Ray Harper, 93, Concordia, KS, died peacefully in his home, Sunday, December 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born November 3, 1926 in Phillipsburg, KS to Walter and Ruby (Smith) Harper. He married the love of his life Monty, August 24, 1952. In the 56 years they were married, they raised daughters Kim and Dia, with Ray taking morning duty when the girls were little. He loved golf,...

Lily Marie Parson, 91, passed away on Dec. 28, 2019. She was born March 16, 1928 in Branson, MO. to Granville and Lillie (Thomason) Coffelt. She married Harley Parson in 1942. She was a homemaker. In her younger years she taught Sunday school. She was a devout Christian and loved playing her favorite hymns on the piano. She is preceded in death by her husband (2008), three sisters and two broth...

Carol Jean Cornwell, 80, of Salina, Kansas, left this world to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 21st, 2019. Carol was born in Herington, Kansas on January 7, 1939, a daughter of the late Louella (Ringey) Wolf and Ray Conant. On October 29, 1955, Carol married Paul Cornwell in Webb City, Missouri. Survivors include her husband, Paul; daughters, Brenda Decker of Enterpr...

Jerry Robert Ponton, Sr., 90, of Manchester, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19th, 2019. Jerry was born in Junction City, Kansas on February 27, 1929, a son of the late Emma (Hughes) and Archie Ponton. He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years. After retiring from the Air Force, Jerry worked as a mechanic at Green Team Ford, Abilene, Kansas. On, April 17, 1954, Jer...

Norma Jean Barnhill, 84, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born October 14, 1935 in Salina, KS. Norma worked for Salina Child Care Center and held together Barnhill Appliance Repair & Barnhill Motor Company. She also was a member of the Cushman Scooter Club and worked the Saline County elections for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herschel F. ...

Jerry Carter, (78) of Salina was born October 13, 1941 and died December 13, 2019 at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. He was next to the youngest of 13 children born to James L. and Edna Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Leonard, Max, Sterling Ivan, Stanley, Russell; sisters, Jean Roseberry, Betty Bryant, Martha Mary Carter, Wanda Berner, Pat Shea. He is su...

Donald Leroy Harrison, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday Dec. 15, 2019. He was born July 14, 1926 in Densmore, KS the son of Revilo “Rex” and Lydia "Leta" (Stepper) Harrison. He was a graduate of Delavan High School and Brown Mackie College and worked for the city of Salina as City Clerk and Director of Finance. Don was a member of First United Methodist Church, Salina Lions Club, and Isis Shr...

Judy Ann Watson, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19th, 2019. Judy was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on February 8, 1951, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Sherbert) and Edgar Martin. Survivors include daughters, April Russell (Dewayne), of Salina, and Melissa Miller (Marty) of Georgetown, Kentucky; sons, Dale Gardner Jr. (Anya), of Port Richie, Florida, and Patrick ...

Jerry Carter, (78) of Salina was born October 13, 1941 and died December 13, 2019 at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. He was next to the youngest of 13 children born to James L. and Edna Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Leonard, Max, Sterling Ivan, Stanley, Russell; sisters, Jean Roseberry, Betty Bryant, Martha Mary Carter, Wanda Berner, Pat Shea. He is su...

Rosanlee "Rosie" Holt, age 93, was born on August 15, 1926 at Keighley, KS (Butler County) to Solan and Lillian Holt. He was called to his Heavenly Home on December 7, 2019. Rosanlee and Twila Gene Longenecker were married on December 27, 1951 at the Zion Brethren in Christ Church. Lifelong sweethearts, they lived near and in Talmage, KS all of their married life except for 2 years when they serve...