Obituaries

Al Shank

Al Shank

Feb 22, 2024

Albert Isaac “Al” Shank, Jr., age 68, owner and CEO of Al Shank Insurance, Inc. died Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.

Born April 26, 1955, in Liberal, Kansas to Albert Isaac and Georga “Maxine” (Long) Shank.  Upon graduating from Liberal High School in 1973, he attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship, majoring in Business and playing...

Yurida Karina Morales Lux

Yurida Karina Morales Lux

Feb 16, 2024

Yurida Karina Morales Lux, de 8 meses de edad, falleció el viernes 16 de febrero de 2024 en Southwest Medical Center en Liberal, Kansas.

Nació el 28 de mayo de 2023 en Liberal, Kansas, hija de Tomás Valerio Morales Batz y Delmy Magdalena Lux-Muz.

Yurida era una bebé feliz que amaba las fresas y su familia. Le gustaba especialmente jugar con su...

Kenneth Hamilton

Kenneth Hamilton

Feb 11, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Hamilton, age 77, died on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas.

 

He was born on December 5, 1946, in Liberal, Kansas to Robert W. and Helen (Crawford) Hamilton.   

Ken graduated High School from Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, MO before he was drafted by the United States Army to serve in the Vietnam War....

Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

Feb 1, 2024

After living a very fulfilling life at the age of 95, Mary Lee Smith’s journey came to an end on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Mary Lee Smith was born on January 4, 1929, in Liberal, Kansas to loving parents Floyd Hook and Helen (Meyers) Hook. Mary attended several schools in western Kansas and Oklahoma while her father followed gainful employment in...

Yolanda Gomez

Yolanda Gomez

Jan 26, 2024

Yolanda Gomez, 56, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.

 

She was born on March 3, 1967 in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Arturo and Consuelo (Enriquez) Marta.  

 

On October 20, 1995 She married Oscar Gomez in Liberal, Kansas.  He survives.

 

Yolanda is survived by her husband, Oscar, of Liberal, Kansas.

Her Mother, Consuelo Marta of Mexico.

 

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Sammy Ruth Bartley

Sammy Ruth Bartley

Jan 22, 2024

Sammy Ruth Bartley, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Wheatridge Park Care Center. 

Sammy was born March 2, 1935, in Guymon, Okla., to Hazel L. Johnson Davis and Samuel Davis.

She went to school in Guymon, Okla. After graduation, she attended and graduated from Panhandle State University, Goodwell, Okla., with a BS in education. She taught third grade...

Manuel Jesus Erives

Manuel Jesus Erives

Jan 18, 2024

 

Manuel Jesus Erives, age 39, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on June 9, 1984, in Liberal, Kansas, to Jesus Erives and Betty Nuzum.  

Manuel worked in the oilfield industry. His greatest source of joy came from the love and support he received from his loving children Iban Cerda and Arlette Erives,...

Carolyn S. McNeil

Carolyn S. McNeil

Jan 18, 2024

Carolyn S. McNeil, a member of the Turpin, Oklahoma community, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Wheatridge Park Care Center. Carolyn was born on April 2, 1934, in Dustin, Oklahoma to Oscar Wells and Edith (Wallace) Wells.

She was united in marriage to Earl D. McNeil in 1951. Earl preceded her in death in December 1984. 

Carolyn served as...

Calvin C. Crosby

Calvin C. Crosby

Jan 10, 2024

On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Calvin C. Crosby, age 96, died at the Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas.

Calvin was born on July 9, 1927, in Forgan, Oklahoma, to George W. and Edna (Montgomery) Crosby.  Calvin's life journey began in Forgan, Oklahoma, where he completed his education at the 9th grade. He was a dedicated truck driver...

John David Massoni

John David Massoni

Jan 5, 2024

John David Massoni, 89 passed away on January 5, 2024, in Opelousas, Louisana.

 

He is survived by his children, Michael Massoni and his wife Alexes, Daniel Massoni and his wife Pamela, Sherrida Massoni Dohner and her husband Daniel, and his son Matthew Massoni.  

 

He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  

 

He was preceded in death by his beloved...

