Joyce Marrs passed away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023 with her husband Leon Marrs at her side.  She was 88 years old.  Joyce was born May 21, 1934, to Neal and Eunice (Fuller) Lyne.  She graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School.  Joyce and Leon were married February 23, 1958, at the Methodist Church in Lamar, KS. At the beginning of her career, Joyce held clerical and office ma...

Linda Sue Anderson passed away on February 13, 2023. She spent her life in Salina, Kansas & Oxnard, California, born on July 31, 1949, to Delbert & Wanetta Anderson. She started her career as a surgical nurse, unfortunately she broke her back and had to restart her life by walking again and re-educated herself. She attended Ventura College and University of La Verne earning her a Bache...

Jason Robert Duffy, 37, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Jason was born May 8, 1985 in Salina, to Micheal and Sarah Duffy. Jason was born with amniotic band syndrome. Despite his anomalies, he was an outstanding and dedicated athlete. Jason was proud to be a part of the Central Mustang back-to-back state championship teams. Jason loved wrestling and was a three time state qualifi...

Sandra Sue Meadows, 72, of Gypsum passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. Sandra was born January 9, 1951, in Sharon Springs, Kansas to Walter and Thelma (Miller) Kowalke. She was a care giver for Bethel Bower for over a decade while being a devoted mother and wife/host to several Meadows adventures. She was a veteran of the Vietnam War. She always had time for her family and was very active i...

Earl Jens Hansen, 95, Salina, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. He was born May 15, 1927 in Tescott, KS, the son of Jim and Ludia (Werries) Hansen. He joined the Navy right out of high school and after serving his country, he was employed by J.S. Frank Construction for many years. He retired with Harbin Construction. He was a life member of the Salina Elks Lodge 718 and was a member of the Tescot...

Floyd E. "Gene" Nelson, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away February 15th, 2023. Gene was born in Clay County, Kansas on September 8th, 1934, the son of Floyd E. Nelson and Rose M. (Hicks) Nelson. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Naomi (Walker) Nelson. Survivors include 3 daughters, Peggy Jean Hughes (Pat), of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Francee Cox (Doug Ochs), of Minneapoli...

William “Bill” R. Casey, of Eugene, Oregon passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Churchill Estates Assisted living in Eugene Oregon. Bill was born on February 25, 1929, in Everton Missouri, he was the third child to the late George Dewey Casey and Olive Mae (Bell). He was raised on the homestead family farm; he attended the one room Carlock School then graduated from Dadeville high s...

Dean Dwight Graybeal, 81, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 13th, 2023. Dean was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 1941, a son of Viola (Sprecker) and Earl Graybeal. He worked for the City of Salina for over 40 years. Survivors include three daughters, Treasa Toland, of Paola, Kansas, Lori Ringquist, of Salina, Kimberly King (Phil), of Jay, Oklahoma; son, Randy Schriner (Lori Fruit...

Delores Ann Rice, 78, of Salina, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on Friday, February 10th, 2023. Delores was born in Denver, Colorado on May 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Adah (Markley) and Melvin John Wise. She was a longtime waitress at Bayard's Cafe, worked at Kenwood View Nursing Home, and was a Daycare Provider for many years. Survivors include her children, Na...

Helen M. Gleason, 78, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.  She was born September 20, 1944, in Murphyboro, IL, to Walter and Willa Mae (Bower) Gregory.  Helen moved to Salina with her family.  She graduated from Salina Central High School.  Helen met Gary Brown; two children were born to this union.  Helen was a housewife until she graduated from Brown Mackie College, working at...