Obituaries

HELEN  M. BOX

HELEN M. BOX

Apr 9, 2014

Helen Marie Box, 83, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. She was born March 10, 1931 at Ada, OK, the daughter of Thurman and Ola (Tollison) Fox. She married Harold Eugene "Gene" Box on March 19th, 1947 at Ada, OK. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2007. Helen and Gene moved to...

CARL  EDGAR NIX

CARL EDGAR NIX

Apr 9, 2014

Carl Edgar Nix, age 70, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born March 8, 1944 at Liberal, KS, the son of Bert and Golda (Logsdon) Nix. Carl attended Harrison School, SDSI and Mosaic. He was a lifelong Liberal resident and enjoyed people, community activities, games, horse riding and fishing. His survivors include...

CARL CAMPBELL

CARL CAMPBELL

Apr 4, 2014

Carl Dean Campbell, 77, died Friday, April 4, 2014 in Enid, OK. He was born June 2, 1936 at Kismet, KS, the son of Carl Leo and Mildred Vula (Thompson) Campbell. He grew up in rural Kismet, KS and attended Kismet schools. Carl Dean's many hobbies and interests included drawings, woodcarving, gardening and visiting with friends. He attended the Grace...

RONALD  E. WEST

RONALD E. WEST

Mar 26, 2014

Ronald E. West, age 71, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley, KS He was born February 16, 1943 at Cushing, OK, the son of Cecil A. and Joyce (Baker) West. He married Karen Martin January 3, 1975 at Perryton, TX. She survives. Ronald attended high school in Guymon, OK, class of 1961. Ronald then attended...

RANDY HARVEY

RANDY HARVEY

Mar 25, 2014

Randy Harvey, age 52, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Wichita, KS. He was born December 6, 1961 the son of Tom and Ruth Harvey. He was a Cook in the food Industry for many years. Randy enjoyed Horticulture. His survivors include Aunts- Ruth Peak of Liberal, KS. June Harvey of Liberal, KS. Cousins - Joe Harvey, Dianne Harvey, Dr....

OMEGA WOLF

OMEGA WOLF

Mar 25, 2014

Omega Daphene Wolf, age 79, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born March 12, 1935 at Tussy, OK, the daughter of Luther and Opal (Sanders) Black. She married Gilbert Wolf on April 19, 1956 at Clayton, NM. He survives Omega attended Dill City, OK High School and was a class of 1953 graduate. Omega had...

JANICE NIPPLE

JANICE NIPPLE

Mar 19, 2014

Janice S. Nipple, 71, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, KS. She was born July 1, 1942 at Stillwell, OK, the daughter of Ralph and Lorene (Barker) Hill. She married Kermit Nipple December 30, 1970 at the First Christian Church in Liberal, KS. Kermit preceded her in death on February 15, 2014. Janice was a graduate...

ELENA GARCIA-ZUNIGA

ELENA GARCIA-ZUNIGA

Mar 13, 2014

Elena Garcia Zuniga, 89, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. She was born August 18, 1924 at Santa Barbara Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Gregorio and Anastasia Gonsalez Zuniga. She married Jesus Garcia at Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico on May 10,1944. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1984. She was a Homemaker and...

SAMUEL  H. TRUTZA

SAMUEL H. TRUTZA

Mar 10, 2014

Samuel H. (Sammy) Trutza, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Guymon, OK from complications of Lung Cancer. He was born September 24, 1950 at Austin, TX, the son of Philip and Dorothy (Finisher) Trutza. He married Henriette Glim on March 15, 1974 at Miami, FL. She survives. Sammy attended St. Lucia Catholic School in Castries, St. Lucia...

MARY  FRANCES URWIN

MARY FRANCES URWIN

Mar 7, 2014

Mary Frances Urwin, 95, died Friday, March 7, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. She was born February 2, 1919 at Sterling, CO, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Tinsley) Gechter. She married Lynn Urwin February 13, 1952 at Raton, NM. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1989. Mary was a class of 1937 graduate of...

