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MEADE – Bruce Robert Looney, 67, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at the Lone Tree Retirement Center in Meade.
He was born January 24, 1958, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Robert and Ella Alice Ruby (Bates) Looney.
He married Betty Looney in 1978. The couple later divorced, and she preceded him in death.
He married Laura D. Gilcrease Jan. 13, 2006. She preceded him in death May 30, 2017.
Sharon May Kessler, 65, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
She was born Nov. 17, 1959 to Robert and Zola Kessler.
She was a graduate of Liberal High School.
Kent Leon Taylor, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 in Oklahoma City.
He was born Dec. 15, 1939 to Lawrence and Goldie (Eden) Taylor.
He attended Greenough Elementary school and graduated from Forgan High School with the Class of 1958. He attended one year of college in Goodwell, Okla.
James Jay "Jim" Earnest, 73, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Liberal.
He was born Aug. 29, 1951 to Donald and Florence (Boxberger) Earnest.
He was a graduate of Liberal High School with the Class of 1969.
Paul M. Quiring, 49, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
He was born on May 14, 1975 to Leo and Jeanie Munoz. At 3 years old, he became a member of the Quiring family. His parents are David and Lillian (Dick) Quiring of Liberal.
He was an active participant at the Calvary Mennonite Church in Liberal. He enjoyed music and sang with enthusiasm.
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