Monte Lee Olson, 70, passed away in his home at Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on November 10, 2019. Monte, a former Tyrone resident, was born in Alva, Oklahoma, January 7, 1949, to Kenneth and Bernita (Nance) Olson. He attended school in Alva, graduating High School in 1967. Monte is an Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam Conflict. On May 12, 2001 He married Beverly Ralston in Liberal Kans...

Loretta “Retz” Holland, age 78, of Syracuse, Kansas, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Bent County Memorial Nursing Home in Las Animas, Colorado. She was born September 28, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Wesley L. and D. Maxine (Shaffer) Holland. Loretta grew up in Denver, Colorado. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, making crafts, and baking. She was active in her ...

Beatrice (Betty) Rodriguez, age 56, passed away early Saturday morning, November 16, 2019, at the Meade District Hospital, Mede, Kansas. She was born December 19, 1962, at Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Fabian and Irma (Benavides) Rodriguez. As a young girl she attended school in Lubbock. On August 18, 1978, she married Eramso Vergara at Lubbock. After their marriage, the coupl...

Harold Martin Rickers, age 88, passed away Saturday evening, November 16, 2019, at his residence in Plains, Kansas. He was born February 11, 1931, in Liberal, Kansas. He was the first born son of William and Pauline Gertrude (Robinson) Rickers. He attended the Plains Grade School and graduated from the Plains High School in 1949. Due to the death of his father, he began his career in farmin...

George Edward Fawcett, age 68, died Thursday November 14, 2019, in Newton, Kansas. He was born April 16,1951 in Springfield Illinois, the son of Edward and Carol “Peggy” (Groat) Fawcett He graduated from High School at Southwestern Heights School, Kismet, Kansas George married Kathy Harp December 15, 1972, sadly they divorced, she preceded him in death On October 6, 2000 he married...

Harry Ferguson, 55, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at his residence, Hugoton, KS. Harry the son of Robert Joseph Ferguson and Helen Irene (Mitchell) Peterson, he was born June 12, 1964, Mobile, Alabama. He and Bobbi Unruh were married June 4, 1988 in Pittsburg, KS. To this union were two children Christopher and Courtney. Harry was a very active guy, he enjoyed jogging and bicycles....

John Douglas “J.D.” Stoddard age 100, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born January 9, 1919 in Trinidad, Colorado, the son of Harry and Nora Birch (Ferguson) Stoddard. J.D. Served in the Army as a Sergeant during World War II. He was Prisoner of War captured in the Philippine Islands and held by the Japanese for 3 years. J.D. M...

Deborah Lynn Wellen, 54, passed away November 7, 2019, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX. Debbie was the daughter of James Keith and Joyce (Shute) Crosby, she was born September 11, 1965, Johnson, KS. She and Clayton Cecil Wellen were married August 4, 1995, Las Vegas, NV. Debbie enjoyed her family and spending time with them. She liked her gardening and loved music. She enjoyed her g...

Dorothy Jean Gibson, 87, of Hooker, Oklahoma passed away November 10, 2019 at her home. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements conducted by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Oklahoma. Condolences may be left at www.robertsbrothersfuneralhome.com...

Bobby Oder, 88, Hugoton, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Stevens County Hospital, Hugoton, Kansas. The son of Wayne Joseph and Margret (Hamilton) Oder, he was born January 19, 1931, at Stevens County, Kansas. He was born on his grandfather farm. He was the oldest of three children. He was a lifetime resident. He and Claudine Mae (Beavers) Oder were married May 27, 1950, at Lib...