Dr. Lewis R. Armstrong
Oct 2, 2025
Dr. Lewis R. "Doc" Armstrong, 100, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday October 2, 2025 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Nursing Home.
He was born in Liberal, Kansas on Sept 6, 1925; the fifth of six children born to Harry and Ethel Armstrong.
Lewis left high school at age 17 to serve his country in the Army (Air Force). After completing his...
Phyllis Eaton
Sep 26, 2025
Phyllis D Ann Eaton, 88, passed away on Friday September 26, 2025 at her home north of Liberal.
She was born on September 20, 1937 to Fred and Ruby (Rhiness) Smith at Kismet, KS.
Phyllis was a strong willed woman as many of her family & friends would attest. She worked for 15 years at the Et Cetera Shop where she worked...
Sharon Kay Jones
Sep 26, 2025
Sharon Kay Jones, a beloved homemaker and cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Turpin, Oklahoma, on Friday September 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on May 20, 1956, to Kenneth and Nona Hook in Beaver, Oklahoma. She touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to...
Charles Chain
Sep 23, 2025
Charles Paul Chain, 81, of Liberal, passed away on Monday September 23, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
He was born on June 11, 1944 to Homer and Elsie (Wills) Chain at Watonga, OK.
On August 30, 1969 he married Susan Kulisek at Rialto, CA.
Charles was a graduate of Canton High School; class of 1962. He went on to obtain...
Elmer Harris
Sep 21, 2025
Elmer Franklin Harris, 91, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Wheatridge Park Care Center.
He was born on February 20, 1934 to William and Macie (Ingerham) Harris at Beaver, OK.
On September 11, 1954 he married Patricia Beason at Clayton, NM; she preceded him in death on February 7, 2004.
Elmer attended school at Greenough / Blue Bell/...
Gabryel Chrisenberry
Sep 20, 2025
Gabryel Dezray "Gabby" Chrisenberry, 33, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025.
She was born on November 24, 1991 to Vernon Wheeler and Keisha Bradshaw at Fort Worth, TX.
Gabby will be remembered for her outgoing personality, infectious smile, and love she shared.
Gabby is survived by her Parents; Children, Zander Ashton McLemore, Alana Hope McLemore, and Addison Grace McLemore;Three Brothers,...
Rita Faye Van Wagner
Sep 18, 2025
Rita Faye Van Wagner 90, formerly of Liberal, departed this life on September 18, 2025.
She was born January 19, 1935, to Orville and Ona Holmes in Wichita, Kansas.
Rita graduated from Liberal High School in 1953.
She worked at the Southwest Medical Center as a Dietary Supervisor. She made her home in Liberal for most of her life until she moved to...
Beulah Ratzlaff
Sep 8, 2025
Beulah Marie Ratzlaff, 90, Paola, Kansas passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at Health Care Resort of Olathe, Kansas.
Beulah was born on December 25, 1934, in Liberal, Kansas to Patsy John (Bud) Gleeson and Katie (Bolt) Gleeson.
She graduated from Liberal High School. Beulah married Marion Lee Ratzlaff. She worked as a secretary for an insurance agency, and for the Meade...
Russell Malcom
Aug 16, 2025
Russell Dean Malcom, 62, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday August 16, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center.
He was born on June 16, 1963 to Wallace and Audrey (Naegele) Malcom in Liberal, KS.
On January 6, 2022 he married Donna (Smith) Adkins in Liberal.
Over the years Russell had worked at various local fast food restaurants. He was a laid back, easy going...
Flora Vargas Perez
Aug 13, 2025
Flora Vargas Pérez , a beloved artist and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas, at the age of 82.
She was born on May 26, 1943, in Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, México to Enrique Vargas Islas and Isabel Perez Pasten.
Flora married Oscar M. Bustillos P. on March 24, 1966 in Mexico City; he preceded her...
Ivan Mercado Schreiner
Aug 12, 2025
Ivan Mercado Schreiner, 2, of Dallas, TX passed away on August 12, 2025 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas.
He was born on May 4, 2023 to Gerardo Marcado Loya and Ashlyn Nicole Schreiner at Kansas City, MO.
Ivan was an always happy, joyful, and loving boy who loved playing with his sister and kicking his little feet in the air. His...
Charles Gates
Aug 5, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Gates, 77, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2025 at Wheatridge Care Park in Liberal.
He was born on December 3, 1947 to Allen and Ida (Manthe) Gates at Leavenworth, KS.
Chuck was a graduate of De Soto High School in De Soto, KS; Class of 1965. Chuck worked as a Carni for the Pride of Texas Traveling...
Jay Hauser
Jul 29, 2025
Jay Carl Hauser, 73, of Liberal, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home in Liberal, KS, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on August 27, 1951, to Roy and Wanda (Froelich) Hauser in Nowata, OK.
On July 18, 1976, he married Nicki Weaver in Stillwater, OK.
Jay was very proud of his military service as an E-4 Sergeant...
Gloria Garcia Martinez de Gallo
Jul 23, 2025
Gloria Garcia Martinez de Gallo, 52, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2025 in Amarillo, TX.
She was born on October 23, 1972 to Fransico Garcia Gonzalez and Emilia Martinez Barrera at Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
On March 3, 1990 she married Jose Raul Gallo Barajas in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Jose preceded her in death on December 21, 2019.
She was a...
Ernesto Alaniz, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
Ernesto Alaniz, Jr. 63, of Liberal, passed away on Friday July 18, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center.
He was born on January 6, 1962 to Ernesto Alaniz, Sr. and Josefina Ramirez at Brownsville, TX.
He married Beatriz Medrano on June 12, 2000 in Liberal, KS.
Ernesto attended Hannah High School and James High School in Brownsville, TX. then went on to obtain an...
Everett Leroy Killough
Jul 6, 2025
Everett Leroy “Lee” Killough, son of the late Joseph Leon Killough and Estella Fern (MacDonald) Killough, was born on November 18, 1948, in Texas County, Oklahoma, and passed on from this life on July 6, 2025, at his home near Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 76 years old.
Lee was born in a small farmhouse on the way to the hospital...
Wilmer D. Bennett Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
Wilmer D. Bennett, Sr. 82, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at his home.
He was born on September 29, 1942 to Alfred and Zella Marie (Chamberlain) Bennett at Liberal, KS.
On November 1, 1959 he married Sharon Sims at Clayton, NM. She preceded him in death.
Wilmer worked as a lifelong Truck Driver who loved his career; retiring in...
Joe Harvey
Jun 22, 2025
Joseph S. "Joe" Harvey, 63, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday June 22, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center.
He was born on May 8, 1962 to Wilbur and June (Keller) Harvey at Meade, KS.
Joe had married Carole Clemons; she preceded him in death on January 1, 2000.
Joe was the Senior Class President during his senior year at Southwestern Heights High School;...
Deborah Copeland
Jun 22, 2025
Deborah Ann Copeland, 73, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Sunday June 22, 2025 at the Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, KS.
She was born on March 11, 1952 to Jack and Alice Bennett.
On June 25, 1981 she married Frank Copeland at Tyrone, OK.
She attended school at Scandia, KS and went on to study at Fort Hays State University. Deborah...
Judy Scranton
Jun 21, 2025
Judith Kaye Harrel Scranton, 82, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025 at Homestead Estates Home Plus.
She was born on March 11, 1943 to Leonard "Buck" and Billie (Bryant) Harrel at Epworth Hospital in Liberal, KS.
Judy attended school at Liberty Country School, then graduated Liberal HIgh School, Class of 1960.
Following that, she completed a semester at Fort Hays...
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