Cannon City, CO and Shad R. Peterson, Seneca; three daughters, Judy K. Graff, Littleton, CO, Hattie E. Grigsby, Monett, MO and Kandi M. Rohmiller; two brothers, Forrest H. Peterson, Musktine, IA and Richard L. Peterson, Esconodo, CA; four sisters, Joanne Bullard, Columbia, MO, Helen L. Kaufman, Fulton, MO, Eglentine E. Trainer, Davenport, IA and Dorcas E. Stafford, Independence, KS; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren and host of friends including Tom Powers, Seneca.
He was preceded in death by one son, Frances L. Peterson and one grandson Donnie Allen Graff.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Seneca Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Breedlove, Edna Jean Hembree Childress
Monday, February 5, 2007 9:58 AM CST
Edna Jean Breedlove
Edna Jean Hembree Childress Breedlove, 61, Neosho, died at 10:30 a.m., Sat. Feb. 3, 2007 at Freeman Neosho Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 19, 1945 in Denver, Colo, to William Abe and Iva Maxine (Eads) Hembree.
Mrs. Breedlove was a lifelong area resident and a factory worker. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy E. Breedlove, and by a brother, Ronald E. Hembree.
She is survived by two children, Theresa Jean Childress, Neosho, and Douglas Childress and wife, Janice, Goodman; a grandson, Gary Lee Hall, Goodman; four stepchildren, Jamie, Julie, Jeanie and Jodie, all of Kingman, Ariz.; a brother, Gene Hembree and wife, Barbara, Warsaw, MO; special in-laws, Bill and Dorothy Childress, Neosho; sister-in-law, Emma Hembree, Neosho; a very special person in her life, Nina Kirby, Grove, OK; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wed. Feb. 7, at New Salem Cemetery, Southwest of Neosho, with Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 8 am to 6 pm and Wed. from 8 am to 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Trinity Hospice, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.clarkfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements under direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.
Groff, Darrell Dwayne
Monday, February 5, 2007 10:04 AM CST
Darrell Groff
Darrell Dwayne Groff, 73, Marshfield, MO, formerly of the Joplin, passed into eternal rest at 9:45 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Marshfield Care Center after a long illness.
Darrell D. Groff was born February 6, 1933 in Tell, Texas the son of Herschel Ervin and Jewell E. Hughes Groff. Darrell was a truck driver for many years driving for CFI, Joplin. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
He married Goldie F. Harding, February 23, 1978 in Joplin, MO and she preceded him in death September 14, 2000.
Survivors include one sister; Cherrill Groff Speaar, Amarillo, TX; five grandchildren, Donna Burks and Sheral Fitzjarrell, both of Marshfield, MO, Sandy Ray, Pryor, OK, Mary Cook, Niangua, MO and Ronnie House, Galena, KS and 12 great grandchildren.
Viewing and Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 PM, Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel. Following the viewing and visitation the body will be taken for cremation.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Mills officiating.
Arrangements under the care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Wilson, Ethel Lou Lagers
Monday, February 5, 2007 12:40 PM CST
Ethel Lou Wilson
Ethel Lou Wilson age 68, passed away at 8:30 a.m., January 21, 2007 at her home in Seneca, MO. She was born March 8th 1938 to Elva and Edith (Ledford) Lagers.
She married Eldon R. Wilson May 31, 1958 in Miami, OK and had lived around the Seneca area most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Vernon Lagers, Glen Lagers, Dean Lagers and Roe Lagers; one sister Joy Golden, Seneca.
Survivors include her husband Eldon and son Eldon Lee Wilson; two bothers, Sam Lagers, Claremore, OK, Robert Lagers, Seneca; seven sisters, Pauline Sherer, Grove, OK, Ona Mae Jones, Claremore, OK, Margie Kelly, Wyandotte, OK, Maxine Hilliard, Jay, OK, Lorita Hutchins, Seneca, Shirley Smith, Seneca, Delores Harris, Claremore, OK; and a host of family and friends. She will be dearly missed.
Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome funeral Home Chapel were February 3, 2007 with Rev. Roy Scribner officiating. Burial was in the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery, South of Seneca on DD?Hwy. Pallbearers will be Virgil Sherwood, Donny Tucker, Jack Gilbert, John Reffett, Gene Kelly and Bill Cummins.
Capps, Gregory William
Monday, February 5, 2007 9:58 AM CST
Gregory Capps
Gregory W. Capps, 49, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest at 6:20pm, Friday, February 2, 2007 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin after a long illness.
