Richard Darrell Lightner, 86, of New Cambria, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2022. Richard was born in Rural Dickinson County, Kansas on February 14, 1936, a son of Edith Kathleen (Lee) and Theodore Joseph Lightner. Richard served in the United States Marine Corp and was the owner/operator of Richard Lightner Trucking. On June 5, 1981, Richard married Nancy Keller in Sali...

Shakira Eleish Magee, 38, formerly of Salina, having moved to Wichita in 2020, passed away September 30, 2022.  She was born February 27, 1984, in Salina to Dwight Shafer and Marie Magee. She worked as a CNA after earning her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. Everyone who knew and loved Shakira knew all too well how outspoken she could be.  She was known not to mix words and didn’...

Betty Marie Russell, 82, of Gypsum, Kansas, died on October 14, 2022 in Salina, Kansas. She graduated from Benton High School in 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri, and was born on August 11, 1940 in Frazier, Missouri. For 30 years, Betty and Frank Russell owned and operated Natural Connections, which was located at 1217 S. Salina, KS. Betty was a Certified Reflexologist, Certified Herbalist, Naturop...

Mary Elvina (Armstrong) Laas passed away October 14, 2022.  Mary was born February 22, 1928, in Gypsum, Kansas to Robert Armstrong and Ruth (Mortimer) Armstrong.  She was united in marriage to Elmer Fred Laas on November 9, 1947.  They spent their married life farming near Brookville, Kansas. Mary was the oldest of 10 children and never met a stranger.  In addition to helping with the farm...

Crystal R. Fuller, 43, of Salina passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born to Raymond and Heather (Peters) Fuller on June 27, 1979, in Salina, Kansas. Crystal enjoyed her country music and going to the Country Stampede. She was well loved by her co-workers and friends. When not at work she loved cookie jam and horror movies. After her mother’s passing Crystal continued to watch ...

Betty Davis, 86, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022.  She was born in Gardner the daughter of George Scott and Josephine Murphy. She worked for many years at Hutchinson Community College and enjoyed countless adventures with her husband and their RV club. Betty was also a member of the Hutchinson First United Methodist Church and was active with the United Women ...

Jerald O. Peterson, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Jerald was born in Bennington, Kansas on July 31, 1931, son of Helen (Geske) and Alfred Peterson. Survivors include his wife Shirley (Cline, Gans), Salina; son Jerald Robert (Iris-Rusty) of Rose Hill, Kansas; son Richard (Diane) of Waxahatchie, Texas; step-son Gary Gans of Bennington; step-daughter Debbie Ber...

Bernice Irene (Timbers) Lilly, 96, passed away October 11, 2022 at her home in Mentor, Kan., surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 4, 1926 in rural Glen Elder, Kan., to Dwight A. Timbers and Ethel O. (Margreiter) Timbers. She was united in marriage to C. Keith Lilly on February 14, 1948. They moved from Salina to Mentor and lovingly raised their six children. She was an amazing wif...

Lynn Jo Grabner, 69, of Salina passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lynn was born in Salina, Kansas on December 25, 1952, the daughter of the late Jay and Joan (Siler) Rexroad. Lynn completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education at Kansas State University, where she was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After college, Lynn returned to Salin...

Marthe Therese' Shafer, 87, Salina, passed on to her heavenly home on Tuesday October 11, 2022, surrounded by her family. Marthe was born on May 2, 1935, in La Rochelle, France to Gottlieb and Agnes Misch. At the age of three, World War II swept across Europe, and shortly after the path of Marthe’s life would be forever changed. Marthe’s parents had immigrated to France from Poland in the 1...