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...

Melvin "Mel" Potts, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Melvin was born in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1937, a son of the late Erna Margreht (Bonin) and Elmer Henry Potts. Mel owned and operated Bob's Auto Repair and he was very well known as a race car driver at Salina Speedway. On February 19, 1988, Mel married Joanne D. Walle in Salina. Survivors incl...

Jacqueline LeeAnn Summers, also known as Ann or Annie, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  Ann was born January 13th, 1956 in Salina to Jeral Wayne Robinson and Dixie Lee Tower.  Annie worked as a server most recently, and was a former daycare provider.  She provided care to many of the adult children in this room….you know who you are.  “Annie”, “Mom”, “Grandma,” however...

Debbie Renee Toothman, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Debbie was born in Salina, Kansas on November 1, 1954, a daughter of Helen "Jerry" (Wagner) and Duane Rhodenbaugh. On December 20, 1980, Debbie married Darreld Toothman. Survivors include her husband, Darreld; three sons, Darreld Toothman Jr. (Angelika), of Newton, Kansas; Tony Riedel (Melissa), of...