Obituaries

Robert Lee Prine

Robert Lee Prine

Jul 14, 2020

Dateline-Liberal, Kansas Robert Lee Prine, 61, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas. He was born to Robert Lee Madden and Jeanne Harrington on November 13, 1958 in Medford, Oregon. Robert was adopted by Louis Lee and Ruth Anna (Mann) Prine. Robert was raised in Hugoton and then later moved to Liberal. Robert loved his...

Lou Ann Cavner (Lankford)

Lou Ann Cavner (Lankford)

Jul 7, 2020

Lou Ann (Lankford) Cavner Lou Ann Cavner, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Stevens County Hospital, Hugoton, Kansas. She was the daughter of Grady and Edith (Walden) Lankford and born February 6, 1942 in Liberal, Kansas. She and William Roy Cavner were married and to this union were two children, Jeff and Brian. Lou Ann was a member of...

Jon Allison Stutz

Jon Allison Stutz

Jul 3, 2020

Dateline-Hugoton, KS Jon Stutz, 84, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Stevens County Hospital, Hugoton, Kansas. Jon was born on September 15, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas to John and Dorothy (Faverty) Stutz. Jon lived in San Antonio most of his childhood life and later moved to Hugoton, KS where he graduated from Hugoton High School. Jon met...

Darrel Chandler Schmidt

Darrel Chandler Schmidt

Jul 3, 2020

Dateline-Copeland, KS Darrel Chandler Schmidt was born on December 30, 1923 to Albert N. and Margaret (Jeffers) Schmidt in Stafford County Kansas, and passed away on July 3, 2020 in Satanta, KS. The Schmidt family moved to a farm across the road from Morning Star School northwest of Copeland in the late 1920’s. Darrel attended the Morning Star School, but...

Jim Kent Miller

Jim Kent Miller

Jun 22, 2020

Scottsdale, Arizona Jim Kent Miller always said he had lived the “American Dream.” He was born in Lawrence, Kansas, December 8, 1937 to Madeline and Lloyd Jim Miller. They moved to southwest Kansas where his parents were both teachers. He grew up with a love for agriculture and a strong work ethic. His love of livestock was instilled in him...

Randy Lynn Skinner

Randy Lynn Skinner

Jun 22, 2020

Randy Lynn Skinner, 67, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Via Christi St. Joseph, Wichita, KS. He was the son of Darrell and Virginia (Hatfield) Skinner; he was born May 21, 1953 in Liberal, KS. He and Linda Dorene Gregg were married on August 18, 1973 in Manhattan, KS. To this union were two children, CJ and Shawna. Randy...

Judith R. Rooney (Rouse)

Judith R. Rooney (Rouse)

Jun 18, 2020

Judith R. Rooney, 86, died June 18, 2020, in Satanta District Hospital, Satanta, Kansas. She was born February 23, 1934 in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of William Walter Rouse and Winifred Maureen (Corley) Rouse. Judy graduated from Fort Hays State University, Class of 1956. She married Archie Franklin Rooney on March 30, 1956. Following graduation, they settled in a house...

Ronald Cordell Reed

Ronald Cordell Reed

May 29, 2020

Ronald Cordell Reed, 86, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home in Rolla, Kansas. He was born August 31, 1933 in Noble, Oklahoma to Ovie Clarence and Mildred Viola (Poole) Reed. Ronald Reed and Temple Hurd were married September 11, 1953 in Udall, Kansas. To this union were three children; Mike, Greg and Kathy. He attended Oklahoma University...

Verna Hockett (Makemson)

Verna Hockett (Makemson)

May 7, 2020

Dateline: Colorado Springs, CO Verna Makemson Hockett, 80, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO, where she had resided for the past 15 years. She was born to Ed and Phyllis (Brooks) Makemson on January 1, 1940 in Satanta, Kansas. Verna and Jack Hockett were married on December 14, 1956. Two daughters were born to this union,...

Neola Mae Gates (Satterfield)

Neola Mae Gates (Satterfield)

May 6, 2020

Neola Mae (Satterfield) Gates, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Pioneer Manor Nursing Home, Hugoton, Kansas. She was born to Fred Calvin and Grace Unitah (Buffington) Satterfield on March 4, 1934 in Garfield County, Colorado. Neola and Bill Gates were married and later divorced. To this union were two children, Cash Albert and Simmy Marie. Neola was a member...

