Dr. Frank Donald Ferson, 91, of Salina passed away on May 8, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1934, in Girard KS to Sam and Lilly (Coury) Ferson. Frank graduated high school in 1952 from Girard High School, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in 1956 from Pittsburg State University, and his doctorate in dental surgery at UMKC Dental School in 1960. After receiving his doctorate, Frank joi...

Don Charles Commerford, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on May 4, 2025. Don was born on May 14, 1945, in Salina, Kansas, to Charles and Eunice Commerford. He spent his early years helping on the family farm and continued that work into the beginning of his marriage. Don went on to work at Gibson's Discount Center and later at Consolidated Printing, where he remained until his retirement. ...

J.W. Martin III, 39, of Abilene, died May 2, 2025. He was born February 16, 1986, in Oklahoma City, OK, to J.W. and Donna L. (Myers) Martin Jr. J.W. graduated from Nickerson High School in 2004 and Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in 2015. He was a patrol deputy for the Saline County Sheriff’s Department for over 10 years. J.W. was a gun and motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed gaming and ...

Larry E. Starr, 82, of Concordia, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025.  He was born in Clyde, Kansas on March 31, 1943 to Ulysses and Nellie (Kennedy) Starr. Larry attended Clyde and Concordia Schools and graduated from Notre Dame High School. He worked for the Kansas Department of Agriculture for 41 years traveling across the state as a dairy farm and dairy plant inspector.  He took gr...

Martin Harold Hoppock, 49, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on the third of May 2025 at his home. Marty was born on the ninth of March 1976 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Martin Wayne Hoppock and Phyllis Anne Morrison. He attended school in Salina, first at Sunset Elementary, then South Middle, and finally South High School. Marty married Trena Kay Sippel on the 12th of April, 1997, in Salina...

Robert Franklin Grant Jr. passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 87. A steadfast sailor, devoted husband, and cherished patriarch, Bob lived a life full of adventure, laughter, grit, and unwavering love. Born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Bob grew up in Junction City. It was there, in 1954, that he met the love of his life, Naomi “Ruth” Fisher, at a soda shop. Young and smitten...

John R Westhusin, 71, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.   He was on born  January 13, 1954 in Hays KS, to Julius J. and Hattie I. (Bedore) Westhusin. John was raised in Plainville Kansas on his parents farm. John loved the farm life especially harvest time, and helped keep the machinery running smoothly so the harvest could be completed without problems. Survivors include his ch...

Carolyn Sue Morton, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Salina on April 8, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of Vilura (Reigle) and Oliver Arnold. Carolyn devoted much of her life to caring for others, first as a cook at Kenwood View Nursing Home and later at Pinnacle Care Home, where she retired after years of service. She wa...

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...