Thomas Breon Pierce, 62, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Riverview Estates in Marquette.  He was born March 24, 1963, in Salina, to Terrisa Ford. Thomas was a talented musician who began playing by ear at an early age, throughout his life, he played organ for a multitude of churches and musicians from the West to East Coast. He was raised in the church and continued to wo...

James Clay Perry passed away at home in Olathe, Kansas, on October 15, 2025 at the age of 82. Jim was born on June 18, 1943, in Belleville, Kansas, to William Frank Perry and Helen Twila (Speich) Perry. Jim lost his mother at the age of two and was raised by his father and stepmother Ethel Louise (Tootie) Perry Nunn in Herington, Ks. The family moved to Herington in 1945 when Jim’s father beg...

Doris Evonne Oller, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Salina. Born on May 23, 1940, in Ransom, Kansas, Doris was the fourth child of Margaret (Jarvis) and Leroy Ruff. She grew up in Wilson, Kansas, and attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson. Doris married Albert Oller in April 1959, and they had two children, Monty Wayne and Lori Jean. Doris and Al resided and worke...

Helen M. Wallace, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Helen was born on March 28, 1929, in Marysville, California, to Gunnar Knudsen and Margarethe Katharine (Madsen) Knudsen. The family moved to New York and then to Hurley, Mississippi, where Helen resided on a small farm until she was 19. Helen graduated from Moss Point S...

Betty Jean (Nelson) Isaacson, 97, left this world, November 3, 2025, in the company of five generations. (daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and great-great grandson, among others.) She was born at the family farm on October 17, 1928, to Clarence Nelson and Elva (Frost) Nelson. Unfortunately her mother died nine days later and as an infant and toddler, she was shuffled to various relati...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Steven Kasper, age 68, on November 3, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on July 29, 1957, in Salina, Kansas, Gregory was the beloved son of Esther and Wallace "Wally" Kasper. He was a cherished brother, devoted father, and proud grandfather. Greg grew up in Kansas, where he began his lifelong care...

James E. “Jim” Agin died November 1, 2025.  He was born February 16, 1943, in Salina, Kansas to Harold F. and Agnes E. (Curry) Agin, who both preceded him in death.  He married Sally S. White in 1972 in Indianapolis, IN. Jim grew up in Salina, Santa Ana, CA, Tulsa, OK, Lubbock, TX, Topeka, KS and then back to Salina where he graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  He proudly served in ...

Richard Michael “Mike” Tyner, 45, of Salina, KS, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born in Salina on December 27, 1979. Mike grew up in Salina and graduated from high school in Stafford, KS. He spent time as a warehouse manager for companies in Salina and McPherson and worked at Tony’s Pizza. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and spending as much time as he could with his son and ...

Ellen Lee (Daws) Deegan, 77, died November 1, 2025, peacefully at her home in Milford, KS. She was born March 15, 1948, in Salina, KS to Clifford Merle Daws and Genevieve Mae (Arnold) Daws. She married Victor Alan Deegan on June 4, 1966, in the base chapel, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, CA. They recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Ellen was a homemaker. She was especially t...

Kala Ann Woodruff, 63, Minneapolis, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home. Kala was born May 25, 1962, in Kansas City, MO and was adopted by Robert G. and Beverly A. (Pogue) Woodruff. Kala was a 1980 graduate of Minneapolis High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and helped with their Rockin' God's Kids program every Wednesday afternoon. She was preceded in dea...