Janet Fay Mongold, 65, of Liberal, Kansas, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Janet was born on May 18, 1960, in Liberal, Kansas, to Alvis and Esther (Shultz) Springmeyer. She graduated from Tyrone High School with the class of 1978. In 1979, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Richard Mongold, beginning a lifelong journey f...

Billy W. Watson, 77 of Liberal, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025 at his home. Billy was born on December 5, 1947 in Perryton, Texas to Riley and Edna Watson (Edwards). Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Liberal, Kansas where he spent most of his life. He married Linda J. Brechbuhler on December 16, 1970, she survives. Together they had a daughter, Mandy Watson and a son, Par...

Johnnie Ruth Love, 90, passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025, the Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on April 29, 1935, in Brownsville, Tennessee to Bennie Mills and Sally Ann Campbell. On May 19, 1966 she married Robert Love Sr. in Liberal, KS. Affectionately known to many simply as “Johnnie Ruth,” she dedicated the majority of her professional life to serving ...

Shirley Mae Williams, age 87, died June 10, 2025, at her home in Ulysses, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born on May 21, 1938, in Montrose, Colorado, the daughter of Floyd Elias and Cleo Louise (Tope) Pointer. Shirley was raised by her mother, Cleo and stepfather, Ralph Earnest. Shirley grew up in Kendall, Kansas, where she attended school. She married James “Jim” Williams on Ju...

Bertha Cordova, 75, formerly of Liberal passed away on June 5, 2025, at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. She was born on February 23, 1950, in Holly, CO to David and Susie (Ortiz) Llewellyn, Bertha lit up the lives of those around her with her caring nature and strong commitment to her family. On September 17, 1965 she married Henry Cordova at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church i...

Walburga “Walli” Everett, age 78, of Johnson, Kansas, died June 7, 2025, at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses. She was born on December 21, 1946, in Augsburg, Germany, the daughter of Anton and Johanna (Heider) Schwarzbauer. After completing high school, Walli went to work in a sewing factory. She met Richard Everett while he was serving in the United States Army and st...

William “Bill” Roger Bain, age 89, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at SunPorch of Dodge City in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on May 10, 1936, in Wadena, Minnesota, the son of William Charles and Pearl Leona (Warnecka) Bain. Bill grew up in Minnesota and began working at age 13 years. From that time on he had a very strong work ethic which he instilled in his children. Bill married Joan...

Tamara “Tami” Lynn Rundell, age 56, died Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her son’s home in rural Grant County, Kansas. She was born on February 12, 1969, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Arnold Duane and Linda Carol (Batman) Alexander. She graduated from Ulysses High School and later pursued her passion for healing and wellness by becoming a certified massage therapist, dedicating he...

Jerry Leroy Wright was born on November 17, 1931, in Moscow, Kansas, and passed away on February 22, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Jerry had a long and fascinating life. After graduating from high school, he got a teaching degree and taught for a short time. That led to his career in the military. initially starting in the Air Force, Jerry spent the majority of his military career in the Army, achie...

Dr. Karen Sue Platt-McClure, a beloved veterinarian, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, at the age of 57. Karen was born on September 29, 1967, in Kim, Colorado, to John and Suzanne (Ballard) Platt. Karen dedicated her life to nurturing both animals and people, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. A proud graduate of Kim High School, Karen furthered her education a...