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...

Kenneth "Kenny" E. Marcotte, 81 years of age, of Clyde passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.  He was born on June 22, 1945, in Clyde, Kansas to Edmond and Geneva (Kinsvater) Marcotte. Kenny was a 1963 graduate of Clyde High School, Clyde, Kansas. Kenny married Christine Donnelly on June 6, 1964, at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cl...

Mary Lynn Berghuis, 64, of Salina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born on October 24, 1961, in Orlando, Florida, to Louise (Bruno) Painter of St. Petersburg, Florida, and the late James Edward Painter. On December 17, 1979, Mary married the love of her life, John J. Berghuis, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, beginning a lifelong partner...

Christopher “Chris” A. Williams, 49, Salina, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. Chris served in the Kansas State National Guard and served in the United States Army overseas. Chris was a loving father to his son Jaxon, a caring son to his parents Ben and Karen, and a thoughtful brother to Matthew. Chris was a kind, gentle, and compassionate veteran and member of his community. Chris grad...

Randell "Randy" Victor Charest was born August 10th 1954, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Floyd and Gladys (Girard) Charest. He passed away peacefully on June 25th 2026 at Nicol Home in Glasco, Kansas. Randy grew up in Clay Center, Kansas. Graduating from Clay Center Community High School in 1972. Right after high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After enlisting he left shortly ...