Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Seth Odell Beaver, 26, of Plains, KS passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 east of Meade, KS.    He was born on March 20, 1997 to Calvin and Renea (Oller) Beaver at Liberal, KS.

Seth was a graduate of Southwestern Heights High School; class of  2015. He then went on to receive his Associate Degree and John Deere Tech Certification...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Larry Wayne Phillips, 73, died  Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at his home in rural Seward County.

He was born July 30, 1950 to Melvyn Rae and Glenda Janice (Pedersen) Phillips in Beaver, Oklahoma.

He graduated from Liberal High School in 1968.During his high school career, Larry was class president, performed in several plays and held the pole vault record...

Sep 16, 2023

 

Levone Ray Madden, Jr, 49, of Lubbock, TX passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023,at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX.

He was born on September 4, 1974, to Levone Maden and Pearline West at Liberal, KS

Levone received his education both in Liberal, KS [Liberal High School] and Lubbock, TX [Monterey High School]. During his formative years, he...

Sep 15, 2023

 

Kenneth William Stegman, 84, of Liberal, KS passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita, KS.   He was born on February 25, 1939 to W.M. "Vince" and Henrietta (Fredelake) Stegman at Wright, KS.

Kenneth grew up on a farm and helped with the harvest each year. He graduated from Spearville High School in...

Sep 5, 2023

 

Marlin J. Knoll, 66, of Liberal, KS passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home.  He was born on July 21, 1957 to Marcellus and Betty (Dechant) Knoll at Wakeeney, KS. 

Marlin was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1975. He later obtained his Associate Degree in Accounting though Seward County Community College.

He worked as...

Sep 4, 2023

 

Blake D. Knoll, 61, of Liberal, KS passed away at his home on Monday, September 4, 2023.    He was born on December 18, 1961 to Marcellus and Betty (Dechant) Knoll at Hays, KS. 

Blake was a graduate of  Southwestern Heights High School; class of 1980.

Blake worked as a Consultant for Center for Independent Living. He enjoyed camping, fishing,...

Aug 16, 2023

Delois Terry, 76, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at the St. Francis Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS. She was born on January 10, 1947 to Richard and Bettie (Edwards) Witherspoon at Pickens, AR.

On May 23, 1965 she married Maurice Terry in Pickens, AR.

Delois' life passion was her family...

Aug 14, 2023

Maximiliano "Max" Arcos-Salgado, 18, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the BSA Hospital in Amarillo, TX. He was born on April 20, 2005 to Teodoro Arcos-Avila and Graciela Salgado-Romero at Liberal, KS.

Max was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 2023 where he was active on the wrestling team and played the Trumpet...

Aug 13, 2023

Neil Brewer, 71, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home.

He was born on February 7, 1952, to John and Serena (Durham) Brewer in Alva, OK.

Neil married Miriam Kruse in April 1972; they later divorced. He married Connie Terry on February 19, 1988, in Las Vegas, NV; she survives....

Aug 6, 2023

Charles Allen "Chuck" Winchell, 68, of Balko, OK passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on November 14, 1954 to George and Martha (Dobson) Winchell in Liberal, KS.

Chuck was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1972. Chuck was a lifelong Truck...

Aug 4, 2023

Diana Sue Cross, 58, of Turpin, OK passed away on Friday August 4, 2023 at the BSA Hospital in Amarillo, TX. She was born on October 8, 1964 to Arthur and Linda (Copelin) Keeter at Coldwater City, MI.

Diana was the TEMU Queen, she enjoyed drawing, sewing, and embroidering. She loved horror movies, and collecting "Hobbies", but...

Jul 14, 2023

Dakota James Hollis, 30, of Liberal, passed away on Friday July 14, 2023 at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, TX.

He was born on January 22, 1993 to John and Denise (Roybal) Hollis at Liberal, KS.

Dakota worked as a mechanic for over five years at National Carriers. He also worked with Dillon and Peanut...

Jul 5, 2023

Aldan David Decker, 5 months old, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on January 31, 2023 to Samuel and Emily (Banning) Decker at Liberal, KS.

Aldan was a happy and loving baby boy. He loved to dance with his Daddy, getting attention from...

Jun 30, 2023

Donald Lee Smith, 83, of Liberal, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home in Liberal, KS. He was born on December 26, 1939 to Marrion and Mary Frances (Gerard) Smith in Syracuse, KS. On July 19, 1969 he married Frances "Fran" Linenberger at Garden City, KS. Don owned and operated Smith Organ Service and worked as...

Jun 30, 2023

Dr. Jess Willard Koons, 95, of Liberal passed away on Friday, June 30,2023 at his home.

Jess was born at home two miles northwest of Sedan, Kansas December 29, 1927. His parents were Arthur and Laura Bell Henson Koons. He graduated from Sedan High School in 1946. He then served in the Army of the Occupation in Korea between 1946 -...

Jun 19, 2023

Lucia "Lucy" C. Ruiz, 72, of Liberal, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal She was born on March 2, 1951 to Aristeo Cardenas and Monica Zubia at Rosales, Chihuahua, Mexico Lucy had worked as a Custodian for USD480 from 2006 to 2018 before retiring. Lucy loved to sing and play her guitar;...

Jun 5, 2023

Tony Alexander Washington, 54, of Columbia, MO formerly of Liberal, KS passed away on Monday June 5, 2023 at his home in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 16, 1969 to Willie and Berlinda (Ricks) Washington at Liberal, KS.

Tony graduated from high school in Las Vegas Nevada.  After high school he enlisted into the US...

Jun 5, 2023

Al-Jalon Xavier Hill, 46, of Liberal, passed away on Monday June 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1977 to John Robert Hill Sr and Glory Callaway at Liberal, Kansas.

Al-Jalon enjoyed cooking, working on cars, fishing, spending time with family and friends. Al-Jalon is survived by his loving mother Glory Ross and...

Jun 4, 2023

Norman J. Brungardt, 86, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on May 19, 1937 to Isidore V. and Mary (Braun) Brungardt at Gorham, KS.

On August 15, 1959 he married Sharon Kay Conner at Russell, KS; she preceded him in death on May 17,...

Jun 1, 2023

Karen K Swank, 71, of Liberal passed away at her home on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

She was born on June 11, 1952 in Wichita, KS to Leona and Blaine Stockton. Her father, Blaine owned the Kurby business on Main Street for many years.

Karen, the youngest of three children, grew up in Liberal Kansas...