Obituaries

Jay Emerick Chase, lovingly known as "Hawk" by those who love him, left this world on November 9, 2026, probably with that shit-eating grin on his face and a joke he never got to finish. Knowing him, he's already found the nearest wood shop on the other side and is deciding which project to tackle first while...

Brittany Reneé Shelton age 36, died on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Knowles, Oklahoma. She was born on October 29, 1990, in Liberal, Kansas to Kenneth G. Shelton, Jr. and Cheri Lee Dodson. Brittany graduated from Liberal High School in 2009 and went on to earn her associate's degree from Seward County Community ...

Francis E. (Red) Dye, age 90, passed away Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026, at the Kansas Soldier's Home, Fort Dodge, Kansas. He was born July 28, 1936, at Meade, Kansas, the son of Ernest Cecil and Helen Eugenia (Holdeman) Dye. As a young boy he attended school in Meade, graduating from Meade High School in 1954. Aft...

. Larry Wayne Newport, 85, died on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on April 13th, 1941, in Dodge City, Kansas to Ralph Wayne and Elsie Ruth (Barrett) Newport. Larry finished High School at Liberal High School. Larry worked for many years as a self-employed truck driver, and later drove truc...

Michael Lee Colvin, 68, passed away on November 9th, 2026, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born on February 4, 1958, in Liberal Kansas to Bill and Virginia (Shunk) Colvin. Mike completed High School in Liberal and then managed Pizza Huts for High Plains Pizza. He was a member of the Liberal Country Club, wh...

Carolyn Dunn, age 78, passed away on November 6, 2026, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, KS. She was born on September 11, 1948, in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Jay W. and Naoma (Hayden) Rundell. Carolyn and her family moved to Ulysses, Kansas, in 1955, where she spent her childhood and made many cherished...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Maddox Rylan Miller, age 21, on October 30, 2026. Born in Amarillo, Texas, on October 27, 2005, to Robbie and Tara Miller, Maddox lived his life with unmistakable enthusiasm and determination. He was known for his infectious smile that could light up any room. He was...

Michelle J. Strong age 66, died on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her residence in Optima, Oklahoma. She was born August 30, 1960, in Norfork, Virginia, to Darrell and Marilyn (Matkin) Kirkwood. Michelle took great pride in her work with Optima Paws Rescue. She loved all animals and enjoyed caring for those who had been ...

Chance Amanual Hartsell, 40, of Elkhart, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. Chance was born on January 10, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Terrie Lynn Simmons. He grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Westmoore High School. On October 26, 2012, he married Vanessa Pearson in Oklahoma City. In March 20...

Salvador Sosa was born on February 21, 1934, in Wright, Kansas to Salvador and Juana de la Rosa Sosa. His parents were brave, hardy, and hardworking immigrants from Zacatecas, Mexico. They were among the first such residents-- cultural pioneers-- of southwest Kansas. His parents were initially migrant workers, harvesti...

Herman George Slatten, 77, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on February 25, 1949 to Frank and Wennona (Lubbers) Slatten at Liberal, KS. On March 7, 1970 he married Jonnie L. Smith at the Tyrone Methodist Church in Tyrone, OK. Jonnie preceded him in death on February 6, 20...

Vivian Ala Britt was born on June 20, 1955, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to Paul and Helen Hammontree. She spent her childhood making memories in the small town of Keyes, Oklahoma, where she loved running around with her sisters, helping her dad on the family farm, and chasing her little brother around. Those early years were ...

Jason David Kendall, 51, died on October 27, 2026, in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born on January 9, 1975, in Garden City, Kansas. Jason was raised in Finney County, Kansas, and built a life centered on family, work, and the people he loved most. For more than fifteen years, he worked with dedication for CARQUEST in Hugoto...

Perry LaRay Heckle, 85, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at his home. He was born on February 20, 1941 to Clarence and Agnes (Love) Heckle at Turpin, OK. On October 15, 1959 he married Carol Curry in Liberal, KS. Perry graduated from Liberal High School, class of 1960. He began working in the oilfiel...

Jeanette Sue Harp age 79, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas. Sue Harp, née Schroeder, was born on December 31, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, to Theodore and Ilene Schroeder. Sue was devoted to Brad Harp for over 30 years. One day she left a note asking Brad to marry her and...

Maria Cecilia Hernandez Anguiano, 59, of Liberal, KS passed away on Sunday October 25, 2026 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. She was born on November 28, 1966 to Efren Hernandez Hernandez and Elvira Anguiano in Juan Aldama, Zacatacas, Mexico.On May 5, 1986 she married Emilio Mata Adame in Juan Aldama, Zacatacas,...

Eva Jean Ratzlaff, 94, of Liberal, KS, passed away on Wednesday October 21, 2026 at her home. She was born April 26, 1932 in Hooker, OK to Guy Marcus and Eva Hazel (Schriner) Daniels. Jean grew up on a small farm outside of Hooker; she was the youngest of nine children. She moved to Liberal as a young adult and began t...

Rafael Flores Ramirez age 71, died on Friday, October 23, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born October 27, 1957, in Guanajuato, Mexico to Epifanio Flores Zaragoza and Elvira Ramirez Valadez. Rafael and his wife, Maria Solorio de Flores, shared 45 years of marriage. Their family grew to include five sons, two daughters...

Timothy (Tim) Russell Geary, 67, passed away on October 18, 2026. Tim was a man of few words, but his strength, determination, and unwavering grit spoke volumes. He lived life on his own terms, stood firmly in his beliefs, and never backed down from what he felt was right. A skilled craftsman with an exceptional work...

Rita Jean (Smith) Friesen was born on June 21, 1954, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Duane and Geneva (Smith) Smith. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 23, 2026, at age 72. Rita had a happy childhood, growing up with one sister and four brothers. She and her family lived in several places in Kansas, includi...