Michael F. Fears, 72, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020. Michael was born in Hastings, Nebraska on August 21, 1947, a son of the late Mary Frances (Cannon) and Alfonso Fears. Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and also served in the Army Reserves. Survivors include his longtime companion, Mary Jennifer Smith-Fears, of Salina; son, Sean Fears, of...

Leona A. Weir, 83, of Salina, passed away August 2, 2020 in Manhattan. She was born in Norton, to John and Catherine (Trommeter) Boor, on May 14, 1937. She graduated from Leoville High School and was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took great care in watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married Charles "Mart" M. Weir on June 2, 1956 in Hoxie, Kansas....

Ruthie C. Ledet, 88, of Salina, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born May 20, 1932 in Brinkley, Arkansas. Ruthie worked for Asbury Hospital as a Nurse Assistant for 30 years. She also worked on the Election Board in the 15th precinct. She was a Supervising Judge for 25 years. Ruthie was the one who opened and closed the poll. She was also a Sunday School teacher and a Deaconess. S...

Darryl J. Hodges, 70, of Salina, and formerly of Ark City, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born July 6, 1950 in Russell to Jim and Aileen (Schneider) Hodges. Darryl served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by: his wife of 42 years, Shirley Gilmore; daughter, Tracy McLaughin; son, Barry Hodges; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preced...

Rowena C. Montgomery, 90, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. Rowena was born in Salina, Kansas on June 25, 1930, a daughter of the late Cleo (Elliott) Burg,and William F Burg. She was a Bus Driver for Southeast of Saline USD 306 for over 46 years. Survivors include daughter, Karla J Spiller (Tom), of Smolan, Kansas; two sons, Kim Alan Montgomery (Sue Ann), of Hutchi...

Sharron Lee Hansen, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 27th, 2020. Sharron was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on August 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Agnes "Aneda" (Worrall) and Ralph Clare. She was a teacher for over 35 years in Salina, specifically 2nd grade at Sunset Elementary. Survivors include her son, Wayne Hansen, of Salina and grandson, Noah Hansen, Indianapolis, Indian...

Douglas "Doug" Allan Harrison went to be with the Lord on the Lord's day Sunday July 12, 2020 He is survived by a sister Linda Kay Sullivan (Russell) of Solomon, son Ryan Harrison (Stephanie) Hope and a daughter Rhiannon Harrison of Spokane, WA as well as many beloved family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Gary. A celebration of life will be held on Friday Jul...

Rocky Pfeifer, 61, loving husband, father, and Papa, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, July 20th, 2020. Rocky, a Hays native, was born to Rudy and Irma (Befort) Pfeifer in November of 1958. He spent most of his childhood living in Hays and Russell where he enjoyed all the freedoms of small-town living. As Rocky entered high school, his family moved to Salina where he joined the South Hi...

Larry G. Moreno, 68, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. He was born in Garden City to Juan and Santos (Gomez) Moreno. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam veteran. One of Larry's passions was to volunteer in the community. He used his bilingual skills to help at the hospital and to translate documents for non-native English speakers. He also helped with the Red Cross...

Janice Cathleen Smith, 55, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 4:05 p.m., Thursday, July 23rd, suddenly, at her home. Janice was born in Monterey, California on May 6, 1965, a daughter of John Reed Williams and Judy (Thatch) Williams. Due to her dad in the military, Janice attended many schools all over the United States, and later got her GED from Emporia High School, Emporia, Kansas. She then...