Obituaries

Jun 20, 2022

Kyra Nicole Flenoid, 39, of Liberal, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. She was born on October 1, 1982 to Perry Washington and Sue Flenoid at Liberal, KS.

When she was two she was adopted by her grandparents, Bobby and Alegra Adams. Kyra attended Lincoln Elementary, West Middle School,...

Jun 18, 2022

Emona "Jackie" Rosengrant of Liberal passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her home.

She was born September 27, 1935 to Garnett W. Goldman and Cleta (Brashear) Goldman in Loves Valley Marietta, Oklahoma.

She married Barry G. Rosengrant February 14, 2002.

Jackie enjoyed yard sales, attending auctions, and being with her family....

Jun 18, 2022

Paul Kent Gover, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living, Liberal, KS. He was born in Pratt, KS on June 29, 1939 to Paul and Florence (Helsel) Gover.

Kent worked at the Pratt Tribune where he ran a linotype machine, Southwest Daily Times laying out pages of the paper and running...

Jun 17, 2022

Emery Dean Ball, 60, of Kismet, Kansas passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home.

Emery was born on October 29th, 1961 in Liberal, Kansas to his parents Duane Ball and Barbara Kent Ball. He graduated from Southwestern Heights High School in 1980, and later graduated from Beloit Technical College in 1982.

Emery...

Jun 6, 2022

Preston Alan Nichols, 65, of Liberal, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on January 28, 1957 to James "Ed" and Bernetta (Custer) Nichols at Liberal, KS.

Preston was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1975. He worked as a Case Hole Engineer for Halliburton...

Jun 4, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Cobb, 57, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 9,1964 to Micheal and Elsie (Stegman) Naab in Meade, KS.

On May 12, 1988 she married Jamey Cobb in Liberal, KS; he preceded her in death on September 20, 2021.

Betty was a...

May 27, 2022

JoAnn Cashero, 89, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Liberal, KS. She was born on December 17, 1932 to Joseph and Esther (McLead) Cashero at Scammon, KS.

JoAnn was a graduate of Mineral High School of Mineral, KS. She had worked as a sales clerk for Kress...

May 26, 2022

Natividad "Nettie" Rodriquez, 77, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her home in Liberal, KS. She was born on September 5, 1944 to Pablo and Gregoria (Gutierrez) Rodriquez at Lockhart, TX.

Natividad enjoyed working in her flower beds, sewing, crafting, fishing, camping, and family get togethers. She also enjoyed being with her grandchildren....

May 25, 2022

Sammie Louise Still, 78, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Southwest Medical Center at Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on July 1, 1943 to Samuel and Estelle (Barton) Richardson at Liberal, KS.

On September 20, 1960 she married Burl Still at Liberal, KS.

Sammie was a graduate...

May 19, 2022

Marjorie Kay Hantz, 85, of Liberal, KS passed away on Thursday May 19, 2022 at the Brookdale Liberal Springs Senior Living in Liberal, KS. She was born on June 27, 1936 to Howard and Sarah (Sheils) Hantz at Scott City, KS.

Marjorie was a spunky, fun lady who loved all ages of people and never knew a...

May 16, 2022

Kennith Carl Potter, 82, of Liberal, KS passed away on Monday May 16, 2022 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born on September 27, 1939 to Luther and Maxine (Still) Potter at Colcord, OK.

On October 27, 1962 he married Margaret Weaver at the Baptist Church in Larned, KS.

Kennith...

Apr 16, 2022

Eva “Lorraine” (Mata) Steadman, 64, died on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on June 6, 1957 to Margaret (Madrid) and Consepcion "Chon"  Mata in La Junta, Colorado.

Lorraine married Jerry Don Steadman in LaJunta, Colorado.

Lorraine had a love for music; it was a...

Apr 16, 2022

William G. (Bill) Symons passed away at his home on Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Liberal, Kansas at the age of 79.

Bill was born January 24, 1943 in Liberal, KS and graduated from Perryton High School in 1961. He went on to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK, Texas Tech University in...

Apr 13, 2022

Edna Stannard Reeves, 75, of Liberal. KS  passed away Wednesday, April 13th at home surrounded by her loving family.

Edna was born in Oneida, NY to the late Alfred and Leona (Covert) Stannard and raised in Munnsville, NY.

She served in the United States Air Force and the Kansas Army National Guard.  Edna moved to...

Mar 30, 2022

Julia Ann "Judy" Hickey, 86, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Homestead Estates in Liberal, KS.

She was born on January 3, 1936 to George and Lillie (Kearns) Kagle at Concordia, KS.

On January 6, 1951 she married Earl Wayne "Bud" Hickey  at Concordia, KS; Bud preceded her in...

Mar 17, 2022

Rowena Katherine (Kattie) Harris White

Katherine White, 96, beloved Mom, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother joined her Lord and Jesus Christ on Thursday March 17, at her daughter’s home in Wichita.

Katherine was born on a farm west of Emporia, KS, on February 6, 1926 to Elmer R. and Rowena (Stanton) Harris.

In 1943,...

Mar 10, 2022

Ruby Mae Stevens, 97, of Liberal passed away on Thursday March 10, 2022 at the Wheatridge Care Center.

She was born July 20,1924 in Domby, OK to James R and Sarah Edna Kulow.

Ruby and Jessie Clifton "JC" Stevens were married on February 18, 1946 at the First Christian Church of Liberal where they resided...

Mar 9, 2022

Surilda Ruth "Susie" Hampton, 66, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at Southwest Medical Center Liberal, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1955 to Isaac and Mildred (Clemons) Hampton at Yale, OK.

Susie was a graduate of  the Yale OK High School; class of 1974. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, visiting with friends, and...

Mar 8, 2022

Virnell Dudley, 80, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. She was born on November 11, 1941 to Virdell and Eva (Alexander) Dudley at San  Augustine, TX. Virnell was a doll collector. She also was a member of the South Church of God of Liberal and enjoyed attending church activities...

Mar 7, 2022

Lovola B. Eatmon, 89, of Liberal, KS passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Center. Lovola was born on October 6, 1932 to Fred and Eddie (Day) Baker at Pickens, AR.

She married Robert Lee Eatmon; Robert preceded her in death. Lovola worked at Southwest Medical Center from 1972 until 1995 as...