Rachael M. Mills, 40, of Abilene, passed away February 20, 2023.  She was born in Reno, Nevada, on April 6, 1982, to David E. Rials and Debra Marie Rials.  She attended and graduated Sparks High School, Sparks, Nevada. She is survived by her mother, Debby Crawford; children, Logan Mills and Quinten Mills; siblings, Jeremy Rials and David Rials; best friend, Rachel Murphy; special companions, ...

Pamela "Pam" Yvette Bracy, 69, passed away peacefully February 20, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1953 in Woodston, Kansas to Warren and Janeva Jones, who both preceded her death. Pam was the oldest of four siblings, which undoubtedly led to her hard-working, nurturing, and selfless personality. She was rarely still, and spent her life making sure that those around her were happy and taken ca...

James Robert “Bob” Freeman, 84, of Salina, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.  He was born November 25, 1938, in Salina, to James R. and Ruby Belle (Nelson) Freeman.  He graduated from Salina High School and joined the United States Marine Corp for two years and was stationed in Fallon, Nevada.  He owned a family business “Jim’s Truck & Trailer Service,” for and with his fathe...

Sharron Hamilton was born Dec. 19, 1933, at Ellsworth Hospital, but she soon headed for Lincoln, Kan., where she would spend most of her 89 years. Sharron, born into the Great Depression, was the first child of Thomas and Haddie (Brockett) King. Her father supplemented the family larder by fishing – catfish, mostly – from the Saline River, which led to Sharron’s lifetime aversion to seaf...

Daniel Ray Randall, 73, of Culver, passed away Monday, February 20th, 2023 and was an organ donor. He was able to donate his Corneas. Dan was born in Marshall, Missouri on October 16, 1949, a son of the late Edna E (Godfrey) and Harold W Randall. Dan served in the United States Army and received the National Defense Service Medal as a sharpshooter. He worked for the Railroad in California...

John D. Smutz Sr., 97, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  He was born March 11, 1925, on a farm in Pawnee City, NE to William Walter and Esther Amelia (Bennett) Smutz.  He attended grade school in a one room country school in Pawnee City, NE.  He received his formal education at the University of Nebraska, he was a member of ATO fraternity, Northwestern University and Penn Stat...

Daisha Jolene Endsley, 26, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. Daisha was born in Salina, Kansas on January 8, 1997, only daughter of Jana Endsley. She was an LPN working towards her RN. Survivors include her mother, Jana Endsley; grandparents, Carol Endsley, Frank Endsley; aunts, Julie, Teresa, Michelle, Amy, Liz; cousin, Anthony; great aunts, Pat, and Marlene; great u...

Evelyn Louise Ford Livengood, 91, of Salina, stepped into heaven on February 21, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1932 on a farm near Oak Hill, Kansas to Lyman and Bessie Ford. Evelyn's early years were spent in central Kansas then the family moved to Kansas City when she was in fifth grade. When Evelyn was about 12 years old, she met the love of her life, Kenneth Livengood. They started datin...

Leonard Thomas Fishburn, 49, of Salina, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2023. Leonard was born in Orange County, California on October 1, 1973, a son of Maxine Marie (Gray) and Kenneth Fishburn. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for KDOT. On January 30, 2004, Leonard married Amber Falasca in Salina. Survivors include his wife, Amber Fishburn, of the home; two daughters, Taylor Fis...

Phyllis Lorene Gardenhire 82, of Salina passed away, Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born March 29, 1940 in Oakley, Kansas to the late Laurence and Leona (Tinsley) Jones. She had worked for Westinghouse/Phillips Light as a lamp group operator for 40 plus years before retiring. Phyllis will be remembered as someone who loved to cook, crochet and play gospel music on her organ, she will ...