Sanh Van Tran, age 79, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1946, in Vietnam, to Tran Van On and Doan Thi Bay. Sanh completed high school and lived a life marked by strength, perseverance, and devotion to his family. He served in the South Vietnamese Army and endured six years as a prisoner of war, carrying with him a quiet courage t...

Billie Jean Wriston, 93, of Liberal, Kansas, entered into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born on August 15, 1932, Billie Jean was a lifelong resident of Liberal. She graduated from Liberal High School and went on to earn her nursing degree. Known for her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, she never met a stranger and always had a joke ready to brighten someone’s da...

Wendy Jo Raynor, age 67, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on June 10, 1959, in Soul, Korea and adopted by Larry and Eve (Bouere) Thompsen. Wendy graduated from high school, completed two years of college, and devoted her work as a CNA for Home Health to caring for others. She was dearly loved by her family, friends, and clients, and her kindness will be lovi...

Larry “X Sarge” Hendrickson, age 85, died on June 18, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on May 17, 1941, to Edward Louis and Lucille (Williams) Hendrickson in Liberal, Kansas. After graduating from high school, Larry enlisted in the United States Army, beginning a distinguished military career that spanned from 1958 until his retirement in 1981 as a Sergeant First C...

David Lynn Mitchell, age 70, died on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on December 20, 1955, in Sherman, Texas, to Earl Dean and Evelyn Joan (McEntire) Mitchell. David was of Cherokee, English, Scottish Irish decent. David graduated from high school and attended college for two years. He worked as a parts manager for Harley-Davidson for 20+ years. An a...

William “Willy" Meza, age 52, died June 14, 2026, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born on September 14, 1973, in Ulysses, Kansas to Manuel and Irma (Guerra) Meza. Willy attended school in Ulysses. Later, he moved to Topeka, where he worked in masonry, returning to Ulysses in 2006. Willy worked in construction for many years, most recently with 5-G Irrigation. He wa...

Johnny Pineda, 72, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on February 20, 1954, in Ulysses, Kansas to Juan and Elidia (Pacheco) Pineda. Johnny worked for many years in the Oil Fields as a Head Derrick Hand. He loved fishing, hunting and playing pool. His pastimes included watching western movies and listening to music. Johnny is survived by his...

" SHREE RAMKABIR SATYA CHHE " Lord shivay and sadguru kabirsaheb blessed my Husband/ father Sanmukhbhai Narshihbhai Bhakta, of Liberal Kansas/ kapura to peacefully unite with them at Wichita Kansas,on 16th June 2026. He was born on 9th June1944, He was 83 yrs old. He was a well known BHAJANIK( singer )of traditional bhajan of Bhakta samaj. He lived a very meaningful, Truthful, honest, ha...

Kletis Ronald Kelly entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2026, at his home on Wagon Wheel Ranch. He was born on November 24, 1940, in Elkhart, Kansas, to Jim Adrian and Wanetta Stalford Kelly. Kletis was known for his faith in God, hard work, generosity and service to others. Raised in Elkhart, he worked at the Elkhart Tri-State News, at his father’s gas station, and on his...

Richard Leroy Lepper, age 86, died on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Norman Veteran’s Center in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born on November 11, 1939, in Haven, Kansas to Willard and Ula (Robertson) Lepper. He graduated from Plains High School. On May 14, 1997, he married Carolyn Sue Pearce in Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard was a lifelong member of the VFW. He joined the United States Army in 1957, wh...