Obituaries

Vicki  W. James

Vicki W. James

Jul 25, 2017

Vicki W. James, 63, of Liberal, passed away on July 25, 2017 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born November 28, 1953 in Soap Lake, Washington. Vicki was self-employed as a safety trainer and the owner of Safety Solutions Institute. She had previously spent her career working for Mobil Oil in both West Texas and Liberal, Kansas. She was also active...

Lorrie  Diane Honea

Lorrie Diane Honea

Jul 19, 2017

Lorrie Diane Honea, 44, of Turpin, OK passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017 near Kismet, KS. She was born on May 26, 1973 to Donny and Rebecca (Morgan) Honea at McKinney, TX. She was a graduate Royse City High School in Royse City, TX; class of 1992. Lorrie was an independent a free spirited woman, gaining many friends in...

Holly (Nix)  Wait

Holly (Nix) Wait

Jul 12, 2017

Holly Noelle Wait passed from this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Liberal, Kansas. She was 37. She was the daughter of David and Kathy (Steele) Nix of Hugoton. She was born on December 26, 1979 in Liberal, Kansas. She left behind her three precious children, Two daughters Cierra Nicole Jesseph of Towanda,Texas and Natalie Michelle Smith of Dumas,...

Edwin  C. Carlson

Edwin C. Carlson

Jul 5, 2017

Edwin C Carlson Jr., age 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 5th in the NHC Franklin Nursing Facility in Franklin, TN. Born in Liberal, KS on January 16, 1946 to Edwin C. Carlson Sr. and Gladys Carlson; he was a beloved and well known fixture of the local community for most of...

Clifford  R. Hoagland

Clifford R. Hoagland

Jun 23, 2017

Clifford R. Hoagland, 51, of Liberal, passed away on June 23, 2017 at his residence in Liberal. He was born on July 24, 1965 to Raymond Hoagland and Peggy( Burns) at Dodge City, Kansas. Clifford worked as a Roughneck for the oilfield. He also served his country in the United States National Guard for 8 years. Clifford enjoyed playing Bingo,...

Claude  Eugene Patterson

Claude Eugene Patterson

Jun 21, 2017

Claude Eugene Patterson, 84, of Liberal, passed away on June 21, 2017 at Wheatridge Park Care Center. He was born on April 22, 1933 to Clyde Thomas Patterson and Josie (Truett) at Horace, Kansas. Claude worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Liberal area Vo-tech for around 30 years. He also served his country in the United States Air force...

Thomas  Franklin Burrows

Thomas Franklin Burrows

Jun 19, 2017

Thomas Franklin Burrows, 79, of Liberal , passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on August 7, 1937 to Emmett and. Daisy Ovella (Connard) Burrows at Snyder OK. On January 14, 1972 he married Delsa Faye (Rucker) at Olton, Texas. He worked as a farmer, mechanic, cook, and was owner/operator...

Billy Beer

Billy Beer

Jun 5, 2017

Billy Neal Beer, 57, of Liberal, passed away Monday June 5th. He was born on June 23, 1959 to Jackie and Juanita (Darr) Beer at Elkhart, KS. Billy attended school at Tascosa High in Amarillo, TX. After high school he went to work as a Welder. Then later went to work for J&R Sand and USD 480. Billy loved Fishing...

Audrey Malcom

Audrey Malcom

Jun 4, 2017

Audrey Lavonne (Naegele) Malcom, 93, died Sunday June 4, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. She was born on February 16, 1924. The daughter of Edwin and Amanda Naegele in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. She was married to Wallace Malcom in 1942 at Wichita Falls, TX. He preceded her in death on January 8, 1968. She went to school in...

Emilio  Olivas Hermosillo  Sr.

Emilio Olivas Hermosillo Sr.

May 26, 2017

Emilio Hermocillo Olivas "Papa" a man of great dignity. A man respected by many because of who he was and his passion for loving others. Not only a provider in his own home but for others, faithfully and consistently, caring for his family and friends. His love stretched many miles being known for helping others in time of need. Providing...

