Ethel Marie Grant, 86, of Liberal, passed away on Monday December 25, 2023 at Wheatridge Care Park. She was born on March 12, 1937 to Emsily Milton and Mary (Anderson) Buck at Liberal, KS. In 1959 she married Donald Grant: he preceded her in death. She attended school at Liberal High School and celebrated with the class of 1955. Marie worked as a Office Manager for Dr. Cauble for 25 ...

Rodney “Rod” Mark Carr, 69, died Saturday December 23, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas. He was born July 10, 1954, to Willard Henry and Lilla Marie Carr (Morlan) in Liberal. Rodney graduated from Liberal High School in 1972. He attended Seward County Community College. As a young boy he was actively involved in Boy Scouts, Troop 180. Rodney developed the love of swimming, becoming an avid ...

Gary "Red" Grice, a loving husband, father, and papa, bid farewell to this world on December 21, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas and was the son of Kermit Ross and Mildred Elizabeth (Booth) Grice. Alongside his beloved parents, Gary was preceded in death by his infant brother Bobby Ross Grice and sister Janice McBee. From an early age, Gary exhibited a strong work ethi...

Juana Longoria, a loving and proud homemaker, age 57, left this world on December 17, 2023, in Satanta, Kansas. She was born on May 18, 1966, in Ciudad Acuña Coahuila, Mexico. Juana's life was dedicated to her family, and she found immense joy in cooking and ensuring a clean and comfortable home for her husband and children. Her warm personality was marked by love, care, and compassion. Juana'...

Luis (Tata) Hector Perez, age 28 of New Ulm, Minnesota, formerly of Ulysses, Kansas, died unexpectedly in a car accident in rural New Ulm on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Luis Hector Perez was born April 8, 1995, in Johnson City, Kansas, to Blanca Irene Lopez and Guadalupe Perez Garcia. He was a 2013 graduate from Ulysses High School in Ulysses, Kansas, and he furthered his education working ...

Terri Lea Delay, 63, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Sunday December 17, 2023 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. She was born on April 5, 1960 to Charles and Darlene (Grover) Delay at Wichita, KS. Terri was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1978. She loved animals and worked at Oohs & Aah's Pet Store becoming a co-owner before retiring. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting,...

Jose Luis “Luisito” Rios Favela, age 39, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on December 03, 1984, the son of Jose L. Rios Rodriguez, and Marcelina Favela Perez in Santa Clara, Durango, Mexico. Jose graduated from Liberal High school and went on to work in production for Seaboard Foods. He is survived by his fiancé, Leticia Valles, his parents, Jose L. Ri...

Dale Lowell Martin, a loving and caring individual, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Lakin, Kansas. He was born on January 24, 1933, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Dale was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose presence would be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dale had a compassionate soul and always prioritized the well-being of his loved ones. He was known for his...

Mayola Fern Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023, at the Satanta Long Term Care Unit. She was born on July 4, 1926, in Boise City, Oklahoma to Henry Alfred Stephenson and Mary Rosella Thompson Stephenson. Mayola leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew her. Mayola dedicated several years of he...

Johnna Sue Kendall, 59, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born April 13, 1964, in St. John, Kansas, the daughter of Wendell Delano and Kitty Lou (Kendall) Brack. She graduated from Liberal High School in 1982 and received an associate’s degree in 1997 from Seward County Community College where she was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Johnna was diag...