All Obituaries

Robert James "Bob" Granite, 79, of Liberal, KS passed away on Sunday June 6, 2021 at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover, KS. He was born on April 26, 1942 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of  Joseph and Verna (Patishnock) Granite. He married Carolyn Kay Harris February 4, 1967 at Big Spring, TX; they were blessed with two children Michael and Alycia. Bob attended elementary school in Clarence, PA and went on to graduate from Bald Eagle area High School in Milesburg,...

Richard Lee Sherer, 79, of Kismet, KS passed away on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, KS.     He was born on June 25, 1941 at Liberal, KS to Brice and Waneta (Sager) Sherer.   On January 22, 1966 he married Sharil Means at Kismet, KS; she survives. Richard was raised on the family dairy farm outside of Kismet. He was a graduate of Kismet High School; class of 1959. Richard worked as a Superintendent for City of Kismet. He retired in 2006 after...

Harold LeRoy Abbott, 81, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Sunday May 16, 2021 at the Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.   He was born on November 7, 1939 to Clyde and Jaunita (Towner) Abbott at Elkhart, KS; he was also the Step Son of Ward Trim. On April 9, 1958 he married Katherine "Kathy" Burgan at the Guymon, OK; together they raised 5 children. Harold was an over the road truck driver for 35 years. Harold and his wife Kathy owned H &K Escort Pilot Vehicle...

Kenneth Edwin "Kenny" McCune, Jr., 71, of Liberal, passed away peacefully on Friday May 14, 2021 at his home in Liberal, KS surrounded by the staff who loved him.     He was born on August 11, 1949 to Kenneth and Ramona (Bomberger) McCune at Beloit, KS.   Kenny has been in Liberal and a part of the MOSAIC community since 1988. He loved music, especially the Beatles. He was often the life of the party and the DJ always switching the tunes if he didn’t think it...

Robert Dean "Bob" Peters, 81, of Guymon, OK passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021 at the Heritage Community Nursing Home in Guymon, OK.     He was born on April 12, 1940 to Marion and Mildred (Dale) Peters at Liberal, KS. Bob was a graduate of Turpin High School and OPSU. Bob worked as a Real Estate Broker.   He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John Dale Peters, Sister, Ann Pattin.   There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place and there...

Magdalene Ann (Cline) Brier, 81, passed away Friday, 7, 2021 at Pioneer Manor, Hugoton, Kansas.   Magdalene was born December 11, 1939 to Mildred (Smith) and Chester A. Cline, outside of Dalhart, Texas, the oldest of five children. She graduated from Hugoton High School in 1958. Magdalene met her husband of 57 years, Herman E. (Eddie) Brier, Jr., in Liberal at the skating rink. After double dating with Magdalene’s sister, Wilma and her soon to be husband Dave Hearon, Eddie and...

Jerry Lloyd Pottroff, 70, formerly of Liberal, KS,  passed away on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at Sayre, OK.     He was born on April 8, 1951 to Dr. Gerald and Leta (VanMetre) Pottroff at Liberal, KS. Jerry grew up on that family farm where he milked the cow every morning and hooked up the wagon for all the kids to go to school. While growing up he developed a strong work ethic that he carried into adulthood. Jerry had worked as a Ranch Hand at Adams Ranch near Forgan, OK. He enjoyed...

Arleigh Dean Agan, 88, of Liberal, KS passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021 at his home.   He was born on April 5, 1933 to Herbert and Inez (Allison) Agan in Oberlin, KS. On August 11, 1957 he married Ruby Williams in Colby, KS. Arleigh grew up on his family's farm until he enlisted into the US Army where he served in France. Upon his discharge from the Army he and his wife lived in Salina, KS; eventually settling in Liberal, KS in August 1966. Growing up on a farm, he had an aptitude...

Debra "Debbie" Paulette Eikenberry-Greeson, 66, of Moscow, KS peacefully passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at her son's home in Liberal, KS.     She was born on June 16, 1954 to Vernon and Peggy (Horn) Drum at Perryton, TX. Debbie had worked with Beechcraft in Liberal; retiring after 15 years of service. She also spent many years farming with her husband O'Neil. Debbie had a passion of caring for animals and helping those in need. She also enjoyed cooking,...

Julia Lee Benson (83) left this world on April 29, 2021 and is now celebrating with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Ellsworth, KS June 5, 1937 to Roland T. and Ada Faye (Kline) Newsome. She graduated from Salina Central High School, Salina KS in 1955. She married Floyd R. Benson June 5, 1955 in Salina, KS. They moved to Ft. Collins, CO in 1963 where they were instrumental in starting several churches. In 1972 they moved to Liberal for Floyd to pastor the Grace Baptist Temple. Julie...