John Willard Ferron, son of Raymond L. Ferron and Edna (Haegert) Ferron, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond (May 6, 1977) and Edna (June 1, 2002). As a teenager, John spent the summers working on his uncle’s farm in Montrose, Kansas where he developed a strong work ethic that carried thr...

Vickie Lee Kruep (neé Agin), 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 18th, 2026, at Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Salina, Kansas, on November 4th, 1947, Vickie graduated from Salina High School and lived a varied life holding residence in Blue Springs, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; Sherman, Illinois; and Salina, Kansas. The occupation she ...

James Robert Anthony Sr., “Bubba”, of Salina, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Bubba was born on April 19, 1946, in Henderson, TX, to JR and Nora Lee (Lewis) Anthony. Both parents preceded him in death. Bubba worked for Exide for 40 years as a forklift driver. He is an alumni of Dunbar School. Bubba served as a member of Eagles for many years where he won Mr. and Mrs. Eagle of the ...

Lynnette G. (Larkins) Caldwell, 77, completed her earthly journey on July 19, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1949 to Willard and Wilma Larkins. Lynn spent her early childhood in Agenda, KS before moving to Concordia, KS. She had an ideal childhood climbing trees, riding horses and chasing her brother all over the family farm. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1967 and attended Kansas...

Zoe Ann Schur, 87, Minneapolis, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Zoe was born April 8, 1939, in Ottawa County to Darrell and Zola (Miller) Myers. Zoe was a 1957 graduate of Minneapolis High School, and she received her Bachelor’s in clothing and retailing in 1961 from Kansas State University. She and William Schur were married on February 23, 196...

Norma Jean Kackley Whitley Nelson, age 88, of Jamestown, KS, passed away at her home in rural Jamestown, KS on Friday, July 17, 2026.  She was born on November 23, 1937 in Rural Courtland, KS to Marvin A. & Edith (Kempton) Kackley. She graduated from Courtland grade school and high school in 1955.  She attended the Brown Mackie School of Business in 1956.  She worked for the state highw...

Brett Michael Miller, Salina, age 40, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the Kansas University Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1986 in Salina, the son of Roy and Elizabeth (Sims) Miller. Brett worked as a Floor Manager for Great Plains Manufacturing. He is survived by his "partner in crime" Jenny Letourneau, of the home; his parents, Roy and Elizabeth Miller; his grandparents, Roy Miller,...

William "Bill" Robert Hobaugh, 79, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. William was born on July 23, 1946, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Emma Marie (Kensing) Hobaugh. On May 28, 2017, William married Mary Jane Newingham at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane Hobaugh, of the home; his daughters, Terri Parry (Craig) of Morganv...

Roy Douglas “Doug” Clemence, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2026. Doug was born on July 28, 1938, in Abilene, Kansas, to Roy Arthur and Zella Odessa (Smith) Clemence. He grew up in the Sand Springs community west of Abilene, where he developed the strong work ethic, honesty, and faith that defined his life. Doug shared 53 wonderful years of marriage...

Patrick Francis Lynch, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Patrick was born on April 11, 1950, in New York City to Joseph and Eleanor (Wray) Lynch. The oldest of seven children, he grew up in Merrick, New York, where he developed a lifelong love of sports. A gifted athlete, Patrick excelled in football and wrestling at Chaminade High School before attending Columbia Uni...