John G. Mortimer passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Salina Regional Hospital. He was 90 years of age. John was born June 25, 1933, in Gypsum, to Carl G. and Lema W. (Welch) Mortimer. He graduated from Gypsum Highschool with the class of 1951.  He then spent 5 years as an equipment operator for Salina Sand Co. In the fall of 1956, John enrolled at his father’s alma mater, Kansas Wesl...

Donald Ralph Loader, residing in Salina, KS died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor from Lewy Body Dementia. Don was born August 2, 1940, in Salina, KS to Ralph and Mary Loader. He was always interested in Art & Design. He grew up in the retail world with his first job working in Loader’s Market, his parents’ grocery store. Don married Jean Nieman on August 30, 1969, i...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Reverend Canon Bruce Erie LeBarron, who died on August 19, 2023 in Salina, Kansas. He was born in Jamestown, New York, on February 9, 1930, to Erie H. LeBarron and Coralyn A. LeBarron (nee Remington). He was preceded in death by his wife Lilith A. Harding whom he married on June 30, 1956, in Glens Falls, New York. Father LeBarron ...

Rodney Lynn Helzer, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023. Rodney was born in Garden City, Kansas on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Virginia "Ginger" B. (Martin) and Herbert "Dutch" Henry Helzer. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he also loved all kinds of car racing, collecting coins, and spending time with his grandchildren and great gran...

Joleen Clark passed away on August 18th. She was 94 years old. Joleen was born September 15, 1928. More information will appear as it becomes available....

Marjorie C. Andrews, 93, of Salina, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023.  She was born May 17, 1930, in Beaver, to Joseph and Catharine Zorn.  She was a homemaker and worked for Tony’s Pizza. Survivors include her son, J.D. Andrews, of Iowa; Veryl Andrews, of Hedville; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons; three brothers...

Eldon L. Demuth, 91, passed away on Aug. 18, 2023.  Born Eldon Leon Demuth on Nov. 2, 1931, in rural Harper County, Okla., to May and Claude Demuth, he was the third child and eldest boy of six children. Eldon and his siblings grew up on a farm north of Rosston, where they rode to school in a homemade bus. After graduating from Rosston High School in 1949, Eldon attended college for a year at ...

Wilma was born on April 9, 1930 to William P. Miller and Katherine M. (Haag) Miller as the second to the youngest of 13 children on a farm in Lyon County, Kansas. She passed away peacefully in her sleep after saying her nightly prayers on August 14, 2023. Wilma is so beloved, as many were drawn to her smile, sincerity and fast pace. Wilma grew up gardening and raising chickens to help feed her ...

Rayburn Victor Tappendick, 82, passed away on August 16, 2023 at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS. Ray was born on July 02, 1941 in Holyrood, KS to parents Oscar and Deloris (Becker) Tappendick. Ray enjoyed family, gardening, working in the yard, cooking and cars. Every Sunday was family supper, his specialty was Meat loaf, Ray probably had 100 recipes for Meat loa...

Denise Marie (Armes) Howie, 63, passed away at home, August 15, 2023, with her loving Husband by her side. She was born in Salina KS, July 10, 1960, the daughter of Jim & Elizabeth (Hill) Armes. Denise was a dedicated employee at Tripplett Inc. corporate office in Salina for 30 years; having to retire in 2022 due to health reasons. She graduated from Salina South High School in 1978, and ha...