Vernon A. Chavey, age 86, entered into rest on March 12, 2024, at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas.  He was born on January 26, 1938, in rural St. Joseph, Kansas to Bernard and Helen (Tesmer) Chavey. Vernon attended grade school in the Como School District. Vernon grew up on the family farm helping with all the family farm daily chores.  He also worked at the Cactus Club in the...

Karyn Ashburn passed away at home March 10, 2024 at the age of 83. Karyn was the last child born to Elmer L. and Hazel F. (Cratty) Krinhop. Karyn grew up on the family farm northeast of Chapman. She attended Chapman Grade School and graduated from D.C.C.H.S. in 1958. She was an honor student and received a Superior Rating for her performance at the Dickinson County Grade School Music Festiva...

Terry “Goose” Watkins, Age 71, of Salina Kansas passed away on March 8th, 2024. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Legion, The VFW, and / or Boys State. Full obituary will follow on www.ryanmortuary.com...

Weston Daniel Wetter was born on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center and passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents that day. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Juanita and Paul Kling, Lloyd and Marjorie Wetter, Rose Pauly, Ken Faerber, his uncle, Cory Wetter, and 3 unborn siblings. He is survived by his parents, Colby and Sarah Wetter, his brothers and sister...

Darlene M. Walden, age 87, entered into rest on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Sunset Nursing Home in Concordia, Kansas.   She was born on September 1, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas to Taylor and Mildred (Revell) Jewett. She married Darrell D. Walden on June 19, 1955, in Concordia, Kansas. To this union two children were born, Debra and Douglas. She was a member of the First Christian Church i...

Vernel Thompson, 72, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Manhattan. Vernel was born in Flora, Mississippi on December 31, 1951, a son of Jessie Mae (Thomas) and Hal T. Thompson, Sr. He worked at Roberts Foundry for 10 years and Shears Construction for 20 years. He was a loving father, partner, son, and friend. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Thomp...

Bennett Bernard “Ben” Kinkelaar, 62, of Wichita, Kan., passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1961, in Dodge City, Kan., to Bernard H. and Rosanna (Millershaski) Kinkelaar. Ben was a graduate of Dodge City High School and the University of Kansas. He enjoyed attending NHRA Drags and the Knoxville National Sprint car races. In his early years he and his older broth...

Joseph Aloysius Michael Dooley Jr. passed away Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at the age of 91. Joe was born on September 27, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Joseph and Elizabeth Grace (Ward) Dooley. Joe had older brothers, Kenny Ward and John Dooley, and sister, Betty Hilcken, and is survived by older sister, Grace Taylor and younger sister, Joan Russell. Joe was married to Ella on January 22, 1...

Arletta A. Googe, 82, passed away March 10th, 2024, at Eaglecrest Assisted Living Center, Salina, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 20, 1941, in Salina, to Vernon and Mabel (Burt) Hays. On June 25, 1959, she married Robert B. Googe at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina. The next 21 years were spent as a loyal housewife to her husband as they traveled together to many different places...

John Forest Ritter III, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 20, 2024, at the age of 72. John was born to John and Betty Ritter at St. John’s Hospital, Salina, Kansas, on November 5, 1951.  He was the oldest of three children and a consummate big brother. As a youth, John fostered his love of pets and animals and was active in the Boy Scouts.  He graduated from Sacred Heart High ...