Obituaries

Dec 15, 2024

Douglas James Lightner Jr., passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Ulysses, Kansas. 

Douglas was born on February 6, 1943, in Higginville, Missouri, to Douglas James Lightner, Sr. and Mary (Huckabee) Lightner. 

Douglas was known for his engaging personality and was considered a fun and loving man by those who were fortunate enough to cross paths with him. In his youth,...

Dec 11, 2024

Stacy Lynn Ghumm, a beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Daughter, and friend, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on July 4, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri to Frank Herman Campbell and Constance (Connie) Cook.

Stacy and Jim Ghumm were married on June 21, 2003, in Woodland Park, Colorado.

Stacy dedicated countless years to creating a nurturing daycare where...

Dec 7, 2024

Vaughn Edward Delaney, known as “Bone”, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. He was the son of Raymond Earl and Nila Irene (Waln) Delaney, born on September 15, 1963, in Barstow, California. 

Vaughn and Mary JoAnn Phillips were married on February 14, 1998 in Branson, Missouri. 

Vaughn was a fun-loving man with a vivacious spirit, known for his vibrant...

Nov 30, 2024

Carlene Kay Ball, Garden City, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. She was the daughter of Carl Joseph and Lucetta Josephine “Peggy” (Stevens) Nail, born on October 11, 1940, in Garden City, Kansas. 

Carlene was married to her loving husband, Darryl Ball. Together, they created a home filled with love and joy. Carlene was an individual who...

Nov 29, 2024

Brian Lynn Addison, 64, born July 29, 1960, to Doc & Deloris (Dugger) Addison, peacefully departed this life on November 29, 2024, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. After making great strides towards recovering from a single vehicle motorcycle accident in August 2024, it was cancer that ultimately took him from his family. He grew up in Cimarron,...

Nov 24, 2024

Dorothy Ruth (Castoe) Griggs, aged 86, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the Ranch House of Garden City, Kansas. Born on March 21, 1938, in Leadville, Colorado, she was the cherished daughter of Robert and Alice (Von Bernuth) Castoe.

Dorothy dedicated many years of her life to serving as the teller supervisor at Western State Bank. Her passion for...

Nov 24, 2024

Leland Hartley Lissolo passed from this life in the early hours of November 24, 2024 in Hugoton, KS.

Leland was born on October 12, 1940 in Fort Morgan, Co., the middle of seven children born to Frederick and Lorena (Hartley) Lissolo. Leland spent most of his childhood on the family farm near Weldona, CO., where he graduated in 1958 from Weldon...

Nov 20, 2024

Glenda "Joyce" Gaskill Smith, aged 82, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at Satanta District Hospital in Satanta, Kansas. Born on October 19, 1942, in Hugoton, she was the beloved daughter of Glen C. and Avanell (Anderson) Gaskill.

Joyce found her soulmate in Henry Dale Smith, whom she married on July 22, 1961, in a heartfelt ceremony at the United...

Nov 18, 2024

Thomas Dales Frederick, aged 26, left us too soon on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on July 9, 1998, in Woodward, Oklahoma, he was the cherished son of Thomas Roger and Susan Gayle (Austin) Frederick.

Growing up in Hugoton, Thomas was a bright light in the community and graduated from Hugoton High School with the class of 2017....

Nov 15, 2024

Vivian Lanor (Show) Hughes, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed from this life on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on January 13, 1938, in the serene town of Delores, Idaho. Vivian dedicated her life to family, community, and service. Her professional journey as a Dietary Aid at Cimarron County Memorial Hospital in Boise City...

Nov 12, 2024

Anna Wali, 44 years old, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Holcomb, Kansas. He was born on January 1, 1980, Myanmar, Asia. 

A private service was held at Islamic Soceity Mosque of Wichita, Kansas. 

Robson Funeral Home of Garden City is overseeing arrangements. 

Nov 9, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Ruby (Unruh) Ryan passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at The Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas.

She was born on January 8, 1938 in Finney County, Kansas, to Alfred Lee and Esther Marie (Inman) Unruh.Ruby and Philip "Phil" Ryan were married on November 5, 1966, in Raton, New Mexico. To this union was son Dennis Ryan. Phil and Dennis...

Nov 5, 2024

Irma Izaguirre Loredo, born on June 27, 1930, in Mercedes, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. She leaves behind a legacy woven with love, resilience, and unwavering dedication—a life that touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Irma’s heart was a garden of kindness and beauty. Her love for planting...

Oct 26, 2024

Wayne Batman Griffin, a dedicated educator and cherished family man, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. He was born on January 24, 1952, in High Point, North Carolina, to Grayson Franklin and Phyllis Naomi (Batman) Griffin. 

Wayne and Connie Jean Trimmell were married on December 27, 1975, at Presbyterian Church in Liberal, Kansas. 

A loving...

Oct 25, 2024

Glenda Kay Nelson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and passed away on October 25, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 85. Glenda was born on December 4, 1938, in Dodge City, Kansas to Glenn Kenneth and Margueritte Lucille(Simmons) Dowling where she grew up and graduated from Dodge City High School.

She and Robert Duane Nelson were married on December...

Oct 19, 2024

Leslie L. Wagner passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, Gothenburg, Nebraska. 

Leslie L. Wagner was born on July 1, 1956, to Sherman and Carola Baird in Dodge City, Kansas. She grew up in Garden City, Kansas, and graduated from Garden City High School in 1974. She continued her education at Fort Hays State University, earning her degree in 1978. Shortly...

Oct 11, 2024

Opal Hall, longtime resident of Stevens County passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Morton County Hospital, in Elkhart, Kansas. Born November 15, 1938, she was the daughter of Paul "Pete" and Julia Stoddard. 

She grew up in the Moscow Community, graduating from Moscow High School in 1956. Opal worked a short time at Epwarth Hospital in Liberal, Kansas before taking...

Oct 8, 2024

Bill Gene Herman, a dedicated son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on April 16, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas, to Paul and Jenny Herman. He passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 in Hugoton, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment to his family and community.

He was a proud graduate of Ulysses High School, where he laid the...

Oct 7, 2024

Connie Earlene Juel, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 7, 2024, at Satanta District Hospital in Satanta, Kansas. She was born on May 6, 1943, in Watonga, Oklahoma to Conred Earl and Iva Marie (Waggoner) Sullivan. 

Connie grew up in Rolla, Kansas, where she attended elementary and high school.

Connie married Noel Dean Peterson and had a son,...