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 ...

Glenda Kay Nelson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and, passed away on October 25, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 85. Glenda was born on December 4, 1938, in Dodge City, Kansas to Glenn Kenneth and Margueritte Lucille(Simmons) Dowling where she grew up and graduated from Dodge City High School. She and Robert Duane Nelson were married on December 29, 1956, in Dodge Cit...

Wayne Batman Griffin, a dedicated educator and cherished family man, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. He was born on January 24, 1952, in High Point, North Carolina, to Grayson Franklin and Phyllis Naomi (Batman) Griffin. Wayne and Connie Jean Trimmell were married on December 27, 1975, at Presbyterian Church in Liberal, Kansas. A loving husband,...

Amanda Martinez, age 62, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on April 27, 1962, in Emiliano Zapata, Durango, Mexico, to Romulo Martinez Guzman and Maria del Refugio Hernandez de Santiago. Amanda held a bachelor's degree, which served as the foundation for her long career as a dedicated educator whose career spanned over three decades. Amand...

Leatrice Eileen (Clark) Kilian, 96, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Stanton County Hospital. She was born August 14,1928 in Moulton Iowa, to Artie and Myrtle (Severs) Clark. Eileen was the youngest of four children. When she was four years old the family moved to Iola, Kansas where she graduated high school at the age of 16. Eileen then attended and graduated from Kan...

Alta Grace (Beyler) Rempel, 97, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Lone Tree Retirement Center, Meade, Kansas. She was born June 1, 1927, in rural Harper, Kansas, to Crist and Clara (Baker) Beyler. The family moved to a farm south of Protection, Kansas, when she was one year old. Alta attended Collier Flats School, and graduated from Protection High School in 1945. She furthered ...