Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2022

Naomi Irene Titus, 93, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday March 5, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

She was born on November 1, 1928 to Edward and Olive (Birdsall) Nusz at Okeene, OK.

In 1955 she married Donald Singer in Liberal, KS; preceded in death on October 20, 1982.

On...

Mar 1, 2022

Mark Richard Massoni, 72, of Turpin, OK., passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO.

He was born on August 28, 1949 to Jack and Jane (Douglas) Massoni at Liberal, KS.

Mark met Annette Swan of Turpin, OK. In the summer of 1966; on June 10, 1969 they...

Feb 26, 2022

Joan T. Trahern, 92, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Twin Oaks Manor in Booker, TX. She was born on December 6, 1929 to Bernard and Mildred (Broscha) Regier at Newton, KS.

On November 14, 1952 she married Dale Trahern in Oklahoma City, OK; he preceded her in death.

Joan grew...

Feb 24, 2022

Ronna Rae Duerson, 70, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1951 to Earl and Bridget (Zorn) Pittser at Russell, KS.

On  July 19, 1974 she married James L. "Jim" Duerson,  at Clayton, NM; Jim preceded her in death on March 2, 2003.

Ronna...

Feb 16, 2022

Gene Wilfred King, 85, passed on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Beaver County Memorial Hospital, Beaver, OK after several years of bad health.

He was born March 3, 1936, in Beaver County, OK, to Rufus & Hazel (Matkin) King.

Gene was raised on the family farm near Turpin, OK until his family moved to Liberal,...

Feb 13, 2022

Jamison G. Lewis, 47, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born on December 27, 1974 to James and Gwendolyn (Dunlap) Lewis at Liberal, KS.

Jamison attended Liberal High School where he played Football; he was a class of 1993 graduate. Jamison went on to study Social...

Feb 9, 2022

Paula Vazquez De Torres, 87, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Southwest Medical Center. She was born on June 29, 1934 to Asuncion and Hortencia Vazquez at Merida Yucatan, Mexico.

Paula enjoyed crocheting, sewing, watching her favorite show Heartland on TV, gardening, writing letters, and reading her Bible She was a member of...

Feb 4, 2022

Roger Gene Lamcke , 94, of Liberal, Kansas died Friday, February 4, 2022 at Southwest Medical Center.

He was born October 25, 1927 at Climbing Hill, Iowa, the son of Ira and Margarite (Day) Lamcke.

He was married to Marion Johnson from 1948 to 1968 having two daughters from this marriage, Linda and...

Jan 29, 2022

In loving memory of Frank L. Challis, 75, who passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 as a result of Covid, at his home in Liberal. He was born on August 29, 1946 in Geary, OK, the son of Oran and Betty (Smith) Challis. His biological father was Frank “Swede” Henderson; Oran Challis adopted Frank at a young age....