Cary Eugene Johnson, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Cary was born on July 27, 1948, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Walter Johnson, Jr. and Iona Maxine (Henry) DePoy, who preceded him in death. Cary had a deep love for fishing, the mountains, and dressing like a cowboy. He was a master baker whose talents brought joy to family and friends. Above all, he will be remembere...

Shirley Kay Smith, 71, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home.  She was born in Salina, Kansas to Willard Henry and Margaret L. (Hoffman) Smith on May 7, 1955.  She attended and graduated from Tescott High School in 1973.  She later graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in human resources.  She was currently working for Acosta Merchandising. ...

Harry Elmer Newsome, 84, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center.  He was born in Ellsworth, Kansas to Roland T. and Ada Fay (Kline) Newsome on August 26, 1941.  Shortly after graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.  He later worked for the United States Postal Service as a carrier for many years. Harry ...

Malcolm Arthur Kieborz, 88, of Salina, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026.  He was born in Litchfield, Nebraska, on July 1, 1938, to Arthur and Margaret Kieborz.  Malcolm was a man whose life was defined by hard work, service, creativity, and kindness.  From 1957-1961, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, a chapter of his life that remained a source of great pride.  He lat...

Raymond Ancel Cleaver 57, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK. Born on July 2, 1968, in Salina, KS to George Ancel Cleaver and Mary Sue Cleaver. He attended Salina South High School. He worked construction and later became an Over the Road truck driver for many years before working in the oil fields of Texas for several years. Raymond is proceeded in death by his father Georg...

Doris Nadine Harder, 94, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas, with her daughters, Jan Burton and Conni Williams, by her side. Doris was born on August 12, 1931, in Lakin, Kansas, to Joe and Hazel Anderson. She grew up on a farm in the Menno community of southwest Kansas with her three sisters. The girls attended a one-room schoolhouse, where Doris was often the ...

Our Isabella Escobedo was born in Salina, KS on April 2nd, 2013 at Salina Regional Hospital. She was narrowly proceeded in birth by her twin brother, Isaiah Escobedo, by one minute. Bella had just completed 7th grade at Salina South Middle School where she was recognized on the principal's honor roll and had performed at the Stieffel Theater in a rocking advanced guitar concert. Moreover, Bella...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pauline C. Schriner of Culver, Kansas, on May 4, 2026. Pauline was born in Geneseo, Kansas, on April 10, 1932. She married Clarence E. Schriner on June 13, 1949. Their many years together, blessed them with four daughters, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Pauline was preceded in death by her...

Dr. William (Bill) Dreese, 98, died in Salina, KS on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Council Grove, KS, on October 13, 1927, to Evart and Katie (O’Meara) Dreese. He graduated from Council Grove High School in 1945. After his graduation, Bill served in the U.S. Army as a bandsman in General Patton’s 2nd Armor Division and General Wainright’s 4th Army Headquart...

Shirley Mallory passed away surrounded by those who loved her on July 6, 2026. Born Shirley Campbell, she was the first-born child of farmers in rural El Dorado Springs, Missouri, on October 29, 1932. Shirley married Laverne "Ray" Mallory, and together they had four children: Linda (James) Workman, Jerry (Barb) Mallory, Sharon (Mike) Weaver, and Diana (Bob) Rawson; nine grandchildren; and too m...