Gregory William Capps was born July 25, 1957 in Neosho, MO to James and Jackie Anderson Capps. He had lived in the area all his life and work for 29 years as a tool and dye maker of the Lozier plant in Joplin, MO.
Gregory married Debbie McMullin, June 16, 1990 in Wyandotte, OK and she survives.
Additional survivors include two brothers, Michael Capps and wife Shelly, Neosho and James Capps and Tressa, Joplin; one sister, Lori Smith and husband Rick, Tulsa; three nieces; three nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with Lawrence Sanders, Minister officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Shawn Fulcher, DeWayne Leathers, Kevin McClellan, Eddie Bishop, Kurt Yust and Howard Scholfield.
Friends may call on the family at the family home.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donors choice in memory of Gregory.
The casket will be closed at service time and will remain closed.
Heffren, Michael
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:46 AM CST
Michael Heffren
Michael Heffren, 32, Granby, died at 11:16 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at his home due to a housefire.
Mr. Heffren was born Oct. 28, 1974 in Joplin, MO and was a lifelong Seneca, MO, Newton?County resident. He had worked as a cook before becoming disabled and attended the Assembly of God Church.
Michael married Connie Anderson-Vance on Dec. 2, 2005 at Diamond and she also perished in the fire.
Survivors include his mother, Becky Spears and husband, Virgil, Anderson, MO; father Larry Heffren, Seneca; stepchildren, Christel ONeal and husband Wayne; Amy Waterhouse and husband Guy, both of Neosho. Joe Dean Vance, Joplin; Cody Wade Vance and Madysen Vance, both of Neosho; J.R. Cance and Katie Vance, both of the home. Two sisters; Tina Burwell and husband Joseph and Theresa Heffren, both of Seneca. Maternal grandmother, Helen Lannon, Seneca; five nephews, Jeffrey, jerrod and Jacob Burwell, Cody Heffren, Christopher Connely and niece Kikia Heffren.
Joint services for Michael Heffren, Connie Vance-Heffren and Ayla Vance were held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Granby Rev. Ralph Walker officiated. Burial was in the Granby Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were; Tom Hill, Roy Willis, Daniel Green, Jeremiah Lannon, Zach Lannon and Travis Holcomb.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Michael and Connie Heffren, Ayla Vance, Memorial Fund, to assist with expenses, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 26, Granby, MO 64844.
Online condolences may be posted to www.clarkfuneralhomes.com. Services under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Granby.
Johnson, Michelle R.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 4:48 PM CST
Michelle R. Johnson
Michelle R. Johnson, 29, Springfield, MO, formerly of Neosho, died Jan. 11, 2007 at her home in Springfield, following a sudden illness. Michelle was born March 30, 1977 at Carlsbad, CA. She moved to Springfield from Neosho one and a half years ago and worked as an administrative assistance at an insurance office in Springfield.
She is survived by her Mother, Neoma Johnson, Neosho; a half sister, Melissa Moore, Neosho; her maternal grandmother, Bertha Lankford, Neosho and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her father, Edgar Y. Johnson. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 15 at the New Salem Cemetery, Rev. Ralph Walker officiated.
Contributions in memory of Michelle may be made to the Crowder College Scholarship fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.
Ramage Jr., Edgar Teddy
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 4:48 PM CST
Edgar Teddy Ramage Jr.
Edgar Ramage Jr. died on January 12, 2007 at the age of 62 following a long illness. He resided in Joplin most of his life then moved to Seneca for the last ten years.
Teddy was born June 27, 1944 in Joplin. He was the son of Edgar Sr. and Gladys Ramage who proceeded him in death. He worked until 1990 in Teds Radiator Repair which he co-owned with his father.
He is survived by two daughters, Christina Cliffman of Bronaugh, Mo., and Deborah Henningsen of Chetopa, Ks. Two Sisters, Mary Ann Clubb and June Chung both of Joplin. five grandchildren, Stephen Wilson, Stormi Wilson, Kayla Stewart, Stephanie Henningsen and Kristen Henningsen. One great grandchild, Miya Shea Lawson. Teddy was preceded in death by his brother Donald.
A private family gathering will be held at a future date. Teddy has been Cremated.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Childrens Mercy Hospital-Diabetic Unit in care of the mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Chapel.
Robbins, Norman LeRoy
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 10:57 AM CST
Norman L. Robbins
Norman L. Robbins, 60, Wyandotte, OK passed into eternal rest at 8:45 PM, Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Freeman East Hospital in Joplin after an illness.
Norman LeRoy Robbins was born April 1, 1946 in Springfield, MO the son of Wilbur and Eula King Robbins. Norman had lived in the Wyandotte area over 20 years and was the Head of Maintenance for the Wyandotte Tribe in Wyandotte, OK.
