Kelly Robert Chinn, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 31st, 2022. Kelly was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas on January 8, 1954, a son of the late Zeta M. (Hamilton) and Robert Laverne Chinn. He was a Respiratory Specialist and worked at B & K Pharmacy for about 18 years. Kelly was a fantastic artist, wonderful grampy, an excellent storyteller, funny, and witty. Sur...
Myredith E. Buss, 83, of Salina, Kansas, was born on Thursday, November 17, 1938 and passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 with her family at her side. A Thursday child; generous and loving throughout her life. As a child of the Great Depression, Myredith's early life was not easy. She worked in the orchard and garden, fished with her brothers in a nearby river, and froze her fingers raising...
Rory Dee Schropp, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the Lindsborg Community Hospital on November 6, 2022. He was born May 6, 1957, to loving parents Harold and Frances (Hawk) Schropp in Lyons, Kansas. Family was always the most important thing to Rory. He adored his parents, siblings, and extended family, and always had a close emotional connection with family pets. Through...
Jake Logan Luther, 26, caring husband, adoring stepfather and loyal friend to many, passed away November 5, 2022. He began his life of overcoming odds when he defied the doctor’s prognosis and was born on September 10, 1996, in Wichita to his loving mother Nancy Carloyn Luther, who preceded him in death in 2016. Jake was a survivor of accidents at ages 10 and 25, both requiring him to learn t...
Mildred Allene Pugh, 91, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born at home on Christmas Day, December 25, 1930, in Salina, Kansas, to Martin D. and Ersulla (Rand) Eikelberger. She graduated from Washington High School in Salina, in 1948. She married Robert F. Johnson on June 6, 1948. There were two children born to this union. A son, Russell Kent Johnson and a daugh...
Sara Suzanne "Suzy" Ehrlich Seed, of Salina, died Nov. 4, 2022. She was 59. Suzy was born Nov. 2, 1963 in Longmont, Colo., to Arthur "Lyle" Ehrlich and Helen "Lorece" Branch Ehrlich. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. On July 16, 1983, she married Joel Seed in Russell. A few years later, they moved to Salina, where they raised their family. Suzy enjoyed craftin...
Mary Emma Marshall born March 29th, 1954, was called home to be with the lord Saturday November 5th, 2022. Preceded in death by Father, Lillard Darby; Mother, Louise Felder (Swanigan); Brother, Gary Dean Darby; and great grandson, Kingam Owen Johnson. Mary had 7 other siblings, Gail, Mattie, Julius, Linda, Eddie, Brenda, and Craig; 4 children, Anthony Darby, Julius Darby (Heidi Butler), Ty...
Ray Shackelford Jr., 72, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born March 31, 1950, in Montgomery, Ala. Ray was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. Ray liked fishing; cooking BBQ and soul food; listening to his Oldies and Motown music; watching sports, especially his football teams, Alabama (Roll Tide) and Dallas Cowboys; and he loved spending ti...
Donald D. Devins Jr., 74, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born March 8, 1948 to Donald D. Sr. & Marjorie J. (Werries) Devins in Salina, KS. Don was employed with Beechcraft and Wilson & Company, in Salina and later with Smith & Loveless and 1 BT in Kansas City. He was a member of KCDX Ham Radio Club, Lifetime Member Designate, K.U. Alumni, K.C. Royals and Chiefs fan. ...
Richard G. Jones passed away Sunday November 6, 2022 at the age of 91. A long time Salina resident, Richard was born December 16, 1930 in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Mildred and Glenn Jones. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving 4 years. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1959, worked over 30 years for the USDA, and spent 20 years serving as the Executive Director of KACD. Richard wa...
