Obituaries

Joan Joye (Brinkmeyer) Schweer, 81, died Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Shepherd's Center in Cimarron.

She was born July 1, 1943 to Charles and Joye (Smith) Brinkmeyer.

She married Vernon Schweer Aug. 12, 1962 at the Garden City Lutheran Church.

Jewell Nadine Belt, 90, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.

She was born Dec. 29, 1934 to Benjamin and Ruby (White) Oswald.

She graduated from Gate High School in Gate, Okla. in 1952.

Sherman R. Morlen, 104, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.  

He was born Jan. 16, 1921 to Elvis and Dora (Gorforth) Morlen.  He married Dorothy Robertson-Peebles Oct. 19, 1940. She preceded him in death July 6, 2001.

He worked for Clingan Tires for several years.

Felipe Chacon Herrera, 66, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Liberal.

He was born Jan. 2, 1959 to Antonio Chacon Jacobo and Bertha Herrera Delgado in Chihuahua, Mexico. 

He was a loving husband and father, known for his dedication to his family and a man of unwavering faith. He was a hardworking man who always strived to do the right thing, and his legacy of love, faith, and integrity will continue to inspire.