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Charles W. Harper, 96, died Friday, June 5, 2026 at Brookdale Liberal Springs in Liberal.
He was born Jan. 8, 1930 to Thomas and Linnie (Hawk) Harper.
He graduated from Liberal High School.
He married Patricia Ann Hatfield Feb. 14, 1948. She preceded him in death Jan. 9, 2020.
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ULYSSES – Jessie Nickerson, 84, died Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Ulysses.
She was born Dec. 2, 1941 to J.T. and Marie (Smith) Randles.
She married Merle Nickerson Jr. Aug. 9, 1958. He preceded her in death.
She was active in Grant County 4-H.
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Carolyn Ritterbush, 89, died May 27, 2026.
A member of the Forgan, Okla. community, she was a beacon of kindness, faith and quiet strength.
Survivors include three daughters: Jeanne Ritterbush, Kristi Rash and husband, Jeff Rash, and Angela Becerril and husband, Roberto Becerril; son, Kraig Ritterbush and wife Brenda Ritterbush; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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Steven Dewayne Lumley, 63, died May 23, 2026 in a tragic house fire.
He was born May 16, 1963 to Frank and Anita Sue (Stoker) Lumley in Moore, Okla.
He graduated from Tyrone High School in 1982.
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Emelia June Christy, 79, died Saturday May 30, 2026 at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.
She was born Sept. 20, 1946 to Ignacio and Lucinda (Fuentes) Cordova.
She married Daryl Christy June 14, 1985. He survives.
She worked many years as a telephone operator.

