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...

Brisa Lorena Zuniga Gonzales, age 39, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on May 1, 1985, the daughter of Ismael Zuniga Garcia and Julia Patricia Gonzales in Juarez, Mexico. Brisa received her education in Liberal, Kansas. She loved eating take-out and being surrounded by her family and friends. Brisa was deeply loved and will be missed by her famil...

Frank Arthur Martinez, age 78, passed away late Sunday evening, April 28, 2024, at his Plains, Kansas, residence. He was born January 18, 1946, at La Junta, Colorado, the son of Pedro Frank and Rose Adeline (Galloges) Martinez. As a young boy he attended school in Guymon, Oklahoma, graduating from Guymon High School in 1964. A resident of Plains since 2018, he had worked for several lum...

Silvia Sanchez Pardo nacida en Hidalgo del Parral Chihuahua el 9 de Julio de 1953 fallecio el 28 de Abril en Johnson, Kansas. Paso la niñez rodeada de sus hermanos y padres Consuelo y Domingo Pardo. Una hermana preocupada por el bienestar de su familia y siempre dispuesta a ayudar.   Contrayo en matrimonio un 16 de Enero de 1975 con Ramon Sanchez. Empezo una aventura junto a su esposo camin...

John Robert Obholz, age 72, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. He was born on May 1, 1951, the son of John and Geraldine (Price) Obholz in Pulaski, Tennessee. John was a dedicated meat cutter who served at Obholz Meats, Ideal, Boogarts, and Dillons for 28 years. His commitment to his craft and his loyalty to the various establishments he work...

Thane Kenneth Blakesley, age 77, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses. He was born September 5, 1946, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of William Kenton and Iris Lorea (Allmon) Blakesley. After high school graduation, Thane served in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge he returned to Ulysses. He married Z...

Roberto Cantu Perez, 66, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024 at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, TX. He was born on June 6, 1957 to Ruben Cantu Castillo and Eufemia Perez Pena at Piedras Negras, Coahuila Mexico. On January 28, 1976 he married Minerva "Minnie" Hernandez Munoz at Coahuila, Mexico. Roberto worked as a Truck driver for 24 years until his retirement in 2022. His ...

Betty Ann Knoll, 88, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024 at the Satanta District Hospital in Satanta, KS. She was born on March 23, 1936 to Frank and Margaret (Rohr) Dechant at Victoria, KS. On October 5, 1954 she married Marcellus Knoll at Collyer, KS; he preceded her in death on April 15, 1993. Betty Ann was a graduate of Collyer High School: class of 1954. In 1962 she...