Obituaries

CONNIE SMITH

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.

MARK ISAAC

ULYSSES – Mark Edward Isaac, 69, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Wichita.

He was born Feb. 26, 1955 to Edward and Evelyn Smith Isaac.

He married Melissa Schwein in the fall of 1982.

WILLIAM BANGS

William Michael “Mike” Bangs, 74, died Monday, April 8, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

He was born Aug. 22, 1949 to William LeRoy and Maxine Evelyn Calhoun Bangs.

He married Janis Marie James March 17, 1979. She survives.

He had worked at National Beef in Liberal for nine years before going to work at the gas companies that served the area for more than 20 years.

STANLEY WAGNER

Stanley W. Wagner, 78, died Sunday, April 14, 2024.

He was born Feb. 11, 1946 to Harry and Viola (Wheaton) Wagner.

One of his proudest accomplishments included owning and operating the last full-service station in Liberal.

His passion for car races, water skiing, and snow skiing brought him immense joy throughout his life. He was also known for his craftsmanship in creating beautiful wood items for his children and grandchildren.

He served his country during the Vietnam War. His commitment to duty and his fellow servicemen reflected the true essence of his character.

DELBERT LAMBLEY JR.

Delbert Kenneth “Del” Lambley Jr., 80, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.

He was born April 3, 1944 to Delbert and Audrey Lambley.

He married Carol Weiss in 1965. He married Jeanne (Thompson) Pospisal Nov. 5, 1982 at the First Christian Church in Guymon, Okla. She preceded him in death.

He attended school in Hooker, Okla., graduating with the Class of 1963. He then attended Okmulgee Technical School in Okmulgee, Okla., graduating in 1965.