Jonathan Schuyler Moore passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at the age of 39 surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born on January 5, 1985 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Jon's life was filled with adventure, passion, and a deep love for the great outdoors. Jon grew up with a zest for exploration and a curiosity for the natural world that would shape the course of his life. He p...

Peggy Adele McConkey, 91, of Salina, entered Heaven on April 5, 2024. Peggy was born in Junction City, KS on September 24, 1932 to Luke and Mable Owens. Peggy lived her life placing God first. She started each morning and ended every day in prayer, reading her favorite book, the Bible. She was dedicated to her church, First Assembly of God now known as Heartland Worship Center Assembly of God, ...

Jerry L. Watkins, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  He was born on March 27, 1953 in Salina to Norma “Norm” and Helen (Kissick) Watkins. Jerry lived and farmed in Tescott his entire life.  In his free time he loved hunting, fishing and his dogs.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Lyle Norl...

Lewen Clay Thompson passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 87.  Clay was born on March 22, 1937, in Oklahoma City. After graduation from John Marshall High School in 1955, Clay went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Phillips University in Enid, OK in 1959 and received a Master of Science from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS in 1967. He did additional post-graduate studies at Empo...

Joseph Robert “Rob” Harper, here for a good time, not a long time left this place to join the higher spirits in the sky at 12:08am on April 3, 2024. He was surrounded by his family who are left to walk this world without his big, bold presence, but comforted by the fact that his spirit will continue in all of the family and friends who’s lives he touched. Rob loved motorcycles, casinos, a...

Christopher Keith Hrabe, 65, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at KU Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1958, in Ellis County to Dorothy Ann (Thyfault) and Doyal Keith Hrabe.  Services: Friday April 12, 2024, Visitation 4:00-6:00 p.m. with vigil services starting at 6:00 p.m., rosary following the services at Sacred Heart Cathedral.  Saturday April 13, 2024, Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. ...

Patricia Kay (Sheets) Begnoche, 76, of Salina, passed away on January 20, 2024.  She was born on June 24, 1947 in Abilene, to Gerald and Rowene (Bowyer) Sheets. Patti spent her whole life in the Salina and Abilene area.  She worked in loan finance management for many years.  She loved to shop and buy for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 42 years, Bob Beg...

Gene Edgar Schlesener  passed away on April 4, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center after his second battle with cancer. Gene was born on his parents' farm just South of hope on September 17th 1943. After Gene graduated Hope High School in 1961. He went to work and continued to work on the farm. He was employed at CE later, known as ABB for 35 years. He then began a career at API in Carlto...

Lester Leroy Mockerman, 89, of Holyrood, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Lester was born in Tescott, Kansas on October 16, 1934, a son of Josephine (Meurisse) and Adam Mockerman. He attended most of his school years at Brookville, where he played on the 1952 winning basketball championship team. Lester served in the United States Army in Germany from 1957 - 1959. On March...

Sharon M. Jones, age 77, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS.  She was born on March 12, 1947 in Winfield, KS to Rev. Ralph J. & Violet A. (Swenson) Jones. Sharon graduated from Wichita West High School and then attended Southwestern College in Winfield for 2 years in Pre-Nursing.  She transferred to the University of Kansas of Nursin...