Don A. Johnson, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center following a sudden illness. A lifelong resident of Saline County, Don was still working on his beloved farm near Kipp just days before his passing. Even in his final days, he remained fiercely independent and left this life on his own terms, surrounded by family. Don was bor...

Betty Finkbiner, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Clay County Medical Center. Born October 21, 1960, Smithville County Hospital, Smithville Missouri, to Chester and Norma (Weers) Hicks. Betty lived a life filled with faith, family and joy. She married the love of her life, Scott Finkbiner, on September 29, 1979, at Faith United Presbyterian Church in Clifton, Kansa...

Larry James Nelson, 70, of Salina, went to his forever home on Tuesday July 29, 2025. Larry was born January 6, 1955, in Salina. Larry was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in 1972 and then Kansas City Institute of Technology. Larry was an employee of St. John’s Hospital and Salina Regional Health Center for 25 Years. He also worked for Varian Medical Systems for 17 years before retiring i...

Coleen Mary Pihl, age 88, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Salina, KS, with her devoted husband by her side. Coleen was born on September 4, 1936, in Salina, KS, to Lynn Drake and Wilma Drake (Price). Her early years were spent in Natoma, where her father ran a clothing store. The family later moved to Phillipsburg and then back to Salina, where her father established his own accounting...

Donald Steven Greene, 70, Salina, passed away on July 30, 2025. Don was born in Salina, KS, on October 2, 1954, to Donald John and Pauline (Gunter) Greene. Don graduated from Salina South in 1972. After high school, he worked as a truck driver, pipefitter, and plumber. In 2004, Don started at CKF Addiction Treatment, where he found his passion. He believed deeply in recovery and in people. Thro...

Edna Faye Baldwin, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on July 29, 2025 at Dignity Care Home, her last days surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, and raised in Alma, Kansas often spending time on her family’s farm. The fourth child from a family of eleven, Edna was the daughter of John and Eleanor (Tenbrink) Schwalm. Edna earned her nursing degree...

Elaine Marie Charbonneau (née Fraley, formerly Hayse) of Wichita, Kansas, exited this world on July 28, 2025, at age 76. She went out the same way she lived—stubbornly, unexpectedly, and on her own terms. Born in Chester, Nebraska to Lloyd and Alta Fraley, Elaine attended Chester High School and later earned her GED before pursuing nursing. She launched her career at Kiowa County Memorial Hospi...

Glenn E. Baugh, 78, Bennington, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home. He was born November 22, 1946, near Bennington, to Max D. and Avis K. (Constable) Baugh. Glenn was a graduate of Bennington High School, and he served in the United States Navy for three years. After 19 years at Raytheon, he retired and worked for Metro Courier for 10 years. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman and an excellent ...

Gary William Newbrey, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength. Born on September 24, 1957, in Beloit, Kansas, Gary was the beloved son of Wanda Faye (Michel) and William Irwin Newbrey. He carried their values throughout his life—honesty, kindness, and a deep devotion to family. Gary found joy in the simple...

Darrel Dean Fosdick, 87 years of age, of Clyde, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kansas. He was born on May 2, 1938, in Miltonvale, Kansas, to Earl Frank and Alice Elvira (Smith) Fosdick. He attended Miltonvale schools and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1955. He joined the US Army and served overseas in Germany during peacetime. He spen...