Norman married Julia Marr February 20, 1974 in Miami, OK and she survives.
Additional survivors include; one brother, Mike Robbins, Higley, AZ; two sisters Ada Robbins, Seneca and Carol Betts, Hot Springs, AR; one step-son, Bobby Martin, Seneca.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Robbins and one nephew Shannon Robbins.
Memorial graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2007 at the New Salem Cemetery east of Seneca under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
The body has been taken for cremation.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Seneca R7 School Foundation in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380 Seneca, MO 64865.
Hurtt, Wanda Cantwell
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 11:03 AM CST
Wanda Cantwell Hurtt
Wanda was born March 25, 1921, in Ottawa County, OK, to William and Nellie Wiles Cantwell. She married Alvin Hurtt on Oct. 27, 1945 in Springfield, MO.
Wanda died November 24, 2006 of congestive heart failure and cancer at age 85, in Springfield, OR. Memorial services were held at McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church in Walterville, OR, on Dec. 1, 2006.
Wanda attended #4 grade school and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1940. She loved to attend the class reunions and attended many of them including her 65th in May, 2005.
She was an office and administrative worker at the Pentagon during World War II and later at the National Capital Council of Churches. She was a math teacher's aide.
Survivors include her husband, Alvin; a daughter, Maryann Hurtt of Elkhart Lake, WI, a son James R. of Springfield, OR, three sisters Betty Brown of Battleground, WA, Dean Matile of Canby, OR and Joyce Wooten of Portland, OR, a brother Charles Cantwell of Roseburg, OR and two grandchildren. An infant son, James W., died previously.
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Arrangements by Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield, OR.
Burleson, David Leroy
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 10:57 AM CST
David Leroy Burleson
David Leroy Burleson, Wyandotte, OK, at the age of 50 passed away at approximately 3:30 p.m., on January 7, 2007 at his home. He was born August 24, 1056 in Stayton, OR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolph Oscar and Iva Lois (Ralston) Burleson and two brothers, Eddie Burleson and Kenneth Burleson.
He is survived by an ex-wife, Sharlene Carter, two sons, Shannon Leroy Burleson and Keith Ryan Paul Burleson; one daughter, Misti Marie Hunt; five grandchildren, two brothers Ernest Burleson and Clyde Burleson and three sisters: Iva Jean Barton, Geneca McElhany and Sharon Smith and many friends and relatives.
He worked in the log woods and sawmill business then went into designing and building hand carved furniture.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami.
Talbott, Casie LeAnn
Friday, January 5, 2007 12:53 PM CST
Casie Talbott
Casie LeAnn Talbott, 16, Quapaw, OK, passed into eternal rest January 2, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa after an illness.
Casie Talbott was born in Merced, CA August 10, 1990. She was a student and a member of the Eastside Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her mother and father David and Terri Talbot, Quapaw,OK; two brothers Bobby Joe Talbott of the home and Adam Hinman, state of Virginia; two sisters Mindy Talbott, of the home and Diana Hinman, state of Alabama; Paternal grandparents, Paul and Delma Talbott; Maternal grandparents Fred and Shirley Pace; Grandma and Grandpa Russell and Great-grandma Lillie Mae Welch and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Wyandotte Cemetery with Rev. Gary Rhodes officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Pace III, Daniel Welch, David Welch, Jeremy Barr, Jimmy Pace and Mark Crofutt.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM, Friday at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Talbott, Casie LeAnn
Thursday, January 4, 2007 1:15 PM CST
Casie Talbott
Casie LeAnn Talbott, 16, Quapaw, OK, passed into eternal rest December 2, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa after an illness.
Casie Talbott was born in Merced, CA August 10, 1990. She was a student and a member of the Eastside Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her mother and father David and Terri Talbot, Quapaw,OK; two brothers Bobby Joe Talbott of the home and Adam Hinman, state of Virginia; two sisters Mindy Talbott, of the home and Diana Hinman, state of Alabama; Paternal grandparents, Paul and Delma Talbott; Maternal grandparents Fred and Shirley Pace; Grandma and Grandpa Russell and Great-grandma Lillie Mae Welch and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Wyandotte Cemetery with Rev. Gary Rhodes officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Pace III, Daniel Welch, David Welch, Jeremy Barr, Jimmy Pace and Mark Crofutt.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM, Friday at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Kelly, Don M.
Thursday, January 4, 2007 1:15 PM CST
Don M. Kelly
Don M. Kelly, age 76 of Cushing died on Tuesday evening January 2nd, 2007 at the Cushing Regional Hospital, Cushing, OK.