William "Bill" Louis Kent

William "Bill" Louis Kent

Dec 19, 2023

William “Bill” Kent of Fishers, Indiana passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Fishers. He was born October 1, 1973, to Ray and Roxie (Eaton) Kent in Beaver, Oklahoma.

 

Bill suffered from Marfans syndrome, just like our Mom and other family members. At an early age he realized he was going to need a good education to provide a...

Jose Luis "Luisito" Rios Favela

Jose Luis "Luisito" Rios Favela

Dec 17, 2023

 

Jose Luis “Luisito” Rios Favela, age 39, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on December 03, 1984, the son of Jose L. Rios Rodriguez, and Marcelina Favela Perez in Santa Clara, Durango, Mexico.

 

Jose graduated from Liberal High school and went on to work in production for Seaboard Foods.

 

He...

Elder "Gordo" Ramirez

Elder "Gordo" Ramirez

Dec 8, 2023

Elder “Gordo” Ramirez, age 34, died Friday, December 08, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on March 21, 1989, the son of Juan Jose Ramirez and Anna

Garcia in Liberal, Kansas.

 

Gordo worked as a derrick hand in the oilfield for many years.

 

He is survived by his two sons, Elder Ramirez Jr, and Elyer Ramirez,...

Raymond Joe Medina

Raymond Joe Medina

Dec 5, 2023

Raymond Joe Medina, age 63, of Liberal, Kansas formerly of Leoti, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, after a short illness.

 

He was born on April 19, 1960, the son of Cipriano Pinon Medina and Mary Medina in Wichita, Kansas.

 

He leaves behind five sisters; Petra Cantu of Tribune, Kansas, Maria Medina of Garden City, Kansas, Adelida...

Carolee Gaye Nickel

Carolee Gaye Nickel

Nov 24, 2023

Carolee Gaye Nickel passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family, in Turpin, Oklahoma.

She was born on February 21, 1960 in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Orville Duane and Geneva Smith. 

She attended Sedgwick High School, where she graduated in 1978.  She then attended Seward County Community College.  She was known for many years...

Kurtis Brent Miller

Kurtis Brent Miller

Nov 17, 2023

Kurtis Brent Miller, age 57, died Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.

 

He was born on February 24, 1966, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Darrell Keith and Linda Joan (Gray) Miller.

 

Kurtis attended Hays High School, Pratt High School and eventually graduated from Turpin High School.  Following graduation, he joined Walmart...

Sue Ann Maddox

Sue Ann Maddox

Nov 17, 2023

Sue Ann Maddox, 70, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Good Shepard Homecare and Hospice, in Manhattan, Kansas. 

 

She was born on December 29, 1952 in Lamar, Colorado, the daughter of Peter and Phyllis (LeFort) Geier.

Sue graduated from Lamar High School in 1970.  She then went to the Presbyterian School of Nursing in Denver, Colorado,...

Robert Alan Thomas

Robert Alan Thomas

Nov 16, 2023

 

Robert “Alan” Thomas, age 55, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

 

He was born on December 8, 1967, the son of Ivan and Thelma (Horn) Thomas in Gallop, New Mexico.

 

Alan was united in marriage to Joanna Thomas on November 15, 2008, in Liberal, Kansas. He worked as a foreman for...

Joyce Barlow

Joyce Barlow

Nov 3, 2023

After an amazing and full life, Joyce Barlow age 83, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

She was born on May 26, 1940, the daughter of Hiram and Myrtle (Cox) Brown in Maywood, Nebraska.

 

Joyce enjoyed playing bingo and the lottery and she loved her grandchildren dearly. Joyce especially enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas...

Kevin Uriel Fraga Chavez

Kevin Uriel Fraga Chavez

Nov 1, 2023

 

Kevin Uriel Fraga Chavez, age 18, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on May 8, 2005, the son of Ricardo Fraga Cabrera and Marisol Chavez Avila in Chichihualco, Guerrero, Mexico.

 

Kevin was the oldest of his siblings. He worked at R & E’s Tire Shop.  Kevin was deeply loved...