Obituaries

Ollie Kinser

Ollie Kinser

Jun 3, 2025

Ollie Lynn Kinser, age 80, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on Friday, October 13, 1944, the second child of Lloyd and Violet (Wiles) Kinser in Laverne, Oklahoma.

Ollie started school in the first grade at age 5. He attended eleven different schools in twelve years as his parents made several moves for...

Verna VanDonge

Verna VanDonge

May 20, 2025

Verna VanDonge was born to Bacil and Esther (Proeger) Butler, on a farm in Mitchell County, Kansas, on July 28, 1942. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She married Don VanDonge in 1966. They were blessed with 2 daughters, Richelle and Rebecca. They were parents to her son, Richard.

Verna graduated from Cawker...

Connie Lou Graham

Connie Lou Graham

May 20, 2025

If you are reading this, it is because on May 20th, 2025, I slipped the bonds of this mortal earth and I’m standing at the feet of God singing his praises and living in my heavenly home.

I was born Connie Lou Parr on January 28th, 1930 to Rufus and Georgia (Keller) Parr in Garden City, Kansas. I was the oldest...

John Dean Randles

John Dean Randles

May 5, 2025

John Dean Randles was born September 13, 1925, to John Howard and Edith May (Pierce) Randles. He was born on the homestead, in his parents' home, which was also the post office of Hardesty, Oklahoma, and operated by his parents. He died at the age of 99 on May 5, 2025, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas.

During his senior year,...

Mary Louise Shook

Mary Louise Shook

May 4, 2025

Mary Louise Shook, age 96, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on December 1, 1928, in Great Bend, Kansas to Fred and Florence (Hartman) Brack.

Mary graduated from Otis, Kansas high school and attended Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. On July 3, 1949, Mary married William Clifford “Tom” Shook, who passed...

Donald Eugene Kirk

Donald Eugene Kirk

May 2, 2025

Donald Eugene Kirk, age 78, died Friday, May 2, 2025, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

He was born on March 10, 1947, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and was the beloved son of Asberry Doyle and Dora Beatrice (Estes) Kirk. Proud of his Cherokee Indian descent, Donald carried his heritage with honor throughout his life.

On March 5, 1966, Donald was united in marriage...

Jacob Ashton Wester

Jacob Ashton Wester

Apr 25, 2025

Jacob Ashton Wester, age 28, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 25th, 2025. He lived in a group home for special needs adults in Wichita, KS.

Jacob was born October 18, 1996, to Richard and René Wester in Liberal, Kansas. Though Jacob faced challenges most cannot even imagine, he lived with a joy that was radiant and a purity...

Angelica Alicia Flores

Angelica Alicia Flores

Apr 19, 2025

Angelica Alicia Flores, age 48, died on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on September 17, 1976, to Emilio Frank and Angelica Lynn (Rodriguez) Juarez in San Diego, California.

She was the loving mother of one son, Juan Lorenzo, and one daughter, Evangelica.

Angelica’s journey into nursing began with her enrollment in nursing school. After...

Dale Merrill Hebbert

Dale Merrill Hebbert

Apr 18, 2025

Dale Merrill Hebbert, age 89, died peacefully on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on March 10, 1936, in Gordon, Nebraska, to Merrill and Martha Lovilla (Leggett) Hebbert.

Dale graduated from Gordon High School in Gordon, Nebraska, where he first became involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). His passion for...

Steven Lee Brooks

Steven Lee Brooks

Apr 17, 2025

Steven Lee Brooks “Off welfare and out of jail.”

 Steven Lee Brooks, lifelong Kansan, car show regular, animal lover, and master of sarcasm, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas, the town he proudly called home for most of his life. He had just celebrated his 78th birthday on April 14, a milestone he would’ve joked was “longer than...

Jewell Nadine Belt

Jewell Nadine Belt

Apr 15, 2025

Jewell Nadine Belt, age 90, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas after living a life marked by kindness and unwavering love.

She was born on December 29, 1934, in Gate, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Ruby Alta (White) Oswald.

Nadine graduated from Gate Oklahoma High School in 1952. She devoted 11 years with the Seward...

Felipe Chacon Herrera

Felipe Chacon Herrera

Apr 5, 2025

Felipe Chacon Herrera, age 66, died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on January 2, 1959, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Antonio Chacon Jacobo and Bertha Herrera Delgado.

Felipe was a loving husband and father, known for his dedication to his family and a Godly man with unwavering faith. He was a hardworking man who always strived to...

Maria Del Socorro Lozoyo

Maria Del Socorro Lozoyo

Mar 30, 2025

Maria Del Socorro Lozoyo, age 79, died on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on August 20, 1945, in Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuel Sandoval and Ana Maria Huerta. Maria was united in marriage to Hermilo Lozoyo in Canoga Park, California. She was the loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Maria worked in maintenance for...

Mario Oliveros Rios

Mario Oliveros Rios

Mar 27, 2025

Mario Oliveros Rios, age 44, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born on February 18, 1981, to Isaiah and Josefa Rios Oliveros in Delicias Guerrero Mexico. Mario was the youngest of nine siblings. His parents passed away when he was very young. He enjoyed playing soccer and basketball as a kid...

Doris Ann House

Doris Ann House

Mar 26, 2025

Doris Ann House, age 84, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on November 16, 1940, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Phillip Edward and Mabel Ruth (Bennett) Schultz.

Doris graduated from high school and was united in marriage to Granville Layfette House. He preceded her in death in 2002. Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Winona Faye Hull

Winona Faye Hull

Mar 22, 2025

Winona Hull, age 86, died on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas.

She was born on October 8, 1938, to Grant and Ester (Ogan) Apsley in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Raised in the Southern Baptist Faith Church, Winona’s faith served as a guiding light throughout her life, instilling in her values of compassion and kindness.

Her journey began in...

David Walker

David Walker

Mar 21, 2025

David Walker, age 51, of Turpin, Oklahoma died on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home.

David was born January 15, 1974, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to John and Luana Walker. He graduated from Herington High School in Herington, Kansas in 1992. He loved riding his Harleys. He was an over the road truck driver for 25 years with his buddies...

Jesus Quintanilla

Jesus Quintanilla

Mar 16, 2025

Jesus Quintanilla, age 97, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on January 2, 1928, in Rancho Mesas de Acosta, Juventino Rosas, Guanjuato, Mexico, to Filipe Quintanilla and Apolonia Yańez.

Jesus was united in marriage to Guadalupe Gonzalez, she preceded him in death in May of 1990. He exemplified the value of hard work as he worked...

Brian Lee Copper

Brian Lee Copper

Mar 10, 2025

Brian Lee Copper, 33, of Austin, TX passed away in his home on Monday March 10th, 2025, of natural causes. His sudden and unexpected death was a terrible shock and loss to his family, friends, and all who loved him.

Brian was born on September 13, 1991, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS to parents Dorothy Copper and Jesus Jauregui...

Leonor Garcia Noblejas

Leonor Garcia Noblejas

Feb 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leonor Garcia Noblejas. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her daughter’s home on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Leonor was born on April 11, 1942, in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines, to Francisco Burgos Garcia and Isabel Castillo Garcia. There began the extensive multicultural influences that led to the unique foundation of...