Salina: Vicki Ann Beard McCune, 65, passed through this earthly veil on Friday, February 11th, 2022. She was born to Willie and Jeanann Hepner Beard on July 3rd, 1956, in Salina, Kansas. Vicki graduated from Salina Central High School in 1974. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Vicki’s love for the Lord and His little children was evident as she faithfully taught ...

Quentin Charles "Q" Kaiser, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, 34, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Quentin was born in Great Bend, Kansas on November 22, 1987, a son of Laura (Hopkins) Ploutz and the late Curtis L. Kaiser. Raised in Claflin, Kansas, he was a sweet, caring, kind- hearted, intelligent, talented, beautiful soul who would give the l...

Leatha “Rusty” Carpenter, 67, of Salina, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born on January 15, 1955, to Robert Max Kerr and Bonita Anderson. Leatha was a housekeeper for many years at Kenwood View Nursing Home and she was also a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Terry Carpenter of Cut Off, La., and Amanda Ford, Kellie Shields, Brandi Hayes, Brando...

Collin John Francis was born on September 6, 1948, at St. John's Hospital in Salina, Kansas. He passed away, surrounded by family, on February 14, 2022, from complications of pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vike and Yvonne Francis; two brothers, Trey and Sean Francis; and his lovely wife of 43 years, Libby Vering Francis. He is survived by three daughters, Shannon Simoneau, Eri...

James A. Frobenius passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2022. He was born August 7, 1955, in Salina, to Robert and Alta (Swisher) Frobenius. He worked in the Cemetery business most of his life here in Salina as well as Sun City, Arizona where he has made his home the past 27 years. James was preceded in death by his father Robert and his mother Alta. Survivors include his brother Robert (Dian...

SALINA – James Homer Barnett, Jr., of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, February 12, at the age of 84. He was born in Logansport, Louisiana, on March 26, 1937, the 11th child of James, Sr. and Lessie (Baker) Barnett. James was a gifted athlete in football and track at Logansport High School and attended Southwest Louisiana State University on a footba...

SALINA - Janie May Lamer, 67, passed away on February 12, 2022. She was born Janie May Arrington on April 19, 1954, in Salina, KS. She was a lifelong resident of Salina and graduated from Salina Central High School in 1972. She earned an associate degree from Cloud County Community College. She was united in marriage to Lowell Lamer on January 17, 1976. They recently celebrated their 46th wedding ...

Cynthia "Cyndi" Rowden, age 59, of Salina, KS passed away on February, 10th at Salina Regional Health Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. Cyndi was born in Salina, KS where she lived her entire life. She was a longtime employee of Tony’s Pizza and also WalMart. She had a beautiful, caring heart and will be missed by many. She was a kindhearted soul who was always willing to go the extr...

Catherine L. (Kay) Brann, 84, of Salina, passed away peacefully at her home February 11, 2022. She was born March 6, 1937, in Osawatamie, KS. To Azalee Richards. Kay and Richard were united in marriage Sept. 12, 1984. She was a waitress at Betty’s Fried Chicken, Richard and Kay owned Kay’s Kitchen, and she worked at Dillons until her retirement 20 years ago. She looked forward to fami...

Martin Robidou, 94 of Salina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022.  He was born April 8, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri.   He worked for IGA for 20 years, Weeks Grocery Store for 12 years, and Waddell & Reed Insurance and Investors for 18 years.   He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline, parents; Martin D. and Katherine (Goertz) Robidou.   Survivors in...