Naomi Ellen Appling, March 23, 1978 – September 25, 2024. It is with profound sadness and incomprehensible sense of loss that we announce the passing of our precious Naomi from this earthly life. Naomi was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and wife. Those who knew her well knew that Her sweet and gentle heart was unique and without equal. She had steadfast faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ...

Susan Marie Zielke was born on October 18, 1952, to Lawerance ‘Ike’ and Myrtle (Moran) Eisenhauer at Emporia, Kansas. Susan went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. As a child Susan lived in Emporia and attended the Catholic grade school in Kismet, Kansas. She graduated from Southwestern Heights High School in Plains, Kansas in ...

Mable Coleen Smith Harviston “Mae” was born in Liberal, Kansas to Gilbert and Pearl (Waybright) Smith and went home July 14, 2024, in North Las Vegas. She wished to express her thanks for the years of love and laughter and for being part of her life. To those family and friends that preceded her to those she left behind; her Beloveds: husband of 66 years, Jerry; children; Tony, Scott and Leah ...

Connie Earlene Juel, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 7, 2024, at Satanta District Hospital in Satanta, Kansas. She was born on May 6, 1943, in Watonga, Oklahoma to Conred Earl and Iva Marie (Waggoner) Sullivan. Connie grew up in Rolla, Kansas, where she attended elementary and high school. Connie married Noel Dean Peterson and had a son, Earl Dean. She then m...

Bill Gene Herman, a dedicated son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on April 16, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas, to Paul and Jenny Herman. He passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 in Hugoton, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment to his family and community. He was a proud graduate of Ulysses High School, where he laid the foundation for a life by hard work and ...

Cecil Lewis Ashlock passed away peacefully on the morning of August 12, 2024, at his home in Grain Valley, Missouri. Cecil was born near Buffalo, Oklahoma on December 15, 1932, to parents Kearrian Cecil and Ruby (Weese) Ashlock. He grew up and attended school in Buffalo. As a young boy, Cecil, one of seven children, 2 older brothers and 4 younger sisters, worked on their 25-acre farm near Buff...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adam Jesse "Coco" Gutierrez Flores, 61, of Liberal. He passed away at 8:07 pm on Sunday September 29, 2024 along with his wife Deanna Marie (Thompson) Flores. Adam, was known as "Coco" and had lived in Liberal for over 30 years, he was well-known within the community. He was born December 28,1962 in Lubbock TX to Ricardo and Guadalupe (G...

Ruth Paulson Bartel was born on April 23, 1922, to Andrew and Nora Valnes Paulson at Claremont, South Dakota. Ruth went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Village Green Memory Care Community in Conroe, Texas. While a young child her family moved to Amherst, South Dakota where she attended the Western Consolidated Schools. After graduating from high school in 1938, she atte...

Deanna Marie Flores, 42, of Liberal, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Liberal, Kansas. Her husband, Adam Flores, was with her at the time of the tragic train accident. Adam, known as "Coco", had lived in Liberal for many years and was well-known in the community. Deanna was born on November 7, 1981, to David and Helen (Giles) Bailey at Dover, Maine. She became a resident of Liberal, K...

Karin Johanna (Crose) Welch was born September 12th, 1954 in Weimar, Germany and passed away at her home in Hooker, Oklahoma on September 28th, 2024. She moved to the United States as a young girl. Karin had her one and only child, her son, Taylor Ray Heinson in August of 1976. Then she spent her time working and also attending and graduating cosmetology school in 1981. She managed various...