Obituaries

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,...

Oct 6, 2024

Russell James Purdy, born on September 12, 1979, in Lakin, Kansas, passed peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Pierceville, Kansas. He was the loving son of Jed Russell and Shawn RaNae (Carroll) Purdy. He was cherished as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched the lives of many in...

Sep 27, 2024

Stephen Leon Nelson, a beloved husband, father, PaPa, brother, and friend, passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 73, in Hugoton, KS. Born on October 21, 1950, to Paul Ellis Nelson and Loretta (Smith) Nelson, in Central City, NE. Steve filled the world around him with warmth and joy, and always greeted everyone with a radiant smile.

Steve's...

Sep 20, 2024

Today, we wish Matthew Roy Greenlee farewell. Quick-witted, with an ability to make the little moments in life feel incredibly special. Above all else, Matthew loved his kids, Caleb and Eli Greenlee, more than life itself. Born July 6th, 1976, Matthew was charming everyone from day 1 to day 17,607. Matthew had an infectious laugh that brought people from strangers...

Sep 20, 2024

John Henry Hotz passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas at the age of 93.

John Henry Hotz was born on July 12, 1931 in Glendale, Kansas to Ruth Kuncle and James Hotz. James Hotz was a farmer who borrowed money needed to purchase land in the early 1930's. That led to one...

Sep 12, 2024

Betty Evalean Forward, a beloved soul marked by her warmth and creativity, departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Satanta Long Term Care Unit in Satanta, Kansas.

She was born on March 26, 1927, in rural Tyrone, Oklahoma to her parents LV Kilgore and Vallie Jane (Allison) Kilgore. 

She and Charles Lee Forward were married February 10, 1946 was...

Sep 10, 2024

Alan (Marty) Jackson Martin III of Richmond, VA passed away unexpectedly while working in Hugoton, KS on September 10th, 2024.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Alan Jackson Martin, Jr. and Anne Ward Martin. As well as a beloved grandson, Ryan Martin and niece Erin Hope Martin.

He is survived by the love of his life, Dorothea. His son Christopher...

Sep 6, 2024

Moira Jean “Jeanie” Dey, 76 of Garden City, KS passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City. The funeral home will be open to sign the register book on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from noon until 8 p.m. The visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, September 16th at the funeral home. Jeanie’s...

Aug 27, 2024

Jackelyne Marie Strout, 67 of Holcomb, KS passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home. Jacke was born May 30, 1957 to the late Charles and Marie Harris in Norwich, England. Her father’s Air Force career and later in life, her husbands Army career took her on adventures all around the world. When she wasn’t filling her role as...