Obituaries

Linda Lou DeCamp, 75, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at her home in Liberal.

She was born Feb. 25, 1949 to Junior and Naomi (Lutz) Wilson.

She married Daryl DeCamp July 20, 1973. He survives.

Gary Lynn Hensley, 70 went to his heavenly home August 29, 2024.

Gary was born on November 10, 1953 to Charles and Evelyn Lovett Hensley in Dodge City KS.He was raised on the family farm at Ford KS. He graduated from Ford High School in 1971 and then attended Dodge City Community. In 1973 he married Barbara Burns (divorced) and he became certified in HV/AC working in Wichita KS, lived in Durango CO from 1975 to 1979until returning to the family farm to begin working with his father. He was a farmer and rancher for 30+ years. He hauled grain and cattle most of those working years. In 2008 he began working for Right Coop and then moved to Ness City KS to become the Crop Production Manager. He married Lori Riegel in 2009. They moved to Liberal KS in 2012. He worked for Hog Slat in Guymon, OK, retiring in 2018.

Corina A. Vasquez, 89, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Ulysses.

She was born June 13, 1935, in Hunter, Texas.

Known for her love of Bingo, word searches, cooking, and watching her family dance, she brought joy and laughter to every gathering. Her ability to create warm, inviting spaces made her home a hub for family activities and celebrations.

ULYSSES – Irene Chavez, 90, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at her home in Garnett. 

She was born Sept. 10, 1933 to Enrique and Clara (Hernandez) Saucedo. 

She married Simon N. Chavez October 5, 1952. He preceded her in death.