Connie C Smith, 73, formerly of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024 at the Lone Tree Retirement Center in Meade, KS. She was born on May 4, 1950 to Colin and Imogene (Ives) Smith at Liberal, KS. Connie was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1968. Connie worked as a Billing Clerk for National Beef Packing Co; retiring in 2012 after 40 plus years of working. She dearly...

Harry "Scott" Shrauner, 75, of Elkhart, Kansas, passed away on Friday evening, April 5, 2024, at his daughter's home in Carthage, Texas. Scott was born on December 14, 1948, in Elkhart, Kansas, to the late Floyd and Roberta Shrauner. He was raised in Elkhart and graduated with the class of 1966. He attended Kansas State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics. S...

Beloved 39 year old, Jilian Delores (Dalbey) Kelley, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 13, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1984, to her loving and adored parents, Theodore Joe and Kalie Ann (Chatterton) Dalbey. Jilian and Heath Whitney Kelley married on October 11, 2002, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. To this beloved marriage were four children, Jaelynn Grace, Alexis Joann, Deric Whitney, ...

Mark Edward Isaac, our beloved brother, was born on February 26, 1955, to Edward and Evelyn Smith Isaac in La Junta, Colorado. He passed away in Wichita, Kansas, on April 11, 2024, reaching the age of 69 years. He was the youngest of five children. His early childhood years were spent on a farm near Manzanola, Colorado. Mark moved with his parents and four siblings to Ulysses, Kansas, when h...

Glennetta Beatrice (Randle) Cooper, 88-year-old Tyrone, Oklahoma resident passed away April 13, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Glennetta Randle was born September 11, 1935, southeast of Rolla, Kansas. She was the oldest daughter of Glen and Thelma (Dixon) Randle. She attended and graduated from Rolla Public Schools. On July 29, 1952, she married John (Jack) Cooper. T...

William Michael “Mike” Bangs, 74, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born Aug. 22, 1949, to William LeRoy and Maxine Evelyn Calhoun Bangs. He married Janis Marie James March 17, 1979. She survives. He had worked at National Beef in Liberal for nine years before going to work at the gas companies that served the area for more than 20 years. He an...

Stanley W. Wagner, a cherished husband, dedicated father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend, died on Sunday, April 14,2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be remembered by all who knew him. He was born on February 11, 1946, the son of Harry and Viola (Wheaton) Wagner in Concordia, Kansas., Stanley’s proudest accomplishments included owning and operating the la...

Kenneth "Kenny" Marquis Wilson, 37, of Lincoln, NE passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, NE. He was born on July 2, 1986 to Kenneth Ray Wilson and Eddie Mae Eatmon at Liberal, KS. Kenny was a graduate of Liberal High School and Butler County Community College. He excelled in track and football; playing with the Liberal Redskins, Butler Grizzlies, a...

At 3:33am on 4/4/24, the universe dimmed as Lois Jean (Kilgore) Smith softly embarked on her final voyage to reunite with the love of her life, Mike. While her departure has etched a profound void in our hearts, we take solace in knowing she's no longer suffering. Lois is no doubt tending a garden where cerulean skies tumble to the horizon; where colorful songbirds serenade her every step; where ...

Michael Lea Kinsinger, 74, formerly of Liberal, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at his home in Ulysses, KS. He was born on September 12, 1949 to Ronald and Ida Verlea (Taylor) Kinsinger at Liberal, KS. On June 6, 1991 he married Patricia Pena in Garden City, KS. Michael is survived by his loving wife Patricia, Daughter, K'cie L Addison and husband Marlon of Lenexa, KS; Son, Mic...