Betty Jo Keck, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 21, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, Betty was the daughter of Donald Lee Clark and Mary Maxine (Willis). From an early age, she carried a quiet strength and a deep love for caring for others—qualities that guided her throughout her life. Betty dedicated more th...

Denise (Teare) Russell, 58, of Chapman, KS, passed away January 8, 2026. She was born July 5, 1967, in Wichita, KS, to Patty and Eldon Demuth. On November 16, 2011, she married Scott Russell. In her free time, Denise enjoyed exploring new places and traveling, with a special fondness for trips to Cripple Creek, Colorado. She loved discovering new restaurants, visiting casinos, dancing, and l...

In loving memory of Jodi Ellen (Broussard) Cross, who passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 71, in Salina, Kansas. Born on June 23, 1954, in New Iberia, Louisiana, Jodi was a radiant spirit whose warmth and laughter touched the lives of everyone around her. Jodi was the daughter of Jack and Anita Broussard, who preceded her in death. Her upbringing in Louisiana instilled in ...

Jean O. (Cruce) Ludes, aged 99, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Tustin, California, with her loving family by her side. Jean was born on December 10, 1926, in Fulton, Kentucky, to Raymond and Georgie Lee Cruce. After graduating from Salina High School, she began her professional journey at the telephone company. It was during this time that she met and married William Ludes, the son...

Susan Mary (Jenkinson) Hatfield, age 77, died on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home in Salina surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois, the only child of Walter Edward Jenkinson and Luella Mildred (Gleason) Jenkinson. Susan grew up in Meade, Kansas, where her parents owned the Sunset Court Motel and operated a family farm. At an early age, she developed a s...

Kylee Dawn Woods, 6 months and 14 days, of Salina, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born June 30, 2025, in Salina, to Roselyn McAnarney and Lukas Woods. Kylee was the light and salt of the earth. Every room she entered you immediately felt joy and love just by seeing her smile. When you held her, she was truly holding you. Kylee was the grace and glue of all those who loved her....

Daniel Chavez Sr., 76, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born March 25, 1949, in San Antonio, TX, to Alfonso Chavez Jr. and Mary H. Chavez Daniel was a welder; he enjoyed music and was an author of four books. He liked doing the research for his books, and was a joker, loving to “embellish” his stories to friends. Survivors include his son, Daniel Chavez Jr (C...

Chris Carlson passed away on January 11th, 2026. “I did it my way” could best describe Chris’ life. He was born to Lucy (Buck) and Charles Carlson on August 22, 1956. He passed away at his home in rural Minneapolis just as he said he would. No nursing home and no hospital. He lived to be 69 years of age at great surprise to himself and others. He was a risk taker as every country boy was in...

Wilbur L. Chartier, age 80, entered into rest on Monday, January 12, 2026, at North Central Kansas Regional Medical Center, Concordia, Kansas.  He was born on January 12, 1946, in Concordia, Kansas to Archie C. and Verda F. (Kelly) Chartier. He attended grade school at District 59 School at Ames, Kansas and high school at Clyde High School graduating with the class of 1964. Wilbur started far...

Gary D. Webb, lovingly known as “Papa,” age 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family who will forever feel the strength of his love and treasure his memory. Born in Beverly, Kansas, on August 31, 1939, to Helen F. (Berkley) Webb and Gerald Webb, Gary grew into a man whose presence made life feel steadier. He lived with quiet strength,...