Luis Gerardo Holguin Rios, age 25, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Oklahoma. He was born on November 21, 1997, in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Gerardo Holguin and Claudia Rios. Luis worked for National Beef and for KBK in Liberal, Kansas. He is survived by his son, Luis Sebastian Holguin of Liberal, father, Gerardo Holguin (Mari) of Liberal, mother, Claudia Rios (Joe) of Liberal, b...

Lucy Roberta Covarrubias, age 79, died Monday, July 24, 2023, at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. She was born on June 7, 1944, in La Junta, Colorado, to Isidro Guerrero from San Isidro Guanajuato, Mexico and Ernesta Guerrero from La Junta, Colorado. Lucy was married in Huntington Beach, California to Andres Covarrubias. He preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of twelve childr...

Johnnie Dale Crump, known by many as John, was born on January 9, 1940, in Estelline, Texas, to Reinard and Alma Crump. His journey of life, filled with dedication, generosity, love, and thoughtfulness, came to a peaceful close on July 20, 2023. A proud Texan by birth, Johnnie lived a vibrant life that took him from his birthplace to Memphis, Texas, and later to Ulysses and Satanta, Kansas, before...

FOWLER – Henry J. (Hank) Fuhrman, age 80, passed away early Monday morning, July 24, 2023, at the Fowler Residential Care Center, Fowler, Kansas. He was born February 24, 1943, at Fowler, the son of Charley F. and Esther (Cure) Fuhrman. As a young boy, he attended school in Fowler, graduating from Fowler High School in 1961. After his graduation, he began his career as a salesman, selling...

Linda Georgella Briggs, age 65, of Johnson, Kansas died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Stanton County Hospital, Johnson, Kansas. She was born January 10, 1958, in California, the daughter of Lowell and May (Cross) Jones. Linda grew up in Johnson, Kansas. Linda loved traveling the world where she met her husband of 27 years, Emilio Martinez. She visited places like New York, Las Vegas, Europe an...

Ruth Smith was born on July 11, 1931, in Elkhart, Kansas, and passed away on July 20, 2023, in Elkhart, Kansas, at the age of 92. Her parents were Elmer and Stella (Burton) Isom who came to Texas County, Oklahoma, from Indiana in 1918 as newlyweds. Ruth lived her entire life in Texas County and Elkhart, Kansas. Ruth attended school in Elkhart and graduated with the Class of 1949. On Septem...

Dakota James Hollis, 30, of Liberal, passed away on Friday July 14, 2023 at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, TX. He was born on January 22, 1993 to John and Denise (Roybal) Hollis at Liberal, KS. Dakota worked as a mechanic for over five years at National Carriers. He also worked with Dillon and Peanut Security Service in Liberal. Dakota loved listening to music and spending time with...

Kimberly Dawn Hoskinson age 53, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Elkhart, Kansas. Kim was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She was born on July 12, 1970, in Parma, Ohio, to her parents Donald Edward and Carol Ann (Hoskins) Kissell. Kim dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for others. She was a First Grade Teacher...

Lewis Orville Harrison, 92, of Tyrone , Oklahoma passed away July 16, 2023 in Liberal, Kansas. Lewis was born September 18, 1930 on the family farm near Tyrone to Fred L. and Elsie Hook Harrison. He attended Tyrone School from the first through twelfth grade. As a Tyrone Bobcat, he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball and acting in school plays. Following graduation from THS, Lewis studied agri...

Matthew Aaron Bandt, age 32, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on July 7, 1991, in Bangor, Washington, to Harlan Bandt and Yolanda Chapa. After getting his GED Matthew worked as a cook for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. He was always smiling and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Matthew saved three lives by donating hi...