August 28, 2024, father, grandfather, road construction savant, patriotic American, Joe White was truly a good man. Born in Washington DC to Edward M. and Margaret E. White. Joe attended school in the Prince William County Public Schools, eventually attending Stonewall Jackson High School. After a few odd jobs, Joe decided to enlist in the US Army from September 1967 to January 1971. Joe’s milit...

James Lee (Jim) Warren left this world on September 1, 2024 at the age of 80. Jim passed exactly where he wished – in the familiar surroundings of his home of 52 years. He was born May 19, 1944 two miles west of Ralston, Oklahoma, the only son to Dee and Annabelle (Quillen) Warren. Jim attended Ralston schools. After school, he joined a custom harvesting crew and worked as a laborer at the loca...

Gregory Allen Myers, 63, of Ellis KS, passed away August 6, 2024.  He was born on July 18, 1961, to Dale and Marilyn Myers (Salina). Greg had a deep passion for stained glass art, especially Tiffany lamps. He enjoyed various crafts and was known for his creativity and independent spirit. Greg worked hard and generously offered his help to anyone in need. His love for animals and his natural sense...

Helen Adair Gregg (née Peterson), 72, of Salina, passed away August 29, 2024.  Born  July 24, 1952, in Rhode Island, Helen lived a life marked by her devotion to education, faith, and the arts. Helen pursued a successful career as a history teacher, imparting wisdom and a passion for learning to her students. She held a Master's degree in education, which she utilized to inspire and educate ...

William (Bill) Hare died Saturday August 31, 2024 at North Central Kansas Medical Center Concordia, Kansas the age of 98. Bill was born April, 28, 1926 to Roscoe and Mabel Hare in Glasco Kansas. He grew up in Glasco. He had three sisters Alberta, Gertrude and Troy and one brother Bobby Lee. He married Ramona Lefort in November 7, 1949. They had two children, Billy and Robert Joseph. Bill enjoyed a...

Jack Lynn Kelley was born May 3, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away August 29, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Joan Kelley and sister Cherry Howe. He is survived by his children, Victoria, Kathleen (Tom), Bill (Nichole), and Shawn (Marla); grandchildren, Kellen, Brittany (Brandon), McKenzie (Cameron), Paige (Adam) and Carlie (Thomas); great-grandchildren, Blake, Brec...

Mary Ellen Rein, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, after a short illness. Mary was born on November 19, 1943, to Harlan and Sarah Holmes. Throughout her life, she traveled extensively both within the U.S. and internationally, ultimately settling in Salina, where she married the love of her life, Lynn Rein. Together, they cherished their large family, which included ...

Charlotte A. Read, age 76, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  She was born on November 22, 1947 in Concordia, KS to Adalor & Opal (Demanett) Regnier. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1965. She married Billy Joe “Tex” Read on Feb. 2, 1966 in Concordia. He preceded her on January 28, 2013. She worked as a waitress for ...

Carmi Cullen (Jay or J-Solo) Williams, 49, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 24th, in Wichita. Carmi was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 19, 1974. He was adopted by his parents Henry Williams and Margaret Dunson-Williams. From Ohio to Kansas, Carmi never allowed his light to be dimmed, his smile to be broken, or his heart to be defeated. Carmi was deeply involved with the Ruff...

James "Jim" William Becker, 83, passed away on August 25, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS. Born on December 18, 1940, to Earl and Estella Becker of Minneapolis, KS, Jim was the seventh of ten children. He attended Assaria Grade School but left after the 8th grade to work on farms, eventually entering the construction field as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He reti...