Joni Jean Anderson Fisher, Parsons left this earth on Wed. October 9 2024 Joni Jean Anderson was born on February 6th 1957 in McPherson Hospital to Rollin and JoJean (Easter) Anderson.  She lived on a farm outside of Lindsborg for the first few years of her life, starting school at Elvings Country school then moving to Salina after 5th grade. She attended South Jr. High and graduated from Cent...

Shirley Ann (Resco) Racette, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 at her home in Salina, KS. She was born on July 3, 1932 in Clyde, KS to Lloyd Edwin & Viola Emily (Donnelly) Resco. Shirley was a graduate of Clyde High School class of 1950.  On September 11, 1950, Shirley married Romanus “Bob” Racette in Clyde, Kansas.  The day following their wedding, Bob was inducted into ...

Mary Ann Broce, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 11, 1932. Survivors include her two sons, John Houser (Kendra), of Salina, Kansas, Mark Houser (Christy), of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Lori Upchurch, of Salina, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Kathy Fairbanks, of Sedgwick, Kansas; and son-in-law, Doug Edwards, of Sa...

Victor Marshall Montgomery, a beloved soul and cherished brother, passed away on January 10, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. Born in Pecos, TX to Louis and Elnora Montgomery, on October 13, 1959, he was the 3rd of 8 children. Victor was 64 years old. Growing up in Pecos, Victor was an extremely popular young man with many interests and talents. He excelled in music and was an accomplished bass guitari...

Carolyn Ann Burt passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2024. Born on June 11, 1947, to Harold and Katherine “Kitty” Shannon, Carolyn shared over forty years of love and life with her late husband, Paul Eugene Burt. For more than thirty years, Carolyn opened her heart and home as a foster parent, welcoming over 1,000 children into her life. To so many of them, she was simply “Mo...

Kevin Bayard Bell, 63, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born on December 12, 1960, in Louisville, KY, to Billie Bayard Bell and JoAnn (Buehler) Bell. Kevin and his father opened Bayard’s Café in Salina over 45 years ago. He continued to run the restaurant with family after his father’s death and was the rock of the family. Kevin was hard working, and he loved hi...

Regina Kay Steinle-Hendrickson, affectionately known as Gina, passed away on October 2, 2024, in her hometown of Salina, Kansas. Born on January 23, 1953, in Salina, Regina lived a life filled with love, creativity, and a deep commitment to her family and friends. A passionate Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Regina found joy in making greeting cards and sharing her talents with those around her. She...

Mitchell E. Mansfield, age 65, entered into rest on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, Kansas.   He was born on October 11, 1958, in Austin, Texas to Lonnie and June (Eckman) Mansfield. Mitch was a 1976 graduate of L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas.  He spent the majority of his career as a superintendent in highway construction and a project manager w...

Edwin William Dent, Jr., 82 passed away on October 04, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. Edwin was born on April 23, 1942 in Salina, KS to parents of Edwin William Sr and Mary Irene Pinkenburg. Junior was working as a Farmer/Rancher for most of his life, starting since he was knee high with his dad and granddad. As a child he was very active in 4H and showed Ayrshire cattle. He grad...

Donnie L Smith, Sr., 83, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024.  He was born April 26, 1941 in Culver, Kansas to Howard E. and Eula Mae (Gawith) Smith. Interment will take place in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Culver....