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...

James "Sarge" McDaniel, 73, of Tyrone, OK passed away Monday morning February 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 8, 1951 to James Alfred and Clara Ilene (House) McDaniel at Canadian, TX. On March 31, 1972 he married Patsy Ruth Shumate Wesley in Knowles, OK. Sarge was a graduate of Forgan High School in Forgan, OK; class of 1970. He worked as a Truck Driver for Zenith Drilling fo...

Jeffry Blane Maneth, Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1978, in Liberal, Kansas, where he spent his first formative years on his family farm, before moving to Cabot, Arkansas at the age of 12. In Cabot he began his lifelong love and pursuit of excellence in the game of golf. Golf led him to Ouachita Baptist University where he played colle...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marion Lee Maneth and Myra Jean (MJ) Maneth of Cabot, Arkansas, who went to be with the Lord with their beloved son Jeffry Blane Maneth on April 11, 2025. They were married on February 20, 1978. Marion was born in Great Bend, Kansas on December 8, 1950. Marion served in the Honor Guard in Washington DC before moving back to Kansas in 1975...

Larry Creamer, 79, completed his earthly race on May 3, 2025, at the Legacy at Town Square Assisted Living Facility in Amarillo, TX. He was born on January 10, 1946, in Liberal, KS as the 8th child of Melvin and Pauline Creamer. He later became the big brother to three more siblings. Larry graduated from Hugoton High School in 1964 and attended college for a short time before enlisting in the Arm...