Rodolfo Alberto Espinoza-Urquidi, affectionately known as Rudy, departed from this world too soon on February 9, 2026, in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on May 3, 2005, in Liberal, Kansas, Rudy's life was a tapestry woven with love, kindness, and friendship that touched the hearts of all who knew him. A proud graduate of Hugoton High School, Rudy completed his studies in 2024, leaving behind memories of a...

Roberta Lewis passed away on January 31, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas, at the age of 92. She was born on March 13, 1933, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Julius Abner and Velma Antnett (Gregg) Giles. She lived a life of love for her family and friends. Roberta married Victor Murdock Lewis on August 31, 1948, in Garden City, Kansas. Roberta was a proud mother to her three sons, Victor ”Buck” ...

Lonnie Smith, 69, of Liberal, passed away on Monday February 9, 2026 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Center. He was born on March 6, 1956 to Harold and Joan (Flickner) Smith in Liberal, KS. Lonnie was a graduate of Liberal High School and had worked at Standard Supply for many years before his health deteriorated. Lonnie was an "early bird"; he spent many days drinking coffee with his father a...

Stella Ann (Martinez) Medina, a cherished soul from Hugoton, Kansas, peacefully took her place among the angels on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was the daughter of Pedro and Rose Adeline (Gallegos) Martinez. She was born on August 22, 1958, in La Junta, Colorado. She was the devoted wife of Ralph Medina, with whom she journeyed through life for an incredible 51 years, weaving...

MEADE - Gary Dan Byram, age 73, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was a longtime resident of Meade, Kansas. Gary was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Connie Byram, with whom he shared fifty-five years of marriage. Together they built a life full of laughter, love, and unwavering support. He was the proud father of two children: C...

Jonnie L. Slatten, 75, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Friday February 6, 2026 at Wheatridge Care Park Nursing Home in Liberal, KS. She was born on December 27, 1950 to Lloyd and Goldie (Rasler) Smith at Hugoton, KS. On March 7, 1970 she married Herman Slatten at the Tyrone Methodist Church in Tyrone, OK. He Survives. Jonnie was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1969. She had worke...

Larry Lee Martin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 84. Heaven gained one of the very best. He was truly one of a kind. Larry was born on September 23, 1941, in Mount Hope, Kansas, the cherished son of Joseph Peter Martin and Philomena (Reichenberger) Martin. From an early age, he learned the values th...

Mary Frances Chambers Light passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born on June 5, 1928, the youngest of three sisters, on her family’s farm just north of Rolla. Growing up during the Dust Bowl years, she developed a strong work ethic and an appreciation for family that stayed with her throughout her life. After graduating as salutatorian from Rolla High School, w...

Gertrude “Trude” Willa Perkins was born October 29, 1923, west of Elkhart, Kansas, to Bill and Ona Pearl Swagerty. She grew up with her five siblings in a Christian home that laid the foundation for a life shaped by her devotion to Christ and her church. In 1945, Trude married Louis “Perk” Perkins, and together they raised three children. Their lives centered around faith and family. Tr...

Larry Gene Smith, known to many simply as Gene, passed away on January 27, 2026, at The Shepheard's Center in Cimarron, Kansas. However, Gene transitioned to a nursing home a few weeks before his passing. He was born on November 3, 1946, in Montezuma, Kansas, to Archie and Edna Smith; Gene dedicated a significant part of his life to farming in the Montezuma area. His love for the outdoors was ...