Phillip R. Hammond, 69, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away at his home early in the morning of June 14th with his wife and son at his side following a battle with cancer. Phil was born on March 23rd, 1955, to Raymond and Mignon Hammond in Garden City, Kansas, and was a lifelong resident of Ulysses, graduating from Ulysses High School in 1973. Phil was raised on the farm north of Ulysses and loved...

After an amazing life Lillian Ruth Fawcett, age 97, died on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Ruth was born in Lakin Kansas, on March 27, 1927, to her loving parents, Elijah Andrew and Opal Clara (Childers) Pennington. After graduating from Liberal High School in 1945, Ruth embarked on a journey of love and companionship on September 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Wend...

Adela Jimenez - Esparza, known for her kindness and warm heart, passed away on June 11, 2024 in Ulysses Kansas. She was born on February 14, 1969, to Rodolfo and Antonia (Jimenez Fierro) Esparza, in Chihuahua Mexico. She will be dearly missed by all who her. Adela is survived her loving father, Rodolfo Esparza; devoted sister, Aurora Nunez; as well as many other cousins and friends who cher...

Blake Butler, 16-year-old resident of Hooker, Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 9, 2024, outside of Hooker, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Oklahoma. The Butler family requests that all of Blakes friends, teammates and coaches to gather and spend time with them from 7:00 p.m. ti...

Ronnie Helsel, age 70, died on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on August 5, 1953, in Liberal, Kansas, to Gerald and Virginia (Booth) Helsel. Ronnie graduated from Liberal High School in 1971. He started his career at Beechcraft in Wichita until his position was outsourced. Ronnie returned to Liberal and worked for Seward County Waste Manage...

Shirley Mae Denoyer, 87, of Paxton and formerly of the Clifton area, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on January 9, 1937 in Martinton, a daughter of Philip J. and Florence (Ponton) Ponton. She married Harold E. Denoyer on August 14, 1954 in L’Erable and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2003. She is survived by seven ...

John Cobb (Jack) Landon Dec. 28, 1933 —— June 6, 2024 John Cobb (Jack) Landon, son of Alfred M. Landon and Theo C. Landon, radio station entrepreneur in Kansas and Colorado, and long time president of Seward County Broadcasting Company, Inc. died at Estes Park Colorado on June 6th, 2024 of natural causes. He is survived by his daughter Mary L. Henderson (Jeff) and grandchildren Kate and Jack...

Martin Herrera Chavez passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born on July 9, 1994, to Martimiano Herrera Leos and Maria (Chavez) Herrera in Liberal. Martin Graduated from Liberal High School, and then went to work for Loves and then Dollar General. Martin loved to play Xbox with friends and nephews. He enjoyed spending time with his dog “Pea...

David Hunter Minor, 80, passed away on Friday, June 7, after a long illness. He was born in Liberty, MO, on May 27, 1944, to Royal C. and Helen H. Minor. The family moved to western Kansas during his early years and finally settled in Liberal when David was 14 years old. He attended Liberal High School class of 1962 and joined the United States Navy where he completed his GED. David proud...

Martin Herrera Chavez passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born on July 9, 1994, to Martimiano Herrera Leos and Maria (Chavez) Herrera in Liberal. Martin Graduated from Liberal High School, and then went to work for Loves and then Dollar General. Martin loved to play Xbox with friends and nephews. He enjoyed spending time with his dog “...