Freda Gustafson, 85, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton, Kansas. Freda was born to James Harmon and Susie Edna (Nicholes) Ausbun on August 6, 1937, in Hugoton, Kansas. She was a lifetime resident of Stevens County. Freda married Alfred Eric Gustafson in Hugoton, Kansas on April 22, 1957. This union and marriage were blessed with five children, ...

Steve Armstrong, 70 years old, passed away Thursday at his home in Tyrone, OK, on March 16, 2023. He was born in El Paso, Texas on July 29, 1952, to Dorothy Armstrong and JD Armstrong Sr. Steve wrestled while attending Liberal High School and graduated in 1970. He had experience in various occupations including Second Street Jack and Jill, AAA Electric, Carlile Water Well, Purina Mills, ...

Jessie E. Salley Jr., age 80, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on June 3, 1942, the son of Jessie E. Salley Sr. and Wilma (January) Salley. Jessie was united in marriage to Wilma Jo “Jody" Schultz on May 19, 1961. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2011. Jessie raised three sons, Kurt, Kent, and Keith, and one daughter, Kelly. He gr...

Jose Angel Pauda, age 59, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Ulysses. He was born August 27, 1963, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Marcelino B. Sr. and Geneva (Felan) Pauda. Angel grew up in Ulysses. He married Ronda Hines on March 16, 1988, in Ulysses. He worked for Pauda Rousabout and L. Pauda Services. Angel collected teddy bears, and enjoyed campi...

Larry G. Black, 75, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Liberal Good Samaritan Society.   He was born May 2, 1947, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Gene and Mary Frances (Embrey) Black.    Larry attended the Roswell Military Institute and Liberal High School.  After graduation, he attended Ft. Hays State for several years.     Larry married Bertha Maria “Tita” Campuzano on Sep...

Jonathan Abrahan Cruz, 20 years old, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The son of Sixtos and Maria (Cardona) Cruz, he was born on December 2, 2002, in Liberal, Kansas. Jonathan graduated from Hugoton High School in 2021. His hobbies included working out, dancing, music, and soccer. Survivors include his parents, Sixtos and Maria Cruz of Hugot...

Valentin Rey, age 57 and Rosalia Rey, age 50 died Monday, March 13, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hornung Family Funeral Home....

Arlene Nora Nichols, age 98, of Johnson, Kansas, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Stanton County Long Term Care Unit in Johnson. She was born on April 5, 1924, at home in Morton County, Kansas, the daughter of Fred Charles and Rhoda Leora (Fender) Kilgore. Arlene was a lifetime resident of Stanton County and graduated from Manter Rural High School in 1942. She married Harold Duane Nichols ...

Francisca Antúnez, age 82. died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on December 3, 1940, to Marcos Reyes Acosta and Maria Reyes Vidańa in Santa María del Oro Durango. Francisca was united in marriage to Hector Efrain Antúnez Banuelos on December 7, 1966, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Hector proceeded her in death on December 12, 2019. She was the mot...

Victoria Nayeli Garcia-Alvarez was born Saturday, March 11, 2023, to Zadriel Garcia and Kessya Alvarez. She embraced the love of her family for several hours before returning to her Heavenly Father. Victoria had big, beautiful eyes and small feet. This precious little girl had the biggest heart. She was blessed with her mom’s nose, dad’s lips, and a beautiful head of hair. Victoria was a sp...