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William Todd Foster, 60, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at his home in Wolfforth, Texas.
He was born Sept. 14, 1965 to Bill and Jean Ann (Haddock) Foster.
He graduated from Liberal High School with the Class of 1984. He then went on to attend Kansas University.
JOHNSON – Robert Lee Figgins, 89, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at the Atrium at Serenity Pointe in Hot Springs, Ark.
He was born Dec. 25, 1935 to Ennis and Marian Figgins.
He married Mary Lou Walkemeyer June 3, 1961. She survives.
He graduated from Manter High School in 1954, where he played basketball.
Tommy Ralph St. Aubyn, 70, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in El Dorado.
He was born Dec. 11, 1954 to Ralph and Hazel (Booth) St. Aubyn.
He was a graduate of Liberal High School with the Class of 1972. He later went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in communications from Wichita State University.
Nicholas "Nick" Andrew Kitch, 47, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
He was born Feb. 21, 1978 to Scott and Lanette (Bentley) Kitch.
He found immense joy in his horses, embracing the essence of western life through riding and training. His gentle spirit not only made him a remarkable cowboy but also a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Randall “Randy” Wayne Lewis, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Wichita.
He was born Sept. 30, 1952 to Vondell and Oretha (Ayers) Lewis.
He enjoyed spending time with family, whether it was camping and hiking at the river, riding dirt bikes, exploring Black Mesa, or picking up his grandchildren for hot chocolate.
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