Kenneth Alvin “Kenny” Sharp Jr., 84, of Salina, KS., passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. He was born in Concordia, KS, on April 20, 1942, to Kenneth Sr. and Ellen (Barrett) Sharp. He and his sister, Frances, were raised by their maternal grandparents, Richard and Pearl Barrett, after the car accident that killed their mother in 1948. Kenny graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1960 and...

Bobby Duane Thayer Sr., 69, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1956, in Tescott, KS, to Alvin and Alberta (Rollett) Thayer. Bob grew up in the Tescott/Beverly area and graduated from Salina Central High School. He worked for Exide for over 20 years and then for many years at Green Lantern in Salina. Bob liked to watch NASCAR, wrestling, and Salina Ci...

Sandra Kay Robson, 62, of Salina, was born on August 18, 1963, and passed away on August 6, 2026. Her passing leaves a profound emptiness in the hearts of her family and all who knew and loved her. While words cannot take away the pain of losing Sandra, the memories she created and the love she shared will remain with her family forever. Sandra was, above all else, a family-oriented person. Her...

Martha A. Strait passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1934, in St. Joseph, KS, to Louis A. and Eva E. (Bouley) Breault. Martha grew up in Concordia, KS, and graduated from the Catholic high school there. On June 1, 1959, she married Mel O. Strait. In 1967, they moved to Salina, where Martha was a stay-at-home mom. She loved to cook, bake, and crochet. Martha ...

Rebecca Jo “Becky” Walters, 68 joined our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on August 4, 2026. Though Becky had struggled for the last few years with the severe symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia, she passed peacefully in her cozy room at Cedarhurst Memory Care in the early hours of the morning while in the company of her loving and devoted husband, Robert “Bob”. Becky was born on Octob...

Martha A. Strait passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1934, in St. Joseph, KS, to Louis A. and Eva E. (Bouley) Breault. Martha grew up in Concordia, KS, and graduated from the Catholic high school there. On June 1, 1959, she married Mel O. Strait. In 1967, they moved to Salina, where Martha was a stay-at-home mom. She loved to cook, bake, and crochet. Martha ...

Dr, Richard R. Anderson passed away July 30, 2026.  He was born on September 4, 1935 to Carl B. and Mildred Anderson of Lindsborg, Kansas. He attended schools in Lindsborg and graduated from Bethany College in 1957. Following graduation, he successfully auditioned for a position as oboist in the President’s Own United States Marine Band, where he served from 1957 – 1961. On August 9, 1958,...

Vergil "Virgil" Dean Sprague, 89, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Virgil was born on March 6, 1937, in Gypsum, Kansas, to William H. and Alta D. (Tracy) Sprague. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. His military service was a source of pride throughout his life. Throughout his working years, Virgil was employed in warehouse operations...

William “Billy” Joseph Frybarger, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his home in Concordia, KS. He was born on September 10, 1967 in Concordia, KS to William & Betty (Slater) Frybarger. Billy attended Concordia schools.  He married June White on July 6, 2012 in Concordia.  She preceded him on January 19, 2017.  Billy worked for Hale Trash Service until health issues ...

Robert Hernandez, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Robert was born on June 7, 1932, in Salina, Kansas, to Ramon and Carmen (Torres) Hernandez. He worked for the Carpenters Union for many years and proudly served his country in the National Guard, the United States Air Force, and the United States Marine Corps. Robert enjoyed reading, gardening, and woodworkin...