Herman A. Shublom, 82, of Salina, died peacefully at his farm home on Friday, February 20, 2026, after a fierce battle with metastatic melanoma. He was born March 27, 1943, in Salina. He was the son of Mr. Laurence Edward and Goldie Margaret (Swanson) Shublom. Herman graduated from Saina High School. He lived and farmed on his family’s land west of Salina until he met the love of his life, hi...

Arturo “Junior” Zepeda, 22, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Salina, Kansas, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 4, 2003, in Salina, Kansas. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness, bravery, and gentle spirit left a lasting imprint on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Though Arturo’s time with us was far too brief, his impact ...

William Udell “Bill” Bunting, 68, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1957, in Gainesville, TX, to William J.L. and Frances (Rains) Bunting. Bill grew up in Thackerville, OK, before moving to Salina, where he graduated from Salina South High School. He was a life-long over the road truck driver, most recently driving for Transervice Logistics of...

James Neal Valcoure, 89, of Salina, passed away February 19, 2026. He was born on May 17, 1936, in Aurora, Kansas, to Neal E. and Beatrice P. (Goyette) Valcoure. He married Clara Jane Stephenson on September 8, 1962, at St. Peter’s Church in Aurora. He graduated from Aurora High School in 1954 and attended Creighton University. Following college, he joined the Marines. After 2 years of servic...

MINNEAPOLIS- John Robert Somers Sr.  passed away on February 19, 2026 at his home In Minneapolis, Kansas, surrounded by the people he loved most. John was born in Ottawa County Kansas and affectionately called "Johnnie".  His parents were Robert and Ethel (Sinklier) Somers.  In April 13, 1967, he married Marcia Kay Hood, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2020. John grew up in Ott...

Irene Gorman, 78, of Salina, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. Irene was born in Salina Kansas on September 19, 1947. She graduated from Brookville high school. She married Jerry Jones in Minneapolis, Kansas. Together they had two children, Annette Kidwell and Jerry Jones. She worked as a beautician and an employee of Tony’s pizza. Irene‘s husband, Jerry, became a dialysis ...

Esther M. Woodfolk, 100, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home.  She was born in Washington D.C., on August 2, 1925 to Alexander and Bessie Manning. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Living Word International Ministries, 915 Smith Ave, Salina, Kansas. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to se...

Douglas W. Murphy, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Doug was born on November 24, 1959, in Osborne to Doyle W. Murphy and Dixie Lee Murphy (Huntley). He graduated from Sylvan Unified High School and continued his education at North Central Kansas Vo-Tech, earning his degree as a diesel mechanic. Doug began his career with General Motors in Kansas City. He later returned to north...

Dorothy Ann Brown, 93, Minneapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born August 28, 1932, in Minneapolis to Walter H. and Wavie (Wolf) Wesley. Dorothy attended school in Ada. After graduation, she attended Brown Mackie College in Salina where she met Bill Brown who was stationed at Smoky Hi...

Patricia "Patty" Anne (Todd) Martin, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born August 29, 1947, in Abilene, Kansas, to Marion and Melba (Rassette) Todd, Patty graduated from Salina High School in 1965 and later attended Fort Hays State University. She was employed with Westinghouse, Fireside Inn, and Big John's before finding her career at B&K Pre...