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 ...

John M Roberts age 70 passed quietly at his home in Meade on November 29, 2025.   John was born on November 22, 1955 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, the son of Amon M (Cotton) Roberts and Isola A Roberts of Meade. He attended school in Meade and worked for many years in the oil field in and around Meade and surrounding states.   He is preceded in death by his parents and two br...

Jeannice Walters, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home in Ulysses.  She was born on October 23, 1932, in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, the daughter of Benjamin and Leona (Kidwell) Spruce. Jeannice grew up in Mangum, Oklahoma, where she graduated high school.  She married Lavon Walters on June 9, 1951, in Mangum.  Lavon and Jeannice & small family moved to Ulysses in 1954....

Janet Ellen Kelly, age 84, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born in Ironton, Ohio, on March 27, 1941, to her loving parents William (“Bill”) and Rose Robinson. She spent her childhood and teen years in Ironton, where she led an active life- taking music lessons, playing in the school band, and working in a jewelry store as a teenager. At an early age, she accepted Christ as ...

Reverend Mark A. Mozeik, age 73, passed away early Saturday evening, November 22, 2025, at his Meade, Kansas, residence. He was born October 9, 1952, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Carl Albert and Marie (Sloss) Mozeik.  As a young boy he attended the Swisshelm Elementary School in Pittsburgh, graduating from Taylor Alderdire High School in Pittsburgh.  He later attended Concordia U...

Carrol Gene Kallenbach, a respected rancher and farmer who dedicated his life to the land and his family, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his beloved home in Rolla, Kansas. He was born on August 2, 1930, in Rolla, to Ray A. and Loretta (Jackson) Kallenbach. He was a lifelong member of this close-knit community, having graduated from Rolla High School. Carrol and Barbara Long were m...

Thomas “Tom” Charles Hornung and fondly known as "Uncle T," age 43, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on November 15, 1982, in Burlington, Colorado, to Terrence "Terry" and Shelley (Listul) Hornung. Tom graduated from Stratton High School in Colorado in 2000 and further pursued his education at Oklahoma State University, receiving his Bachelor of Science...

Sophia Susan "Sue" Potter, 83, formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday November 19, 2025 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Liberal, KS. Sue was born on October 21, 1942 to George Potter and Thelma Morris at Las Vegas, NV. She had worked many years at Nash Finch, Ideal Foods, and National Carriers in Liberal before retiring. Sue was affectionately known as "Grandma Su...

Michael R. “Mick” Prine, 79, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2025, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 26, 1946, to a single mother in Wichita, Kansas, at the Children’s Service League. Hallie and Wilda Prine were overjoyed when they received the call that they had become the parents of a baby boy, and his adoption was finalized that...

Maria D. Borboa, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home in Ulysses, Kansas.  She was born onAugust 13, 1944, in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Francisco and Margarita (Armenta) Riesgo. Maria grew up in Tucson Arizona. She married Peter Borboa onJanuary 12, 1963, in Tucson, Arizona. Maria enjoyed family time, being involved with and supporting grandkids and great-grandk...