Louis Michael Zellner Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on March 27, 1948, in Marienthal, Kansas to Louis Michael Zellner Sr. and Margaret (Baker) Zellner. Lou was cherished by many for his late-night barbecues for family and friends following car races. No matter the hour—whether midnight or 2 a.m.—he was a...

Donald R. Rash, affectionately known as Don, 89, passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas. Don lived a life rich with dedication, generosity, and community service. His passing marks the loss of an all-around loving and generous man whose legacy will be cherished by many. He was born on May 8, 1936, in Dewey County, Oklahoma, to Vernon Ray and Marjorie Wilma (Morrison) Rash. ...

Bobby Lee Lenear, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at 6:46 p.m., at Emory University Hospital, with his wife and children by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Jean Smith; grandmother, Betty Joe Lenear; grandfather Bobby Lenear 1; grandfather, Johnnie Williams Sr; grandmother, Mary Odessa Williams; his pets, Louie, Miss Pam, Jenny, Red, and...

Wilma N. Garrison, age 88, died on March 30, 2026, at Western Prairie Senior Living Memory Care in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born on July 30, 1937, in Republic, Missouri, to Guy and Inez (Dudley) O’Neal. Wilma and her family lived in various places during her growing up years, including on a farm in western Kansas near Scott City. She enjoyed those years and had many good memories from that ti...

Darrel L. Vail, age 76, of Johnson, Kansas, died Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson.  He was born on October 10, 1949, in Elkhart, Kansas, the son of Lyndell and Margie (Henderson) Vail.   Darrel grew up in Richfield.  After graduating from Rolla High School, he enlisted in the United States Army.  Darrel proudly served from August of 1969 until April of 1972.  U...

Luis Angel Guaderrama, age 23, died on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born December 14, 2002, in Ulysses, the son of Jesus and Guadalupe Guaderrama. Luis grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School. He worked at Kroy Industries as a line operator. Luis took great pride in his car, cruising and spending time with his friends, listening to music, snowboarding, ...

Joe Curley Foster, 63, of Liberal, KS passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 8, 1962 to Sarah Mann and adopted by Joe A. Foster, Sr. and Ruby Foster of Birmingham, AL. On May 23, 2007 he married Mary Hendricks in Nashville, Tennessee. Joe had an unwavering love for God and always gave sound, honest, and bible-based advice. Joe loved all things transportati...

JoAnn “Jody” B. Hibbert, age 91, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at The Shepherd Center in Cimarron, Kansas. She was born on September 27, 1934, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Gaylord E. and Dorothy B. Shoffner Walker. Jody completed 13 years of schooling and worked as a sales representative in mobile home sales. She married Neil J. Hibbert on December 15, 1951, in Guthrie, Oklahoma; he passed a...

Carlos C. De Leon, 79, passed Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. Carlos was born on July 13, 1946, in Guatemala City, Guatemala the son of Cristobal and Maria De Leon. He married Maria T. Ortiz in 1963 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2014. He then remarried to Nolvia Salgado. She survives. Carlos was a loving fathe...

Monica Marie (Holland) Rowton, aka: “Me-Mo,” 86,(“15 ½”) passed away peacefully with her daughter holding her hand on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. She was born on December 9, 1939, in Hutchinson, Kansas to F.D. and Ruth Holland. They moved to Scott City in 1950. She graduated from Scott County High school in 1957. One evening while cruising Main S...