Don was born on October 23, 1930 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to John Collins Kelly and Nelle (Dutton) Kelly. Don grew up in Seneca, Missouri where he graduated from Seneca High School in 1948. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Business Administration, and served in the U. S. Army in Europe during the Korean War.
Don was involved in the radio industry all of his life, owning radio stations in Liberal, KS, Blackwell, Cushing, and Ponca City, OK, and Borger, TX. He was also co-founder of the Show and Tell Times and the News Review in Payne County, Oklahoma. Don was the highest ever rated daily radio show Kelly and Chauncy in Tulsa, OK. in the early 1960s. He also enjoyed boating and flying.
He married Mary Jane Sandlin in 1958 and to this union four children were born. The marriage ended after 22 years. He married Edith Combs in April of 1982. She preceded him in death in 1996.
Don was preceded in death by two brothers Jimmy Kelly and John D. Kelly, and daughter Kathleen Kelly.
Survivors include his son Sean Kelly and wife Mary of Stillwater, OK, daughters Dana Stilwell and husband Bob of McKinney, TX, Tracy Leonard and husband Michael of Tulsa, OK, step children Gary Combs and wife Alissa of Hampstead, NC, Lisa Combs of Jacksonville, NC, Denise Tetlow and Wayne of Michigan.
Additional survivors include a brother, Paul Richard (Dick) Kelly and wife Gloria of Cave Creek, AZ, sister-in-law Minnie Kelly of Seneca, grandchildren Aaron Kelly, Kayla Kelly, Jasmine Stilwell, Christian and Shannon Leonard, and five step grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Rosary service was held at 6:00 p.m., Friday evening, January 5th at the Palmer Marler Funeral Home Chapel, Cushing, OK. Funeral Mass was at 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cushing. Interment services were at the Euchee Valley Cemetery , Cushing.
Arrangements were entrusted to Palmer-Marler Funeral Home in Cushing.
Three car crash results in the death of one driver
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 4:46 PM CST
Cleo G. Boyer, 86 of Seneca, was pronounced dead at 5:13 p.m. at Freeman Hospital in Joplin as the result of an accident which occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at about 3:55 p.m. His wife, Lavonna L. Boyer, 88, was also transported to Freeman hospital in serious condition.
The accident occurred approximately one mile south of Joplin as Boyer, who was driving a 2005 Chevrolet, was making a left turn westbound onto Coyote road. His vehicle was struck by a northbound 1997 Chevrolet pickup driven by 40 year old Eric Lofton of Oronogo, MO. Linda M. Bradway, 37 of Joplin, swerved her southbound 1997 Geo SUV in an attempt to avoid the accident and sideswiped the Boyer automobile.
The 2005 Chevrolet Boyer was driving and the 1997 Chevrolet pickup driven by Lofton were both totalled in the accident. The 1997 Geo SUV sustained only minor damage.
All of the persons involved in the accident were wearing their seat belts.
Boyer, Cleo George
Friday, December 29, 2006 5:10 PM CST
Cleo George Boyer
Cleo George Boyer, 86, of Seneca, died suddenly, as the result of an auto accident, in Joplin, on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born April 9, 1920 in Seneca to George and Carrie (Beck) Boyer.
Mr. Boyer was a longtime Seneca area resident, having also lived for a number of years in the western United States. He was a school teacher in both public and 7th Day Adventist Schools. He also taught at reservation schools in Utah and New Mexico, as a member of the Civil Service. During the 1930s he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a very active member of the Neosho 7th Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed being a HAM Radio enthusiast, and a beekeeper.
He married Martha Josephine Browning in Kellogg, Idaho, January 18, 1944. They were married for 61 years, prior to her death July 25, 2006.
He married Levanna Jenkins, in November of 2005; she survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Ralph N. Boyer of Kingston, TN, and Benjamin B. Boyer of Acworth, GA; two sisters, Leola Paschal of Brookfield, MO, and Dollie Tulley of Midland, TX; nine grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Ray and Morris Wayne; one brother Laverne Boyer, and two sisters, Lois Boyer, and Louise Thorn.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at the Clark Chapel of Memories in Neosho with Pastor Tom Michalski officiating. Interment will follow in the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-3p.m. Sunday at the funeral home; additional viewing will be noon-5 on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Neosho 7th Day Adventist Missionary Fund c/o P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850. Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.
