Lynnette G. (Larkins) Caldwell, 77, completed her earthly journey on July 19, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1949 to Willard and Wilma Larkins. Lynn spent her early childhood in Agenda, KS before moving to Concordia, KS. She had an ideal childhood climbing trees, riding horses and chasing her brother all over the family farm. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1967 and attended Kansas...

Zoe Ann Schur, 87, Minneapolis, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Zoe was born April 8, 1939, in Ottawa County to Darrell and Zola (Miller) Myers. Zoe was a 1957 graduate of Minneapolis High School, and she received her Bachelor’s in clothing and retailing in 1961 from Kansas State University. She and William Schur were married on February 23, 196...

Norma Jean Kackley Whitley Nelson, age 88, of Jamestown, KS, passed away at her home in rural Jamestown, KS on Friday, July 17, 2026.  She was born on November 23, 1937 in Rural Courtland, KS to Marvin A. & Edith (Kempton) Kackley. She graduated from Courtland grade school and high school in 1955.  She attended the Brown Mackie School of Business in 1956.  She worked for the state highw...

Brett Michael Miller, Salina, age 40, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the Kansas University Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1986 in Salina, the son of Roy and Elizabeth (Sims) Miller. Brett worked as a Floor Manager for Great Plains Manufacturing. He is survived by his "partner in crime" Jenny Letourneau, of the home; his parents, Roy and Elizabeth Miller; his grandparents, Roy Miller,...

William "Bill" Robert Hobaugh, 79, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. William was born on July 23, 1946, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Emma Marie (Kensing) Hobaugh. On May 28, 2017, William married Mary Jane Newingham at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane Hobaugh, of the home; his daughters, Terri Parry (Craig) of Morganv...

Roy Douglas “Doug” Clemence, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2026. Doug was born on July 28, 1938, in Abilene, Kansas, to Roy Arthur and Zella Odessa (Smith) Clemence. He grew up in the Sand Springs community west of Abilene, where he developed the strong work ethic, honesty, and faith that defined his life. Doug shared 53 wonderful years of marriage...

Patrick Francis Lynch, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Patrick was born on April 11, 1950, in New York City to Joseph and Eleanor (Wray) Lynch. The oldest of seven children, he grew up in Merrick, New York, where he developed a lifelong love of sports. A gifted athlete, Patrick excelled in football and wrestling at Chaminade High School before attending Columbia Uni...

Cary Eugene Johnson, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Cary was born on July 27, 1948, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Walter Johnson, Jr. and Iona Maxine (Henry) DePoy, who preceded him in death. Cary had a deep love for fishing, the mountains, and dressing like a cowboy. He was a master baker whose talents brought joy to family and friends. Above all, he will be remembere...

Shirley Kay Smith, 71, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home.  She was born in Salina, Kansas to Willard Henry and Margaret L. (Hoffman) Smith on May 7, 1955.  She attended and graduated from Tescott High School in 1973.  She later graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in human resources.  She was currently working for Acosta Merchandising. ...

Harry Elmer Newsome, 84, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center.  He was born in Ellsworth, Kansas to Roland T. and Ada Fay (Kline) Newsome on August 26, 1941.  Shortly after graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.  He later worked for the United States Postal Service as a carrier for many years. Harry ...