Katherine Marie Long Julian, age 98, of Johnson, Kansas, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson. She was born near Haviland in rural Kiowa County, Kansas, on January 26, 1927, the daughter of Ralph Ginter and Mabel Dorothy (Hague) Long. She, along with her parents and sister, Betty, moved to rural Stanton County in 1930, in the middle of a blizzard. She had many happ...

Lewis Wendell Wheeler, 89, of Hugoton, Kansas, was called home by his heavenly Father Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Sycamore in Amarillo, Texas. Lewis was born November 3, 1935, to Clarence Henry Wheeler and Ruth Ellis Wheeler, in Stevens County Kansas. He graduated from Friends Bible Academy in Haviland, Kansas, and continued his education at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. On April 4, 195...

Steven "Soup" Riggs Campbell, 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Hugoton, Kansas, on May 14, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1954, in the same town he cherished throughout his life, to John Monroe Campbell and Mary Oletia (Riggs) Campbell. A dedicated Stevens County Road Department employee, Steve’s hard work shone brightly until his r...

Deborah Mae “Debbie” Kulow, 64, of Tyrone, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. Debbie was born on July 15, 1960, in Liberal, Kansas, to Robert “Bob” Wade and Vinnie Lorene “Peewee” (Mongold) Hickey. From a young age, Debbie was known for her kind heart and deep love for her family. She married the love of her life, Harold Ku...

Dr. Hector G. Rios, 57, of Wichita, KS, passed away on May 3rd, 2025, in Arkansas. He was born on August 11th, 1967, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Hector and Maria Rios. Hector graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas and Southern California College of Optometry. Hector loved his job practicing for 31 years as an Optometrist in both Wichita and Colwich. He began running at a y...

Gary Burkhart, age 86, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born on August 3, 1938, in Newton, Kansas, the son of George and Ethel (Francis) Burkhart. Gary grew up in Augusta where he graduated high school. He furthered his education at Wichita State University, Missouri State and received his master’s degree in School Administration and Psychology from Empor...

Michael Ray Todd, 69, of Liberal, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2025, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. Mike was born on January 9, 1956, in Tulia, Texas, to Moonyeen (Losson) and Talmadge Ray Todd. He grew up helping in his parents’ restaurant, where he developed a strong work ethic and a natural ability to connect with others. Mike dedicated 35 years of his professi...

John Dean Randles was born September 13, 1925, to John Howard and Edith May (Pierce) Randles. He was born on the homestead, in his parents' home, which was also the post office of Hardesty, Oklahoma, and operated by his parents. He died at the age of 99 on May 5, 2025, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. During his senior year, his father died from complications of an electrical shock that occ...

Dale Merrill Hebbert, age 89, died peacefully on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on March 10, 1936, in Gordon, Nebraska, to Merrill and Martha Lovilla (Leggett) Hebbert. Dale graduated from Gordon High School in Gordon, Nebraska, where he first became involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). His passion for agriculture and leader...

Mary Louise Shook, age 96, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on December 1, 1928, in Great Bend, Kansas to Fred and Florence (Hartman) Brack. Mary graduated from Otis, Kansas high school and attended Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. On July 3, 1949, Mary married William Clifford “Tom” Shook, who passed away on December 15, 2015. They were...