Janice Ann Gowens, 76, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her home in Liberal, KS. She was born on April 26, 1944 to Earl and Lorene (Rogers) Dorris at Dexter, MO. On December 26, 1981 she married Earl Gowens at Phoenix, AZ; he preceded her in death in 1985. She attended school at Liberal High School; class of 1962. Janice had worked in Housekeeping as a supervis...

Mary Lou Underwood, 81, of Libeal, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. She was born on January 8, 1939 to Ezekial and Irene (Leonard) Swank at Chetopa, KS. Mary had a strong work ethic and a loving, helpful heart for those in need. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, going for walks, working in her yard, and loved her dogs. Mary also lo...

David Lee Curtis age 72, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, KS. He was born May 7, 1948 in Odell Nebraska, the son of Don and Ila (Steiner) Curtis. Dave was raised in Nebraska and was a huge Nebraska Cornhusker fan. He also loved KU basketball and the Denver Broncos. Dave served in the Nebraska National Guard for 2 years and taught and coached ...

Dorothy Jean Hoover passed away at Dove Estates Memory Haven in Goddard, Ks on September 19, 2020. She was born December 7, 1927 in Dodge City, Ks to parents Elbert and Lois (Hantla) Harris. Dorothy enjoyed needlework, knitting and crocheting; gifting several items to her children and grandchildren. She was an accomplished bowler and traveled to tournaments throughout the United...

Barbara Jean Ball, 77, Of Kismet, KS passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1943 to Blackie and Virginia (Foglesong) Kent at Garden City, KS. On August 17, 1959 she married Duane Ball at Garden City, KS; he preceded her in death on January 30, 2020. Barbara is survived by her two sons, Emery and wife Laura of Kismet and Earl and wife Denise of Plains along with...

Arturo Guerrero, 48, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on September 18, 1971 to Gilberto Guerrero and Maria Robles at Reynosa Tamps Mexico. On March 26, 1994 he married Maria Castro at Reynosa Tamps Mexico. Arturo was a hard worker who was always moving and repairing things. He had made a career doing home r...

Anita J. Parnell, 87, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born on December 21, 1932 to Harlan and Eula (Campbell) Munger at Liberal, KS. Anita grew up in Guymon, OK and was a graduate of Guymon High School; class of 1950. Anita worked as an Administrative Assistant for Parnell & Son "The Door Store" for 18 years. She enjoyed playing the piano, playing cards, bow...

Ignacio G. Perez, age 86, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born February 1, 1934, in Cameron County, Texas, the son of Alejandro and Bisenta (Galban) Perez. Ignacio, known by family and friends as Pete or Nacho, was born and raised in Texas. He married Dolores Hernandez on September 28, 1952, in Navasota, Texas. She preceded him i...

Martha Lee (Purcell) Potts, 98, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Brookdale Liberal Springs, in Liberal, KS. She was born on December 13, 1921, on the family farm in Clay County, Illinois, Blair Township. Her parents were Otto and Ganell (Pierson) Purcell. She had 3 sisters, Marjorie, Iris, and Carolyn. Iris survives. She graduated high school in Louisville, Illinois. On May 23, 1943 ...

Barbara Kendrick, age 84, of Johnson, Kansas died Monday, September 14, 2020, at her daughters Lyn’s home in Parker, Colorado. She was born April 30, 1936, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Harry and Doris (McKelvey) Houf. Barbara grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from Palmer High School. After completing High School, Barbara attended Colorado University from 1955 until ...