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Mark Rinehart

Mark Rinehart

Nov 22, 2024

Mark Alan Rinehart, 65, of Liberal, passed away on Friday November 22, 2024 at his home. 

He was born on January 10, 1959 to Kenneth and Joan (Cline) Rinehart.

Mark had worked as a Welder for National Beef packing for many years. 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, listening to classic rock, and watching his favorite tv shows. He loved being with his daughter...

Linda Barr

Linda Barr

Nov 22, 2024

Linda Diane (Dawson) Barr, 57, of Plains, KS passed away on Thursday November 21, 2024 at her home. 

She was born on May 31, 1967 to Edward and Helen (Teague) Dawson at Bethany, MO. 

On October 31, 2009 she married Mark Barr in Liberal, KS.; he survives. 

Linda had worked at National Carriers for 14 years, where she made lasting friendships. 

Linda is also...

Gwendolyn Lewis

Gwendolyn Lewis

Nov 19, 2024

Gwendolyn Eloise Lewis, 68, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, TX.  

She was born on May 26, 1956 to Richard and Magnolia (Wilburn) Dunlap in Gary, IN. 

On July 27, 1974 she married James Arthur Lewis; he preceded her in death on June 14, 1985.

Gwendolyn is survived by Daughter, Stefanie Lewis of Williston,...

Doug Munsell Sr.

Doug Munsell Sr.

Nov 8, 2024

Lyman Douglas Munsell Sr., 84, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at his home outside Liberal, KS in the presence of his family.

He was born on June 16th, 1940 to Noble Lyman Munsell and Maxine Faye Brenton Munsell in Mooreland, OK. 

Doug lived on the family ranch between Mooreland, OK and Woodward, OK and attended Mooreland, OK Schools where he...

Emilee Hamilton

Emilee Hamilton

Oct 17, 2024

Emilee Megan Grayce Hamilton, 15, of Liberal, KS passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  

She was born on December 5, 2008, to Elisha (Waide) Hamilton in Liberal, KS. Emilee was a Sophomore at Southwestern Heights High School, where she excelled. She was active in KAYS, Student Council (STUCO), FCCLA, FFA, Show Choir, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, National Honor Society...

Barbara J. Jantzen

Barbara J. Jantzen

Oct 17, 2024

Barbara Jean Jantzen, 93, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024 at Homestead Estates. 

She was born on March 5, 1931 in Liberal, the daughter of Roy and Maude (Ferguson) Smith. 

On August 8, 1948 she married Merlin Jantzen in Kismet. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2020.

Barbara was a graduate of Kismet High School. She owned and...

Adam "Coco" Flores

Adam "Coco" Flores

Sep 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adam Jesse "Coco" Gutierrez Flores, 61, of Liberal. He passed away at 8:07 pm on Sunday September 29, 2024 along with his wife Deanna Marie (Thompson) Flores. Adam, was known as "Coco" and had lived in Liberal for over 30 years, he was well-known within the community. 

He was born...

Deanna Flores

Deanna Flores

Sep 29, 2024

Deanna Marie Flores, 42, of Liberal, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Liberal, Kansas. Her husband, Adam Flores, was with her at the time of the tragic train accident. Adam, known as "Coco", had lived in Liberal for many years and was well-known in the community. 

Deanna was born on November 7, 1981, to David and Helen (Giles) Bailey at...

Donna Stromquist

Donna Stromquist

Sep 23, 2024

Donna Jean Stromquist, 89, of Liberal, passed away on Monday September 23, 2024.

A Private Family Service will be held. 

The family requests Memorials to Angel's for Animals in care of Miller Mortuary PO box 826 Liberal, KS 67905-0826.

Stella Taylor

Stella Taylor

Sep 20, 2024

Stella Taylor, 67, of Liberal, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. 

Stella was born on February 6, 1957 to Thomas and Elise (Korb) Murphy in Salisbury, Rhodesia. She spent her childhood doing ballet, swimming, and trying to outdo her older brothers, Aubrey and Lionel every chance she got. Stella loved the water in...

