Tony R. Wilcox passed away on September 21st.  He was 75 years old. Tony was born October 1, 1948. More information will appear as it becomes available....

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren, 87, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 19th, 2024. Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on January 30, 1937, a daughter of Kathaleen Beryl (Hunter) Brunsell and Ralph S. Redden. On May 19, 1955, Shirley married Theodore "Ted" Lindgren in Derby, Kansas. Shirley sold Fuller Brush for many years and worked part time as a cook at Great Plains. She ...

Loren Emory Harris, age 90, died 9/20/2024, was born 12/4/1933, in Clayton, Kansas. He was raised on the farm and had a love for agriculture his entire life, and often referred to himself as “just an old farm boy.’’  At age 3, Loren and his twin sister lost their mother, Estella. Loren’s father, Rollie, later married Mini Frank. He graduated from Jennings High School in 1951 and Kansas St...

Robert Branstetter, 41, passed away September 18, 2024.  He was born in Salina to Karma Branstetter. Robert loved working on engines and spending time with his children and dogs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karma; and grandparents, Robert Legore, Gladys Branstetter and Robert Branstetter. He is survived by his children, Domanick, Alexis, Zoee, and Greysen Branstetter; sister;...

Alice Jean Ryan, 70, of Salina, passed away Tuesday Sept. 17, 2024. She was born December 2, 1953, in Salina, the daughter of Winfred (Wayne) Ayers, and Betty Ayers (Bisby). Alice and her brother, Charles, were raised in Salina. Alice was married in 1983 to the love of her life, John Ryan. Together they had two sons, Matthew Ryan, and Patrick Ryan. For almost 30 years, Alice worked at Philip...

Janette I. Wootan of Mesa Az., died peacefully at home on August 26th, 2024 where she had been under the care of her daughter Becky and Hospice of the Valley. Born February 16th 1934 in Wichita, Ks., daughter of Fred Gilbert and Reva America Morris. She graduated from Colby High School in 1951. After graduation she moved to Salina and attended Brown Mackie College.  She then went to work for ...

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren, 87, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 19th, 2024. Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on January 30, 1937, a daughter of Kathaleen Beryl (Hunter) Brunsell and Ralph S. Redden. On May 19, 1955, Shirley married Theodore "Ted" Lindgren in Derby, Kansas. Shirley sold Fuller Brush for many years and worked part time as a cook at Great Plains. She he...

Ralph Jefferson Bennett  8/5/32 – 9/14/24 (92) Ralph was born on August 5th, 1932, the 16th of 17 children in the blended family of Lillie Mae & T.S. (“Fox Hunter”) Bennett, a sharecropper in Rondo, Arkansas. Ralph’s earliest memories were of riding on the cotton sack while his mother picked cotton. At 5 years old he was planting and picking cotton; at 11 he was doing a man’s job...

Vera Mae Roach, 81, of Salina, Kansas, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 13th, 2024. Vera was born in Chapman, Kansas on January 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Cecila (Sawyer) and George Murrison. On June 19, 1963, Vera married Kenneth E. Roach. Vera is remembered for her love of her church, where she found strength and comfort. She also enjoyed camping and boating i...

Nancy Dolores Eck, 82, of Salina, KS., originally from Canonsburg, PA, survived by her daughter, Lisa Henderson (husband, Harvey, Jr.) nephews David McCorkle (partner, Siobhan), James McCorkle (wife, Kathy) went peacefully to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, September 15th. Nancy's greatest love was her beloved animals, and over the course of four decades, saved the lives of countless...