–Donald L. (Don) Dowell, age 88, passed away Tuesday evening, February 13, 2018, at the Fowler Residential Care Center, Fowler, Kansas.   He was born March 2, 1929, in rural Gray County, Kansas, the son of Fred Henry and Clara Alice (Tedford) Dowell.  As a young boy he attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School in 1947.  After his graduation, he began his career ...

Dale L. Limper, age 91, of Green Valley, Arizona, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at his home. He was born March 3, 1926, in Belpre, Kansas, the son of Jesse E. and Dorothy A. (Jarvis) Limper. The family moved to Ulysses in early 1927 and farmed southeast of town until 1977. Dale married Betty A. Bennett on May 3, 1947, and they had three children. After 51 years of marriage, Betty died in Sep...

Mrs. Joyce Willems-Blankenship, of Liberal, KS, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 81. She now rests in her heavenly home. Joyce was born to parents Emma Ratzlaff-Willems and Aaron Willems on January 23, 1937 in McPherson, KS. She grew up as the eldest of three children in Inman, KS. Joyce married John Blankenship in 1957, and the couple had five children. Joyce was a book k...

Ezri Aiyana Chavez AGE: 3 OF: Ulysses, Kansas DIED: Saturday, February 10, 2018 In Rural Grant County near Ulysses, Kansas FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY: Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses, Kansas...

Fredalyne Morgan, 91, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. She was born on May 26, 1926, in Washita County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Fred and Mable (Wooten) Hassell. On December 24, 1941, she married Owen L. Morgan in Sayer, Oklahoma. He preceded her death on April 28, 2010. She was an amazingly strong woman, who cared deeply for her loving family. ...

Annie Lee Pearcy, 87, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, KS. She was born October 21, 1930 in Byers, KS to Frank and Izora (Dodson) Thorne. Ann attended school at Kismet, KS. She was a Dietary Aid for Southwest Medical Center for 25 years before retiring in 1996. Ann enjoyed watching game shows, playing card games, and doing puzzles. She also lo...

Oscar “Ozzie” Harold Ridings, 71, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his residence in Liberal. He was born on July 2, 1946 in Washington. He was the son of Eugene Ridings and Hazel Hunter. On September 16, 2006, he married Rita Ann Irsik. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2017. Ozzie was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served during the Vietnam War. He was always ver...

Deana Gaye Higgins, age 65, died Friday, February 9, 2018, at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Hugoton, Kansas, on September 15, 1952, the daughter of Clarence “Dean” and Betty Barrows. Deana’s faith was strong and she loved her family in an amazing way. Throughout her life, she was actively involved in many activities. She enjoyed organizing and judging vario...

Timothy J. “T.J.” Prater, 35, of Burden, Kansas, passed away Tuesday evening, February 6, 2018 at his home. Born December 3, 1982 in Liberal, Kansas, he was the son of Bill and Katie (Ward) Prater. He was raised and received his education in Liberal, at Fellowship Baptist School, where he graduated in 2001. After high school he attended Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. In ...

Irene Chavez, age 82, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at Via Christi - St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Kansas.  She was born October 20, 1935, in Huejotitan, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Roberto and Adela (Chavez) Sanchez. Irene grew up in Mexico. She married Juvencio Chavez in 1950 in Mexico. She moved to Ulysses in December 1979. Irene was very dedicated to her fami...