Georgia B. Burch, age 93, entered into rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Sunset Nursing Home in Concordia, Kansas.   She was born on May 13, 1931, in Concordia, Kansas to Walter William and Mabel E. (Strait) Walden. Georgia attended Concordia Public Schools. She married Charles E. Burch on February 1, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas. She was a member of the First Christian, and the VFW...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Jore, a loving husband, father, and friend. James passed away at the age of 75, surrounded by his family. James (Jim, Pops, Jimmy, Alfie) was a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures. He enjoyed sipping on a cold Coors Light while watching his favorite TV shows or cheering on the Kansas City Royals. But above all, Pops cherish...

Sandra Lynn Fisher, passed away on July 10, 2024. Sandra was born to Eugene and Betty (Cobb) Moravec, in Salina, KS, on August 9, 1958. A graduate of Salina South High School, Sandra was a hard worker. She enjoyed her job at Sears in the shipping and receiving department. She could always spot a good deal and loved to go to garage sales and flea markets. In addition to her luck at these s...

David Allen Metzger, 64, of Belleville, IL, born February 15, 1960, in Salina, KS, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his residence. After bring raised in Salina, Dave went off to college before then enlisting in the United States Air Force. Dave was a 26-year Air Force veteran. He served in the Heartland of America band at Offutt Air Force base, Nebraska, the US Air Force Band of the Pacific at...

Jacqueline Dee "Jackie" Tolbert, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024. Jackie was born in Emporia, Kansas on March 12, 1948, a daughter of Phyllis D. (Hufferd) and Leonard Arthur Harriman. On June 27, 1981, Jackie married Randy Tolbert in Emporia.  Jackie worked several administrative positions with the State of Kansas, including Emporia State, Wichita State, and Kans...

Naomi Elizabeth Haunschild, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024. Beth was born in Salina, Kansas on July 6, 1949, a daughter of Lois Lurene (Strait) and Glenn Jacob Deckert. She worked at Sam’s Club for 10+ years and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Westfall, Kansas. Survivors include her daughter, Stacy Koster, of Cawker City, Kansas; five grandc...

Wilma June "Willie" Wohler, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 11th at Reflections Retirement Resort in Salina, Kansas. Wilma was born on June 15th, 1937 in Rural Severy, Kansas to June Elizabeth Wade. Wilma worked at Tony's Pizza in Salina, Kansas, where she eventually retired and began running her County Line Kennel for approximately 10 years in rural Saline County near Glendale, Kansas. ...

Saundra Lola Trocheck, 89, passed away on July 11, 2024 at Dignity Care in Salina, KS. Saundra was born on September 11, 1934 in Bannock, OH to parents Nick and Katherine (Jones) Spano. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 44 years, John Trocheck. Saundra is survived by; Son: Chris Trocheck and spouse Christina of Solomon, KS, Daughters: Cheryl Ingermanson and spouse Mark o...

Dusty Lee Murray, 61, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1962, in Pawhuska, Okla., to Walter and Grace (Clark) Murray. Dusty grew up in Oklahoma and worked for many years as an oil rig roughneck. He was a proud member of the Kaw Nation and loved OU football and spending time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents; sibling...

Barry Charles Warner, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 1st, 2024 after a long struggle with his health. Barry was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2nd, 1968 to Larry and Janice Warner. Barry attended Salina South High School and Washburn University where he excelled at football and basketball in his younger years. Barry still holds the Salina South record for most passed rec...