Gary Dean Larson, 75, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born on April 25, 1947, in Concordia, Kan., to Albert and Maxine (Laflen) Larson. Gary loved spending time with his family, watching football, fishing, and having a good time. He worked as a commercial and residential painter in Salina most of his life. Survivors include his children, Kimberly Linaweaver...

On Tuesday October 25, 2022 Charles Dewain May age 90, beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend to many passed away in Salina, Kansas surrounded by family. Charles was born to Maude Della (Fink) and Harry Clay May in Codell, Kansas on July 8, 1932. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Machinists Mate 3rd Class. Following ...

Barbara A. George, 89, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2022 at Paramount Health Care in Newton, KS.  She was born March 27, 1933 in Plainville, KS to George (Bud) and Ruth Johnson.  She married Leon George June 1, 1951 and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death in April 2002. Barbara was a very busy homemaker raising their six children and after her youngest sta...

Samuel A. “Sam” Smith Jr. 77, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, October 22, 2022. Sam was born in Salina, Kansas on February 26, 1945 to Sam and Edith May (Kean) Smith. At the age of 2 Sam’s family moved to Abilene, KS where he grew up and went to school. He played football and basketball for Abilene High School, and played baseball in the summer. Sam joined the Army in 196...

Roger N. Whelchel,85, Solomon, passed away October 27, 2022 at Brookdale-Fairdale Senior Living in Salina, KS. He was born July 28, 1937 at home on Magnolia Road, Salina, KS, the son George N and Elizabeth (Weburg) Whelchel. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Chloris Chapman and Phyllis McGowan; and brothers, Kenneth Whelchel and Donald D Whelchel. He is survived by his wif...

Janet Sue Layton, 75, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1947, in Concordia, Kan., to Ivan and Geraldine (Patterson) Clark. Janet was united in marriage to Robert Layton on May 27, 1967, in Concordia. Janet loved her family and would do anything for them. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays, loving on her dogs, and was known for her elaborate ...

Joseph Andrew Baumgartner, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Joseph was born in Lewistown, Montana on May 5, 1951, a son of Myrtle (Gillenwater) and John Baumgartner. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Yong; daughter, Patricia Baumgartner (Greg Nelson), of Manhattan, Kansas; son, Joe Baumgartner, of Manhattan, Kansas; two siste...

Gary Allan Mooney, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 23rd, 2022. Gary was born at home near Scottsville, Kansas on June 17, 1935, a son of Charlotte Belle (Hunter) and Lloyd Vernon Mooney. Gary was raised on a farm with a vibrant work ethic. He learned a lot of mechanical and building skills on the farm and used that throughout his life. Later in his life, he worked in s...

Betty J. Abbott, 84, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on February 9, 1938, to George and Elsie (Elliot) Schweizer in Turon, Kan. She was united in marriage to Melvin Abbott on October 5, 1963, in Hutchinson, Kan. Betty was happiest when she was spending time with family.  She and Mel also loved to travel.  During their 59 yea...

Velma was born on a small farm near Wellington Kansas February 21, 1932 to father Herman Audman Weathers and mother Hazel Lydia Hibbs-Weathers She went to school in Morehead Kansas until the end of her sophomore year when she moved to Salina to be with her sister. She met her husband Melvin while waitressing at a cafe near where he worked. They were married in September of 1949. Velma had...