Hershel “Buddy” Lewis, age 89, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. He was born April 3, 1935, at the family farm in Morton County, Kansas, the son of Ercel Porter and Edith Mae (Raine) Lewis. Buddy grew up in Morton County. He joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and served four years in the Air Borne Strategic Air Command. After he was honorably...

MEADE – Larry W. Lemaster, age 74, passed away Monday morning, June 3, 2024, at the Fowler Residential Care Center, Fowler, Kansas. He was born April 26, 1950, at Fowler, Kansas the son of Willis Leroy and Mary Irene (Fletcher) Lemaster. As a young boy he attended school in Meade, graduating from Meade High School in 1968. He later attended Colby Community College. A longtime resident...

Dixie Lee Black, age 90, formerly of Johnson, Kansas, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at her home in Joplin, Missouri. The daughter of Roy and Vera (Conard) Wilkerson, she was born on October 12, 1933, in a rock house in southwest Stanton County near the Manter Dam. She was a Registered Nurse for 50+ years- many of those were in Stanton County with Dr. Daily and Dr. Bill. Eventually she retired to...

Richard Angel Castillo, 37, passed away on May 26, 202, in Sublette, Kansas. He was born on November 19, 1986, in Bakersfield, California to his parents Juan and Frances. Throughout his life, Richard displayed a remarkable work ethic and adaptability, excelling in various roles he undertook. His knack for mastering any job he put his mind to set him apart truly. Aside from his professional p...

Angelina Sebastián De José, age 54, a beloved homemaker and mother passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on January 8, 1970, to José Sebastián and Guadalupe Andres in San Miguel Acatán, Guatemala. Angelina was united in marriage to Matias Jose Andres in San Miguel, Acatán, Guatemala. She was blessed with seven daughters, and seven gr...

Maudie Chaffin, age 87, of Johnson, Kansas, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Stanton County Hospital in Johnson. She was born on June 28, 1936, in Slegman, Missouri, the daughter of Nels and Rozella (Carroll) Jensen. Maudie grew up in Slegman, Missouri, and graduated from Slegman High School. She married Barry R. Chaffin on December 25, 1982, in Johnson, Kansas. Maudie worked at K&S Me...

Glenna Alice Nix climbed up the stairway to heaven with her bare feet to rejoice her Savior and her loved ones on May 23, 2024 at Pioneer Manor, Hugoton, Kansas. Glenna was born on December 29, 1929 to Elmer and Lucille Munkres in Meno, Oklahoma. She graduated at Liberal High School in 1948. On September 4, 1948, she married Paul Nix, in Clayton, New Mexico. From this day forward Glenna was a l...

Carrol Letha Leonard, born on June 7, 1948, in Hugoton, Kansas, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2024 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. She was a humble and kind-hearted woman. Described as simple and sweet, Carrol's warm presence touched the lives of many. Her love for cooking was evident to all who tasted her delicious meals, and her dedication to helping children with their 4-H project...

Keren Elizabeth (Lowman) Duran, age 83, of Overland Park, KS, died Monday, May 6, 2024, in Overland Park surrounded by her family. She was born October 6, 1940, in Lebo, KS, the daughter of Clyde "Deacon" and Bertha Nadine (Combes) Lowman. Keren attended elementary and high school in Lebo, KS. She continued her education at the Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia. She was a member of the S...

Connie J. Mann, 78, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024 at her residence. She was born on February 8, 1946 to Walter and Joyce (Alton) Konkel at Springfield, CO. Connie was a graduate of Hugoton High School in Hugoton, KS. She is survived by Three Sons, Rex Mann and wife Sherry of Granby, CO, Artt Mann and wife Lorena of Manhattan, KS, Lance Mann and wife Nedra of Skiatoo...