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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.

THANE BLAKESLEY

ULYSSES – Thane Kenneth Blakesley, 77, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses.

He was born Sept. 5, 1946 to William Kenton and Iris Lorea (Allmon) Blakesley.

He married Zetah Verhoeff March 29, 1984. She preceded him in death.

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