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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.
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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.
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ELKHART – Kletis Ronald Kelly, 85, died Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home on Wagon Wheel Ranch.
He was born Nov. 24, 1940 to Jim and Wanetta (Stalford) Kelly.
He was raised in Elkhart and worked at the Elkhart Tri-State News, his father’s gas station, and on his grandparents’ farm and ranch. He earned a degree at Bethany Nazarene College, and after completing his studies, he joined the U.S. Army.
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Johnny Pineda, 72, died Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home in Liberal.
He was born Feb. 20, 1954 to Juan and Elidia (Pacheco) Pineda.
He worked for many years in the oil fields as a head derrick hand.
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ULYSSES – Mary Ann (Rush) James, 72, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
She was born June 13, 1954 to Norris and Elizabeth (Anderson) Rush.
She graduated in the Class of 1972 from West Anchorage High School.
She married Keith Allan Jesser Sept. 12, 1973.

