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VIRGINIA MENDOZA

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April 23 2026

ULYSSES – Virginia Mendoza, 67, died Monday, April 20, 2026. 

She was born May 17, 1958 to Antonio and Celia (Rodriguez) Longoria.

She loved Jesus wholeheartedly and lived her life in devotion to Him. Her greatest joy was being a mother and loving wife.

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BETTY LANFORD

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April 21 2026

Betty Lou Lanford, 85, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

She was born May 24, 1940 to William and Gracie (Edwards) Keen.

She married Richard Lanford Sept. 16, 1966. He preceded her in death March 3, 2020.

She was caring, generous, a fashionable woman, and an excellent cook.

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KATHY BEDFORD

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April 21 2026

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, we lost someone very special to our family. Kathy Ann Bedford of Oklahoma City passed away after she fought cancer with strength and courage. Even through everything, she never lost her heart. 

Kathy was the kind of person who made you feel welcome, cared about the people around her, and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.

She was born Jan. 7, 1950 in Oakland, Calif. to Dan and Leona Price.

Kathy attended Liberal High School in Liberal.

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MARY (CONLEY) COFFEE

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April 16 2026

Mary Louise (Conley) Coffee, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the age of 82 in Joplin, Mo. 

Born Jan. 6, 1944 in Syracuse, she was the daughter of Norton and Kathryn (Eaton) Gordon.

Mary dedicated her life to serving others, retiring after a long and fulfilling career in Social Services at the Good Samaritan Center in Dodge City. Her commitment to helping those in need was a testament to her kind and compassionate spirit.

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RUTH HORTON

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April 16 2026

Ruth Louise (Knowles) Horton, 89, died Sunday, April 12, 2026. 

She was born Dec. 15, 1936 to Homer and Cecilia (Groth) Knowles.

She graduated from Satanta High School.

She married Roy Horton July 23, 1961. He preceded her in death.

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