Obituaries
William Milton Ortivez Sr.
Jun 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of William “Willie” Milton Ortivez Sr., 75, who departed this life on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Great Bend, Kansas. Born on December 21, 1950, in Del Carbon, Colorado, to Milton and Amalia Ortivez, Willie was a man of great strength, love, and resilience.
Willie honorably served in the United States...
Naomi Imogene (Smith) Cozby
Jun 11, 2026
Naomi Imogene (Smith) Cozby, better known to everyone as “Betsy” passed away on June 11, 2026, in Elkhart, KS. She was born on November 27, 1929, to Felix Fredrick Smith and Retta Basye in Bristol, Colorado. Betsy was loved by many, and most people would describe her as determined and opinionated. Everyone was “kid” to her.Betsy married Karl Hendrickson in...
Ace Harder
Jun 8, 2026
Ace Harder, age 100, a distinguished educator and devoted family man, passed away at home on June 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 9, 1925, on his family’s farm outside of Wells, Kansas and lived a life marked by service, education, and a deep commitment to his community.
Ace married the love of his life, Joanne...
Jeffry Wayne Mills
Jun 5, 2026
Jeffry Wayne Mills, aged 68, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born on February 1, 1958, in Hugoton; he was the beloved son of Gerald "Jerry" Wayne and Shirley Rose (McIIrath) Mills.
Jeff shared a lifetime of love and partnership with his wife, Brenda Jo...
Steven Lee Ross
May 27, 2026
Steven Lee Ross, aged 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at his residence in Texhoma, Oklahoma. Born on February 8, 1953, in Guymon, Oklahoma, he was the son of Alvin Wayne and Barbara Mae (Sutton) Ross.
Steven dedicated much of his career to the Texas County Road and Bridge Department before retiring. He had a deep passion for ranching,...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn (Zimmerman) Tyler
May 21, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn (Zimmerman) Tyler, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her home in Sublette, Kansas. Born on December 14, 1977, to Michael Eugene Zimmerman and Vicki Jo (Montgomery) Barkdoll, Becky’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and boundless compassion.
On November 3, 2001, Becky and Michael Sean Tyler joined their...
Donald Dwayne Wing
May 19, 2026
Donald Dwayne Wing, age 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
He was born on June 17, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Donald Dean Wing and Coy Thomas. He was later adopted and lovingly raised by John Homer and Nora Ellen Wing of Cincinnati, Arkansas. As a young boy growing up in Cincinnati,...
Vicki Jo Barkdoll
May 18, 2026
Vicki Jo Barkdoll, 70, passed away on May 18, 2026, at the Garden Valley Nursing Home in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on November 3, 1955, in Tribune, Kansas, to William Joseph and Eva Louise (Wallace) Montgomery. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and a spirit that embraced everyone she met.
She completed her early education at Tribune...
Eddie Rush Southern
May 15, 2026
Eddie Rush Southern, age 76, is now “Just beyond the moon”. He passed away peacefully in his loving home, surrounded by family, on May 15, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1949, in Garden City, Kansas, to his parents, Presley Rush Southern and Lorene Teresa LaGesse.
On September 9, 1972, Eddie married the love of his life, Teresa Rae Blythe....
Patrick Delano Ketchum
May 14, 2026
Patrick Delano Ketchum, a devoted family man and dedicated truck driver, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Ulysses, Kansas, just two days shy of his 56th birthday. He was born on May 16, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan, to his parents, Daniel Howard Ketchum Sr. and Janet Loree Simpson. Patrick led a life characterized by warmth, devotion, and an...
Linda Lou Merrill
May 13, 2026
Linda Lou Merrill, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on February 21, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Levi Lavell and Grace (Barnhart) Wheeler. Linda lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and her many talents.
Linda Lou (Wheeler) married her eternal companion, Lynn B. Merrill, on June 4, 1969, in Soda...
Brent Alan McDonald
May 13, 2026
Brent Alan McDonald, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on July 18, 1963, in Hugoton, Kansas, Brent was the son of James Roildon and Joyce Allene (Drew) McDonald.
Throughout his life, Brent was known for his warm and outgoing nature, forming countless friendships across Stevens and Morton Counties. He was a devoted farmer and...
Jessie R. Lerma
May 12, 2026
Jessie R. Lerma was born on February 9, 1941, in Indio, California, to Felipe and Justa (Rios) Rodriguez. She peacefully passed away on May 12, 2026, in Dodge City, Kansas. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.
Jessie dedicated much of her working life to retail sales...
Richard David Wright
May 12, 2026
Richard David Wright, a devoted family man and skilled carpenter, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, after enduring a few challenging weeks with his health. He was born on June 30, 1951, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Arthur David and Elva Lee (Frazier) Wright. Richard's life was marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and a deep love for...
Luis Maravilla Zuniga Sr.
May 6, 2026
Luis Maravilla Zúñiga Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on August 22, 1952, to Reyes and Eulalia (Zúñiga) Maravilla, Luis dedicated much of his life to his work and family.
He was a skilled welder at Double T Industries in Rolla, Kansas, where he worked until his retirement. Known...
Sixto Cruz Perez
Apr 30, 2026
Sixto Cruz Perez, a devoted farmer whose life was deeply rooted in the rich soil of Mexico and cherished by his family. He passed away on April 30, 2026, in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born on August 6, 1936, in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Modesto and Eufracia Perez. Sixto lived a life marked by dedication to his farm, a love for...
Robert Thomas Gonzales
Apr 25, 2026
Robert Thomas Gonzales, a beloved chef and cherished member of the Garden City community, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in his hometown of Garden City, Kansas. Born on May 30, 1979, Robert's life was marked by his passion for culinary arts, his love for family, and his vibrant personality that touched all who knew him.
Robert graduated from Garden...
Helen Louise Bunyan
Apr 22, 2026
Helen Louise Bunyan, 75, passed away in Oklahoma City on April 22, 2026, after an 11-year battle with cancer.
Helen was born July 5, 1950, in Liberal, Kansas, to Lester Fred Bunyan and Opal Pearl (Shedd) Bunyan.
She was raised in Hugoton, Kansas, where she lived most of her life. Helen graduated from Hugoton High School in 1968 and later earned a...
Andrew E. Larson IV
Apr 13, 2026
Andrew E. Larson IV, a devoted farmer, community leader, and family man, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on April 12, 1938, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Andrew E. and Jean Margaret (Thompson) Larson; Andrew lived a life rooted deeply in faith, hard work, and service to others.
He embraced his calling as...
Ruth Louise (Knowles) Horton
Apr 12, 2026
Ruth Louise (Knowles) Horton, a cherished soul and loving mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 89, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on December 15, 1936, in Satanta, Kansas, she was the beloved daughter of Homer and Cecilia (Groth) Knowles.
Ruth’s journey through life was marked by deep devotion to her family and...
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