Ronald James Rindels

Ronald James Rindels

Apr 24, 2020

Ronald James Rindels, 62, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, April 24, 2020, rural Kearny County, Kansas. He entered this world on October 6, 1957, in Des Moines, IA, born to Irvin and Betty (Wittenburg) Rindels. He and Susan Kathleen Goats married April 4, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She preceded him in death on...

Gerald Leon Keimig

Gerald Leon Keimig

Apr 15, 2020

Dateline- Guymon, OK Gerald Leon Keimig, 89, of Guymon, OK passed away on April 15, 2020 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home, Hugoton, KS. Gerald was born to George W. and Katie (Cornelius) Keimig on November 10, 1930 on the farm home place, SE of Isabel, Kansas. He was the youngest of seven children; Elmer, Edmund, Clara, Dale, Kenneth, and Esther....

Ronald Ray Smith

Ronald Ray Smith

Apr 10, 2020

Dateline- Satanta, Kansas Ronald “Ron” Ray Smith, 70, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020, peacefully at his home in Garden City, Kansas. Ron was born November 19, 1949, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Bill and Laura (Wilkinson) Smith. Ron attended school in Towanda and Virgil until his family moved to Concordia in 1960 where he graduated in 1967. He received...

Alberta Mae Willsey (Beavers)

Alberta Mae Willsey (Beavers)

Apr 6, 2020

Alberta Mae (Beavers) Willsey, 95, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, rural Stevens County, Kansas. She was born to Levi and Bessie (Burrows) Beavers on July 9, 1924 in Stevens County, Kansas. Alberta married George Lee Willsey on May 7, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1999. Alberta was a very active member of...

Joyce Jean Coulter (Williams)

Joyce Jean Coulter (Williams)

Apr 5, 2020

Joyce Coulter, 83, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, April 5, 2020, Hugoton, Kansas. She entered this world on May 1, 1936, in Bard, CA, born to Clyde and Sarah Williams. Joyce Jean and Donald Keith married on November 13, 1954, in Greenfield, Missouri. She was an active member of the...

Jessica Jennie Grogan (Estrada)

Jessica Jennie Grogan (Estrada)

Apr 4, 2020

Jessica Jennie Estrada-Grogan, 41, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, rural Stevens County, Kansas. She was born to Raymond Estrada and Flora (Cerecero) Estrada on December 16, 1978. Jessica Estrada and Blane Grogan were married April 7, 2018, Hugoton, Kansas. She is survived by husband, Blane Grogan, Hugoton, KS.; parents, Raymond Estrada and wife Leticia, Satanta, KS. and Flora Estrada...

Barbara Jean Furr (Olinger)

Barbara Jean Furr (Olinger)

Mar 25, 2020

Barbara Furr, 90, passed away, March 25, 2020 at the Pioneer Manor, Hugoton, Kansas. She was the daughter of Sylvester Lawrence and Geneva May (Coleman) Olinger. She was born May 8, 1929, Stevens County, Kansas. She was lifetime resident of Stevens County, Kansas. Barbara and Wilburt Lawrence (Bill) Furr were married December 31, 1961, at Clayton, New Mexico. He preceded...

Mark Allan Horyna

Mark Allan Horyna

Mar 14, 2020

Mark Allan Horyna, 68 years young, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. He was the son of Ben and Lucille (Williams) Horyna and was born July 8, 1951 in Caldwell, Kansas. He and Rhea Roberts were married August 20, 1971 in Argonia, Kansas. To this union were three children; Brett, Krystal, and...

Sharon Ann Davis (Bell)

Sharon Ann Davis (Bell)

Mar 3, 2020

Dateline-Hugoton, KS Sharon Ann Davis, 67, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of Glenn A. and Leta (Delay) Bell, Sharon was born June 26, 1952, Liberal, KS. She and Jay D. Davis were married on November 30, 1989 in Liberal, KS. She was a loan clerk at FSA office until retirement. Sharon enjoyed...

Anthony Riedel

Anthony Riedel

Feb 26, 2020

Johnson, Kansas Anthony (Tony) Riedel, 92, died February 26, 2020. He was born October 19, 1927, in Yocemento, Kansas, son of Alex and Anna Riedel. Tony was raised in Ellis, Kansas and moved to Johnson in the early 40's. On October 25, 1948, he married Lucille Kippes. Tony farmed with R.H. Trostle for over 50 years, after which he retired....