Rachel E. Applegate, age 92, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born March 11, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Lee M. and Dolores (Rodriguez) King.  Rachel grew up in Ulysses. After graduating from high school, she attended college. Rachel married Edwin A. Applegate on November 18, 1961. They raised their family in Ulysses. Her family ...

Herbert “Herb” William Metcalf, age 67, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital – St. Francis, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born May 3, 1956, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Elmer Clinton and Mary Marie (Dillard) Metcalf. Herb was a lifelong resident of Hickok and Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School. Herb married Norma Lipscomb on June 2...

Greg Hileman, age 69, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born November 21, 1954, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Simon Sylvester and Lois Imogene (Rose) Hileman. Greg grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School. He then attended Lineman School in Manhattan. Greg worked for Lane-Scott Electric in Dighton, Pioneer Electric in Ulysses, and held line...

Richard S. Everett, age 80, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home in Johnson, Kansas. He was born on February 15, 1944, in Dalhart, Texas, the son of Gerald Thomas and Elizabeth (Rawlins) Everett. Richard grew up in Clayton, New Mexico, where he graduated from high school. He then served in the United States Army for three and a half years, and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany. Richar...

Carolee Ann Lewis passed away surrounded by family on March 11th, 2024, at the age of 80. She found strength and solace in her faith, and her steadfast belief in God's plan sustained her through life's joys and trials. She is survived by her son Brian Depuy, her daughter Rhonda Coats, her grandchildren, Tyler Kemper (Donna), Brandi Hodges (Isaac), Chris Kilgore (Kimberly), Joe Summers (Kassandra)...

John Henry Vallejos was 70 years old when he passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. John was born on December 10, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Johnnie and Marie (Gomez) Vallejos. John enjoyed working as a truck driver for many years for Sernas in New Mexico. His favorite past time was playing bingo where he made many lifelong friends...

Robert Walter “Robby” Clingan, Jr., age 71, long-time resident of Liberal, Kansas, died Friday, March 15, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. Robby was born on June 14th, 1952 in Stillwater, OK, to Robert “Bob” and Margaret “Marg” Clingan. The family moved to Liberal in 1956. He attended Lincoln Elementary, West Junior High and graduated from Liberal High School in 1970. He went on to ...

Gary Lee Pister, Sr., age 68, passed away at his home in McCamey, TX on March 8, 2024. He was born October 31, 1955, in Harvey, ND, the son of Theodore and Helen Pister. All that met him would say Gary was a man of his word, if he told you something, he meant it. He was a hardworking, loving and very caring person. Gary had a heart of gold. He knew when to be tough on you and when to be gentle....

Inez I. (Peggy) Thompson, age 88, passed away Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024, at the Fowler Residential Care Center, Fowler, Kansas. She was born March 14, 1935, at Jennings, Kansas, the daughter of George J. and Essie M. (Denny) Tacha. As a young girl, she attended grade school in Meade, Kansas, and later in Kismet, graduating from Kismet High School in 1953. A longtime are resident, s...

Billie "Bill" Ray Cantrell, born on May 30, 1947, in Scotts City, Missouri, peacefully passed away on March 12, 2024, at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton, Kansas. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. He was the son of Charles Hildred and Lola Bernadine (Jackson) Cantrell. He and Mary Vinetta Pierce were married on May 14, 1965 in Clayton, New Mexico. To this marria...