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...

Ollie Lynn Kinser, age 80, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on Friday, October 13, 1944, the second child of Lloyd and Violet (Wiles) Kinser in Laverne, Oklahoma. Ollie started school in the first grade at age 5. He attended eleven different schools in twelve years as his parents made several moves for work’s sake during that time. He graduate...

Ashley Nicole Irvin, age 42, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born on March 16, 1983, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of David A. and Kim J. (Brown) Irvin. Ashley was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She had a deep love for her family and found joy in laughter, music, and the company of her caregivers and...

Nathan Allen (Nate) Vanderpool, age 26, passed away late Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, at the Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born on July 3, 1998, in Pratt, Kansas, the son of Shane and Randi (Benear) Vanderpool. Nate grew up in Meade and graduated from Meade High School in 2017. Following graduation, he entered the workforce and earned his certification as an a...

Catherine Marie (Kirkland) Thomas was born July 19, 1956, and departed this earth at her home on May 28, 2025, following a lengthy battle with breast cancer at the age of 69. Cathy was born in Lamar, Colorado to James and Loretta Kirkland. She was raised in Springfield, Colorado before moving to Johnson, Kansas. She attended school through the 10th grade and later acquired her GED. Soon after,...

Verna VanDonge was born to Bacil and Esther (Proeger) Butler, on a farm in Mitchell County, Kansas, on July 28, 1942. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She married Don VanDonge in 1966. They were blessed with 2 daughters, Richelle and Rebecca. They were parents to her son, Richard. Verna graduated from Cawker City High School. She was blessed to be ba...

Arlene Wheeler, 83, peacefully went to be with the Lord in the early hours of January 14, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A lifelong resident of Turpin, Oklahoma, she relocated to Tulsa in 2019 to be closer to family. Born on March 17, 1941, in Liberal, Kansas, to Earl and Georgia (Prater) Watkins, Arlene grew up south of the Beaver River on her family’s farm and ranch near the former community of ...

Velma Loveta Hittle, age 100, died on May 26, 2025, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton. She was born in Morton County to Lee Roy McMillan and Lena (Saul) McMillan on November 12, 1924. They moved to Stevens County soon after. She attended Grade School at Old Dermot, then High School in Hugoton, Kansas. On December 11, 1941, she married Walter R. Hittle from Barber County (Medicine Lodge). T...

Paul Scoby of Liberal, died peacefully in his home on Saturday May 24, 2025; surrounded by his wife and loved ones, exactly the way he would have wanted. He was diagnosed with lung cancer, but his heart gave out before the cancer could take its toll. He was known to all as "Scoby" Scoby was born in 1952 and was the 5th out of 7 children. His early years were spent in northwest Kansas and at the...