Joe Nathan Jones, Sr., was born in Elrod, Alabama November 24, 1933, to Reverend Joseph E. and Lizzie (Berry) Jones.in Elrod, Alabama.  Joe passed away November 19, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center. He married Beatrice Yvonne Pearson, March 17, 1957, in Newton, Kansas.  To this union five children were born. Joe was in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member ...

Lawrence Hernandez, 94, of Valley Center and a resident of The Cedars Retirement Community in McPherson, Kansas, passed away in his home on November 15, 2022. Born in Salina, Kansas on September 5th, 1928, Lawrence’s surviving family members include his sisters, Refugia (Cuca) Flores, San Antonio, TX; Frances Gonzales, Loganville, GA; four children and their spouses: Ramona Eck (George) of Mc...

Gary D. Higle, 67, of Salina, Kan., passed away November 20, 2022. He was born in Concordia, Kan., June 29, 1955, to Leo and Joann (Jenkinson) Higle. Gary worked at Tony’s Pizza Service for many years until ill heath forced him to retire. Gary was proceeded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill and David; and sisters, Phyllis Jamison and Leona Garst. Survivors include brother, Dale Higle...

Fortunato Bonilla, of Salina, KS, was called to heaven Saturday November 19th, 2022, at the age of 80. He passed away surrounded by his family. Fortunato is survived by his wife, Rosemary Bonilla; children, Don Bonilla (Sabrina Bonilla) of Wichita, KS, Lonnie Bonilla (Connie Bonilla) of Anchorage, AK, April Bonilla (Salvador Carrazco) of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Danielle, Bree Bree, Cody, Ros...

Lawrence Hernandez, 94, of Valley Center and a resident of The Cedars Retirement Community in McPherson, Kansas, passed away in his home on November 15, 2022.   Born in Salina, Kansas on September 5th, 1928, Lawrence’s surviving family members include his sisters, Refugia (Cuca) Flores, San Antonio, TX; Frances Gonzales, Loganville, GA; four children and their spouses: Ramona Eck (Geo...

Dorothy Ann McLeighton of Salina passed away on November 9, 2022, to be with the Lord.  She was born on December 1, 1934, to William and Antonio Groth in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Dorothy graduated from Sylvan Grove High School.  She married Robert McLeighton on March 20, 1955.  They were married for 67 years. Dorothy loved to travel and spend time with her family.  She was a devoted wife, m...

Christina A. Creighton Turner, 84, passed away November 19, 2022. She was born December 8, 1937 in Centerville, Kansas to Eva Shafer and Roy Bowman. On December 18, 1955 she married John Creighton they had 4 children together before his death. On June 24, 1969 she was married to Robert Turner who had 3 children, together they had one child. She attended secretarial school in Kansas City. She al...

Jennie R. (Armstrong) Shaver-George, of Salina, Kansas, passed away November 17, 2022.  Jennie was born December 28, 1929 in Gypsum, Kansas, to Robert Armstrong and Ruth (Mortimer) Armstrong.  She was united in marriage to Dale Gene Shaver on November 28, 1948. Jennie was the second oldest of 10 children.  You could always catch Jennie in the kitchen baking up some cinnamon rolls and cooking...

Jacqueline Louise “Jackie” Crough 93 passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. Ms. Crough was born on January 8, 1929 at Solomon, Kansas and was a longtime resident of Salina. She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and Sacred Heart Ladies Guild and attended the former Marymount College in Salina. She worked for the Salina Supply Co. and retired from the office of School Specialty Suppl...

Denise Irene Adamson (60) passed away peacefully in the care of hospice and Minneapolis Health and Rehab Center in Minneapolis, KS on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, at 5:52 pm. She was born January 27th, 1962, in Ottumwa, IA to Dorothy Bell (McConnell) and Rev. Lenard Roy Adamson. She was the youngest of 6 children. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her brothers; Leonard, James (Ji...