Michael J. Bourne passed away at his residence in Oklahoma City, OK, on January 4, 2026 at the age of 78. He was born in Concordia, Kansas on January 26, 1947, a son of Raymond and Joyce Bourne, the third of four boys. Mick had a wonderful and active childhood with his brothers, as well as neighborhood and school friends. He attended Lincoln Grade School - both the old building and new building...

Anita Mae (Powell) Nicholson, 85, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Salina, KS. She was born on September 23, 1940, in Wichita, KS., the daughter of Durland and Harriett Powell. She married Robert Morris (Bob) Nicholson on July 29, 1961, in Wichita, KS. They were introduced to each other at a church function. They lived in several places; Topeka Kansas, where both of her sons were born, H...

In Loving Memory of Kenneth David “Ken” Garst February 20, 1952 – January 5, 2026 Kenneth David Garst, known to all as Ken, age 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on January 5, 2026. Born February 20, 1952, in Concordia, Kansas, he was the son of Alva and Ruby Johnson. A hardworking man with a wandering spirit, Ken spent most of his life behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler. He took gre...

Tom Martin, 63, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on December 30th, 2025. Tom was born March 3rd, 1962, in Newcastle, Wyoming to Thomas Sr and June Martin. He grew up in Gillette, Wyoming driving a propane truck for Farmers co-op for 20 years. He married Linda Smith, in Gillette, Wyoming on July 4th ,1986 soon approaching their 40th year wedding anniversary together. They wer...

Jerry Wayne Base, 82, of Smolan, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1943, in Larned, KS, to Dan and Nancy (Barker) Base. Jerry grew up all over western Kansas before graduating from Garfield High School in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1964, serving in the Vietnam War as a proud member of the Navy’s highly skilled construction force, the Seabees...

Mary Elizabeth Berndt, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Mary was born on August 13, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Clara Lucille (Nichols) and Ernest Moodie Leisher, Sr. With a naturally caring spirit, she devoted much of her life to serving others through her work as a caregiver. She shared her life with her husband, William “Bill” R...

John Alvin Bettes, 82, of Eucha, Oklahoma, passed away on December 13, 2025, after a short illness, at the St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Alvin was born March 5, 1943, in Delaware, Oklahoma to Wilbur and Lela Bettes.  He was one of eight children, five boys and three girls.  Alvin graduated from Burdett High School, Burdett, Kansas, in 1961.  He also attended Marymount College in Sal...

Kylee Deeann Fringer, 32, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Kylee was born on February 28, 1993, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Daniel Fringer and Kimberly (Tanner) Fringer. She was a devoted mother and cherished her family deeply. She is survived by her beloved children: Jessie Doetz, Chase Hillman, and Paisley Hann; and her siblings: Ameree Lovell, Justine Fringer,...

Peggy Ann (Peg) Martin Colborn was born June 18, 1933 in Attica, KS, to Carlysle and Bessie (Mayfield) Martin. She died January 3, 2026 in Newton, KS. She met Frank (Don) Colborn in Emporia and they married on March 12, 1954. Seven children were born of this union. As a young mother in Newton, KS, Peg attended Wichita State University and, in 1977, after completing Baccalaureate and Masters ...

Robert “Bob” Willis Northcutt (Papa) passed away Jan. 2, 2026, at his home in Salina, KS, surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 29, 1950, in Wichita, KS, to Dewey and Eva Northcutt and grew up with three brothers. On June 10, 1978, he married Joy Gale DeWitt, the love of his life. As their family grew, they enjoyed memories made with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Th...