James “Jim” E. Cogar, 85 of Salina, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021.  He was born June 19, 1935, in Evergreen, W. VA.   James retired from the US Army after serving 20 years. Following his retirement, Jim worked for Sears as a Service Technician, then as a truck driver for USD 305 for 4 years in the food service industry.   He was preceded in death by his parents; Ro...

Deborah Lynn Richter, 62, went to be with our Lord on June 5, 2021, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg. Debbie had been battling ALS since January 2019.   Debbie was born July 1, 1958, in Salina to Earl D. and Marylou Richter. She was a 1976 graduate of Salina South High School and 1992 graduate of Brown Mackie College with an Associate of Applied Science-Paralegal degree.   She wo...

James W. Spence, 91, of Salina, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  Jim was born in the Dry Creek Community near Willow Springs, Missouri on May 27, 1929, a son of the late Ira and Rhilda Spence. Jim retired as Resident Manager of Webster Conference Center in 1997.  Jim and Darlene traveled to many Camp Manager Conferences and loved to extend the time away by ...

SALINA - Robert Eugene Wahaus, 85, of Salina passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born September 2, 1935 to Eugene H. and Mabel R. (Meyers) Wahaus at Hoisington, Kansas. In his youth years Robert shined shoes and mopped stores. Robert married Judith Elaine (Arends) on November 23, 1973. Robert was in management for Safeway and Food Barn Stores for 38 years. He retired from Food Barn at...

Jesus Antonio “Jesse” Martinez, 29, of Salina, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born November 19, 1991, to Marco Martinez and Aurora Salinas. Jesse was an automotive painter that had a true love for his work. His favorite hobby was fixing and riding his bike. Jesse genuinely loved helping his family and friends. He was a great father who also extended the exact same love, support,...

Christopher L. Giroux, 24, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Christopher blessed this world with his arrival on January 17, 1997, forever wrecking his sister Kelci’s life. He was most well-known for his boujee ways, infectious smile and never-ending appetite for everything! Christopher was called friend by many. His very large group of friends each knew how special their presenc...

Norma Claire Carter, 91, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born September 5, 1929 in Concordia, KS. She worked for South Western Bell as an office clerk/operator for 34 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Clyde and Delia Claire (Sewart) VanZandt; her beloved husband of 65 years, Clarence LeRoy Carter; twin brother, Norman VanZandt; and her sister, Jo...

SALINA - Chase Murray Fry, 34, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Chase was born in Salina to Dennis Fry and Dawn Bush. Chase was a mechanic and could work on all kinds of vehicles. He loved his children and family and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Archie and Joyce Fry, and Stanley Grosch. Chase is survived by his children, Lillian Davis, Grayson ...

SALINA - Elaine S. Johnson, 71, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021.  She was born in Salina to Adlore and Ardyth (Seusy) Conyac. Elaine enjoyed reading a good murder mystery and family road trip especially to the coast to see the ocean.  Above all Elaine cherished the time she spent with her grandsons. She was preceded by her parents; husband, Terry Johnson; son, Leslie Johnson; and brother...

C. Stanley Nelson, 96, of Salina, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born May 19, 1925 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Carl and Hearty Nelson. He was raised in Lawrence and graduated from the University of Kansas where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. After spending a year as an undergraduate at KU, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943. He spent three years in the Pacific. ...