Virginia “Ginger” Carol (Phifer) Mostrom, aged 81, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born to Glen John and Bessie Virginia (Cunningham) Phifer. Ginger was brought home to join her sister, Barbara, and brother, John. Ginger’s early years were marked by profound experiences that shaped her character. T...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of William “Willie” Milton Ortivez Sr., 75, who departed this life on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Great Bend, Kansas. Born on December 21, 1950, in Del Carbon, Colorado, to Milton and Amalia Ortivez, Willie was a man of great strength, love, and resilience. Willie honorably served in the United States Army and later dedicated many years to h...

O.D. Young, age 75, died, June 13, 2026, at his home in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born September 24, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri to Tommy and Ileta “Bonnie” (Hollopeter) Young. O.D. grew up in Ulysses, where his family moved when he was just two years old. He attended school in Ulysses and graduated from Grant County Rural High School. Following graduation, he furthered his education by at...

David “Dave” Harvey Easterday, 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, formerly of Meade, Kansas, and Tyrone, Oklahoma, was called home on May 20, 2026.  A football coach, high school principal, and superintendent of schools, Dave spent more than four decades in education – in Tahoka, Texas; Leoti, Kansas; Meade, Kansas; and later in Tyrone, Oklahoma. He was born December 5, 1940, in Fowler, Kans...

Leland Barry Agan, 81, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1944 to Herbert and Inez (Allison) Agan at Atwood, KS. Leland graduated from Atwood High School in Atwood, KS and later attended Seward County Community College in Liberal. He worked many years at OTASCO at the old Southgate Mall and Shopping Center. In 1993 he opened Leland's Place...

Harriett Ann Arnett, a loving wife, mother and grandmother age 89, died on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, Kansas. Harriett’s journey began on January 11, 1937, in Liberal, Kansas, her parents were Authur and Frieda (Winkler) Lofland. In 1956 she graduated from Liberal High School. Just a couple of months later, on July 22, 1956, she walked down the aisle to ...

Charles W. Harper, age 96, died on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Brookdale Liberal Springs in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on January 08, 1930, in Hugoton, Kansas, to Thomas Alfred and Linnie Letha (Hawk) Harper. Charles graduated from Liberal High School and was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Hatfield on February 14, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. They were married for 71 years and made ...

Heaven apparently needed a little more humor, a little more ornery, and someone who knew how to love fiercely. On June 6, 2026, John Howard "Jack" Morris answered that call, leaving this earth at the age of 80 and undoubtedly already telling stories, giving advice, and keeping everyone on their toes. Jack was born on June 9, 1945, to Blum and Winifred “Winnie” Morris in Beaver, Oklahoma. He g...

Jeffry Wayne Mills, aged 68, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born on February 1, 1958, in Hugoton; he was the beloved son of Gerald "Jerry" Wayne and Shirley Rose (McIIrath) Mills. Jeff shared a lifetime of love and partnership with his wife, Brenda Jo Roehr, whom he married on April 18, 1983, in their hometown. To...

Charles (Chuck) Arthur Holcomb, 68, passed away on Friday June 5th, 2026 in Wichita, KS. He was born on November 4th, 1957 to Gene and Laverne Holcomb in Elkhart, KS. Chuck grew up in Hugoton and Rolla while living on the family farm. He was a graduate of Hugoton High School; class of 1977. He loved motorcycles especially Harley Davidson, rock music, and scary movies. Chuck would spend...