Michael Evan Hayden, 64, of Salina, Kan., passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born in Topeka, Kan., on January 16, 1961. He was adopted at five months of age by his parents, Carl and Elizabeth (Naughton) Hayden. Michael grew up in Salina, graduating from Salina Central High School in 1980, and later attended Salina Vo-Tech. He worked at the Salina Petro Travel Center for 25 years, retiring ...

William "Bill" Francis Sweeney, 71, of Salina, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025.  He was born May 6, 1953, in Salina, Ks.  He was a lifelong resident of Salina. He worked many years with the Lovebox Company through OCCK.  He loved being in social settings and was quick to liven up a room with his charm, smile and laughter. He cherished his cat, April, and they were inseparable at t...

Eleanor H. Bachand passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 03, 2025, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas. She was born on May 31, 1927, in Tipton, Kansas to Frank Richard and Rose DeLima (Brummer) Boden. Eleanor attended Iwacura School, Clay County, Kansas up until the 8th grade. She married Raymond Bachand on April 21, 1947. Eleanor worked as a salescl...

Melvin Sumpter, 67, passed away on May 03, 2025 at Kenwood in Salina, KS. Melvin was born on March 10, 1958 in Beloit, KS as 1 of 16 children to parents Wayne and Ernestine Sumpter. After graduating from Downs Kansas Melvin served in the Marines. In his younger years he enjoyed traveling and working for the Carnival. Melvin was a quiet shy man and enjoyed fishing and his family. Mel...

Patricia “Patsy” Champ, 72, of Salina, Kan., passed away on April 3, 2025. Patsy was raised in the Bennington area. A talented cosmetologist and co-owner of Chips Family Salon. Patsy loved all things girl or beauty shopping, hair, make-up, clothes, shoes, and jewelry. She is survived by her brother, Mike Heath; daughters, Tricia Ann Grace (Duane) and Lisa Marie Rezabek (Rick); grandchildren...

Henry Humbargar, 68, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025.  He was born January 24, 1957 to Wayne and Hazel (Warnow) Humbargar. Henry had worked for Emery Fixtures, Emporia, Diehl Construction and Lorette Oil, both in Salina. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Daniel Humbargar. He is survived by his sister Susan Kastner, of Salina. A graveside service will be ...

Charley Todd Smith, 49, of Salina, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1975, in Great Bend, Kan., to Curtis and Janice (McKivergan) Smith. Charley was an avid wrestler in high school and enjoyed playing golf. He was a sport fanatic, which included supporting his favorite 49ers, and was a big fan of the band Rush. Charley worked as a cardiac catheterization technicia...

Neola Faye Barton O’Neal passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 17, 1930, in Lucas, Kansas, to Dwight and Elva Barton. Neola attended Lucas schools and graduated in May 1948. That September, she married fellow Lucas native Gary L. Beliel, and together they traveled to Alaska and Germany as a military family. She was widowed in 1963. Neo...

Donna Sue Achterberg, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on April 9, 1956, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Loyl and Melva Achterberg, Donna's life was marked by creativity, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family, friends, and faith. After graduating high school, Donna pursued her passion for floral design at Kansas State University. She ...

Shirley Darlene (Conine) Moynihan passed away April 27, 2025, surrounded by her children in the home she loved.  Shirley was born to Paul H. and Mildred (French) Conine on December 28, 1935, in Scott County, Kansas.   She graduated from Scott City Community High School.  From there, she received a Bachelor of Science from Fort Hays University in 1957 and became a Registered Nurse. She was ...