Obituaries

Betty Lavonne Meador

Betty Lavonne Meador

Dec 27, 2025

Betty Lavonne Meador was born on November 28, 1931, at the home in Ingalls, KS, to Melvin and Myrl “Stebbins” Frazier. She passed away early Saturday morning, on December 27, 2025, at the age of 94, in Watonga, OK surrounded by her loving family.

Betty graduated from high school in Ingalls, KS, as valedictorian. Shortly after graduating, she married her childhood...

Judith Marie Clarke

Judith Marie Clarke

Dec 23, 2025

Judith Marie Clarke, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Ulysses, Kansas, at the age of 74.

Judith was born on November 17, 1951, in Hugoton, Kansas, to her parents, Delbert and Ermalee (French) Stuart.

Judith graduated from Hugoton High School in 1969. She took immense pride in her children, her son Max Clarke and her...

Larry Dwayne Quillen

Larry Dwayne Quillen

Dec 20, 2025

Larry Dwayne Quillen, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on March 29, 1961, in Hugoton, Kansas. He passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and friends.

Larry graduated from Hugoton High School and subsequently enlisted in the United States Navy, where he spent six honorable...

Richard Lee Greene

Richard Lee Greene

Dec 5, 2025

Richard Lee Greene, a beloved husband, father, and rancher, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, at the age of 86.

Richard was born on May 13, 1939, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Charles Edgar and Lucille (Watts) Greene. Throughout his life, he was known for his devotion to family, and his love of nature and work.

Richard and Carolyn...

Matthew Ray West

Matthew Ray West

Dec 3, 2025

Matthew Ray West, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 68 in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on December 29, 1956, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Rex Charles West and Barbara Merle (Starr) West.

At this time, no services are scheduled to take place.

Randall "Randy" Wayne Lewis

Randall "Randy" Wayne Lewis

Nov 29, 2025

Randall “Randy” Wayne Lewis, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 30, 1952, in Borger, Texas, he was the beloved son of Vondell Dwayne Lewis and Oretha May (Ayers) Lewis.

Randy’s life was marked by love, devotion, and service. He married his soulmate, Kay Marie Brown, and...

Eric "Ric" Malcolm Essix

Eric "Ric" Malcolm Essix

Nov 25, 2025

Eric "Ric" Malcolm Essix passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 35, at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Kansas.

Eric was born on November 7, 1990, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to Eric Montel Essix and Janis Kaye Diederich. Eric was a kind-hearted soul whose warmth and positive spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.

Eric graduated from Satanta...

Ruth Lenora (Ferguson) Harrington

Ruth Lenora (Ferguson) Harrington

Nov 23, 2025

Ruth Lenora (Ferguson) Harrington passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2025.

Ruth was born to George and Lenora Ferguson on March 6, 1937, at the family wheat farm in the Oklahoma panhandle. Born during a Dust Bowl “black blizzard”, she was the seventh of nine children.

Ruth attended Sandy Hook school in Cimarron County until she entered high school, where...

Nicholas Andrew Kitch

Nicholas Andrew Kitch

Nov 23, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Andrew Kitch, aged 47, left this world on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on February 21, 1978, in Garden City, Kansas, and was the cherished son of Scott Leon and Lanette Gae (Bentley) Kitch.

Nick had a heart as vast as the open plains he loved so dearly. He was...

Carrol Gene Kallenbach

Carrol Gene Kallenbach

Nov 21, 2025

Carrol Gene Kallenbach, a respected rancher and farmer who dedicated his life to the land and his family, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his beloved home in Rolla, Kansas. He was born on August 2, 1930, in Rolla, to Ray A. and Loretta (Jackson) Kallenbach. He was a lifelong member of this close-knit community, having graduated from...

Michael Ray Prine

Michael Ray Prine

Nov 18, 2025

Michael R. “Mick” Prine, 79, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2025, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 26, 1946, to a single mother in Wichita, Kansas, at the Children’s Service League. Hallie and Wilda Prine were overjoyed when they received the call that they had become the parents...

Esperanza Rivera De Urquidi

Esperanza Rivera De Urquidi

Nov 3, 2025

Esperanza Rivera De Urquidi, born on July 17, 1947, to Seferino Rivera and Benedicta Gallegos, in Mexico, she passed away on November 3, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was a devoted mother, sister, and cherished family member who dedicated her life to nurturing those around her.

From her early years, Esperanza embodied a spirit...

Win Kyi

Win Kyi

Nov 2, 2025

Win Kyi, born on January 1, 1963, in Burma, Bago, passed away on November 2, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas.

Win and Paw Eh Say were married for many years. They moved from Houston, Texas to Garden City for retirement.

He lived a fulfilling life dedicated to his family and enriched by his work as a landscaper in Houston, Texas. Win's dedication to...

Jorge Luis Fabela

Jorge Luis Fabela

Oct 30, 2025

Jorge Luis Fabela, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away at home in Hugoton, Kansas on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at the age of 66.

Jorge was born on October 9, 1959, in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Leodegario and Irene Fabela. Jorge's journey through life was marked by hard work, dedication to family, and a deep love...

John Dwayne Farmer

John Dwayne Farmer

Oct 27, 2025

John Dwayne, 67, born on January 15, 1958, in Twin Falls, Idaho, departed this life on October 27, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose warm heart and spirited personality will be deeply missed.

John and Lora Lee (Hawkins) were married on July 7, 2007, in Hough, Oklahoma.

John dedicated his career to being a...

Richard "Dick" Lee Hoskinson

Richard "Dick" Lee Hoskinson

Oct 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Richard Lee “Dick” Hoskinson

Be brave, loyal, and kind—but most importantly, be love. Your faith and your family should always come first. Those are the characteristics that described our dad.

Once in a great while, a man comes along who shows the world what it means to truly be a man—a man who loves his wife and devotes...

David Leon McHatton III

David Leon McHatton III

Oct 18, 2025

David Leon McHatton III, age 29, passed away at his home in Elkhart, Kansas, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Born on September 19, 1996, in Liberal, Kansas, David was the cherished son of David Leon McHatton Jr. and Misty Alice Montoya.

David was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Tritney Lee McCabe, with whom he shared a beautiful marriage since...

Tanya E Romero

Tanya E Romero

Oct 12, 2025

Tanya E. Romero, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 12, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, at the age of 54. Born on June 6, 1971, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Tanya was known for her good-hearted nature and her ability to connect with people. She had a gift for conversation and never met a stranger, making friends wherever she...

Wade Scott Woods

Wade Scott Woods

Oct 6, 2025

Wade Scott "Pete" Woods, a respected figure and devoted family man, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Ulysses, Kansas, at the age of 72. Born on April 29, 1953, to Walter B. Woods and Evelyn Louise (Parks) Woods, in Plainview, Texas, Wade led a life characterized by hard work, passion, and a love for the simple pleasures.

Throughout his career,...

Joseph Charles Hignett Sr.

Joseph Charles Hignett Sr.

Oct 5, 2025

Joseph Charles Hignett Sr. was born on January 15, 1976, in Norwich, Connecticut. He passed away on October 5, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Joseph dedicated many years of his life to his career as a concrete mason in Connecticut, embodying a strong work ethic...