Jesus R. "Chuy" Medrano  Jr

Jesus R. "Chuy" Medrano Jr

May 18, 2017

Jesus R. "Chuy" Medrano Jr., 28, of Liberal, passed away Thursday May 18, 2017 at St. Francis Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS. He was born on April 1, 1989 to Jesus and Isabell (Licon) Medrano at Liberal, KS. Chuy was a graduate of Liberal High School, Class of 2008. He worked along side his brother Juan at Tatro Plumbing....

Naomi  R. Rine

Naomi R. Rine

May 9, 2017

Naomi Ruth Rine, 83, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on March 12, 1934 to Martin and Ellen (Plunkett) McKee at Moyers, OK. On October 31, 1952 she married Philip at Oklahoma City, OK. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1991. She attended school at...

Betty  Johanne Booth

Betty Johanne Booth

Apr 30, 2017

BETTY JOANNE BOOTH Betty Joanne Booth, 76, daughter of the late Joseph and Fern (MacDonald) Killough, was born July 21, 1940 in Boise City, Ok and departed this life on April 30, 2017 at her home near Mountain Grove, Mo. She was 76 years, 9 months, and 9 days of age. Betty was raised in Guymon, Ok and moved to...

Ernest E. "Junior" Dettmer

Ernest E. "Junior" Dettmer

Apr 13, 2017

Ernest E. "Junior" Dettmer, 87, of Liberal, passed away Thursday April 13, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas He was born on January 30, 1930 to Ernest and Violet (Adams) Dettmer at Liberal, KS. On August 2, 1947 he married Marilyn J. VanDolah at Meade, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 26, 1988. On August 3,...

Patsy "Pat" J. Immell

Patsy "Pat" J. Immell

Apr 12, 2017

Patsy "Pat" J. Immell, 82, of Liberal, passed away on April 12, 2017 at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma City. She was born on June 25, 1934 at Hooker, Oklahoma. The thirteenth child of W.E. William Ellis and Mary Elizabeth (Cox). She started school in Hooker. Later she and her mother and the older brothers stayed in rural...

Jose G. "Jody" Flores

Jose G. "Jody" Flores

Apr 11, 2017

Jose "Jody" Guadalupe Flores, 80, of Tyrone, OK passed away on April 11, 2017 at Coffeyville, KS. He was born on January 30, 1937 to Alfonso and Geneiva (Ulibarri) Flores at Arkalon, KS. On March 16, 1963 he married Euola Reynolds at the Clayton, NM. She survives. Jody served in the United States Army from 1955 - 1958 where he...

Melissa  "Mel" Chaffin

Melissa "Mel" Chaffin

Apr 7, 2017

Melissa "Mel" Chaffin, 42, of Liberal, passed away on April 7, 2017 in Wichita, KS. She was born on January 1, 1975 to Frank Spencer and Rosemarie (Marchitto) Stacy in Hamilton, Bermuda. On October 7, 2004 she married Christopher Chaffin in Las Vegas, NV. He survives. She attended school at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, WA. Mel moved...

Michael  Leroy Betzold

Michael Leroy Betzold

Apr 4, 2017

Michael Leroy Betzold, 64, of Liberal, Kansas passed away on April 4, 2017 in Hereford, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1952 to Leo L. and Luella (Brooks) Betzold of Scott City, KS. He was a graduate of Scott Community High School. As well as MMI at Pheonix, AZ. Mike served his country in the U.S Army in Germany....

Basilio Olguin

Basilio Olguin

Mar 20, 2017

Basilio Olguin Lira, 61, of Liberal, passed away Monday March 20, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on December 15, 1955 to Roberto Olguin and Leandra Lira at San Gil Nieves Zacatecas, Mexico. In October of 1976 he married Eloina Chairez at the Apaseo Nieves Zacatecas, Mexico. She survives. As a child in Mexico he...

Marvin  Dale Branstine

Marvin Dale Branstine

Mar 14, 2017

Marvin Dale Branstine, 82, of Liberal, passed away on March 14, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal. He was born on May 28, 1934 to Thornton and Mildred (Cartwright) Branstine White. He attended school at Liberal High School in 1953. Marvin worked as a commercial pilot as an owner/operator of Branstine Flying Service Inc. On July 6, 1957 he married...