Patricia Mae Tomlins 94, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. Born on June 24, 1931, to William Aubrey Singleton and Marjorie Ella McMath in Dermott, Arkansas. Her family lived in Arkansas until she was a freshman in high school when the family moved to Wellington, Kansas where she graduated from high school in 1949. She was married to James “Bud” Tomlins from 1949 to 1974 and ...

Jeanette Myers, age 85, passed peacefully on February 5, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. Born on December 27, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, Jeanette lived a life defined by love, service, resilience, and deep devotion to her family and community. Jeanette was the beloved wife of Sidney Ralph Myers, and together they built a life rooted in faith, friendship, and unwavering support for one another. She was...

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Zook Bevan, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born in the small town of Flora, Illinois to Kizzie Faye and David Allen Zook on November 18, 1934. The oldest of six children, her family moved to Salina, Kansas when she was in secondary school. Following her graduation from Salina’s Washington High, Ginny...

David James Vega, 65, joined our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven on January 29, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1960 in Salina, Kansas to Ladislao and Olivia (Lujan) Vega. Growing up, he lived in Morenci and Tucson, AZ, the Panama Canal Zone, Rapid City, SD, Duncan, AZ & Bossier City, LA as part of a proud Air Force family. He graduated from Duncan High School in 1978 right before mov...

Jerry Tryban of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 2, at the age of 74. He was born in May 1951 to Ed and Frances Tryban and was raised in Roanoke, Virginia. After high school, Jerry spent four years in full-time volunteer work for Jehovah’s Witnesses, printing Bibles and study aids, and continued to spend the majority of his life teaching the Bible to others. Jerry met a local Salina gi...

Kenneth James Klaus, 88, of Salina, passed away at his home on February 2, 2026. Ken was born on August 3, 1937, in Antonino, Kansas, to Martin and Felicitas (Leiker) Klaus. He grew up alongside his sister, Ann, and brother, Harold. On January 9, 1960, Ken married Bernice (Dinkel). Together, they built a life and raised three children. Ken took great pride in caring for his lawn and garde...

Todd Pooler, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Todd was born in Augusta, Maine, on February 15, 1961, to Anita (Gagne) and Arthur Pooler. After graduating from high school, Todd entered the United States Army, where he proudly served for seven years in the United States, Germany, and overseas. During his service, Todd worked in ...

Sondra Simon, 72, Rantoul, KS, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home. She was born Sondra Boss on July 21, 1953, to Max and Annabelle (Quinn) Boss. Sondra was a graduate of Bennington High School. She worked at Tony’s Pizza for over 30 years. After that, she became a massage therapist and that was job she thoroughly enjoyed. Sondra had a strong faith and love for Jesus Christ. She wa...

Victoria (Vikki) Jane Whitead was born August 10, 1952, in Red Cloud, Nebraska to Loren and Avis (Schoonover) Hoskins. She was married to Kenneth L. Lager on September 6, 1969. To this union six children were born. She married Dwight J. Whitead on February 25, 2001, in Woodland Park, Colorado and added to her family two stepchildren. Vikki’s restless nature inspired her to call several states h...

Glenda Ann Mummert, 75, of Derby (formerly of Salina), passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.  She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 28, 1950, to George L. Brand and Leona P. (Tomlinson).  She taught at Kansas State University and Salina Aerial Technical College.  She also served on the board of education. Survivors include her daughter, Sherri Davis (Chris); grandchildren, Rod...