David Owen Johnson, Jr, 76, of Salina, KS passed away June 29, 2026.  Dave was born to David O Johnson, Sr and Edith F (Bowles) Johnson on November 9, 1949, in Osaka, Japan. In 1967, Dave met Margo Morrow.  They were married in January 1969.  In that marriage they had 2 children, Daniel L (Danny) and Tina M Johnson. Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force, taking him and his fa...

Sister Mary Fran Simons died July 1, 2026, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 92 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 70 years.  She was born in Raton, New Mexico, on July 1, 1934, to John and Margaret McDonald Simons, the second of four children, and was baptized Mary Francis.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 9, 1955.  On March 19, 195...

Rebecca Michelle Palmer, 73, Delphos, died Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.  Becky was born October 16, 1952, in Dayton, OH, to Leland and Delores (Meek) Lister. Becky and John Palmer were married on March 25, 1977.  Becky worked many jobs throughout her life including as a C.N.A. at various facilities. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, C...

Jamie Rae (Keim) Arce, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with illness. Born on October 8, 1970, in Delphos, Kansas, Jamie graced the world with her warm spirit, quick wit, and an unwavering love for her family. Jamie was the cherished daughter of Sam and Ginger Corey, and Melvin and Brenda Keim, w...

José “Joe” Fernando Bermudez, age 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy defined by hard work, an unwavering love for his family, and a basement full of "treasures" that he swore he would get around to fixing. Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on July 12, 1943, he grew up with the ocean breeze in Port Isabel, Texas. Upon graduating hig...

Jerry J. Cooper, 89, of Lindsborg, KS, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born March 17, 1937, in Caney, Kansas to Marcena and Sarah “Esther” Caroline (Mays) Cooper. He grew up in southern Kansas with his parents and older brother. In his early teens his family moved to Wichita. After high school he earned multiple bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ma...

In loving memory, we honor the life of Barbara Sue Gray, 58, of Salina, Kansas. She passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Barbara was born on February 21, 1968, to Terry D. Harris and Shelia Kay (Ryan) Harris in Salina. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Barbara grew up in Salina where she played volleyball in high school. She was known for having...

Carl E. Riddle, age 89, of Oronogo, Missouri passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Carl was born on November 27, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Eva Arizona and Floyd Riddle. He attended Webb City High School before proudly answering the call to serve his county by enlisting in the United States Navy and Navy Rese...

Ronnie Darrel Dorman, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on June 25, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1947 in Douglas County, Missouri. Throughout his life, Ronnie held a variety of jobs, including truck driving, fabrication work at Grain Belt, and, before retiring, janitorial work at nursing homes in Missouri. Ronnie's greatest passion was motorcycles. He loved riding and enjoyed supporting l...

Cristobal Luis Arvelo, 36, of Lawrence, formerly of Salina, left us on June 24, 2026.  On October 3, 1989, the sweetest boy was born.  An incessant talker from the moment he developed speech, he decided to stop in the early hours of that Wednesday morning. As a little boy, he would dress in his Lone Ranger mask and towel cape and tell us he was a superhero.  Usually quiet and reserved, he wo...