Obituaries

TaQuana Cooper

TaQuana Cooper

Aug 22, 2024

Taquana Neon Cooper 43, of Centerton, met her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

She was born June 14, 1981, in Liberal, Kansas the daughter of Troy Lee and Shirley Jean Gray Cooper. 

Taquana was a cosmetologist and formerly worked for Walmart. She has been the Children's Pastor for the past 19 years...

Mary Louise Lloyd

Mary Louise Lloyd

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Louise (Fisher) Lloyd, 96, of Liberal, Kansas passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024. She was born June 10, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Helen Fisher.

Mary married Dallas D. Lloyd December 11, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas. Their photographer’s camera broke so she only had two pictures from their wedding day. 

Mary liked to stay busy. When...

Lynne Stefan

Lynne Stefan

Aug 11, 2024

Lynne Eugene Stefan, 67, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024 at his home.

He was born November 20, 1956 in Quinter, Kansas; the son of Peter Stefan and Clara Marie (Dreiling) Stefan. 

Lynne was a long time resident with Mosaic in Liberal where he made many friends throughout the years. He was known for being fashionably dressed with...

Alfonso Rios Jr.

Alfonso Rios Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

Alfonso Rios Jr, 52, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. 

He was born on March 19, 1972 to Alfonso Rios and Anita Avila at Carrizo Springs , TX.

On March 30, 2002 he married Alma Yaneth Tarango-Salcido at Liberal, KS. 

Alfonso worked for Madden Oil for several years. On August 27, 2018 he went...

Troy Waugh

Troy Waugh

Aug 1, 2024

Troy Legrand Waugh, beloved son of Glenna and Gary Hollis, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 60. Troy was born on October 9, 1963, to Stanley E. and Glenna (Vaughn) Waugh in Liberal, Kansas. He lived a life full of generosity, leadership, and strength. He was known for his passion for adventure, architectural expertise, proficiency in...

Kay Cathcart

Kay Cathcart

Jul 31, 2024

Frances Kay Cathcart, 76, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024 at her home. 

She was born on January 11, 1948 at Coushatta, LA; daughter of Grant Oshel and Irene (Stebens) Oshel.

On August 10, 1965 she married Gerald Lee Cathcart in Colorado. Gerald preceded her in death on July 17, 2019

Kay had worked many years as an Invoice Clerk...

Jess Ellis

Jess Ellis

Jul 18, 2024

Jesse Leroy Ellis, 64, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday July 18, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. 

He was born on July 27, 1959 to Junior and Pauline (McMayhill) Ellis at Denver, CO. 

Jess was a graduate of Turpin High School, class of 1978. Spending time with his grandchildren was one of his greatest joys. Jess also enjoyed watching...

Bob Cotter

Bob Cotter

Jul 9, 2024

Robert "Bob" Cotter, 87, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1936 to Earl and Ethel (Miller) Cotter at Buffalo, OK.

On August 11, 1990 he married Bernadean "Mema" Kraber at Liberal, KS; she preceded him in death on March 4, 2010. 

Bob was a graduate of Buffalo High School: class...

Rayola Heals

Rayola Heals

Jul 9, 2024

Rayola Gene Heals, 81, of Turpin, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at her home. 

She was born on November 22, 1942 to Olen and Frankie (Higgins) Dudley at Liberal, Kansas; the oldest of eight children.

On December 5, 1961 she married Woodrow Heals in Clayton, NM.

She attended school at Liberal High School, graduating class of 1961. Rayola worked at...

Tracy Jan Sponsel

Tracy Jan Sponsel

Jul 3, 2024

Tracy Jan Sponsel, 62, of Meade, KS passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS.

She was born on September 13, 1961 to Gerald Clark and Mary Jo (Day) Tilford at Fort Scott, KS. 

On November 21, 1980 she was united into marriage with Steven Ray Sponsel in Guymon, OK. From that union, Tracy graced...

Jerry L Butler

Jerry L Butler

Jun 22, 2024

Jerry L Butler, 84, of Liberal, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Wheatridge Care Park.  

