Arthur “Art” Johann Hamilton, 98 , formally of Oberlin, Kansas died Thursday, October 29, 2026 in Salina, Kansas. He was born May 30, 1928 in Oberlin, Kansas to Archibald and Lola (Koehler) Hamilton. He graduated from Decatur Community HS in 1947 where he played multiple sports. He received a track scholarship to KU, but transferred to Fort Hays State after one semester to play football and...

Margaret L. Gibson, 74, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Salina Regional Medical Center in Salina, Kansas. Margaret was born on June 20, 1952, in Smith Center, Kansas, to George and Arlene Clemison. She grew up in Smith Center and attended Smith Center High School. A trailblazer from a young age, Margaret was one of the first women to attend the Nort...

Gary Lynn Ludden, 77, Tescott, passed away at Salina Regional Health Center on October 24, 2026. He was born September 15, 1949 in Newton, KS, and was raised by Donald Gene and Virginia Darlene (McGuire) Ludden. He was a Navy and Air Force Veteran and had worked as a "shopper" for the Somewhere Cafe in Tescott. Gary is survived by his brother, Robert Ludden, of Herington, and a cousin, Kathy He...

Judy Elaine Tucker, 75, died peacefully at her home in Salina, Kansas with her husband Mike by her side on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born in Kearney, Nebraska on February 20, 1951 the daughter of Harry and Lily Irene Brisbin Brooks. Judy was raised on a farm in Minden, Nebraska and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969. She later attended Cloud County Community College in Conc...

Steven Lee Siler, 78, of New Cambria, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 24, surrounded by the peace and beauty he so deeply appreciated throughout his life. Steven was born February 27, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, to Thaine Matson Siler and Moyne Irene (Hanes) Siler. From an early age, he possessed a remarkable intellect, a gentle spirit, and an enduring curiosity about the world around him. Tho...

Barbara B. (Adams) Anderson, was born on February 7, 1933, in Herington, Kansas, and passed away on October 20, 2026, after a brief illness. Barb's life was a testament to love, resilience, and stubbornness, qualities she carried with her to her final moments. Born to Thomas Adams and Laura Miller Adams, Barbara was the firstborn of their beloved children. After graduating from Salina High School...

Caren Sue Bachman, 65, died peacefully at her home on Monday evening, October 26, 2026. She was born July 21, 1961 in Lincoln, NB, the daughter of Ronald James and Gloriann Velda (Wickenkamp) Norris. She was a phase 2 coordinator for the Kansas University Medical School in Salina. Memorial services will be announced for a Celebration of Life at "The Ark" Church, 2020 South Ohio Street, on the 1...

Brittany Michelle Smith, 31, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2026. She was born in Salina on January 18, 1995, to Jeffrey Smith and Patricia Smith. A beloved daughter, sister, fiancée, aunt, great-aunt, and devoted dog mom, Brittany was loving, caring, down-to-earth, and funny. She had a gift for making people laugh, even on their hardest days, and she was always ready to listen,...

William “Bill” Anthony Foley, 79, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was born in Troy, Kansas, to James and Ruth Foley. William married Jolene Marcotte on May 22, 1976. During their 45-year marriage they had three children. William worked at SRS and retired from the Salina mental health facility at 65 to start a new chapter of his life: being a grandfather. He was de...

Harry Benton Gibson, 97, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026. Born to Edna Prue Kerr and Harry Gibson, Harry grew up in Springfield, Missouri. After graduating from high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving three years with the Strategic Air Command. Following his honorable discharge, Harry moved to Denver, Colorado, where he dedicated hi...