Eldon L. Demuth, 91, passed away on Aug. 18, 2023.  Born Eldon Leon Demuth on Nov. 2, 1931, in rural Harper County, Okla., to May and Claude Demuth, he was the third child and eldest boy of six children. Eldon and his siblings grew up on a farm north of Rosston, where they rode to school in a homemade bus. After graduating from Rosston High School in 1949, Eldon attended college for a year at ...

Wilma was born on April 9, 1930 to William P. Miller and Katherine M. (Haag) Miller as the second to the youngest of 13 children on a farm in Lyon County, Kansas. She passed away peacefully in her sleep after saying her nightly prayers on August 14, 2023. Wilma is so beloved, as many were drawn to her smile, sincerity and fast pace. Wilma grew up gardening and raising chickens to help feed her ...

Rayburn Victor Tappendick, 82, passed away on August 16, 2023 at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS. Ray was born on July 02, 1941 in Holyrood, KS to parents Oscar and Deloris (Becker) Tappendick. Ray enjoyed family, gardening, working in the yard, cooking and cars. Every Sunday was family supper, his specialty was Meat loaf, Ray probably had 100 recipes for Meat loa...

Denise Marie (Armes) Howie, 63, passed away at home, August 15, 2023, with her loving Husband by her side. She was born in Salina KS, July 10, 1960, the daughter of Jim & Elizabeth (Hill) Armes. Denise was a dedicated employee at Tripplett Inc. corporate office in Salina for 30 years; having to retire in 2022 due to health reasons. She graduated from Salina South High School in 1978, and ha...

James Charles Mallon, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. James was born near Smolan, Kansas on January 4, 1935, a son of the late Minnie (Kelley) Nelson and Laurance Mallon. In 1958, Jim married Marlene Wilcox in Fairmont, West Virginia. He worked at the Post Office and retired at age 55. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; son, Todd Mallon, of Salina; da...

George Elmer Stein, 71, of Salina, KS, passed on from this life on August 15th, 2023, at 1:25 PM. He left an enduring impact and impression on all those that he met and encountered. He was the absolute best Husband / Father / Papa to his immediate family and will be missed by not only his entire family, but also his community. George was born on September 3, 1951, in Salina, KS to Kenneth and D...

Mary "Lola" Ginther, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. Lola was born in Rural Barnard, Kansas on November 23, 1934, a daughter of Mary (Nelson) and Sherman Jackson. After high school, she graduated from Brown Mackie Business College. Survivors include three daughters, Karla Manspeaker (Bob), of Hope, Brenda Penney (Jay Bailey), of Wichita, Denise Tweedy (Dougl...

Craig Allan Callihan, was born on June 25, 1969 in Belleville, KS to James Callihan & Carole (Odette) Lagasse. He passed from this life on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Clifton-Clyde High School in the Class of 87’. Craig worked for Willbrant Construction for 24 years as a heavy equipment operator. He previously owned and ope...

Bonnie George, 75, of Concordia, Kansas, died at Salina Regional Health Center surrounded by her loving family on August 9, 2023. The third of six, she was born in Valejo, California on November 29, 1947 to Henry Eugene and Alaine Maxine (Monroe) Floyd. Her family returned to Kansas following Gene’s Navy service. She attended and graduated from Fort Scott High School where she was the High Sc...

Sunday, August 6th, was a sad day, when we all lost someone dear to our hearts. Tasha Dawn Trout, born July 11th, 1968, of Gypsum, Kansas, unexpectedly went to meet her Heavenly Father. Her passing has left a hole in many hearts. She was a beautiful lady who had a contagious smile, and loved with all her heart. Tasha (Nilson) Trout graduated from Southeast of Saline in 1986. She enjoyed farm li...