Larry Wayne Newport, 85, died Saturday, November 7th, 2026 in Liberal, Kansas. 

He was born April 13, 1941 to Ralph and Elsie (Barrett) Newport.

He finished High School at Liberal High School.

He worked for many years as a self-employed truck driver, and later drove truck and dispatched for Groendyke Trucking.

He was an avid bowler, and even coached kids in bowling. 

He was also a member of the Elks.

Survivors include son, Mike Newport, Turpin, Okla.; daughter, Shawna Inkelaar, Wichita; sister, Deanna Studebaker; four grandchildren: Kutter (Kristin), Kylee (Kendal), Emmalee (Thomas) and Kaleb (Chloe); eight great-grandchildren; two nieces; three nephews; and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda; daughter-in-law, Anna; and grandson, Rusty.

• Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel at 1212 W. 2nd Street in Liberal.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd St. Liberal, KS 67901.

Condolences may be left at www.hornungfuneralhome.com.