Obituaries

CARMELETA WARES

Carmeleta Kay Wares, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 surrounded by her family.

She was born Oct. 21, 1939 to Marvin and Freda (Hoskinson) Shepherd in Liberal.

She graduated from Liberal High School in 1957.

PLAINS – Wanda Jean Fox, 96, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.

She was born Jan. 11, 1929 to Joseph and Gladys (Pierson) Smid.

She married Guy Vincent Fox Nov. 1, 1947. He preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1995.

ULYSSES – Joe P. Garrison, 88, died Sept. 3, 2025 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.

He was born Sept. 14, 1936, to Paul and Mona (Raines) Garrison.

He married Wilma O’Neal March 6, 1955. She survives.

Delbert Becker, 83, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 at Common Spirit Health Hospital in Garden City.

He was born Nov. 13, 1941 to Earl and Pauline Becker.

He married Elizabeth (Betty) Joann Heth May 27, 1963. She survives.

Margaret “Ruth” Adams, 74, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Plains.

She was born Aug. 13, 1951 to Austin and Marjorie (Bruner) Bizzell.

She graduated from Grove High School in 1969.