Samuel Edward Underwood II (Max) was born on September 20, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR, and went home to our Lord on February 15, 2026, at the age of 75 in Salina, KS. Sam graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO and was ordained as a pastor in 1975. He also worked in the restaurant industry and as a bookkeeper. He had a love for old cars, he loved to laugh, and he loved to spend ti...

Braulio Hernandez de la Cruz, 35, was born on March 26, 1990, in San Juan Bautista Valle Nacional, Oaxaca. Braulio dedicated his life to his six-year-old child, who was his greatest joy and motivation. He was known for his hardworking spirit and spent many years working at Hong Kong Buffet, where he was appreciated for his dedication and strong work ethic. Above all, Braulio will be remember...

Judy Ann Richards was received in Heaven on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her residence in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 83. Judy was born on July 24, 1942, in New Cambria, Kansas, to Glen Christian (Jake) Nelson and Esther Helen (Seim) Nelson. Judy developed a strong work ethic in her youth by growing up and working on her family farm. A Solomon High School graduate, she was a cheerleader, FFA Qu...

Rickie Lynn Griffith, born on June 17, 1959 in Concordia, Kansas to parents Richard and Loretta (Austin) Griffith, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026 after a journey with Frontal Temporal Dementia. Rick lived in Culver most of his younger life and attended grade school at Culver, then completed High School education at Tescott Schools. He went to Salina Vo Tech for body work. R...

Jake Weaver, 43, passed away on February 6, 2026 in San Diego, California. He was born on May 21, 1982 in Concordia, Kansas to Richard and Glenda (McDaniel) Weaver. Jake graduated from Glasco High School in 2000. He then attended Cloud County Community College getting an Associate’s Degree in Business. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources from Fort Hays State University. Hi...

Philip Earl Bowman, 77, died February 16, 2026, at his home of almost 50 years in Salina, Kansas. He was born December 17, 1948, in Great Bend, the son of George Henry and Isabel (Peters) Bowman. Philip received his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1971 and Master of Business Administration from KSU Salina in 1992. He worked in purchasing and sales, retiring fro...

Maria de la Luz Bonilla of Salina, KS, was called back to heaven Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 78. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the comfort of her own home. Maria (Luz) is survived by; her children, Dominic Bonilla, John Bonilla Jr. (Priscilla Liserio-Bonilla), Angelica Nunemaker (Paul Nunemaker), and Mario Bonilla (Karli Schrag-Bonilla), all of Salina; grandchil...

Kooper Ray Jensen passed away on February 15, 2026. Born on July 22, 2009, Kooper was known by many for his "old soul" and his passion for U.S. history, aviation, and music. A dedicated student of life, Kooper loved uncovering his heritage and searching for treasures while walking outdoors. He was a collector of moments and artifacts—a walker of trails who found magic in heritage and "insane"...

Harry W. Putnam, 84, Bennington, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center. Harry was born April 3, 1941, in Lawrence, to Vinnal and Della (House) Putnam.        Harry worked for many years at ADM in Salina. He also worked construction and could fix almost anything that was broken. Harry had a love for model trains and was known for his extensive col...

Betty J. Rassette, 93, of Salina, KS. passed away on February 12, 2026, in Salina. She was born on January 20, 1933, in Frankfort, KS. to Vester and Edith (Thomas) Leinweber. Betty graduated with a master’s degree from Kansas State University and taught for over thirty years with most years being at Salina Central High School. She was a department chair and Foods teacher. Towards the end of h...