Donald Eugene Garris, 75, of Salina, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. He was born May 21, 1947 in Wichita, KS.   He worked for KC International Airport as a ground crew member for 30 years, and previously served in the United States Air Force as a Sgt, while serving in Viet Nam.   He was preceded in death by his parents; Jay and Freda J. (Driver) Garris.   Surv...

Beverly Karen David, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022. Beverly was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1937, a daughter of Roland Lowell and Zella Lucille (Walters) Ellenberger. Beverly became a cosmetologist; she entered this field because she loved people and cared about making them feel and look their best. Beverly instilled a sense of pride and confidence for all h...

Lisa Marie Kopfer, 57, of Morganville, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born February 17, 1965, in Concordia, Kansas to Denny and Mary Trumble. Her childhood was best known for her love of horses and she spent much time riding. She won many awards for h...

James Allen Weir, 59, passed away Friday, August 15, 2022. He was born August 14, 1963 to John B. and Seara S. (McIntosh) Weir in Salina, KS. He attended and graduated from Salina South High School. James was active in 4-H especially the horses project. He was a competitive showman throughout Jr. and Sr. high school. James went to state swimming all his high school years. He was involved in theate...

Kenneth Sherman Stout was born July 17, 1934. He departed this life August 22, 2022, in his home.   Kenny married the love of his life, LaDonna Walker February 27, 1954. They lived in the Salina area for most of their adult life. Together, they raised four boys.   He worked for Dillon’s of Salina for twenty years. Kenny enjoyed his time at the Rolling Hills Refuge both as s...

Elaine Louise (Jennings) Smith, age 94, passed away on August 8, 2022, at the Logan County Senior Living Nursing Home in Oakley.  She was born to Henry & Angeline Jennings on September 20, 1927.  Elaine was born and raised in Colby, Kansas.  After graduating from Colby High School in 1945, Elaine met the love of her life while working at Lois’ Drug Store in Colby.  Don and Elaine married...

Michael Wayne Werries, 61, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022.  He was born January 18, 1961, in Salina, Kansas.   He worked for Salina Planing Mill, Inc. in the wood working department.   He was preceded in death by his dad; Darrell C. Werries, brother; Randall J. Werries and grandparents.   Survivors include his mother; Lynda L. Werries of Salina a...

Roger D. Savery, 71, of Salina, passed away Monday August 8th, 2022.  He was born May 8th, 1951, in Concordia, Kansas.   He was united in marriage with Barbara Savery in 1973.   He worked as a sheet metal assembly worker for ten years at Hawker Beechcraft.   He was preceded in death by his parents; George and Roseanna (Perret) Savery, two sons; Scott Savery and Je...

Wanda Irene Wolfe, 69 of Salina, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  She was born on January 14, 1953, to William (Bill) and Joyce (Drew) Tabor in Wichita, KS. She was formally a resident of Butler and Phillips County, Kansas.   She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Veterans Administration in Wichita for ten years.   She was preceded in death by her pare...

Matthew Austin Padgett McCready passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the age of 27. He was born December 8, 1994 to Carolyn (McCready)Augustine and Justin E. Padgett. Matt was a cook and bartender at The Paramount Bar. He previously had worked at The Voo and was an assistant manager at Hog Wild. He enjoyed playing disc golf, fishing, and ALL sports but especially the Miami Dolphins and KU...