Obituaries

JOHNSON – Alan Eugene Garey, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at his home in Garden City, Kansas. 

He was born Aug. 30, 1956 to Melvin and Melba Garey.

He graduated with the Johnson High School with the Class of 1974. Following high school, he attended Garden City Community College in Garden City, where he earned his associate’s degree in ag business in 1976.

JOHNSON – Velma L. (Stokes) Klassen, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

born July 7, 1942, in Pueblo, CO to Harold and Leona (Curlis) Stokes. She had two brothers, Raymond Stokes and Vernon Stokes.

She graduated from Syracuse High School.

She married H.C. (Herb) Klassen in 1960. He preceded her in death.

Loretta Ann Myers, 90, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 in Smyrna, Tenn.

She was a member of Stones River Baptist Church in Smyrna, Tenn., and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She had also worked as a bookkeeper in Liberal.

Tanya E. Romero, 54, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Hugoton.

She was born June 6, 1971 in Bradford, Penn.

She was known for her good-hearted nature and her ability to connect with people.