William J. “Bill” Bergkamp, age 74, died late Wednesday evening, March 26, 2014, at the Fowler Residential Care Center, Fowler, Kansas. He was born November 20, 1939, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Henry Gerhard and Blanche (Steffan) Bergkamp. As a young boy he attended grade school at St. Anthony’s Catholic School until 8th grade before attending Fowler High School...

Randy Harvey, age 52, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Wichita, KS. He was born December 6, 1961 the son of Tom and Ruth Harvey. He was a Cook in the food Industry for many years. Randy enjoyed Horticulture. His survivors include aunts- Ruth Peak of Liberal, KS. June Harvey of Liberal, KS, His survivors include Cousins - Joe Harvey, Dianne Harvey, Dr. Suzanne Harvey, Bobby Peak, Katie Foos, Da...

Omega Daphene Wolf, age 79, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born March 12, 1935 at Tussy, OK, the daughter of Luther and Opal (Sanders) Black. She married Gilbert Wolf on April 19, 1956 at Clayton, NM. He survives Omega attended Dill City, OK High School and was a class of 1953 graduate. Omega had worked at Dr. Duensing's office, National Beef and Wal-Mart before...

Ronald E. West, age 71, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley, KS He was born February 16, 1943 at Cushing, OK, the son of Cecil A. and Joyce (Baker) West. He married Karen Martin January 3, 1975 at Perryton, TX. She survives. Ronald attended high school in Guymon, OK, class of 1961. Ronald then attended OSU and graduated with his degree at OPSU. He was a Field ...

Richard L. “ Rick” Cox, age 52, died late Wednesday evening, March 26, 2014, at the Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born October 29, 1961, at Meade, Kansas, the son of James Paul and Mary (Eakes) Cox. As a young boy he attended school at St. Patrick’s Catholic school and later Plains High School. In 1980 he joined the United States Ar...

Mary Evelyn Lambert 95, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at her resident in Liberal. She was born June 13, 1918 in Kismet, KS the daughter of Amos and Mary (Stoll) Langacher. She was a 1937 graduate of Kismet High School. She was longtime resident of Kismet before moving to Liberal. She was a member of the Calvary Mennonite Church and was very active volunteer of the Et Cetera Shop. She...

Ernesto Vargas Ernesto Vargas Valverde, 53 died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born Nov. 17, 1960 in Durango Mexico the son of Bernardina Valverde. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He had been employed at National Beef Packing Co. in the shipping department until he became disabled. He enjoyed be...

Janice S. Nipple March 19, 2014 Janice S. Nipple, 71, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, KS. She was born July 1, 1942 at Stillwell, OK, the daughter of Ralph and Lorene (Barker) Hill. She married Kermit Nipple December 30, 1970 at the First Christian Church in Liberal, KS. Kermit preceded her in death on February 15, 2014. Janice was a graduate of Libera...

Kenneth McCurry, age 67, died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home in rural Morton County, Kansas. He was born May 12, 1946 in Canon City, Colorado, the son of Jesse Edward and Rosie (Smith) McCurry. Kenny grew up in Hugoton. In 1966, he married Shirley K. Chapman in Liberal, Kansas. They moved to Wichita, Kansas where he was a welder for Koch Engineering for 13 years. After moving back to Ro...

Kenneth McCurry, age 67, died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home in rural Morton County, Kansas. He was born May 12, 1946 in Canon City, Colorado, the son of Jesse Edward and Rosie (Smith) McCurry. Kenny grew up in Hugoton. In 1966, he married Shirley K. Chapman in Liberal, Kansas. They moved to Wichita, Kansas where he was a welder for Koch Engineering for 13 years. After moving back to R...