Boyer, Martha Josephine
Missouri
Published: 2005/07-27 - Joplin Globe
Martha J. Boyer SENECA, Mo. Martha Josephine Boyer, 84, a registered nurse, passed away Monday, July 25, 2005. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Mo. Burial will be in Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery, Seneca. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Boyer, Cleo George
Missouri
Published: 2006/12-30 - Joplin Globe
Cleo G. Boyer
SENECA, Mo. Cleo George Boyer, 86, a teacher, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Mo. Burial will be in Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Hodson, Gertrude Lorene Tiny Mersman
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 5:44 PM CST
Gertrude Lorene Tiny Hodson
Gertrude Lorene Tiny Hodson age 85, of Seneca, Missouri was called to heaven peacefully at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri following a sudden illness.
Gertrude was born on June 18, 1921 in Powell, Missouri one of four children born to the late Grover Adli and Lilly Ann (Stout) Mersman. She spent most of her life in McDonald County before moving to Seneca five years ago. Gertrude graduated from the White Rock High School in Jane, Missouri.
She was united in marriage to Ealin Curly Hodson on January 3, 1939 in Seneca, Missouri. Together they owned and operated the Hodson Greenhouse in Anderson, selling lots of tomato plants to family and friends. Gertrude enjoyed teaching Sunday school and helping with vacation bible school, she was a very dedicated and active member of the McNatt Baptist Church in Goodman, Missouri. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a good Christian, very loving and wonderful wife, mother and very special grandmother who adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ealin Curly Hodson on May 15, 1996; two brothers Bob Mersman and Ed Mersman along with a sister Irene Anderton.
Gertrude is survived by her loving daughter Cindee Mitchell and husband Sam of Seneca, Missouri ~ one sister Lucille Ridgway and husband James Marshall of Seneca, Missouri; three grandchildren ~ Kimberly Keith and husband Den ~ Tracy Hodson and wife Halee ~ Krystal Keeler and husband Jeff all of Anderson, Missouri; seven great grandchildren ~ Mitch Keith, Kole Keith, Walker Keith, Kali Hodson, Kennedy Hodson, Jordan Keeler and Lexi Keeler along with many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors who will deeply miss Gertrude and her wonderful smile.
Funeral services for Gertrude Lorene Hodson were held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at l0:00 a.m. at the McNatt Baptist Church in Goodman, Missouri the Reverend Bruce Love officiated.
Burial will follow the service at the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson. Tracy Hodson, Den Keith, Jeff Keeler, Sammy Mitchell, Bobby Mitchell, Brian Heckhart and Mitch Keith will honor Gertrudes life by serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions in loving memory of Gertrude may be given to the McNatt Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at our website www.walker-dowd.com
Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home of Anderson, Missouri, located at 11 N. Business Hwy 71. 417-845-1234.
Skelton, Thomas Frank
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 5:44 PM CST
Thomas Frank Skelton
Thomas Frank Skelton was born in Madera, CA on November 28, 1944 to Raymond and Minnie Skelton. He resided in Chowchilla, CA from birth until 1997. He moved to Spokane for 3 years and then to Oklahoma.
He is survived by 4 children, Carrie Davis of California, Brian Skelton of Oklahoma, Audra Wilson, and Deborah Gordon both of Washington. He has 14 grandchildren. He was divorced at the time of death. He was a retired General Building Contractor of many years.
He has 3 brothers and 2 sisters. They are Forrest Skelton of CA, Ivelyn Blanton of OK Evelyn of MO, Danny Skelton and William Skelton both of CA. he was the fifth child out of six. He had just celebrated his 62nd birthday one month before his passing.
He was one of a kind with a quick wit and a unique personality. Always the comedian and the life of the party, he will be missed very much. He was dearly loved by all who knew him.
Funeral services under the arrangements of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at New Salem Baptist Church. Burial will be in the New Salem Cemetery.
Cook, Terry Lynn
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 5:44 PM CST
Terry Cook
Terry Lynn Cook, age 52, a resident of Joplin, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2006, at his home.
Terry was born November 25, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Vernon Cook and the late Norma Jean Duffie Cook. He graduated from Seneca High School and attended a welding trade school and became a certified welder.
In addition to his father, Vernon, survivors include his stepmother, Nancy Cook; one daughter, Angie Ackerson and husband, of Seneca; three sons, Ezra Margerum, of Joplin, Dalton Cook, of Joplin and Gabriel Cook, stationed with the military in Iraq; two brothers, Gregory Cook, of Seneca and Bryon Cook, of Seneca; a sister, Debbie Duncan, of Joplin, and two grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, January 3, at 11 a.m. at Kirk Cemetery, with Kenji Harrington officiating.
