Janet D. Watkins, 88, of Brookville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born March 6, 1937, in rural Brookville, Kansas, to Chris and Elsie (Matt) Bieber. Janet lived and worked on her family farm. She graduated from Brookville High School in 1955 and went on to become a registered nurse, graduating from the Asbury School of Nursing in 1958. After graduation, she marri...

José G. Esparza-Bañuelos, de 68 años, falleció en paz rodeado de sus seres queridos el 16 de noviembre de 2025. Nació el 20 de marzo de 1957 en Abrego, Zacatecas, México, hijo de Manuel Esparza y ​​Alicia Bañuelos. Se casó con el amor de su vida, Alfonsina Panuco, el 19 de febrero de 1977. José trabajó la mayor parte de su vida en la construcción comercial. Fue un esposo y padre ...

Jane Loraine (Herman) Friess, 85, of Salina, Kansas, went to her eternal rest on Monday, November 17, 2025. Jane was born November 20, 1939 in Big Springs, Nebraska, to Thomas G. and Marie A. (Frank) Herman. Her early childhood was spent in Big Springs, Nebraska and Denver, Colorado. She attended grade school at St. Bonaventure School in Chicago, Illinois. In 1958, she graduated from Hayden High ...

Brenda Sue Smith, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Salina on November 20, 1956, to Bonnie (Crook) Chipman and Carl Honomichl, Brenda lived a life rooted in faith and compassion. She loved the Lord deeply and shared His love with everyone she met. Her favorite words to others were, “Jesus Loves You.” Brenda ...

Nouphinh Detvongsa, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He faced many health challenges with courage over the years, beginning hemodialysis in the early 2000s and receiving a kidney transplant in 2018. During his final week, he was cared for at KU Medical Center, enveloped in the presence of those who treasured him...

Gregory W. Cole, 68, Salina, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 9th, 2025. He was the oldest of Evelyn (Knapp) and William “Bill” Cole’s three children. On October 17, 2009, he was united in holy matrimony to Cheryl Trygg. Greg was a Boy Scout leader. He was also a mason, and a shriner. In his free time, Greg enjoyed spending time with his fa...

John Owen Hays, 72, from Salina, KS, passed away Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025, at his home. John was born February 22, 1953 at Lindsborg, KS, the son of Charles R. and Daisy (Hilleary) Hays. He grew up in the Salina area and graduated from Central High School. John served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1972-1976. John was united in marriage to Carol Jean Arnoldy on August 17, 1974...

Katherine L. Harris, 79, of Salina, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025.  She was born March 10, 1946, in Salina, to Harlan Hugh and Sarah Lucille (McDaniels) Holmes.  She attended Salina Central High School and graduated in 1964.  She worked for many years as a waitress at Sand’s Restaurant and later worked at Russell Stover’s until her retirement.  Kate loved Elvis and listening to h...

Elijah Emmanuel Bess-Green, 22, of El Paso, Texas, passed away October 18, 2025.  He was on born August 31, 2003, in Salina, Kansas, to Rene` “Lovell” Bess and Nicole Cardenas. Survivors include his father, Rene` “Lovell” Bess, siblings, Ca’Mya Bess, Ma’Rya Bess and Jasiah Bess; paternal grandmother, Glenda Bess; maternal grandmother, Rachael Cardenas , great-grandparents, Andrea a...

Justin Scott Smith, 45, of Salina, Kansas, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Salina Regional Health Center, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 2, 1979, in Guymon, Oklahoma, Justin was the beloved son of Morris and Debbie Hyman. He married Trisha (Shoemaker) Smith, on August 31, 2006. Together they raised four wonderful children — Keillon, Atlee, and twins Tait and Kemper — who w...