Nadine Cantrell

Nadine Cantrell

Sep 14, 2024

Sylvia Nadine Cantrell, 95, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Amarillo, TX.  

She was born on October 6, 1928 to Ray and Vivian (Farris) Whitmer at Turpin, OK.

In 1946 she married Donald Clark; he died in 1947. On May 28, 1976 she married Andrew Cantrell Jr. in Liberal, KS.

Nadine attended school in Tyrone, OK. She had...

Arnold L. Eaton

Arnold L. Eaton

Sep 12, 2024

Arnold L. Eaton, 83, passed away on Thursday September 12, 2024 at his home near Liberal, KS.  

He was born on January 1, 1941 to Louis and Barbara (Amerin) Eaton at Plains, KS. 

He married Sandra Winter on July 25, 1960 at Liberal, KS. 

Arnold was a graduate of Plains, KS High School; class of 1958. He later went on to obtain...

Lisa Warden

Lisa Warden

Sep 10, 2024

Lisa Elaine Warden, born April 28, 1960, in Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 64. Lisa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, humor, and unwavering devotion to her faith.

She is survived by her three beloved sons: Bryan Dean Warden (born 1986), Christopher...

Galilea Creekmore

Galilea Creekmore

Sep 9, 2024

Galilea Creekmore, infant daughter of Jayden Creekmore and Genesis Creekmore-Lujan, passed away on Monday September 9, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. Others mourning her loss include her siblings, Gia & Jayden Creekmore, Grandparents- Marco & Lilian Lujan from Dodge City KS; Tony & Amanda Creekmore from Hugoton KS.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on...

Ron Pierce

Ron Pierce

Sep 8, 2024

Ronald Roe Pierce, 82, of Balko, OK passed away on Sunday September 8, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS.  

He was born on April 5, 1942 to Jay and Nellie (Trimmel) Pierce at Wichita, KS. 

On December 10, 1970 he married Theresa Waybright Carlile, they divorced in 1974. On October 16, 2002 he married Peggy Smith Hot Springs, AR. 

Ron...

Mary Myers

Mary Myers

Aug 30, 2024

Mary Matilda Myers, 98, of Hugoton, KS passed away on Friday August 30, 2024 at Homestead Estates Plus in Liberal, KS.  

She was born on November 28, 1925 to Charles Christopher and Jessie (Rupert) Myers in Galena, KS.

Mary received her Bachelor Degree from Pittsburg State University. She dedicated her life to the education of children as a teacher. After retiring...

Gary Lynn Hensley

Gary Lynn Hensley

Aug 29, 2024

Gary Lynn Hensley, 70 went to his heavenly home on August 29, 2024.

Gary was born on November 10, 1953 to Charles and Evelyn Lovett Hensley in Dodge City KS.He was raised on the family farm at Ford KS. He graduated from Ford High School in 1971 and then attended Dodge City Community. In 1973 he married Barbara Burns (divorced) and...

Linda Lou DeCamp

Linda Lou DeCamp

Aug 28, 2024

Linda Lou DeCamp, 75, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024 at her home.

She was born on February 25, 1949 to Junior and Naomi (Lutz) Wilson at Las Animas, CO.

On July 20, 1973 she married Daryl DeCamp in Liberal, KS.

Linda had worked for Beech Aircraft until Beech left Liberal in the mid 1980's. She also worked as a...

TaQuana Cooper

TaQuana Cooper

Aug 22, 2024

Taquana Neon Cooper 43, of Centerton, met her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

She was born June 14, 1981, in Liberal, Kansas the daughter of Troy Lee and Shirley Jean Gray Cooper. 

Taquana was a cosmetologist and formerly worked for Walmart. She has been the Children's Pastor for the past 19 years...

Mary Louise Lloyd

Mary Louise Lloyd

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Louise (Fisher) Lloyd, 96, of Liberal, Kansas passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024. She was born June 10, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Helen Fisher.

Mary married Dallas D. Lloyd December 11, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas. Their photographer’s camera broke so she only had two pictures from their wedding day. 

Mary liked to stay busy. When...

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