Sanh Van Tran, 79, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home in Liberal.

He was born July 15, 1946 to Tran Van On and Doan Thi Bay. 

He served in the South Vietnamese Army and endured six years as a prisoner of war.

Larry “X Sarge” Hendrickson, 85, died June 18, 2026 at his home in Liberal.

He was born May 17, 1941 to Edward and Lucille (Williams) Hendrickson. 

After graduating from high school, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army, beginning a military career that spanned from 1958 until his retirement in 1981. Throughout his years of service, he was stationed in many locations, including Fort Sill, Okla., Germany, and two tours in Vietnam.

Wayne Edward Haverfield, the son of Dale and Ruby Haverfield (Pitts), born April 23, 1945 in Garden City, died April 24, 2026, at the age of 81 in Star City, Ark.

Wayne married Vicki Phillips Oct. 4, 1963, and they made their home in Liberal. Together, they had five children: Clinton Haverfield, Vickylyn (Haverfield) Belshaw, Wayne Haverfield II, DeDe (Haverfield) Drain, and Charles Haverfield. 

Wayne, a lifelong resident of Liberal, was employed by many companies, including Beech Aircraft and The Nash Finch Company, where he found his passion for over-the-road truck driving. Wayne retired in 1996 and spent the remainder of his life with his wife, Vicki, traveling to see friends and family.

Sanmukhbhai Narshihbhai Bhakta, 83, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Wichita. 

He was born June 9, 1944.

He was a well known BHAJANIK (singer) of traditional bhajan of Bhakta samaj.