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JOHNSON – Ronald “Ron” or “Ronny” Lee Sipes Friday, August 8, 2025.
He was a voracious reader and scholar, and as a young boy he traveled to compete in the National Spelling Bee. Education was always important to him, and he made sure his own children received an education.
He attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University as a Pre-Med student before realizing his true passion was farming.
Gary L. Pennington, 72, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center in Denver.
He was born Nov. 29, 1952 to Robert and Wilma (Kobs) Pennington.
He married Brenda Hunt in 1976. She survives.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jodella "Jody" Holt, 67, of Liberal, and Creede, Colo., who departed peacefully from this world on July 24, 2025. Jody spent her last days in her dream home nestled within the mountains of Colorado, surrounded by her family.
Born Oct. 14, 1957, in Perryton, Texas, Jody was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew her.
Keith Sherman Polacek, 62, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Wichita.
He was born July 13, 1963 to Robert and Patsy Jean (Pickering) Polacek.
He graduated from Chester High School in Chester, Ill. in 1984.
Charles "Chuck" Gates, 77, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at Wheatridge Care Park in Liberal.
He was born Dec. 3, 1947 to Allen and Ida (Manthe) Gates.
He was a graduate of De Soto High School in De Soto with the Class of 1965.
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