Kenneth William Stegman, 84, of Liberal, KS passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on February 25, 1939 to W.M. "Vince" and Henrietta (Fredelake) Stegman at Wright, KS. Kenneth grew up on a farm and helped with the harvest each year. He graduated from Spearville High School in 1957. He went to work as a Lineman and was later promo...

Buddie M. Neatherlin, age 90, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on May 12, 1933, in Clayton, New Mexico, the son of Frank Andy and Clara (Kerkondoff) Neatherlin.  Buddie grew up in Clayton, New Mexico, and Boise City, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1952 from Boise City High School. Buddie was drafted into the United Sta...

Allison Paige Williams, Alli, Allicat, Mighty Mouse, born May 20, 2002, died September 12, 2023. Beloved daughter and best friend of Jodi Williams and sister of Bailey Williams. Alli was very close with her brother and mom- she loved them both very much. Alli’s light shone brightly in her zest for life, her love of family and friends, and the joy and laughter she brought to everyone around her. ...

MEADE – Waunita M. Frost, age 85, passed away late Sunday evening, September 17,2023, at the Lone Tree Retirement Center, Meade, Kansas. She was born June 21, 1938, at Kaw City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Olland and Dorothy (Lee) Engle. As a young girl, her family moved to Newkirk, Oklahoma, where she attended school. On March 6, 1956, she married Alfred Eugene Frost at Newkirk....

Jason “Bubba” Smith, age 49, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on December 17, 1973, the son of Anthony Smith and Denise (Rock) Smith. Jason graduated from Turpin High School and went on to play one year of football at Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma before graduating from Northwest Oklahoma State University in A...

James (Jim) Howard Young passed away September 8, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1953 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Howard Louis Young and Lena Marjorie ( Bowen) Young. They stayed in Pawhuska until 5th grade then moved to Andover, Ks where he started team roping in high school. He graduated high school in 1971. When he left home he went to work at the Feed yard at Leoti, Ks. Where he met Evelyn...

Patricia Berniece Tyler of Denison, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on November 3, 1940, in Cairo, Kansas, to Albert Alexander and Lois Aletha (Wilson) Clark. Patricia had a caring and nurturing spirit. She loved working as a nurse and helping others. During her career in nursing, Patricia began working as a nurse aide at Hamilton County Hospital, all whi...

Cheryll Rae Mann, age 64, of Fowler Kansas, went to meet her Lord and Savior Monday morning, September 4, 2023. A memorial service will be officiated by Pastor Coby Janzen which will be held Saturday 16, 2:00 p.m., at First Christian Church, Dodge City, Kansas. Cheryll was born November 29, 1958, in Antigo Wisconsin to Wallace J. and Shirley A. (Tatro) Harris. After moving to Wisco...

Ralph Duane Stoddard, 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton, Kansas. Ralph was the tenth child of ten children born to Harry Herbert and Nora Birch (Ferguson) Stoddard. He was born on April 27, 1928, Liberal, Kansas. Ralph and Norma Crawford were married on June 6, 1948 in Hugoton, Kansas. To this union were four children, Roy, Dennis,...

Blake D. Knoll, 61, of Liberal, KS passed away at his home on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on December 18, 1961 to Marcellus and Betty (Dechant) Knoll at Hays, KS. Blake was a graduate of Southwestern Heights High School; class of 1980. Blake worked as a Consultant for Center for Independent Living. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and gardening. He loved being wit...