Georgana “Georgie” Lorane (Hixson) Ballou, of Salina, Kan., found serene peace on January 25, 2026, holding the hand of her dearest love and surrounded by family. Born April 8, 1941, in Inola, Oklahoma, she entered the world small and frail yet quickly revealed a spark and determination that would define her life. With the strength and love of her parents, Wilma Jean (Stark) and George Calv...

David L. Peltier, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas. He was born on January 29, 1945, to Leo and Isabell (Schuetz) Peltier. On September 3, 1994, he married Sue (Rhine) Peterson at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Concordia, Kansas, beginning a loving partnership that brought him great joy. Dave’s true passion was his work at...

Ronald E. Caron, age 78, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kansas. He was born on September 24, 1947, in Clyde, Kansas, to Clifford L and Rose A. (Hansen) Caron. Ron attended Clyde Schools while growing up.  He joined and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was honorably discharged. He was united in ma...

Terry Lea Mead, 77, of Palm Harbor, Florida, and formerly of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with her family lovingly by her side. Terry was born April 1, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, to Clyde and Betty (Greenwood) Robey. She was raised in the home her father built in the countryside near Salina and attended Bennington High School, where she was crowned homecom...

Victor “Vic” Boyd Riley, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Sunday January 25, 2026, at his home in Salina with family by his side. Vic was born on December 1, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in Verdi and attended a one room schoolhouse during his elementary years. He graduated from Solomon High and then attended Brown Mackie College, getting a business degree. He worked as an account...

Joseph “Joe” T. Religa, 90, of Brookville, passed away on January 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 27, 1935, in Chicago, IL, to Agatha (Miszczak) and Michael Religa. He attended Hinsdale High School in Chicago and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Hydrology from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. In 1957, he entered the U.S. Air Force, where...

Kevin Raye Fitzgerald, 56, of Salina, KS, died January 22, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1969, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Wanda (Paulson) Baumberger and Ed Fitzgerald. Kevin will always be in our hearts, as those we love do not go away. They walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, missed, and very dear. Kevin is survived by his mother Wanda Baumberger; his broth...

Bradley Wayne Davis, born in 1964, passed away in 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose love for his family was evident in all he did. Bradley was the beloved son of Marilyn Guerholtz and Franklin William Davis, both of whom preceded him in death. Brad was a dedicated worker for over thirty years, known for his strong work ethic and commitment as a ...

Darrell D. Victory, 76, of Salina, Kan., was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born on November 3, 1949, in Nowata, Oklahoma to Charley and Alberta Victory. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, of the home; daughter, Rae Brecheisen (Kris) of Salina; two sons, Darren Victory (Renee) of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bradley Victory of Fort Worth, Texas; three bonus chi...

Belinda Kay Hankins, 65,  passed away Friday, January 23rd, in Clay Center, Kansas. Belinda was born in Salina, Kansas on March 19, 1960, a daughter of Twila (Richardson) and Norman Dority. Survivors include her daughter, Kamber Sanneman (Josh), of Clay Center, Kansas; two sons, Kevin Dority (Alberta), of Salina, Kyle Morris (Traci Goldsberry), of Salina; and her grandchildren, Chelsea, Co...