Dean "Dino" Wayne Gipe, 85, of Salina, passed away Thursday September 10, 2026, at home from a battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was the oldest of five children born to Earl and Alma (Dusin) Gipe in Phillipsburg, KS. Dean was united in marriage to Pamela Faulkender in July 1967 who preceded him in death on December 5, 2022. In 1961, Dean enlisted in the United States Na...

James “Buster” Ninemire passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy as loud, vibrant, and unforgettable as the music he loved. Born on June 29, 1974, Buster was raised with endless love by his parents, Leo and Mary Lou Ninemire. To know Buster was to love him. He was fiercely friendly, always willing to lend a helping hand, and never shy about sharing his opinion- especially after a few d...

Brian Rene Knight, 66, of Salina, Kansas passed away on September 7, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1960, the second son of Rene H. "Skip" Knight and Carla Sue Knight in Salina, Kansas. Brian attended Grace E. Stewart Elementary School, Salina Junior High School South and Salina High School South graduating in May 1978. He then attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas from A...

Alberta May Neel, 88, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, farm wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. Alberta was born August 6, 1938, in Esbon, Kansas, to Elgin and Freda (Wonderlich) Denio. She graduated from high school in Haviland, Kansas and earned a teaching degree from Fort Hays graduating in 1959. Alberta began her teaching career at Jamestown High ...

Ronald Dean Davis, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 5, 2026, after suffering a health emergency. Born on January 4, 1950, in Lawrence, Kansas, Ronald was a beacon of love and laughter to all who knew him. Ronald was the beloved son of Claudina Hope Davis and was raised by his grandparents and adoptive parents, James Madison "Matt" Davis an...

Betty Craig, age 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on September 10, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1938, in Salina to Leroy and Florence Milliman. Betty is lovingly remembered by her four children: Scott (Christianne), Michelle, Christopher, and Jennifer; and her two grandchildren, Jonathan and Samantha. She was formerly married to Carl Soldan, with whom she shared four children. Throug...

Kay Catherine (Connor) Religa passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 86. Kay was born to Charles “Charlie” and Mathilda “Mattie” Connor in Hays, Kansas, on December 9, 1939. She was one of seven children and grew up on the family farm northwest of WaKeeney, Kansas. She graduated from Trego County Community High School in 1957 and went on to receive a business degree from Bro...

Heike (Goedecke) Daily, born on March 20, 1947, in Klein Rönnau, Germany, passed away in Salina, Kansas on September 8, 2026, at the age of 79. At just five years old, she came to the United States, where she would grow up, build her life, raise her family, and leave behind a beautiful legacy of love. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frieda and Heinrich Goedecke, and her sister, Krist...

Myrna Kay Peterson, 86, longtime resident of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at Lifepath Hospice in Sun City Center, Florida. She had recently moved to Florida to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Beverly Peterson. Myrna was born February 23, 1940, in Clayton, Kansas, to Oscar and Lila Garton. After her mother remarried Glen Corcoran, Myrna grew up...

Jackie Lavonne Baker, formerly of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Benton, Kansas, after a courageous battle with dementia. Her youngest daughter, Deena, served as her primary caregiver for more than nine years. Through her unwavering love and devotion, Deena made it possible for Jackie to remain in her home until the end of her life. It was truly a circle-o...