On January 24, 2018, Barbara left to join the lord in heaven. Barbara was born December 30, 1935 in Hoisington, Kansas to Cecil and Gerturde Newsome. She married Ray E Randolph November 6, 1955 She is survived by her children: Raynetta (Frank) Hubbard, Kelly (Jim) Chestnutt, Robert (Loretta) Randolph and Nikki Snell: grandchildren; Wesley Snell, William (Jessica) Snell, Dustin (Kelsey) Chest...

Royce Anne Struble, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 20th, 2018. Royce was born in Coffeeville, Kansas on August 24, 1946, a daughter of the late Idris and Roy Mayfield. She worked as a Machine operator at Philips Lighting in Salina, Kansas. Survivors include a son, Daniel Struble, of Pheonix, AZ; and a sister, Becky Maycumber. No services are planned as cremation w...

Bryan J. Snyder, age 59, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Jan 23rd at his home in Mansfield, TX. Bryan was born on Oct 11, 1958 in McCook, Nebraska to Robert E. & Yvonne (Strait) Snyder. Bryan was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandkids. He was a great friend to so many people and never hesitated to lend a hand when needed. When...

John L. Beichle, 68, passed away Jan. 20, 2018. He was born Sept. 10, 1949 in Greeley, Colo. to Otis and Thelma (Gruber) Beichle. John graduated from Salina High. He was past president of Grain Millers' Union, Local 107, and retired from Cargill in November 2012 after 37 years. He is survived by: his brothers, Larry (Sharon), and Jim; sisters, Barbara Beichle, and Bonnie Griggs (Herb); aunts...

Ernest Lawrence Herring, “Junior”, age 64 of Belleville, KS, entered into rest on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Republic County Health Center, Belleville, KS. He was born on January 30, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Ernest Lawrence Herring, Sr. and Loretta Irene (Horner) Herring. Junior was a 1972 graduate of Belleville High School. He served in the United States Army for 8 years and was hono...

Toby Parsons, 70, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 4:28 a.m., Thursday, January 18th, 2018 while in the company of family members, at Angel Arms. Toby was born in Talmage, Kansas on December 23, 1947, a son of Margaret Louise (Ginavan) and William Henry Parsons. Toby attended McPherson grade school and McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. ...

William Joseph "Bill" Sheets, 88, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Sunday, January 21st, 2018 while in the company of family members, at Cedars Health Care Center. William was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on August 9, 1929, a son of L. Mildred (Hess) and Joseph E. Sheets. Bill attended Washington Grade School, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McP...

Thelda Jean Smedley, 97, of Salina, passed away, Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born April 2, 1920 in Burlington Colorado. She owned Smedley’s market, and worked as a grocer for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Edna (Stephens) Pilcher; husband, Keith W. (Smoke) Smedley; 1 sister and 1 niece. Survivors include her “chosen children”, Steve and Rosie Mood...

Zariyah Ann-Marie Heart, newborn, of Salina, passed away. She was born Monday January 15, 2018 in Salina, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Riley Troxel; grandmother, Loretta Troxel; great-great grandfathers, Leroy Albers and Cecil Heart. Survivors include her parents, Cameron Heart and Kayla Troxel; sisters, Emily Heart, Lillian, Bailey, and Madison Jones; brothers, Hunter H...

Jack L. Baker Sr. formerly of Salina, KS passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2018 in Wichita, KS. He was born September 12, 1939 in Salina, KS at the former Asbury Hospital. Jack attended Hawthorne Elementary School, Roosevelt-Lincoln Jr. High and graduate in 1957 from Salina High School. His passions were youth and sports, so for over 30 years he ran The Salvation Army Community Center on north ...