Letha McDowell was born on October 20th, 1916, to Carl Erickson and Virginia (Cope) Erickson. She grew up on a farm in Memphis, Nebraska, and drove a horse and buggy to a one-room school with her three sisters. She was never fond of horses after that! She was a child of the Great Depression and when her parents could no longer afford to send her to high school, she moved to Los Angeles, Cali...

Jeffery Scott Long, 65, of Salina, passed away February 22, 2023. He was born April 1, 1957. He worked at Holiday Mansions for 17 years making luxury house boats. He then worked for USD 305 Salina Central High School as a custodian for 19 years before retiring. Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylen L. & Bonnie R. (Fritz) Long. Survivors include his daughter, Krystal Long of S...

In the comfort of her home with her family, Frances Marie (Werth) Riddle, 82, passed away on March 1, 2023. Frances "Fran" was born in Schoenchen, Kansas to Alfred and Juletta Werth, decedents of Alex and Bernadette Werth. Her family moved to Salina in 1942, where she attended and graduated from Salina Sacred Heart. Following graduation, Fran met and married, Carl Riddle. Together, they raised ...

Raymond C. Cutler, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 25th, 2023. Raymond was born in Medford, Massachusetts on July 4, 1939, son of Phyllis Fannie (Hill) and Walter Chester Cutler. He retired from Grainbelt Supply where he was a machine operator. He also worked at Tony's, Exide and Napa Auto Parts. On July 9th, 1961, Raymond married Patricia Mead in Salina. Survivor...

George Russell Garrison, age 95, of Salina, Kansas passed away on February 27, 2023. George was born on October 20, 1927 in Salina, KS. George married Virginia on August 20, 1972. She preceded him in He is survived by his children, Larry (Marilyn) Garrison, Dennis Garrison, Michael Borthwick, and Teresa (Charles) Suellentrop; six grandchildren, Jason, Mariel, Larami, Danielle, Keaton, and Madel...

Jeffrey Eugene McCreary, 65, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born April 18, 1957 in Stuttgart, Germany, to Glenn and Betty (Moody) McCreary. Jeff was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for many years at Phillips Lighting and drove an OCCK bus in Salina until his retirement. He loved his family and enjoyed music his entire life. As well as spending time with his cat...

Pamela "Pam" Yvette Bracy, 69, passed away peacefully February 20, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1953 in Woodston, Kansas to Warren and Janeva Jones, who both preceded her death. Pam was the oldest of four siblings, which undoubtedly led to her hard-working, nurturing, and selfless personality. She was rarely still, and spent her life making sure that those around her were happy and taken ca...

Rachael M. Mills, 40, of Abilene, passed away February 20, 2023.  She was born in Reno, Nevada, on April 6, 1982, to David E. Rials and Debra Marie Rials.  She attended and graduated Sparks High School, Sparks, Nevada. She is survived by her mother, Debby Crawford; children, Logan Mills and Quinten Mills; siblings, Jeremy Rials and David Rials; best friend, Rachel Murphy; special companions, ...

Pamela "Pam" Yvette Bracy, 69, passed away peacefully February 20, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1953 in Woodston, Kansas to Warren and Janeva Jones, who both preceded her death. Pam was the oldest of four siblings, which undoubtedly led to her hard-working, nurturing, and selfless personality. She was rarely still, and spent her life making sure that those around her were happy and taken ca...

James Robert “Bob” Freeman, 84, of Salina, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.  He was born November 25, 1938, in Salina, to James R. and Ruby Belle (Nelson) Freeman.  He graduated from Salina High School and joined the United States Marine Corp for two years and was stationed in Fallon, Nevada.  He owned a family business “Jim’s Truck & Trailer Service,” for and with his fathe...