Mary Louise Shook, age 96, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on December 1, 1928, in Great Bend, Kansas to Fred and Florence (Hartman) Brack. Mary graduated from Otis, Kansas high school and attended Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. On July 3, 1949, Mary married William Clifford “Tom” Shook, who passed away on December 15, 2015. They were...

James "Sarge" McDaniel, 73, of Tyrone, OK passed away Monday morning February 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 8, 1951 to James Alfred and Clara Ilene (House) McDaniel at Canadian, TX. On March 31, 1972 he married Patsy Ruth Shumate Wesley in Knowles, OK. Sarge was a graduate of Forgan High School in Forgan, OK; class of 1970. He worked as a Truck Driver for Zenith Drilling fo...

Jeffry Blane Maneth, Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1978, in Liberal, Kansas, where he spent his first formative years on his family farm, before moving to Cabot, Arkansas at the age of 12. In Cabot he began his lifelong love and pursuit of excellence in the game of golf. Golf led him to Ouachita Baptist University where he played colle...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marion Lee Maneth and Myra Jean (MJ) Maneth of Cabot, Arkansas, who went to be with the Lord with their beloved son Jeffry Blane Maneth on April 11, 2025. They were married on February 20, 1978. Marion was born in Great Bend, Kansas on December 8, 1950. Marion served in the Honor Guard in Washington DC before moving back to Kansas in 1975...

Larry Creamer, 79, completed his earthly race on May 3, 2025, at the Legacy at Town Square Assisted Living Facility in Amarillo, TX. He was born on January 10, 1946, in Liberal, KS as the 8th child of Melvin and Pauline Creamer. He later became the big brother to three more siblings. Larry graduated from Hugoton High School in 1964 and attended college for a short time before enlisting in the Arm...

Donald Eugene Kirk, age 78, died Friday, May 2, 2025, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He was born on March 10, 1947, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and was the beloved son of Asberry Doyle and Dora Beatrice (Estes) Kirk. Proud of his Cherokee Indian descent, Donald carried his heritage with honor throughout his life. On March 5, 1966, Donald was united in marriage to Judy V. Hardin in Liberal,...

Jaxon Wyatt Finn, age 15, left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on April 28, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Born on August 5, 2009, Jaxon was the beloved son of James Walter and Jacqueline Marie (Chapman) Finn. He was not just a son, but a cherished brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend to many. Though Jaxon's time with us was much too brief, he filled his yea...

Gloria Mary Gamache (née Deschaine), 94, of Ulysses, Kansas, died at the Western Prairie Senior Living Community on April 29, 2025. She was born in Millinocket, Maine, on January 8, 1931, to parents Pierre "Ned" and Leona Deschaine. In her early years, she moved to Waterville, Maine, with her parents and siblings Claude, Donald, Roland, and Theresa. She met and married her husband Lionel Everet ...

Jacob Ashton Wester, age 28, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 25th, 2025. He lived in a group home for special needs adults in Wichita, KS. Jacob was born October 18, 1996, to Richard and René Wester in Liberal, Kansas. Though Jacob faced challenges most cannot even imagine, he lived with a joy that was radiant and a purity that reflected the heart of Jesus. In August, 2007 Jacob ...

David Lloyd Helget, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 26, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas. David was born on June 9, 1940, in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, to Peter Paul and Mary Katie (Earl) Helget. David was raised in Dighton, Kansas. David lived a life dedicated to and with love for his family. David and Elsie Mae Lawrence were married September 27, 1959, in D...