Donald “Dean” Cayton, 80, passed into eternal rest Thursday morning, December 28, 2023, at the Seiling Nursing Center in Seiling, Oklahoma. Dean was born at the Elliott homestead in Texas County, Oklahoma on September 6, 1943, to Sam Robert and Minnie Lorena (Elliott) Cayton. He was the oldest of five children. Dean was raised on the family farm in Griggs, Oklahoma, and attended Plainview...

Virginia “Garney” Lee (Patterson) Godfrey was born to Perry Arthur Patterson and Edna Ruth (Gordon) Patterson on February 27, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas. She passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Ulysses, Kansas. Virginia was one of seven children, and she was proud of the fact her daddy delivered her at home during a winter storm. She attended Topeka High School, lived in Johnson, ...

Susan G. Mason, age 57, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home in Ulysses. She was born December 23, 1966, in Ulysses, Kansas, to Gayland Eugene and Judith Lee (Powers) Sthole. Susan grew up in Ulysses and graduated with the class of 1985. Susan married Brian Mason on June 5, 1993, in Ulysses. For a number of years, she worked at Peddlers Inn Restaurant, was formerly the secretary of t...

Geraldine "Jerry" Neubauer, 95, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1928 to Claud and Alta (Hale) Carmichael at Higgins, TX. Jerry had been an active member of the Liberal Community. She had been a 40 year member of the Southwest Medical Center Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, member of the Women's Bowling League, and the ...

On Christmas Eve at 12:24pm, Mike D. Smith of Johnson, Kansas, earned his eternal pilot’s license and took to the skies one final time. While he will be missed, his family knows two things: he's no longer suffering, and he's now flying high in the cockpit of his Bearcat Warbird he lovingly named "Lois Jean." During his final and unending flight, there will be only blue skies, a strong tailwind w...

Endercio (Andy) Perez, age 83, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home in Ulysses. He was born March 17, 1940, in Beeville, Texas, the son of Maclovio and Juanita (Nino) Perez. Endercio grew up in Texas but spent most of his adult life in Ulysses. He married Maria Paniagua in May of 1974 in El Paso, Texas. Endercio worked in the fields for many years. He enjoyed painting and fixin...

Juan Nila Gomez, age 69, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on May 16, 1954, in El Tecolote, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Nemesio and Maria de Jesus (Gomez) Nila.  When Juan was 18 years old, he moved to the United States and for the last 30 years he has been a resident in Ulysses, Kansas. Juan married Teresa Lozano on April 20, 197...

It is with profound sadness and hearts filled we share the news of the passing of John “Ricky” H. Chavez, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished son, dear brother, and treasured friend. On December 23, 2023, at Bob Wilson Hospital, Ricky embarked on his journey beyond this world, surrounded by the love of those who held him closest to their hearts. Born on May 2, 1962, in the town of ...

Tabin Padilla, age 62, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born June 20, 1961, in Tabasco, Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Rigoberto and Aurora (Ruiz) Padilla. Tabin was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, where he enjoyed farming, cattle, and bull riding. In 1984, he moved to California and married his wife, Zoila De La Cruz and started their life together. They moved...

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 ...