Eldrige Bell, 84 of Salina, passed away, Saturday, May 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Eldrige was born July 15, 1937, in Byhalia, Mississippi, to Frances Bell and was raised by his loving grandmother, Meda Richmond Bell, and grandfather, Levi Bell. Eldrige served honorably in the United States Army as a Food Service Specialist from 1961-1991. He deployed into combat twice, early in ...

Mary "Leila" (Kibbe) Thompson, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 Mary was born in Higgins, Texas on October 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Jane (Beanman) and George Kibbe. Leila owned and operated Leila's Crafts and Gifts in Kraft Manor. On September 4, 1995, Leila married James "Jim" Thompson. Survivors include her husband, Jim Thompson; three daughters, ...

John Paul Gunder passed away in his home, May 18, 2022. In his own words, leaving his partner of 32 years, Darlene Gebhardt, who “made his life full of love, laughter and comfort.” He was born September 16, 1930, to Clarence and Goldie (Harman) Gunder, in Gibsonburg, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, James Addison Gunder, Violet Rose (Gunder) Long and Iva Lena (Gunder...

Leon George Hall, 38, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 18th, 2022. Leon was born in Salina, Kansas on March 4, 1984, son of Leonard Hall and the late Debra JoAnn Allen. He worked at Salina Steel for 14 years and was a truck driver for 4 years. Survivors include his father, Leo Hall, of Salina; daughter, Lillian Hall, of Salina; brother, Andrew Hall (Amanda), of Salina, and ma...

Maryellen Batt, 94, of Salina, Kansas, died May 17, 2022. She was the only child of Walter and Alice Justice born on November 20, 1927. The family moved to Salina from Canton in 1935. She went through the Salina school system, graduating from Salina High School in 1945. She earned an AA degree in Design Merchandizing from Christian College, a 2-year girl’s school in Columbia, Missouri, and a BA ...

Patricia Ann Christy, 88, of Salina, Kansas, died on May 18, 2022, after a long and rewarding life. She was born in Sargent, Nebraska, on June 1,1933 to Harold and Lottie (Stockham) Helmick. In her final years she struggled with dementia but maintained her joyful spirit. Pat graduated from high school in Ottumwa, Iowa in 1951. After high school she married Mac Christy, Jr. and spent many yea...

Dylan "Dilly" Eugene Garman of Salina, KS, at the young age of 25 was murdered, unarmed and shot four time in the chest, a victim of a violent crime, has been viscously been taken away from us far to soon on Saturday May, 7, 2022. A loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He was a young man turning his life around with everything being taken away in the blink of an eye, by this hear...

Dr. James “Jim” L. Holder, age 88, passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1934, in rural Dacoma, Oklahoma to James Lee and Edith (Thomas) Holder. Being a child of pastors/teachers, brought several relocations in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa before returning to western Oklahoma. Jim’s younger brother was born while they lived in Kansas. Jim married Lilas Flanagan ...

Bonnie June Cooke, 90, Salina, passed away Sunday May 15, 2022. She was born August 3, 1931 in Gypsum, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cooke; parents, Frank and Nora (Knapp) Kitterman; brothers, Neil Kitterman and a baby who died at birth; and sisters, Ketha Cline and Arlene Guthrie. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Cooke) Arvelo, Salina; two sons, Craig Cooke, ...

Robert "Bobby" Albers Jr, 67, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born May 12. 1955, Holdrege, NE., to Robert and Lorraine (Winberg) Albers. He was a carpenter, cement finisher, remodeled homes and helped his mother with rental properties. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and hanging out with friends. Bobby is survived by his Mother, Lorraine Albers, of Salina, Kansas., Father, Robert (B...