Royce Allen Tucker, aged 62, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2026, at his home in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on October 20, 1963, in Denver, Colorado, Royce was the cherished son of the late Elver Eugene (Jack) Tucker and Rosalie Lavonne (Perry) Tucker. Royce's life was a harmony of devotion and creativity. He found joy in singing and music, and his hands skillfully brought beauty to life through...

Douglas Dean Hale, age 72, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at OU Health Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on September 1, 1953, in Liberal, Kansas to Paul Gene and Loree (Harnden) Hale. Douglas graduated from Liberal High School in 1971 and went on to further his education at Seward County Community College where he played as pitcher for the first Seward County Baseball Te...

Jimmy Don Hamm, 70, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, TX. There will be no viewing or services. A complete obituary will be posted soon....

Jose Victor Garcia Martinez, age 61, died on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on May 14, 1965, in Vio Campo, Durango, Mexico to Pedro Garcia and Sara Martinez. Jose was united in marriage to Carmen Mendoza on April 14, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. He gave many years of hard work to construction with KUP Energy Services. Jose found joy in music, horse races,...

Terrie Ann Behrendt, age 69, a longtime resident of Turpin, Oklahoma, transitioned to her Heavenly home on July 10, 2026. Born on October 12, 1956, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Bob Murry and Helen Harper, Terrie was the first of four children. As Bob served in the military, the family moved several times, allowing Terrie to spend her childhood in Abilene and Salina, Kansas as well as Perryton, T...

Barbara Holman, 66, of Benbrook, TX, formerly of Liberal, passed away on Thursday July 9, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 28, 1960 to Willie Gray and Bruenetter (Hanley) Wrotten at Dumas, AR. On April 29, 1983 she married Frankie Holman in Guymon, OK. Barbara was well known and loved in the Liberal community, she had recently moved to Benbrook, TX to...

Kay Berghaus, age 91, passed away late Wednesday evening, July 8, 2026, at her Meade, Kansas, residence. She was born August 5, 1934, in rural Ford County, Kansas, the daughter of Leo and Celia (Kenton) Lehmann. As a young girl, she attended grade school in rural Ford County, Kansas, graduating from Dodge City High School in 1950 at the age of fifteen. After her graduation, she attended the...

Joseph Anthony “Tony” Abeyta Sr., 74, of Liberal, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Satanta District Hospital. He was born on June 10, 1952 in Brighton, Colorado, the son of David and Cleofas (Vercuiaga) Abeyta. He proudly served his county in the United States Army before building a long and respected career as an operator with Northern Natural Gas. In 1977 H...

Felix Trujillo, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his residence with his loving family. He was born on May 18, 1932, in Moses, New Mexico, to his parents, Catarino and Santos (Martinez) Trujillo. Felix led a life rooted in hard work, integrity, and an abiding love for his family and the outdoors. From the earliest days of his youth in New Mexico to his many years in Kansa...

Glen Eldon Hall, 89, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Farmersville, Texas. He was born on October 17, 1936, in Syracuse, Kansas, to Code Henry and LewElla “Deanie” (Anderson) Hall. Glen graduated from Moscow High School in Moscow, Kansas. He attended Fort Hays State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with a minor in Mathematics. On December 21, 1958, Glen ...