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...
Everette 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...
Travis Olson
Jun 15, 2025
Travis Olson, 49, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Sunday June 15, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.He was born on October 11, 1975 to Ronald and Linda (Brack) Olson at Liberal, KS.Travis was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1994. He was the owner of A2B Audio in Liberal. Travis enjoyed Supporting Ethan at his...
Janet Mongold
Jun 15, 2025
Janet Fay Mongold, 65, of Liberal, Kansas, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Janet was born on May 18, 1960, in Liberal, Kansas, to Alvis and Esther (Shultz) Springmeyer. She graduated from Tyrone High School with the class of 1978. In 1979, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life,...
Billy W. Watson
Jun 13, 2025
Billy W. Watson, 77 of Liberal, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025 at his home.
Billy was born on December 5, 1947 in Perryton, TX to Riley and Edna Watson (Edwards). Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Liberal, KS where he spent most of his life.
He married Linda J. Brechbuhler on December 16, 1970, she survives. Together...
Johnnie Ruth Love
Jun 12, 2025
Johnnie Ruth Love, 90, passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025, the Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on April 29, 1935, in Brownsville, Tennessee to Bennie Mills and Sally Ann Campbell.
On May 19, 1966 she married Robert Love Sr. in Liberal, KS.
Affectionately known to many simply as “Johnnie Ruth,” she dedicated the majority of her professional life...
Bertha Cordova
Jun 5, 2025
Bertha Cordova, 75, formerly of Liberal passed away on June 5, 2025, at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX.
She was born on February 23, 1950, in Holly, CO to David and Susie (Ortiz) Llewellyn, Bertha lit up the lives of those around her with her caring nature and strong commitment to her family.
On September 17, 1965 she married...
Paul Scoby
May 24, 2025
Paul Scoby of Liberal, died peacefully in his home on Saturday May 24, 2025; surrounded by his wife and loved ones, exactly the way he would have wanted. He was diagnosed with lung cancer, but his heart gave out before the cancer could take its toll. He was known to all as "Scoby"
Scoby was born in 1952 and was the...
Debbie Kulow
May 12, 2025
Deborah Mae “Debbie” Kulow, 64, of Tyrone, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.
Debbie was born on July 15, 1960, in Liberal, Kansas, to Robert “Bob” Wade and Vinnie Lorene “Peewee” (Mongold) Hickey. From a young age, Debbie was known for her kind heart and deep love for her family. She married...
Rodney Kapp
Apr 19, 2025
Rodney Lynn Kapp, 72, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday April 19, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
He was born on June 17, 1952 to Morris Lynn and Marilyn Ann (Slemp) Kapp in Hugoton, KS.
On December 21, 1972 he married Carolyn Hardin in Liberal, KS.
Rodney was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1970. He currently worked...
Sherman Morlen
Apr 14, 2025
Sherman R. Morlen, 104, of Liberal, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Wheatridge Park Care Center.
He was born on January 16, 1921 to Elvis and Dora (Gorforth) Morlen at Ellsinore, MO.
He married Dorothy M. Robertson - Peebles on October 19, 1940 in Springfield, MO. She preceded him on July 6, 2001. They resided in several places before...
Teresa A. Garza
Apr 12, 2025
Teresa A. Garza, age 74, of Kismet, Kansas, passed away on April 12, 2025, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas.
Born on June 7, 1950, in Victoria, Texas, she was the daughter of Eliseo and Patricia (Ramos) Arellano.
In 1970, she married her beloved husband, Samuel Garza, and they created a loving home in Kismet, Kansas.
Teresa dedicated a significant part...
Ngu T Pham
Mar 28, 2025
Ngu T Pham, 84, passed away on Friday March 28, 2025 at her home in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on February 20, 1941 in Hai Phong, Vietnam, the daughter of Thong Van Pham and Ty Thi Pham.
On January 1, 1956 she married Toan Van Dinh in Vietnam; he preceded her in death on November 21, 2019.
In March 1983 she and...
Monty Cooper
Mar 27, 2025
Jack Monty Cooper, 93, of Blackwell, OK passed away on Thursday March 27, 2025 in Liberal, KS.
Monty was born on a farm north of Belle Plaine, KS at his grandparents house, to John Leonard and Mary Nancy (Bishop) Cooper on August 23, 1931.
The family traveled extensively as his father worked in construction later on getting into the Oilfield. They later...