Tina Louise Higgins, 56, died March 1, 2018 at her home in Liberal, KS. Tina was born to Leroy and Norma (Lakin) Higgins December 26, 1961 in Hugoton, KS. She graduated Rolla High School in Rolla, KS. She worked for Mosaic as a CNA and a traveling CNA. Survivors: Son: Justin (Edlin) Higgins Liberal, KS 3 Brothers: Alan Higgins Wichita, KS. Royce (Marilyn) Higgins Rawlins, WY. Terry ...

LaDena Ruth “Bit” (Burcham) Curtis, age 88, of Ulysses, Kansas, departed this life on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson. She was born July 1, 1929, in Reed, Oklahoma, the daughter of Sydney Allen and Dena Francis (Boone) Burcham. LaDena graduated from Reed High School in 1947. On August 7, 1948, she married Gail P. Curtis in Mangum, Oklahoma. They moved to Ulyss...

Doris Ann Naab, age 58, died Thursday, March 1, 2018, at her home in Liberal. She was born September 27, 1959 in Garden City Kansas, the daughter of Michael Lawrence and Elsie Pauline (Stegman) Naab. Doris Graduated from Liberal High School in 1977. She was an Administrative Assistant at National Carriers. She also worked at Frontier Federal Savings Bank in Liberal and Niemen Marcus in Da...

Dale Irvin Decker, 80, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Stevens County Hospital, Hugoton.   He was son of Adlai and Mary Lucinda (Orrell) Decker, he was born on September 3, 1937, Satanta, KS.   Dale and Carolyn Sue Cann were married on June 10, 1956 in Satanta, KS.  They moved to Hugoton in October of 1956 from Satanta, KS.   He was a member of the Church ...

Ezri Aiyana Chavez-Ybarra, age 3, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, in rural Grant County, Kansas.  She was born July 11, 2014, in Liberal, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel Chavez, Jr. and Tia Shantil Ybarra. Ezri loved to sing, dance, and dress up. She also enjoyed being around animals, people, and going to Head Start with her brother; whom she loved dearly. Her favor...

Charles Junior (CJ) Applegate, age 96, passed away Sunday evening, February 25, 2018, at the Twin Oaks Manor, Booker, Texas.   He was born June 7, 1921, in rural Sylvia, Kansas, the son of Charles and Kate (Green) Applegate.  As a young boy he attended school in Sylvia.  After his schooling, he joined the United States Coast Guard, serving during World War II.  Upon his discharge he return...

Harry Thomas Scheib, 91, of Liberal, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Beaver County Nursing Home, Beaver, Oklahoma. He was born June 10, 1926 in Bucklin, Kansas the son of John T. and Harriet (Yoakum) Scheib. On August 4, 1960 he married Maxiene Gum Hensley, a widow with 5 young children. Harry became a instant father to his step children. Harry and Maxiene were further blessed with...

Cynthia Jane (Chamberlain) Heeke, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 21, 2018 in Liberty, MO. She was born January 26, 1948 in Rocky Ford, CO to Jay and Donna Chamberlain. She attended Hugoton High School where she took pride in being a member of the band and twirling all 4 years. She was married to Ron Heeke in Liberal, KS in 1983 and later moved with her family to Kearney, MO wh...

Felipa Mencos, age 99, died Sunday, February 25, 2018, at her home in Liberal, Kansas She was born May 10, 1918 in Guatemala the daughter of Felix and Rosa (Ambrosio) Mencos She was a House Keeper and Baby sitter. Felipa was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was a cook with the ladies in the kitchen. She was very proud to be a grandmother great grandmother and a grea...

Sharon S. Ratzlaff, age 56, passed away early Sunday morning, February 25, 2018, at the Meade District Hospital, Meade, Kansas.   She was born March 6, 1961, at Meade, Kansas, the daughter of Robert L. (Bob) and Mildred (Mickey) L. (Ruder) Sheldon.  As a young girl she attended the Plains school system, graduating from Southwestern Heights High School.  After her graduation, she began her ca...