Obituaries

Virginia Lee Roberts

Virginia Lee Roberts

Mar 21, 2024

Virginia Lee (McGillvray) Roberts, born on September 27, 1922, in Rural Stanton County near Johnson, Kansas, peacefully passed away on March 21, 2024, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. 

She was the beloved wife of the late Marvin Roberts. She was the eldest of six siblings of George H and Ora G McGillivray. 

She attended Ulysses Unified School District and graduated from...

Patrick George Talbert

Patrick George Talbert

Mar 20, 2024

Patrick George Talbert, known affectionately as "Cat," has taken his final ride into the sunset on March 20, 2024, in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on April 12, 1950, in Laverne, Oklahoma, to Clyde (Shorty) and Mary Ellen (Stubbs) Talbert, he leaves behind a legacy filled with hard work and honesty that touched the lives of many.

In his 44-year career, Patrick was...

Rick Orrell

Rick Orrell

Mar 18, 2024

Rick Orrell died at home in the mountains of Florissant, Colorado with his wife Janet on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Rick was born on December 28, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. He was a strong-willed child who loved the outdoors and spending time with his friends. Rick graduated from Garden City High School in 1977. He married Janet on September 20, 1986....

Galen Frank Vsetecka

Galen Frank Vsetecka

Mar 12, 2024

Galen F. Vsetecka, 73, of Garden City, KS passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2024 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City.  A celebration of Galen’s life will be 10 am Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Garden City Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2710 Fleming Street, Garden City, Kansas.  The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the church or St....

Billie Ray Cantrell

Billie Ray Cantrell

Mar 12, 2024

Billie "Bill" Ray Cantrell, born on May 30, 1947, in Stotts City, Missouri, peacefully passed away on March 12, 2024, at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton, Kansas. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. He was the son of Charles Hildred and Lola Bernadine (Jackson) Cantrell.He and Mary Vinetta Pierce were married on May 14, 1965...

Shawn Garriott

Shawn Garriott

Feb 28, 2024

Shawn William Garriott, 60, a beloved husband, father, and skilled professional, passed away on February 28, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Born on February 21st, 1964, to his loving parents John and Suzanne (McCord) Garriott. 

Shawn William Garriott married the love of his life and mother of his children, Staci Renee Stuber on September 14, 1996, in Eureka, Kansas. His commitment to...

Oretha June Ballinger

Oretha June Ballinger

Feb 27, 2024

Oretha June (Coulter) Ballinger was born to Elmer & Letha (Walker) Coulter on May 3rd, 1939 along with her twin sister Aleatha Jean in Walsh, CO. She passed away, February 26th, 2024 at the age of 84 in Garden City, KS.

Oretha was married for 58 and a half years to Delbert G. Ballinger until his death in 2014. In that time,...

Anita Lorraine Ummel

Anita Lorraine Ummel

Feb 22, 2024

Anita L. Ummel, 70 of Garden City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Hays, Kansas.   Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Robson Funeral Home, 620 N. Main Street, Garden City, KS.  The public is welcome to sign the register book and pay their respects 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to...

Larry Joe Bitner

Larry Joe Bitner

Feb 18, 2024

In the quiet town of Elkhart, Kansas, surrounded by the vast plains that he called home, Larry Joe Bitner bid farewell on February 18, 2024. A man whose life was intertwined with the rhythms of the land, Joe was born in rural Morton County, Kansas, on April 14, 1941, to his parents, James S. and Anna Marie (Voigt) Bitner. 

Joe's story...

Arthur Mills

Arthur Mills

Feb 17, 2024

Arthur Edward Mills, son of Ivan Leroy Mills and Audrey Josephine Nordyke Mills was born on February 1, 1952 in Hugoton, Kansas and went to meet his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife by his side. He was 72 years young.

He was the fifth of seven children and grew up in Hugoton and...

Earl Richard Omo

Earl Richard Omo

Feb 16, 2024

In loving memory of Earl Richard Omo, a devoted husband and father, who touched the lives of many with his hard work and love for his family. Earl was born on July 29, 1931, in Pratt County, Kansas, and peacefully passed away in Hugoton, Kansas on Friday, February 16, 2024.

Earl Omo and Bernice (Slater) were married on November 25, 1951,...

Gale Wayne Eveleigh

Gale Wayne Eveleigh

Feb 11, 2024

Gale Wayne Eveleigh, a lifelong farmer and devoted father, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Kearney County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. He was born on March 5, 1951, to Clyde and Viola (Turner) Eveleigh, in Garden City, Kansas. Gale will be remembered for his strong work ethic and the love he had for his family.

Gale and Kay (Patton)...

Eldon Eugene "Gene" Leonard

Eldon Eugene "Gene" Leonard

Jan 31, 2024

Eldon Eugene "Gene" Leonard, a loving person known for his dedication and hard work, passed away on January 31, 2024, at the Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas. Gene was the son of Clarence Eldon and Orpha L. (Hankins) Leonard. He was born on January 17, 1951 in Hugoton, Kansas.

Gene had a fulfilling career as the manager of the...

Steven William Schobert

Steven William Schobert

Jan 29, 2024

Steven William Schobert, 78, of Holcomb, Kansas passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on January 3, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska to the late William John and Edith Marie (Knutson) Schobert. 



Steve graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. During his college years, he was...

Larry T Pearce

Larry T Pearce

Jan 24, 2024

Larry T. Pearce, beloved father and friend, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Ulysses, Kansas. Larry was born on March 19, 1929, in Dermot, Kansas. He was the son of Claude Lewis and Fannie Emma (Milburn) Pearce. He was the second of five children. 



His family eventually settled on the Pearce family farm  in Johnson, KS, and this is where...

Jerry Lynn Koski

Jerry Lynn Koski

Jan 20, 2024

Jerry Lynn Koski, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 75 in Amarillo, Texas. He leaves behind a legacy and an enduring passion for cars.



Jerry was born on April 8, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. From a young age, he displayed an innate curiosity and mechanical aptitude that would...

Carl H. Vester

Carl H. Vester

Jan 18, 2024

Carl H. Vester, aged 92, peacefully passed on January 18, 2024, at Ashland Health Center in Ashland, KS.

 

Carl was born on October 22, 1931, in Sylvia, Kansas, to Henry and Viola (Abbott) Vester. He graduated from Tribune High School in 1950 and shortly thereafter married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Smith, on September 3rd of the same year in Horace,...

Nancy Ann Avila

Nancy Ann Avila

Jan 9, 2024

Nancy Ann Avila, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed on January 9, 2024, in Guymon, Oklahoma. She was born on October 1, 1981, she is the daughter of Ricardo and Lucia (Rubio) Gonzalez. With a heavy heart, we gather to celebrate her remarkable life and bid her a fond farewell.Nancy was a beacon of love and had a profound impact...

Norman Gene Weaver

Norman Gene Weaver

Jan 4, 2024

 

Norman Gene Weaver, a beloved member of the Hugoton community, passed on January 4, 2024, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born on September 13, 1932, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Howard Jay Weaver and Edith (Simon) Weaver.Norman led an accomplished and fulfilling life. He started education in grade school in San Bernardino, California and graduated...

Jennifer Lynn Elsen

Jennifer Lynn Elsen

Jan 1, 2024

  Jennifer L. Elsen, 48, of Garden City, Kansas passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. Jennifer was born February 28, 1975, to Michael and Carolyn Emmert in Brighton, Colorado.  Jennifer graduated from Elkhart High School in 1993 where she played basketball and volleyball.  On June 4th, 2001, Jennifer married Todd Elsen in Clayton, New Mexico.  Jennifer was a dedicated wife...

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