J Arlyn Dumler (J.R.), also known as “Coach,” passed away May 6, 2023, after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  J.R. was born in Ellsworth, Kansas, on December 2, 1940, and grew up in the farming community of Russell, Kansas, where he would sometimes be caught riding the oil well pumps. J.R. attended Wichita State University on a football scholarship and was a two-time MVC...

Dustin Warren Corey, 45, of Salina, Kansas, passed away of natural causes, on Friday, May 5th, 2023. Dustin was born in Salina, Kansas on November 22, 1977, a son of Theresa Anne (Quinn), and Sanford "Sam" Corey. Survivors include his parents, Theresa and J.D. Picolet, of Wilsey, Kansas, Sam and Ginger Corey, of Lindsborg; two sisters, Traci L. Milliner (Reuben III), of Woodstock, Georgia, A...

Marie E. Higgins, 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born in Concordia to D.L. “Heavy” and Rita (Bombardier) Layton on September 7, 1942. She married Lawrence “Larry” Higgins on May 5, 1962 in Concordia, Kansas. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister-in-law Janet Layton; brother-in-law, Raymond Higgins, and one grandchild. Left to ...

E.J. Outland, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 28th, 2023. Cremation was chosen and services are pending....

Vicky Kay Pahls, 65, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Vicky was born in Salina, Kansas on October 19, 1957, a daughter of Donna May (Drummond) and Max Edward Brillhart. On September 18, 1982, Vicky married Kenneth Pahls in Salina. Vicky cherished spending time with her family, friends, and pets, and enjoyed crafting, and vintage shopping. She was always very gen...

William Howard "Bill" Burrows, 84, passed away on May 05, 2023 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, KS. William was born on December 17, 1938 in Yellesville, AR to parents William Albert and Helen Francis (Hudspeth) Burrows. Bill served in the US Air Force. Bill started out as a truck driver, then was a meat cutter before moving up to management all for Beverly's Wholesale M...

Burnell “Bernie” Muhleisen died Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at McCrite Care Facility in Topeka, Kansas.  He was born on March 20, 1930, in Ayr, Nebraska.  He was an active member in his church and a member of AMBUCs, in Salina, Ks.  During his life of 93 years, he was a farmer, served as active Army military during the Korean conflict, devoted husband, and father.  He was employed by Gambles,...

Michael Anthony Pieschl, 98, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1925, in Salina to Anton and Helen (Shanahan) Pieschl. Mike was raised in Salina and received a business degree from Kansas Wesleyan University. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving in WWII. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 8196 and worked for International Harveste...

Estel James Heath Jr. passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023. Jim, as he was known to his friends and family, was born in Oakland, California, February 1, 1944, to Estel J. Heath and Nora M. (Hart) Heath.  He was an only child, and grew up in Marysville, KS, until the family relocated to Salina in 1952. He married Sandra E. (Docken) Heath on July 7th, 1962. To this union, they had 4 children, ...

Betty Ann Smith, 91, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born November 1, 1931, to Carl and Thelma (Witt) Winburn, in West Irvine, Kentucky.  She grew up in Waco, Kentucky, with her younger siblings Wilma Jo, Dana, and Billy. She married Cecil Smith on June 20, 1952, at Flatwoods Christian Church in Waco.  In 1966, Betty and Cecil and their four children, packed up and heade...