Jon C. Long, age 69, died tragically Monday, March 18, 2024, in a truck accident in Tularosa, New Mexico. He was born August 9, 1954, in Sevastopol, Wisconsin, the son of Donald G. Sr. and Ruby Ann (Jarman) Long. Jon grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and graduated in 1972 from West De Pere High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Jon ser...

Juanita Grant, 91, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024 at Wheatridge Care Park. Juanita Iris Southern was born April 21, 1932, in Hooker, Oklahoma, to Chester and Iris (Mendenhall) Southern. She attended Eureka School at Baker, Oklahoma, and graduated in1949. While in school at Baker, she met the love of her life, Chester L. Grant, known as Chet. She waited for him for four ye...

Patrick George Talbert, known affectionately as "Cat," has taken his final ride into the sunset on March 20, 2024, in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on April 12, 1950, in Laverne, Oklahoma, to Clyde (Shorty) and Mary Ellen (Stubbs) Talbert, he leaves behind a legacy filled with hard work and honesty that touched the lives of many. In his 44-year career, Patrick was the proud owner of Talbert Trucking an...

Viola Marie Wills, 55, of Turpin, OK passed away on Saturday March 16, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. She was born on June 16, 1968 to Dwain and Rosalea (Blagrave) Mosby at Garden City, KS. Viola loved being outdoors to enjoy the heat; her home always felt like an oven! She was a sweet, caring woman who would do anything for her family. She also enjoyed spending time wit...

Rachel E. Applegate, age 92, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born March 11, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Lee M. and Dolores (Rodriguez) King.  Rachel grew up in Ulysses. After graduating from high school, she attended college. Rachel married Edwin A. Applegate on November 18, 1961. They raised their family in Ulysses. Her family ...

Herbert “Herb” William Metcalf, age 67, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital – St. Francis, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born May 3, 1956, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Elmer Clinton and Mary Marie (Dillard) Metcalf. Herb was a lifelong resident of Hickok and Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School. Herb married Norma Lipscomb on June 2...

Greg Hileman, age 69, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born November 21, 1954, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Simon Sylvester and Lois Imogene (Rose) Hileman. Greg grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School. He then attended Lineman School in Manhattan. Greg worked for Lane-Scott Electric in Dighton, Pioneer Electric in Ulysses, and held line...

Richard S. Everett, age 80, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home in Johnson, Kansas. He was born on February 15, 1944, in Dalhart, Texas, the son of Gerald Thomas and Elizabeth (Rawlins) Everett. Richard grew up in Clayton, New Mexico, where he graduated from high school. He then served in the United States Army for three and a half years, and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany. Richar...

Carolee Ann Lewis passed away surrounded by family on March 11th, 2024, at the age of 80. She found strength and solace in her faith, and her steadfast belief in God's plan sustained her through life's joys and trials. She is survived by her son Brian Depuy, her daughter Rhonda Coats, her grandchildren, Tyler Kemper (Donna), Brandi Hodges (Isaac), Chris Kilgore (Kimberly), Joe Summers (Kassandra)...

John Henry Vallejos was 70 years old when he passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. John was born on December 10, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Johnnie and Marie (Gomez) Vallejos. John enjoyed working as a truck driver for many years for Sernas in New Mexico. His favorite past time was playing bingo where he made many lifelong friends...