Tanya E. Romero, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 12, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, at the age of 54. Born on June 6, 1971, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Tanya was known for her good-hearted nature and her ability to connect with people. She had a gift for conversation and never met a stranger, making friends wherever she went. Tanya cherished her family above all else a...

Linda Kuhn, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Ulysses. She was born on August 23, 1949, the daughter of Harlan Sylvester and Lillian Mae (Warren) Skare. Linda was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and grew up in St. Cloud and Walker, Minnesota. She was married to Tony Stever and Lee Wright before marrying JR Kuhn on November 30, 1991, in Ulysses. Together,...

Carl Albert Sappelsa, 98, passed away at his residence at Brookdale Liberal Springs on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1927 in New York City, NY, to Joseph and Augusta Marie (Krack) Sappelsa. On October 1, 1950, he married Evelyn Marie Spinner in Franklin Square, Long Island, New York. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2006. Carl and Evelyn moved to Liberal i...

Marvin Schmidt peacefully completed his earthly journey on October 11, 2025, at Bethel Home, Montezuma, Kansas, surrounded by family. Marvin, born on March 12, 1934, in Grady County, Oklahoma, was the firstborn of ten children to Fred and Lephine Sebrant Schmidt. Death was the result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He reached the age of 91 years. Marvin’s boyhood was marked by pl...

Euola Flores, 91, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Liberal Good Samaritan Center. She was born May 20, 1934 at Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Charley and Wanda (Peck) Reynolds. She married Jose G. "Jody" Flores March 16, 1963 at Clayton, NM; Jody preceded her in death on April 11, 2017. Euola enjoyed playing Bingo and going out to the Casino. She loved taking ca...

Lorettea “Retta” Higgins, 45, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away on October 4, 2025, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 25, 1980, in Liberal, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Judy Phillips. On September 17, 2004, Retta was united in marriage with Chris Higgins in Meade, Kansas. Retta has resided in Lyons for the past fourteen years, formerly of Meade and Liberal, Kans...

Darrell Dean Young, age 72, died Friday, October 3, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on October 17, 1952, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Clayton D. and Marriannah (Harris) Young. Darrell, along with his family, moved to Satanta, Kansas, in 1958 and then to the Cities Service camp. He attended Red Rock Elementary and went on to graduate from Satant...

Margarita “Maggie” L. Ledesma, age 65, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on May 3, 1960, in Ulysses, Kansas, the daughter of Cresencio E. “Frank” and Sulema (Leal) Barron.  Maggie grew up and attended school in Ulysses. She married Victor M. Ledesma, Sr. on January 13, 1977, in Lakin. Maggie worked as a para and ESL instruct...

Dr. Lewis R. "Doc" Armstrong, 100, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday October 2, 2025 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Nursing Home. He was born in Liberal, Kansas on Sept 6, 1925; the fifth of six children born to Harry and Ethel Armstrong. Lewis left high school at age 17 to serve his country in the Army (Air Force). After completing his training, he served as a tail- gunner on a B-24 in...

Sharon Kay Jones, a beloved homemaker and cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Turpin, Oklahoma, on Friday September 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on May 20, 1956, to Kenneth and Nona Hook in Beaver, Oklahoma. She touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family. Sharon Kay married...