Myrna Smith passed away Feb. 17th at the age of 99 years and 2 days. She was born Feb. 15th, 1923, in Miltonvale, Kansas to Ed and Blanche (Fosdick) Paronto. At the age of 5, the family moved to Wakeeney Kansas and resided there until 1939 and then returned to Miltonvale Kansas. Myrna graduated from Miltonvale Rural High school in 1942, then continued her education at Brown Mackie College. She ...

SALINA - Janet K. Williamson, 73, passed away on February 18, 2022 at her home in Salina, Kansas, after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 29, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas to Charles R. and Lila M. Shepard. She grew up on the family farm in Carbondale, Kansas. She graduated from Carbondale High School in 1966 and attended Emporia State University. In 1970, she married Tom A. Williamso...

John Carl Watson was born on October 6, 1968, in Long Beach California to Charles Frederick Weiss and Katherine Mae Glover Weiss and passed away peacefully with tender loving care from Kindred Hospice on February 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents. John lived in Salina most of his life with his Salina family for over 40 years. John is survived by his Salina family, Nancy and Rich...

With the passing of Joan Ruth Totten Seim Kogler on Feb 19, 2022, (age 84) we lost a kindred spirit, infectious smile, bright eyes that could see through anything and anybody, an engaging wit, and compassionate friend who was more interested in helping others than herself. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Totten, d....

Larry D. Allen, 71, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born May 16, 1950, in Clay Center, to Samuel and Ruby (Bright) Allen. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of the home; son, Scott Allen (Amy); daughters, Tonya Allen and Jody Mai (James); four grandchildren, Keeli Mai, Jamie Mai, Justin Allen, & Cree Carmichael. He was preceded in death by his parents; sibl...

Salina: Vicki Ann Beard McCune, 65, passed through this earthly veil on Friday, February 11th, 2022. She was born to Willie and Jeanann Hepner Beard on July 3rd, 1956, in Salina, Kansas. Vicki graduated from Salina Central High School in 1974. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Vicki’s love for the Lord and His little children was evident as she faithfully taught ...

Quentin Charles "Q" Kaiser, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, 34, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Quentin was born in Great Bend, Kansas on November 22, 1987, a son of Laura (Hopkins) Ploutz and the late Curtis L. Kaiser. Raised in Claflin, Kansas, he was a sweet, caring, kind- hearted, intelligent, talented, beautiful soul who would give the l...

Leatha “Rusty” Carpenter, 67, of Salina, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born on January 15, 1955, to Robert Max Kerr and Bonita Anderson. Leatha was a housekeeper for many years at Kenwood View Nursing Home and she was also a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Terry Carpenter of Cut Off, La., and Amanda Ford, Kellie Shields, Brandi Hayes, Brando...

Collin John Francis was born on September 6, 1948, at St. John's Hospital in Salina, Kansas. He passed away, surrounded by family, on February 14, 2022, from complications of pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vike and Yvonne Francis; two brothers, Trey and Sean Francis; and his lovely wife of 43 years, Libby Vering Francis. He is survived by three daughters, Shannon Simoneau, Eri...

James A. Frobenius passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2022. He was born August 7, 1955, in Salina, to Robert and Alta (Swisher) Frobenius. He worked in the Cemetery business most of his life here in Salina as well as Sun City, Arizona where he has made his home the past 27 years. James was preceded in death by his father Robert and his mother Alta. Survivors include his brother Robert (Dian...