Obituaries

Marjorie Eileen "Marge" Curry, 92, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center.

She was born April 26, 1931 to John and Ellen (Jennings) Kauffman.

She worked as a clerk for Engel's Conoco from 1975 to 1980, Engel's U-Serv 1981 to 2007, and finally the Hutch's C Store from 2007 to 2016 on the corner of old S. HWY 83 and Pine Street, retiring in 2016.

Jilian Delores (Dalbey) Kelley, 39, died Sunday, April 14, 2024.

She was born June 3, 1984 to Theodore Joe and Kalie Ann (Chatterton) Dalbey. 

She married Heath Whitney Kelley Oct. 11, 2002. He survives.

Harry "Scott" Shrauner, 75, died Friday, April 5, 2024 in Carthage, Texas.

He was born Dec. 14, 1948 to Floyd and Roberta Shrauner.

He married Lynette Ann Reid Nov. 12, 1976. She survives.

He graduated with the Class of 1966. He attended Kansas State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural economics.

Connie C Smith, 73, died Wednesday April 17, 2024 at Lone Tree Retirement Center in Meade.  She was born May 4, 1950 to Colin and Imogene (Ives) Smith.

She was a graduate of Liberal High School with the Class of 1968.

She worked as a billing clerk for National Beef Packing Company, retiring in 2012 after more than 40 years.