On March 19th, 2023 God, in his infinite wisdom and divine love, released our beloved Gregory Keith Smith “Greg” from all Earthly limitations and granted him everlasting peace and serenity. Greg was born on July 25th, 1969 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was educated in the Cumberland County School System where he graduated from Southview High School. At an early age, he joined Swan’s Cr...

John Robert Goertzen, 52, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17th, 2023. John was born in Salina, Kansas on July 17, 1970, a son of Elizabeth Sue (Gebhart) Goertzen and Robert Earl Goertzen. On December 7, 1996, John married Jessica Vernon in Salina. John served with the Salina Fire Department for 27 years with the last 5 years as Battalion Chief. Survivors include his wife, ...

Joann “Jo” Camarena passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 in Salina at the age of 92 years and 1 day. Joann was born on March 19, 1931 in Salina to Ercell and Edith (Wakefield) Colliver. She lived most of her life in Salina but also lived in Laramie, Wyoming for a short time. Jo worked at Consolidated Printing for over 30 years. She was also a volunteer baseball coach for the Salina Parks and...

Marilyn Karlin, 84, of Salina, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Oakley, Kansas, on December 7, 1938, the second child of eight in her loving family. In August of 1956, Marilyn married the love of her life, Norman Karlin.  They were happily married for 66 years.  Norman and Marilyn were blessed with two daughters, Deanna and Ba...

Frances Lavone Herman Wedgewood, age 97, Salina, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16, 2023. Frances was born Dec 19, 1925, to Nina Parker Herman and Charles Herman. She, her sister, and brother grew up on their family farm north of Solomon, KS. After graduation, Frances had nurse aide training in Salina, KS, then moved to Denver, Colo to work as an aide at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Hospital w...

Brenda Lea Herring, 57, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1965 in Spangler, PA to Roger A. and Elizabeth L. (Bender) Naylor Survivors include her husband, Steven R. Herring; her children, Matthew and Morgan; and grandchildren, Mateo and Dominic.  Surviving siblings include Roger Naylor, Jr. (Lisa), Michelle Compton (Mike) and Deb Marseline all of Salina.  She wa...

Karen K. Hollembeak, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She was born in Atchison, KS to Hal and Mildred “Milly” Hollembeak. Karen was a loving mother, dedicated friend, and exceptionally hard worker. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, biking, and communing with nature. Karen enjoyed many craft projects, especially making walking sticks and artwork that she generously gave as g...

John Thomas Wickersham, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 25, 2023, of renal failure. John was born August 16, 1936, in Salina, to Howard J. Wickersham, and Mary (Bell) Wickersham. John started his education journey by graduating from Salina High School and then attending Kansas Wesleyan University. He then went on to become a graduate of the first OCS class at Nickel Barracks. Late...

Iven Lee Hollingshead, 87, passed away on March 16, 2023 at his home in Smolan, KS. Iven was born on March 18, 1935 in Woodruff, KS to parents Kenneth Lee and Naomi Elizabeth (Eaton) Hollingshead. Iven retired as a Construction Worker and he enjoyed woodworking. Preceded in death by Sally Hollingshead (Spouse), Naomi Elizabeth (Eaton) Hollingshead (Mother), Kenneth Hollingshead (Father). ...

Bruce Lane McClintock, 59, of Derby, KS, passed away March 16, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by this loss. Even though Bruce battled his own struggles for two decades, he had a heart to help others. He never questioned opening up his home to feed or shelter those in need. Through all of life’s obstacles, Bruce’s love for God never wavered, completing several missionary trips to third wor...