Jerry L. Watkins, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  He was born on March 27, 1953 in Salina to Norma “Norm” and Helen (Kissick) Watkins. Jerry lived and farmed in Tescott his entire life.  In his free time he loved hunting, fishing and his dogs.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Lyle Norl...

Lewen Clay Thompson passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 87.  Clay was born on March 22, 1937, in Oklahoma City. After graduation from John Marshall High School in 1955, Clay went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Phillips University in Enid, OK in 1959 and received a Master of Science from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS in 1967. He did additional post-graduate studies at Empo...

Christopher Keith Hrabe, 65, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at KU Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1958, in Ellis County to Dorothy Ann (Thyfault) and Doyal Keith Hrabe.  Services: Friday April 12, 2024, Visitation 4:00-6:00 p.m. with vigil services starting at 6:00 p.m., rosary following the services at Sacred Heart Cathedral.  Saturday April 13, 2024, Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. ...

Lester Leroy Mockerman, 89, of Holyrood, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Lester was born in Tescott, Kansas on October 16, 1934, a son of Josephine (Meurisse) and Adam Mockerman. He attended most of his school years at Brookville, where he played on the 1952 winning basketball championship team. Lester served in the United States Army in Germany from 1957 - 1959. On March...

Sharon M. Jones, age 77, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS.  She was born on March 12, 1947 in Winfield, KS to Rev. Ralph J. & Violet A. (Swenson) Jones. Sharon graduated from Wichita West High School and then attended Southwestern College in Winfield for 2 years in Pre-Nursing.  She transferred to the University of Kansas of Nursin...

Floyd “Stan” Standridge, Jr., 81, Salina, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024. Stan was born September 19, 1942 in Sallisaw, OK, the son of Floyd Sr.  and Voyce Irene (Brewer) Standridge. He held 2 Masters Degrees and was proud to be an educator for 44 years. Stan spent most of his extensive career as a guidance counselor at Salina South High School where he supported countless young peop...

Marvin D. Copple, age 87, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.    Marvin was born January 22, 1937, in Bennington, KS to the late Allen and Clema (Alderson) Copple.  He was the oldest of five children, one preceded him in death, Patsy Brown Zimmerman Appleby. Marvin was raised and attended School in Delphos, KS.  Marvin worked for his Uncle...

LeRoy Schmidt, 86, Salina, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024. LeRoy was born November 19, 1937 in Pfeifer, KS, the son of George and Katherine (Briet) Schmidt. LeRoy was the co-owner of Royal Tire Company for 32 years, retiring in 1988. LeRoy was a co-founder and member of the Saline County Sheriff Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad. He coached baseball and was a scout leader for his boys...

Allen Blaine Asbridge Reed, 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday morning, April 4th, 2024, at his home. He was born January 19th, 1957, at the Schilling Air Force Base Hospital in Salina, to one Allen Conrad Reed and Connie J. (Aills) Reed Asbridge. Blaine worked his teenage years for Paul and John Miller, at Millers Produce Market. While working for the Millers, Blaine always made...

Donald Craig Stolzenburg, age 71, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his residence in Ames, Kansas.   He was born on June 18, 1952, in Concordia, Kansas to Loy Eldon and Ellen Faye (DeWitt) Stolzenburg. Don attended school in Agenda while growing up and he received his GED from the Nazareth Mother House and was very proud of this accomplishment. Don’s first marriage was to Ma...