Randy Harris

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Randy Harris, age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on August 20, 1955, in Tribune to Gail and Pearl Koestal Harris. 

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune. He served his community as a farmer and insurance adjuster for RCIS. 

Randy married Kathy O’Leary on June 19, 1977 in Tribune. She passed away on January 28, 2019.

Randy is survived by his three children, Justin & Melissa Harris of Tribune,  NyCole & Kevin Nelson of Tribune, Heather Felty of Tribune, one brother Kenny Harris of Kinsley, six grandchildren: Hannah Harris, Kasen Felty, Kashen Nelson, Brecken Nelson, Logan Harris, and Branson Harris, all of Tribune, numerous nephews, nieces, great nieces, and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Harris, parents, Gail and Pearl Harris, one brother Keith, and one sister Mary Ann.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Jeri Smith officiating. Burial was in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune.

Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Tribune.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be written to the Greeley County High School Trap Club or the Greeley County 4-H in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

OBITUARIES

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Bobbie “Bob” Troutman

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Geraldine Royce Preston

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Floretta R. Otstott

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Greysen Ray Holmes

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Peggy (Martin) Loop

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Peggy Martin Loop

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Cecil L. O’Brate

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SPORTS

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Local youth shine at Cheyenne Wells tournament

The Greeley County fifth and sixth grade girls took first place at the Cheyenne Wells tournament this past weekend. In the front row, from left to right, are Kendrix Mangan, Scarlett Shafer, Brielle Harkness, Tenley Stewart, and Haidyn Brandl. In the back row, from left to right,... [More]

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Mangan, Stewart named to All-League honors

The 2023-2024 Northwest Kansas All League Girls’ Basketball team has been named. Junior Jadyn Mangan (above) was named to the first team. Sophomore Jadence Stewart (right) was named to the second team.  The Jackrabbits finished their season with a record of 11-11.... [More]

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Mangan named in All-League honors

The 2023-2024 Northwest Kansas All League Boys’ Basketball team has been named. Freshman Braxon Mangan was included among the league’s honorable mentions. 

Three-on-three tournament scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at Greeley County Schools

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Shafer assists Open Spaces at Sub-State

Junior Lincoln Shafer provided color commentary alongside Open Spaces Announcer Dalton Snyder for the recent sub-state games held in Tribune. Courtesy photo. 

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Junior High track practice gets underway

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Lady Jackrabbits fall to Dighton Hornets, ending season

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NEWS

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Automated Ag, LLC offers drone field mapping services

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Visioning for Prosperity Forum, Part 2, scheduled for Wednesday, April 3

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Election Results

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Defensive Driving Training Course scheduled for April 2

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Saturday night’s Dueling Pianos fundraiser entertains in support of the Greeley County Carnival

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OPINIONS

Letter to the Editor

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Brains' Bits

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