Richard Pelton, 81, of Turpin, Oklahoma, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas. Richard was born on September 5, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas, to Forrest and Hope Pelton. He grew up in Turpin, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Turpin High School in 1962. He went on to attend OSU Tech, graduating in 1966. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietna...

Jorge Luis Fabela, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away at home in Hugoton, Kansas on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at the age of 66. Jorge was born on October 9, 1959, in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Leodegario and Irene Fabela. Jorge's journey through life was marked by hard work, dedication to family, and a deep love for his hobbies. Jorge move...

Lindell "Lin" Vern Rodenberg, 73, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on January 19, 1952 to Alvin and Helena (Rasband) Rodenberg at Syracuse, KS. On March 10, 1994 he married Anita (Kidder) Lambert in Liberal, KS. Lin brought three daughters into the marriage and Anita brought two boys and one daughter. Because most ...

John Dwayne Farmer , 67, born on January 15, 1958, in Twin Falls, Idaho, departed this life on October 27, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose warm heart and spirited personality will be deeply missed. John and Lora Lee (Hawkins) were married on July 7, 2007, in Hough, Oklahoma. John dedicated his career to being a truck driver and owner-op...

Frankie Dee Thomas, age 78, of Hugoton, KS, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton, KS, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 20, 1947, in Weaubleau, MO, the son of James Frank and Flora Jeanne (Cauthan) Thomas. As a young child, Frankie moved to Hugoton when his father began working in the oil and gas industry. Throughout his life, he calle...

German Miranda-Moreno, 27, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday October 25, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center. He was born on July 23, 1998, to Abelardo and Maria Miranda (Moreno) in Liberal, KS. German was a 2016 graduate of Liberal High School. German enjoyed playing video games, playing soccer, watching sports; he was a huge fan of Real Madrid and the New England Patriots. Above all, he lov...

Alice Frey, age 92, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born on August 10, 1933, in Peabody, Kansas, the daughter of Otto Louis and Lettie Leona (Jeffrey) Frey. Alice grew up on a farm near Elmdale, Kansas, where she attended grade and high school, graduating from Elmdale Rural High School in 1951. During her youth, she wa...

Frankie Dee Thomas, age 78, of Hugoton, KS, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton, KS, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 20, 1947, in Weaubleau, MO, the son of James Frank and Flora Jeanne (Cauthan) Thomas.  As a young child, Frankie moved to Hugoton when his father began working in the oil and gas industry. Throughout his life, he cal...

Alegra Adams, 87, of Liberal, passed away on Friday October 24, 2025 at the Satanta District Hospital in Satanta, KS. She was born on October 26, 1937 to Susie Jennings and Harland Flenoid at Hugoton, KS. On February 14, 1966 she married Bobby Adams at Clayton, NM. Alegra was a housekeeper for several families in the Liberal area for many years. She enjoyed sewing and doing hair for her m...

Carmeta Charolett Smith, 88, died Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Battlement Mesa, Colorado, with family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1936, in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earnest and Iceland (Morris) Wallar. Carmeta spent her school years in Amarillo, Texas, where she found the love of her life, Monte Smith. They locked eyes, fell in love and married on May 16, 1952. She w...