Johnny Pineda, 72, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on February 20, 1954, in Ulysses, Kansas to Juan and Elidia (Pacheco) Pineda. Johnny worked for many years in the Oil Fields as a Head Derrick Hand. He loved fishing, hunting and playing pool. His pastimes included watching western movies and listening to music. Johnny is survived by his...

" SHREE RAMKABIR SATYA CHHE " Lord shivay and sadguru kabirsaheb blessed my Husband/ father Sanmukhbhai Narshihbhai Bhakta, of Liberal Kansas/ kapura to peacefully unite with them at Wichita Kansas,on 16th June 2026. He was born on 9th June1944, He was 83 yrs old. He was a well known BHAJANIK( singer )of traditional bhajan of Bhakta samaj. He lived a very meaningful, Truthful, honest, ha...

Kletis Ronald Kelly entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2026, at his home on Wagon Wheel Ranch. He was born on November 24, 1940, in Elkhart, Kansas, to Jim Adrian and Wanetta Stalford Kelly. Kletis was known for his faith in God, hard work, generosity and service to others. Raised in Elkhart, he worked at the Elkhart Tri-State News, at his father’s gas station, and on his...

Richard Leroy Lepper, age 86, died on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Norman Veteran’s Center in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born on November 11, 1939, in Haven, Kansas to Willard and Ula (Robertson) Lepper. He graduated from Plains High School. On May 14, 1997, he married Carolyn Sue Pearce in Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard was a lifelong member of the VFW. He joined the United States Army in 1957, wh...

Virginia “Ginger” Carol (Phifer) Mostrom, aged 81, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born to Glen John and Bessie Virginia (Cunningham) Phifer. Ginger was brought home to join her sister, Barbara, and brother, John. Ginger’s early years were marked by profound experiences that shaped her character. T...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of William “Willie” Milton Ortivez Sr., 75, who departed this life on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Great Bend, Kansas. Born on December 21, 1950, in Del Carbon, Colorado, to Milton and Amalia Ortivez, Willie was a man of great strength, love, and resilience. Willie honorably served in the United States Army and later dedicated many years to h...

O.D. Young, age 75, died, June 13, 2026, at his home in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born September 24, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri to Tommy and Ileta “Bonnie” (Hollopeter) Young. O.D. grew up in Ulysses, where his family moved when he was just two years old. He attended school in Ulysses and graduated from Grant County Rural High School. Following graduation, he furthered his education by at...

David “Dave” Harvey Easterday, 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, formerly of Meade, Kansas, and Tyrone, Oklahoma, was called home on May 20, 2026.  A football coach, high school principal, and superintendent of schools, Dave spent more than four decades in education – in Tahoka, Texas; Leoti, Kansas; Meade, Kansas; and later in Tyrone, Oklahoma. He was born December 5, 1940, in Fowler, Kans...

Leland Barry Agan, 81, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1944 to Herbert and Inez (Allison) Agan at Atwood, KS. Leland graduated from Atwood High School in Atwood, KS and later attended Seward County Community College in Liberal. He worked many years at OTASCO at the old Southgate Mall and Shopping Center. In 1993 he opened Leland's Place...

Harriett Ann Arnett, a loving wife, mother and grandmother age 89, died on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, Kansas. Harriett’s journey began on January 11, 1937, in Liberal, Kansas, her parents were Authur and Frieda (Winkler) Lofland. In 1956 she graduated from Liberal High School. Just a couple of months later, on July 22, 1956, she walked down the aisle to ...