Ronald Roe Pierce, 82, of Balko, OK passed away on Sunday September 8, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. He was born on April 5, 1942 to Jay and Nellie (Trimmel) Pierce at Wichita, KS. On December 10, 1970 he married Theresa Waybright Carlile, they divorced in 1974. On October 16, 2002 he married Peggy Smith Hot Springs, AR. Ron was a beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle,...

Margaret Leann Herrera, age 54, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. Margaret, a warm-hearted and dedicated individual, was born on April 5, 1970, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Ernest Herrera and Betty (Johnson) Garcia. Margaret graduated from Liberal High School in 1988 before attending the Liberal Area Vo Tech. Margaret's professional life was characterized by a remarkable...

Elena Isabel Smollock Torres, of Liberal Kansas was born on August 18, 2024, the beautiful daughter of Brett and Liz Smollock Torres. Elena was called back to heaven on September 6, 2024. She made a very loving impact on her Brother Kayden Florence, her Grandparents Maria and Jose Rodriguez & George and Rachel Smollock. A Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 2024, at 11:00am to 1:30 PM...

Eleanor Bernice Arbuthnot, 98, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away on August 16, 2024. Eleanor was born on March 16, 1926, in Floris, Oklahoma, to Curt and Agatha (Wiens) Vogt. Her family moved to Seward County, Kansas when she was six years old, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse called Bluebell School. After graduating, she worked at Ray’s Grill and a café in Tyrone, Ok...

Reyes “Mateo” Maravilla, age 2 months, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Adele Hall Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 20, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Reyes and Erika (Wickhan) Maravilla. He is survived by his parents; siblings, Diego Maravilla, Abigale Villanueva, Maliah Maravilla, Aniyah Villanueva, ...

Neill Ernest Myers, lovingly known as “Pappy,” was born on a snowy March 12th, 1947, in Beaver, Oklahoma, to Ernestine Pyle Myers and Glen Myers. He peacefully left us on September 4th, 2024, at his beloved home in Beaver. Neill’s school days at Turpin High School were filled with football, basketball, track, band, choir, and the men’s quartet. He graduated in 1965 and went on to Oklaho...

Curtis Lee Haehn, aged 61, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on December 9, 1962, to Claude Lee and Audrey Faye Grace, in Tucson, Arizona. Despite the gruff exterior and tough persona Curtis was actually a kindhearted and generous friend and family member who loved to tease. To family members and friends, he was the embodiment of kindness, humor and generosity touchin...

Treston Scott Cook, age 22, passed away Friday morning, September 6, 2024, at his Meade residence. He was born August 30, 2002, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Scott and Shelly (Cooper) Cook. As a young boy he attended school in Meade, graduating from Meade High School in 2020. During his high school years, he was involved in several sports and clubs, including Skills USA. A lifetime...

Velma LaVon Luck, 94, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at Bethany Village Nursing Home in Lindsborg. She was born April 17, 1930, to J.R. and Elsie Blythe in Pratt. She married Delvin P. Luck on June 26, 1976. He preceded her in death. Growing up, she had a love for music and played the piano for church services, weddings, and school concerts. She continued to play after moving to Liberal. ...

Gary Lynn Hensley, 70 went to his heavenly home on August 29, 2024. Gary was born on November 10, 1953 to Charles and Evelyn Lovett Hensley in Dodge City KS.He was raised on the family farm at Ford KS. He graduated from Ford High School in 1971 and then attended Dodge City Community. In 1973 he married Barbara Burns (divorced) and he became certified in HV/AC working in Wichita KS, lived in Dur...