CLYDE  D. LAMBERT

CLYDE D. LAMBERT

Feb 27, 2014

Clyde D. Lambert, 73, died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover, KS. He was born August 7, 1940 at Coats, KS, the son of Merle and Doris (Frame) Lambert. He married Sondra Maphet on December 21, 1973 at Ft. Scott, KS. She survives. Clyde was a graduate of Coats High School and attended college at...

ILA  FERN OYLER

ILA FERN OYLER

Feb 16, 2014

Ila Fern Oyler, 85, died early Sunday, February 16, 2014 at her residence at Emeritus Liberal Springs in Liberal, KS. She was born July 16, 1928 at Liberal, KS, the daughter of Irvine and Velma Grabeel. She married Lloyd Oyler on January 13, 1946 at Garden City, KS. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2007. After she and...

KERMIT  L. NIPPLE

KERMIT L. NIPPLE

Feb 15, 2014

Kermit L. Nipple , 64, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at St. Francis Via Christie Hospital in Wichita, KS. He was born September 14, 1949 at Hardner, KS, the son of Lester and Rose (Downing) Nipple. He married Janice Hill at the First Christian Church in Liberal on December 31, 1974. She survives. Kermit was a graduate of Moscow High...

BOB  D MOON

BOB D MOON

Feb 13, 2014

Bob D. Moon, 82, died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his home in rural Texas County, Oklahoma. He was born June 28, 1931 at Liberal, KS, the son of Clarence and Hazel (Robins) Moon. He married Betty Jo Sanger October 2, 1953 at Liberal, KS. She survives. Bob was a graduate of Liberal High School and attended college at Panhandle...

BELVA  R TAYLOR

BELVA R TAYLOR

Feb 11, 2014

Belva R. Taylor, 78, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Liberal Good Samaritan Center. She was born October 13, 1935 at Hereford, TX, the daughter of Luther Peers and Edna (Hill) Wheat. She married Billy D. Taylor on March 15, 1957 at Clayton, NM. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1980. Belva was a Class of 1953 Graduate...

JUANITA  EARLENE WEEKS

JUANITA EARLENE WEEKS

Feb 8, 2014

Juanita Earlene Weeks, 86, of Satanta, KS passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Satanta District Long Term Care Unit in Satanta, KS. She was born on October 3, 1927 to Mace and Minnie (Subke) Stucker at Garden City, KS. She was a graduate of Garden City High School. On May 26, 1945 she married Edwin "Tuffy" Weeks...

BERTHA ALICIA LOYA DE MERCADO

BERTHA ALICIA LOYA DE MERCADO

Feb 4, 2014

Bertha Alicia Loya DeMercado, 52, of Liberal, passed away on February 4, 2014 at Liberal, Kansas. She was born on April 5, 1961 to Juan and Erlinda (Ramirez) Loya at Namiquipa Chihuahua, Mexico. Bertha moved to the United States in 1991 and was employed with National Beef Packing Co for 16 years. She married Manuel Mercado in Mexico. He Survives....

GIAP  VAN NGUYEN

GIAP VAN NGUYEN

Jan 19, 2014

Giap Van Nguyen, 79, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at his home in Liberal, KS. He was born January 15, 1935 at Quang Ngai, Vietnam the son of Hein Van Nguyen and Tuyen Thi Nguyen . He married Lu Thi Nguyen in Vietnam. She survives. He moved to the United States from Vietnam in July of 1995 and was employed...

DOROTHY  L SARGENT

DOROTHY L SARGENT

Jan 16, 2014

Dorothy L. Sargent, 86, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at her home in Liberal, KS . She was born December 9, 1927 at Johnson, KS, the daughter of Marshall and Myrtle (Swisher) Portlock. Dorothy was a graduate of Syracuse High School at Syracuse, KS. She married Robert "Bob" Sargent on October 14, 1969 at Miami, OK. Bob preceded her in...

LINDA JOHNSTONE

LINDA JOHNSTONE

Jan 16, 2014

Linda Johnstone, 55, of Newkirk, OK died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. She was born January 15, 1959 at Liberal, KS the daughter of Raymond and Norma Jean(Wilkinson) Combee. She married Brett Johnstone in 1997. He Survives. She was a graduate of Liberal High School where she was a cheerleader for her school. Over...