David Emery Middleton, 76, Salina, passed away at home Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Kansas City, MO, on September 22, 1946 to Wilbur Wilson “Red” Middleton and Virginia Lou Emery Middleton. Dave and his four siblings grew up in Adrian, MO. In September 1968 Dave and Linda Layher united to 54 years of marriage. In January 1969, Dave graduated from Pittsburg State University with...

Gerald Dean Bennett, 84, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1938, in Salina, to Carl and Dorothy (Boyd) Bennett. Gerald was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an avid golfer and worked as an automotive mechanic, owning many of his own shops over the years. Survivors include his children, Teresa McGarry and Timothy Bennett (Robin); first wife, Mary L...

John Nicholas Alvarez, 79, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, March 30th, 2023. John was born in Lost Springs, Kansas on March 30, 1944, son of the late Jessie and Mike Alvarez. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ellen Alvarez; daughters, Robin Alvarez (Rich McConnell), Aimee Achilles (Chris); son, John Alvarez II (Jen); grandchildren Aubrie and Delanie Achilles, and Deklen Alvarez. H...

Gary D. Jennings, 80, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  He was born May 12, 1942, in Salina, Kansas, to Clarence Henry and Nathalie Louise (Sampson) Jennings.  He married Ruby Manny on December 19, 1965, in Salina, Kansas.  Gary served as a member in the National Guard.  He enjoyed drag racing and held a record for the National Hot Rod Association.  Gary served 33 years for U...

Barry Carl Bohn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born on June 18, 1946, to Guy and Marie Bohn in Stockton, CA. Barry proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. After his service he returned home and on Dec. 7 married the love of his life Madonna Bohn. They were happily married for 54 years. Ba...

John K. Fritz Sr. passed away March 26th. 2023 peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born on December 6, 1932, at home to E.M. and Olga R. (Kogler) Fritz in Gypsum, Kansas. John their second son along with older brother Gilford (Jean) Fritz of Salina, Ks. and younger brother Gene (Margaret) Fritz of Gypsum, Kansas. As a youth his earliest adventures started on the Kogler’s famil...

Peter Joseph McSpadden, 26, passed away on March 23, 2023, with his family and friends by his side. Peter was born in Longmont, Colorado on April 7, 1996, to Becky McSpadden and Mark Freimuth. Peter was an avid outdoorsman, with a love for fishing, hunting, trapping, and archery. He loved being outside! Peter enjoyed spending time with his friends, who he loved like family. He was a fun-loving,...

55-year-old Ronald Rysdam, Jr. passed away on March 21st. He was born December 20th, 1967. More information will appear as it becomes available. There will be no local services....

56-year-old Tony Gonner passed way on March 27th. He was born March 31st, 1966. More information will appear as it becomes available....

Bambi Diane Rowson, of Salina, passed away on March 22, 2023. Bambi was born in Salina on March 21, 1963. Bambi graduated from Southeast of Saline in 1981. At Southeast, she played varsity volleyball, sang for 2 years in Madrigals, and played the French horn in the band. She was the slow-pitch pitcher for the Assaria team, sponsored by Nelson Appliances. Bambi attended North Park University in ...