Eric Vaughn Kindlesparger, 75, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, in Salina surrounded by his loving family. Eric was born January 2, 1948, at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam to Lt. Col. John and Maxine Kindlesparger.  The family moved from Guam to Syracuse, New York before settling at SAC Air Force Base in Salina, Kansas. Eric graduated in 1966 from Salina High School.  In 1967, Er...

Nila Mae Smith, 80, passed away on December 06, 2023 at Bethany Home Skilled Nursing in Lindsborg, KS. Nila was born on May 6th 1943 in South east Lebanon, Kansas, right on the edge of Jewell county, to W. E. Shultz and Velma Mildred Stanhope. She graduated from Gaylord highschool in 1961. Nila then started her first job as a waitress at Paul’s cafe in Gaylord, Kansas. Soon after she met the ...

Duane C. Urban II, 70, of Ellsworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 6th surrounded by family. Duane is preceded in death by his father Duane C. Urban I, and his sister Mary Berry, and survived by a large and loving family. Duane was born in Ellsworth, Kansas and raised in Lucas, Kansas. After high school, he served in the US Navy where he began his study of the Bible. Duane b...

Dorothy Lee (Little) Armster graced the earth on October 25th, 1937 in Marks, Mississippi. The only child from the marriage of Wilson Little and Ruby Lee Autman Poe; she was nicknamed “Puddin’” because she was so sweet. Years later, she moved with her mother to Memphis, TN where she gained a stepfather, and eventually, 7 siblings. She always felt she had the best of both worlds: a large...

Shirley Rice Howard passed away early Monday morning, December 4, 2023, at her home in Salina at the age of 94 with her children by her side.  Born on February 6, 1929, to Ruth and Roy Rice, Shirley grew up in Ellsworth before moving to Salina with her family.  She attended Franklin Grade School, Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High and Salina High School, graduating in 1947.  While in high school, S...

Robert Ross, 73, of Bennington, passed away, November 30, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Judy; three brothers, Richard, Dale, and Dan; two sons, David, and Stuart; 5 grandchildren; and many friends. Cremation was chosen and a gathering will be announced at a later date....

Connie Ray Yates, 77, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Connie was born on February 9, 1946, in Salina KS. She was the eldest daughter of Bonnie J. (Taylor) (Show) Fuller and John R. Show, Sr. She worked at Wyatt Manufacturing; Meadowlark Day Care; Durham Bus Service and OCCK. Connie was a loving mother to her two children Debbie and Ronnie. She enjoyed bowling and having fun with fri...

Shane Michael Rohrig, 43, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 30, 2023. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his sudden death. Shane is survived and missed by his mother, Connie Bledso, his father, Bill Rohrig and stepmother, Brenda. Forever remembered by his siblings, Misty Revenew and her husband, Ty, Joe Rohrig, and Dora Rohrig. He is also loved and remembered by hi...

JoAnn Joyce Hamilton, 74, passed away on November 29, 2023 at her home in Salina, KS. JoAnn was born on May 31, 1949 in Salina, KS to parents Earl Elery and Viola Edith (Sprecker) Graybeal. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl Hamilton (Spouse), TJ Jayne (Grandson). JoAnn is survived by Children Gary Jayne and spouse Leah of Salina, KS, Brian Jayne and spouse Bobbie Davis of Hoi...

John “Dave” David Struble, 80, of Salina passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.  He was born in Salina, to James Lester and Kathryn Louise (Brick) Struble, on April 5, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Robert Struble, and infant brother. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Lee (Gravatt) Struble; son, John David Struble Jr. and wife Amy, of Abilene; da...