Steven D. Cruth, age 72, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home in Ulysses. He was born May 17, 1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Donald and Betty Ruth (Lane) Cruth. When he was young, Steve’s mom died and he was raised by his dad and stepmom, Alice Drucella (Guymon) Cruth. Steve moved to Ulysses, Kansas, in 1964 where he met the love of his life, Connie Blackmore. He graduated...

Irma Izaguirre Loredo, born on June 27, 1930, in Mercedes, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. She leaves behind a legacy woven with love, resilience, and unwavering dedication—a life that touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. Irma’s heart was a garden of kindness and beauty. Her love for planting flowers wasn’t ju...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Sonia Belinda Johnson, 61, on November 5, 2024. Sonia was a long time resident of Hooker, OK. Born on June 17, 1963 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Jose Guadalupe & Carmen (Ramirez) Cantu, one of seven children. Sonia met the love of her life and beloved husband, F. Dean Johnson Jr., of 33 years. Sonia was known f...

Maria Guadalupe Molina, age 55, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born on November 17, 1968, to Josefina and Daniel Vizcaino. Mary was never scared to take on something new and did everything with honesty and love. She started every conversation with a joke full of sarcasm that if you didn’t know her, you would think she was serious. After laughing and c...

Craig Todd Ogletree, known as Todd, was born on September 8, 1958 in Liberal KS. He was the fourth of four children. Todd died on October 15, 2024. He attended grade school through 5th grade at Eureka in Baker OK, and graduated from high school at Turpin OK. He attended Oklahoma State University for two years. Though he was involved in a fourth generation farming operation for most of his ...

Bill Tucker, age 93, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born July 20, 1931, in Wilburton, Kansas, the son of Orrel and Gertrude (Odell) Tucker. Bill was proud that he lived his entire life in Morton County. He went to grade school in Wilburton and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1949. A few years after graduation Bill owned and opera...

Roberta Mae Hatfield, aged 85, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 in Grand Junction Colorado after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 28, 1938 in Fowler Kansas, Roberta was known for her elegance and style, which she carried into her career in the fashion industry. She embodied a life of class and dedication always prioritizing her family and living life to the fullest...

Jimmy “Jim” L. Hinnergardt, age 83, of Johnson, Kansas, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Memorial Living Center in Johnson. He was born on April 23, 1941, in Ness City, Kansas, the son of Victor A. and Elsie M. (Mickeal) Hinnergardt. Jim grew up near Bazine and graduated from Bazine High School. He was in the debate and drama clubs and played sports. Jim worked at the Dodge City Stock...

Adriana Rosales, age 33, died on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1990, in Downey, California to Luis Humberto Rosales and Laura Camacho Barrios. Adriana’s stepfather was Gabriel Ovalle Tellez. She was a Liberal High School graduate and she attended 1 year at Seward County Community College. Adriana worked for Walmart, was Co-Manager at Laura’s Kitc...

Carolyn Faye Long, age 64, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1959, in Beaver, Oklahoma to John, Jr. and Vanita Mae Long. Carolyn graduated from Forgan, Oklahoma High School, and furthered her studies at the Liberal Area Vo-Tech, where she trained as a Medical Assistant. She worked as a night cashier for Dillon’s and continued her commitment ...