Vergil "Virgil" Dean Sprague, 89, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Virgil was born on March 6, 1937, in Gypsum, Kansas, to William H. and Alta D. (Tracy) Sprague. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. His military service was a source of pride throughout his life. Throughout his working years, Virgil was employed in warehouse operations...

William “Billy” Joseph Frybarger, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his home in Concordia, KS. He was born on September 10, 1967 in Concordia, KS to William & Betty (Slater) Frybarger. Billy attended Concordia schools.  He married June White on July 6, 2012 in Concordia.  She preceded him on January 19, 2017.  Billy worked for Hale Trash Service until health issues ...

Robert Hernandez, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Robert was born on June 7, 1932, in Salina, Kansas, to Ramon and Carmen (Torres) Hernandez. He worked for the Carpenters Union for many years and proudly served his country in the National Guard, the United States Air Force, and the United States Marine Corps. Robert enjoyed reading, gardening, and woodworkin...

Colleen Gaye Fox (Ingram), age 71, of Beverly, Kansas, passed away on July 29, 2026. She was born on February 21, 1955, in Salina, Kansas, to the late Charley Wilber Ingram and Faye Elizabeth Hardesty. Colleen was a remarkably hard worker who wore many hats throughout her life; from acting as a dedicated caregiver for family members to working out in the fields, she truly did it all. An avid croc...

Michael Lloyd Harden, 79, of Salina, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026.  He was born to Edna and Myles Harden in St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado on Monday, December 23, 1946.  It was a very cold day with a lot of snow on the ground. His grandpa and grandma Harden wanted to buy Michael a musical instrument of his choice.  Grandma Harden took Michael to Charles Wells Music Store in Den...

Toby Lynn Marco, 55, Abilene, died suddenly on July 28, 2026, as the result of a tragic work-related roadway accident on I-35 near Salina, KS.  He was born April 26, 1971, in Aurora, NE, the son of Jimmie Lynn and Ruth Ann (Morris) Marco. He held a degree in construction engineering and was an inspector for Lockner. He is survived by his wife, Kristi, his father, Jim Marco, daughter, Amanda, s...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother. Kathleen Pratt passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. Kathleen was born on February 23rd, 1942, in Ellsworth, Kansas. Her parents were Nial Voss Napier and Leonilla Seus Napier. Kathleen attended Sacred Heart high school and Marymount College. She met her beloved...

Rene Hunter "Skip" Knight, 90, of Salina, Kansas passed away at his home on July 29, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1936, the oldest child of Milton "Olin" and Adda (Hunter) Knight in Concordia, Kansas. In 1942 the family moved to Salina, Kansas. He attended Salina public schools and graduated from Salina High School in May 1954. He then attended Kansas State University for one year and pledged to...

Norma Jean (Hartman) Depperschmidt, 84, of Salina, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026.  She was born in Park, Kansas to David T. and Genevieve (Wildeman) Hartman, on June 7, 1942.  She married Marvin Depperschmidt in Park, Kansas on June 3, 1961.  They were married for 63 years.  Norma worked for USD 305 in the food service department for many years.  She was a devout member of St. Elizabeth...

Pamela Jo Shea Merrill, 74, of Salina, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2026.  She was born to Mary Katherine Nash and Joseph Milton Shea on June 3, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was raised by her mother and step-father, George Legan. Pamela attended school in Ulysses, Kansas, where she met and married Leland T. Oliver. Together, they had three children, Dionne Hiebert, Chance Oliver, and Ca...