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Janice Louise Bagg, 80, died Oct. 19, 2025 at her home near Longdale, Okla.
She was born May 1, 1945 to Charles and Mayme (Montgomery) Parkins-Whetstone in Fairview, Okla.
She grew up in Liberal.
She married Glenn Bagg Nov. 29, 1968. He survives.
Patricia Anne “Tish” Madden, age 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Golden, Colo.
Born Aug. 18, 1948 in Montgomery, Ala., Tish was the daughter of Colonel William and Betty Welch. Growing up in an Air Force family, her early life was shaped by a spirit of curiosity and creativity that guided her throughout her years. That same spirit led her across the globe in pursuit of artistic inspiration and personal growth.
Pearl Imogene Bressler, 85, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
She was born June 27, 1940 in Sublette to Paul and Mary Slocum, the third of seven kids.
Early on, Imogene was married to Gene Dethrow, and they moved from Hugoton (where she went to school) to Rolla. This union brought them their three children: Doug, Jimmy and Lesa.
Eugene Harke, 86, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
He was born Aug. 9, 1939 to Herbert and Mina Harke.
He married Bonita Smith in 1960. She survives.
JOHNSON – Sherry H. Pruett, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Johnson.
She was born Dec. 30, 1940 to Charles and Pearletta (Conner) Herrell.
In her adult life, she dedicated herself to a variety of roles that reflected her compassionate spirit and strong work ethic, In 1973, she began her service at Stafford District Hospital, where she cared for many.
She moved to Johnson in 1997 and worked at the Stanton County Treasurer’s office for many years.
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