He was born on October 15, 1939 to James and Nettie (Patrick) Butler at Formosa , KS.

On September 16, 1961 he married Judy Heller in Hastings, NE.; she preceded him in death on May 6, 2024.

He was a proud US Army Veteran.

Jerry is survived...

Joe Stanley Coleman

Joe Stanley Coleman

Jun 19, 2024

Joe Stanley Coleman, 71, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2024 at Homestead Estates Plus in Liberal..  

He was born on January 30, 1953 to Roosevelt Coleman and Blanche (Dorsey) Caton at Shamrock, TX.

On February 25, 1971 he married Dorothy Jean Green at Dalhart, TX.

Joe worked with the Sanitation Dept. for the City of Liberal for many years...

David H Minor

David H Minor

Jun 7, 2024

David Hunter Minor, 80,  passed away on Friday, June 7, after a long illness.He was born in Liberty, MO, on May 27, 1944, to Royal C. and Helen H. Minor.The family moved to western Kansas during his early years and finally settled in Liberal when David was 14 years old. He attended Liberal High School class of 1962 and joined...

Beverly Hansen

Beverly Hansen

Jun 6, 2024

Beverly Dale Hansen, 93, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024 at her home.  She was born on November 20, 1930 to Thelbert and Genevieve (Bradfield) Johns at Cleveland, OH. On August 8, 1970 she married Edwin Hansen at Santa Monica, CA; he preceded her in death in 2003. Growing up she spent a lot of time on...

Delesa "Lesa" Canary

Delesa "Lesa" Canary

May 19, 2024

Delesa Jean (Coleman) Canary, 41, of Wichita, KS passed away on Sunday May 19th, 2024 in the Harry Hynes Hospice Center at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

She was born October 23rd, 1982 to Joe Coleman and Dorothy (Green) Coleman in Plainview, TX.

On February 29th, 2012 she married Tommas Eugene Canary in Wichita,KS.

Delesa was a graduate of Liberal...

Connie Mann

Connie Mann

May 18, 2024

Connie J. Mann, 78, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024 at her residence.   She was born on February 8, 1946 to Walter and Joyce (Alton) Konkel at Springfield, CO.Connie was a graduate of Hugoton High School in Hugoton, KS. She is survived by Three Sons, Rex Mann and wife Sherry of Granby, CO, Artt Mann and wife Lorena...

Cindy Martz

Cindy Martz

May 14, 2024

 Cynthia “Cindy” Martz, 76, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2024 at her residence.  

  

She was born on May 8, 1948 to Hersel and Opal (Waybright) Stebens at Guymon, OK. Cindy owned and operated Simply Uniform in Liberal until her retirement. She was a member of the Western Ave Church of Christ. Cindy loved to watch OU football....

Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson

May 12, 2024

Mark Wayne Wilson, 58, of Travis County Texas passed away of natural causes unexpectedly & peacefully in his home May 12, 2024.  Mark was born August 20, 1965 to Billy Lynn Wilson and Donna Dee Johnson Wilson in Tulia Texas.Mark graduated from Liberal High School in 1983. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Science from Southwestern College, Winfield Kansas and...

Barbara  Roehr

Barbara Roehr

May 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Roehr, 86, of Liberal, passed away on May 7, 2024 at Wheatridge Park Care Center.    She was born on February 13, 1938 in Forgan, Oklahoma to Lee and Carrie Still. Barbara worked in retail most of her life. She worked several years in Amarillo with her sister Nancy, she also worked at Gibson's, KMart, Alco and Walmart until...

Judy Butler

Judy Butler

May 6, 2024

Judy T. Butler, 82, of Liberal, KS passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center.    She was born on August 1, 1941 to Henry and Gladys (Sharp) Heller in Lebanon, KS. On September 16, 1961 she married Jerry L. Butler in Hastings, NE.    Judy is survived by her loving husband Jerry, Son, Michael Butler of Norton, KS; Grandson,...