Marilynn Grace Nichols, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 12th, 2021. Marilynn was born in Anthony, KS on October 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Carol (Dotson) and Fred Baird. Marilynn is survived by a daughter, Tammy King, of Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Darrell Nichols; brother Richard Baird. Cremation has been chosen and No services a...

Roberta Humphreys, 60, of Topeka, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, due to issues with COPD. She was born in 1961, in Salina, to Everett and Wanda (Crook) Humphreys. Roberta worked for the State of Kansas for many years, including the Kansas Neurological Institute. She was a believer and loved to testify and give praises to the Lord. She is survived by her sister...

SALINA - Arleta Faye Bland, 99, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  She was born in Luray to Frank & Edith (Duell) Schurr. Arleta retired from the postal service at both Luray and Waldo and later worked at the Luray cafeteria for USD 407.  She had a love for gardening, baking, canning and was active in her church and Senior Center in Luray.  She loved playing the piano and played f...

SALINA – Duane B. Lindsay, 87, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born May 1, 1934, in Grinnell, KS to George A. and Eva (Bennett) Lindsay. Duane married Maxine L. (Tomanek) on October 1, 1966, and they happily celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year. Maxine and Duane lived in Hays, KS for 47 years where they became members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. They m...

Thomas Lee Burtzloff, 66, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born December 19, 1954, in Rushville, Nebraska.   Tom worked in Law Enforcement for 33 years. Once he became a Cop, he could not imagine doing anything else. He enjoyed meeting various people he encountered and amazed himself at how small the world actually was, in all the commonalities we all have. He took...

On Saturday October 9th 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer Shelly peacefully slipped away in the company of her immediate family. She was born September 20, 1966 in Wichita, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her mother Lois O'Neal of Wichita, her father Larry Coen of Salina, her brother Leonard Urban and grandson Zachary Cunningham. Shelly is survived by her husband Steven Heathering...

Joanne Lorene (Gebhart) Pridey, 73, passed away October 9, 2021, in Salina, Kansas with her family by her side. She was born July 17, 1948 to James Robeson and Florence Lucille (Leister) Gebhart in Salina, KS.  She married Roger Elwyn Pridey on July 10, 1982. She graduated from Salina High School in 1966 and went on to receive her B.S. in Home Economics from Kansas State University in 1970....

Deborah Ann Eckart, passed away on October 7, 2021, in Salina.  Debby was born August 17, 1944, in Newport, Rhode Island. Debby graduated from Hutchinson High School, then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Art at Fort Hays State University. She had various jobs to support herself, but her passion was art of all kinds.  She loved poetry and wrote two books ...

Kathy L. Callahan, 69, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021.   She was born January 13, 1952, here in Salina to Leo and Edith (Davidson) Vignery.   Kathy was the Postmaster in Brookville for six years.   She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jeffrey Glass, one brother, Robert Vignery and a sister, Barbara Stuewe.   Survivors includ...

Kenneth Gene Nicholas, 72, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.  He was born March 31, 1949, in Ronceverte, West Virginia.   Kenneth worked for Great Plains Manufacturing as a master mechanic for 16 years. He also served our country in the United States Army. Kenneth was a member of VFW Post 1432, the DAV and American Legion 62.   He was preceded in death by his p...