Michael Anthony Ybarra, age 60, passed away on March 1, 2026, at Satanta District Hospital, Satanta, KS. He was born on August 28, 1965, to Eduvigen G. and Corina (Velasquez) Ybarra, in Wichita, KS. Michael graduated from Ulysses High School with the Class of 1983, forming lifelong friendships with classmates who remained close to his heart throughout his life. After high school, he attended Fo...

Sandra Louise Schmidt, affectionately known as Sandy, was born on January 20, 1956, in Hugoton, Kansas. A lifelong resident of Hugoton, she spent her final years at Homestead Assistant Living in Garden City, Kansas, where she peacefully passed away on February 28, 2026. Sandy's educational journey began in Hugoton, where she graduated from Hugoton High School in 1974, later continued her studies ...

Norman L. Green, departed from this world on Sunday March 1, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 12, 1955, in Algona, Washington, Norman's journey was one marked by love and creativity. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Norman dedicated four years of his life serving as a cook, a role that ignited his passion for cooking. He possesse...

Yaneli Fe Rodriguez, age 6 months, 30 days, died on February 26, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on July 27, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas, to Ivan and Yadira Rodriguez. Although Yaneli’s time here was short, she will remain in our hearts and will forever be our perfect princess Fe. She is survived by her parents Ivan and Yadira Rodriguez of Liberal, Kansas, Grandparents, Teresa Cueva...

Larry Anderson, age 87, peacefully passed away on February 26, 2026, at the Stevens County Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1938, in rural Stevens County Kansas to Fred and Dorothy Anderson. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Anderson; wife, Velda Anderson; sister, Barbara Palmer; brothers, Richard Dwayne Anderson and Robert Anderson; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Anders...

Charlene Kay Godbey, mom and grandma, age 69, died on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on February 28, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas to Kenneth and Fannie (Grant) Russell. In 1975, Charlene completed her studies at Sublette High School in Kansas. She was the loving mother and grandmother. Charlene worked at the local drugstore in Sublette, then moved on to positions at Good...

Marylin Rose (Richard) Ruth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at the age of 84. Born July 13, 1941, in Satanta, KS to Homer B. and Lucille R. (Foos) Richard, Marylin grew up in rural Johnson, KS with her siblings Donnie and Sylvia. She met the love of her life, Darrel Ruth, through county 4-H activities and graduated from Johnson ...

Russell L. Ohnick, age 61, passed away February 24, 2026, at his Meade, Kansas, residence. He was born February 28, 1964, at Meade, Kansas, the son of Mitchael J. Ohnick, Jr. and Patricia Jane Twyman. As a young boy he attended school in Meade, graduating from Meade High School in 1983. After his graduation, he attended the Liberal Area Vo-Tech, graduating in 1985. Upon completing his e...

Elizabeth L. (Betty) Cordes, age 91, passed away late Tuesday evening, February 24, 2026, at the Lone Tree Retirement Center, Meade, Kansas. She was born June 15, 1934, in rural Osage County, Kansas, the daughter of John and Orpha (Menely) Wilson. As a young girl, she attended school in Melvern, Kansas, graduating in 1952. After her graduation, she began a career in health care for twen...

Amanda Tynae Wallace-Murphy was born December 29, 1983, at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, Colo., to Nancy Kletecka and David Graves. She passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 23, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kan. Amanda attended elementary schools in Springfield, Colo., Guymon, Okla., and Hooker, Okla. She graduated from the Oklahoma School of Science and Math hig...