Tommy Ralph St. Aubyn, 70, formerly of Liberal, passed away on Sunday December 7, 2025 in El Dorado, KS. He was born on December 11, 1954 to Ralph and Hazel (Booth) St. Aubyn at Liberal, KS. Tom was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1972. He later went on to obtain his Bachelor Degree in Communications from Wichita State University. Tom had worked at Safeway and later Wal-Mart ...

William Todd Foster, age 60, formerly of Liberal, passed away at his home on Tuesday December 2, 2025 in Wolfforth, TX. He was born to Bill K. Foster and Jean Ann Haddock Foster on September 14, 1965 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal Kansas. Todd was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1984. He then went on to attend Kansas University. Todd was a diehard KU Jayhawks and Denver B...

Robert Figgins passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, at the Atrium at Serenity Pointe in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was 89 years old. On Christmas Day in 1935, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, his parents, Ennis and Marian Figgins, received a special Christmas present - a baby boy whom they named Robert Lee Figgins. Robert’s life began in the winding mountains of Victor, Colorado, whe...

Ernest James 'Lightning" England, 95, of Kismet, passed away on Tuesday December 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1930 to Ruben and Ella (Dageforde) England at Osawatomie, KS On August 3, 1952 he married Wanita Rose at Larned, KS. Ernest was a graduate of Paola High School; class of 1951. After graduation he joined the Army and served four years before settling down in Kism...

Eric "Ric" Malcolm Essix passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 35, at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Kansas. Eric was born on November 7, 1990, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to Eric Montel Essix and Janis Kaye Diederich. Eric was a kind-hearted soul whose warmth and positive spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Eric graduated from Satanta High School in 2010 and had re...

Nicholas "Nick" Andrew Kitch, aged 47, left this world on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on February 21, 1978, in Garden City, Kansas, and was the cherished son of Scott Leon and Lanette Gae (Bentley) Kitch. Nick had a heart as vast as the open plains he loved so dearly. He was a rare gem—kind, genuine, and always ready to share a warm hug ...

Randall “Randy” Wayne Lewis, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 30, 1952, in Borger, Texas, he was the beloved son of Vondell Dwayne Lewis and Oretha May (Ayers) Lewis. Randy’s life was marked by love, devotion, and service. He married his soulmate, Kay Marie Brown, and to...

Juan Antonio Quezada Ramos, a beloved son, brother and friend, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Altus, Oklahoma, at the age of 35. Juan was born on May 21, 1990, in Juarez, Chihuahua, to Rubel and Maria Mayela Romero. He obtained his GED and began working for Braum’s and unloading products for Walmart. He then went on to start his career at National Beef. Juan was known for his skill...

Henry Albert Cordova, 78, formerly of Liberal, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2025 in Seguin, TX. He was born on September 14, 1947 to Ignacio and Lucinda (Fuentes) Cordova at Tucumcari, NM. On September 27, 1965 he married Bertha Ann Llewellyn at the St Anthony's Catholic Church Liberal, KS. Bertha preceded him in death on June 5, 2025. Henry retired from Anadarko Petroleum. Henry'...

Jaivaren Edward Phillip Smith, age 15, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on May 7, 2010, in Lakin, Kansas, the son of Johnathon and Christina (McNett) Smith. Jai, a sophomore at Ulysses High School, touched the lives of many through his kindness, energy, and generous spirit. As a proud member of Jag-K, he was known for ...