BARBARA ROEHR
Barbara Ann Roehr, 86, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Wheatridge Park Care Center.
She was born Feb. 13, 1938 to Lee and Carrie Still.
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MELISSA BURGESS
Melissa Burgess was born January 16, 1982 to Terry Dale Furgason and Phyllis Ann (Hall) Furgason in Amarillo, Texas. Melissa’s mother, Phyllis, married Kent McCarter, her loving stepdad, on Feb. 18, 1989 in Liberal, and Melissa immediately became “his girl”.
Melissa attended USD 480 schools and enjoyed an active childhood. Melissa was active in dance, volleyball, and basketball. Melissa graduated from Liberal High School in 2000 and attended college at Seward County Community College and Wichita State University. While in college at Seward Melissa was active as a Saints cheerleader.
LOUISE TAWATER
Louise Tawater, 82, died Friday, April 26, 2024.
She was born April 12, 1942 to Hubert and Elizabeth Schoellman. She was born a twin; however, her sister did not survive her birth.
In spite of the challenges of raising six kids alone, she somehow managed to never miss her children's countless sporting events, talent shows, and pageants. She raised successful business owners, State Wrestling Champs, a Two-Time all American Collegiate Wrestler; one who was invited to train with the US Olympic Wrestling Team, and a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
JOHN OBHOLZ
John Robert Obholz, 72, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover.
He was born May 1, 1951 to John and Geraldine (Price) Obholz.
He married Dona Stegman July 22, 1989. She survives.
KENNETH MITCHELL
Kenneth Wayne Mitchell, 91 died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at SunPorch in Dodge City.
He was born March 28, 1933 to William Nelson and Grace (Sparks) Mitchell.
He married Ellen Marie Shafer Dec. 20, 1958. She survives.
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