Life is a journey…so they say…and Dad’s Journey on earth has come to an end. John Francis Brent, age 82, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born January 3, 1942, in Alton, Kansas, to Ola LeRoy and Helen Elizabeth (Weethee) Brent. John married Janice Irene Troxel on December 23, 1962. They settled with the...

Mary Ruth Ryckman, age 76, passed away Wednesday morning, May 15, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born May 29, 1947, at Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Linus Arthur and Edith June (Fudge) Grisham. As a young girl, she attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Excelsior Township, Michigan, later graduating from Kalkaska High School in 1...

Cynthia “Cindy” Martz, 76, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1948 to Hersel and Opal (Waybright) Stebens at Guymon, OK. Cindy owned and operated Simply Uniform in Liberal until her retirement. She was a member of the Western Ave Church of Christ. Cindy loved to watch OU football. She also enjoyed cross stitching, quilting, reading and...

Carolyn Sue Decker, a cherished member of the Hugoton community, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May12, 2024, at her son's home in Amarillo, Texas. Born on February 27, 1940, in Alva, Oklahoma to loving parents Clark and Edna Cann, Carolyn's journey was one filled with love and dedication. On June 10, 1956, Carolyn embraced a life-long marriage with Dale Decker in Satanta, Kansas. Together th...

Barbara Ann Roehr, 86, of Liberal, passed away on May 7, 2024 at Wheatridge Park Care Center. She was born on February 13, 1938 in Forgan, Oklahoma to Lee and Carrie Still at Liberal, KS. Barabara worked in retail most of her life; She worked several years in Amarillo with her sister Nancy, she also worked at Gibson's, KMart, Alco and Walmart until her retirement. Barbara is survived b...

Judy T. Butler, 82, of Liberal, KS passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center. She was born on August 1, 1941 to Henry and Gladys (Sharp) Heller in Lebanon, KS. On September 16, 1961 she married Jerry L. Butler in Hastings, NE. Judy is survived by her loving husband Jerry, Son, Michael Butler of Norton, KS; Grandson, Hunter Butler of Liberal, KS; Three Granddaught...

Coy Wendell Adams, age 37, passed away May 2, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on March 22, 1987, in Johnson, Kansas, the son of Troy Lynn and Cheryl Ann (Josserand) Adams. Coy was named after his two grandfathers, Coy Wayne Adams and Orville Wendell Josserand. Coy grew up in Johnson and graduated from Stanton County High School. Coy was adventurous and talented from a you...

Norman D. Blehm, now resting peacefully, lived a wonderful life of 92 years. He died Monday, May 6, 2024, at home at Western Prairie Assisted Living in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born November 14, 1931, in Galatia, Kansas, the son of Ruben and Edna (Ochs) Blehm. Norman married Diane Scranton on February 19, 1950, in Ulysses, Kansas. He was a farmer, avid sports fan, fisherman and swimmer. He...

Geraldine Rowden, a beloved member of the Hugoton community, passed away on May 3, 2024, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. She was born to Dewey and Mildred (Burrows) Moser on July 8, 1930, in Stevens County, Kansas. Geraldine was a woman of many talents and attributes that endeared her to all who knew her. A woman of unwavering faith and strong will, Geraldine excelled as a switchboard oper...

Melissa Burgess was born on January 16, 1982 to Terry Dale Furgason and Phyllis Ann (Hall) Furgason in Amarillo, TX. Melissa’s mother Phyllis married Kent McCarter, her loving step dad on February 18th 1989 in Liberal and Melissa immediately became “his girl”. Melissa attended USD 480 schools and enjoyed an active childhood. Melissa was active in dance, volleyball, and basketball. Mel...