Lillian Mae Brown, 94, of Salina, died Friday, October 27, 2023. Lillian was born May 1, 1929 in Pfeifer, KS to Joseph and Regina (Jacobs) Stegman. She wed Vernon C. Brown, Sr. on April 11, 1952 and together they had five children. Lillian is preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, and a son. Survivors include 3 siblings, 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 1 great-gr...

Nancy Hernandez, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  She was born on September 8, 1938 in Salina to Quirino and Maria (Auguiano) Hernandez. Nancy retired from Tony’s Pizza Service after 28 years of service.  She also was a caregiver to her parents in their later years. Survivors include sisters, Mary Louise Gonzales, and Angela “Angie” Gonzales; and many nieces and nephews....

Barry James Little, 56, electrician and local business owner, passed away on Saturday October 28th, 2023. Barry was born on October 27th, 1967, in Emporia, KS to Donald Parker “Huck” Little and Sherry Marie Stroda Little. He graduated from Emporia High School in 1986. Barry met the love of his life, Janell Curl in Garden City, KS and the two married on June 4th, 1988. Barry enlisted with the ...

Lee Nave passed away, Friday, October 27, 2023 after a battle of Interstitial Lung Disease.  She was born in Moran, KS to mom, Leila Sigler and dad, Vuew Sigler in June 1951. Lee and her mom moved to Wichita where she attended East High School.  She met and married Jack Smith and they had one daughter, Jennifer.  They moved to Salina in 1979 where Lee enjoyed a 32 year career with the local en...

Luava Marie Hederstedt, 96, longtime resident of Saline County, Kansas, died October 18, 2023, in Texas without major illness or hospitalization. Luava was born in Gove County, Kansas, as the eldest of Will and Marie Fullmer’s six children.When Luava was 10, her family moved to central California during the Dust Bowl of the 1930’s, and soon after she trusted Christ as her Savior. Returning to ...

Sherry Wiedmer, 71, of Salina, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023.   She was born in Salina, KS, to Calvary and Neva (Ditto) Miller on March 22, 1952.  She retired from Bimbo Banking Company as a retail manager for 30 years. She is preceded in death by her brother, Steve Miller and her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Nicole Deatherage and Alexandria Curtis-Bush; sisters, Judy...

Franklin Kent Russell, 87, passed away on October 17, 2023 in Salina, Kansas. Frank was born on February 12, 1936 to John and Beatrice (Hoshor) Russell in Savannah, Missouri. Frank was raised on a farm near Savannah Missouri. He graduated from Savannah High School. Frank worked a variety of jobs throughout his life. He sold Lely farm implements. He owned his own business RCR building oil field ...

Carol I. Williams, 84 years of age of Salina passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at home. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Marquette, Kansas, to Don and Ada Peterson. Carol was a 1958 graduate of Marquette High School. She was then a childcare provider, running a home daycare for 39 years. On June 23, 1961, Carol married Robert (Bob) Williams in Fairbury, Nebraska. Together they had four...

Sharon Ann Thelander, 78, of Salina, Kan., passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born November 14, 1944, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Jack and Eula (Wiebke) Taylor. Sharon married John Everett Thelander on December 30, 1963, in Abilene, Kan. Over the years she was a homemaker, secretary at The Land Institute, clothing store manager, bookkeeper, and she assisted with farm life and harvest. She...

Mark Alan Beardslee, age 61, of Salina, KS, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark grew up in Hays, KS, where he attended Hays High School & Fort Hays State University. He lived in Bremerton WA, Lawrence, KS - eventually settling in Salina. He enjoyed photography, painting, fishing, and billiards. Mark is survived by his sisters, Kelly Ludlow ...