Linda Lee Lakes, 79, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Pontiac, Mich., to Rufus and Nadean (Underwood) Jamison, and raised on the family farm near Quinter, Kan. Linda had a long career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Atwood, before transitioning to special education in the Colby and Salina school districts. She retired as...

Lyle Dean Scott, 88, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023.  He was born on the family farm in Cloud County to H. Lee and Evelyn J. (Shunn) Scott. Lyle proudly served in the United States Army as a Sergeant and was stationed in Germany.  He had many jobs over the years including farm hand, apprentice cabinet maker, aircraft maintenance, but electrical work was his passion.  He worked with R...

Richard E. Cole, 75, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.  He was born August 19, 1947, to Paul Wilbur and Phyllis Frances Cole. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Malvin Cole. He is survived by his son, Richard A. Cole and his wife, Resha; grandson, Drake A. Cole; and sister Beverly Finch. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023.  Service will ...

Lezetta Marie (Hackerott) Hlad, Salina, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born October 17, 1936 in Alton Kansas to Everest and Gladys (Gregory) Hackerott. Lezetta worked as a surgery scrub tech for St. Johns and Asbury Hospitals, and for Doctor's Sloo, Kruckmeier, and Peterson at the Orthopedic Clinic. The greatest joy of her life was her grandchildren...

Randall Paul Tolbert, 69, of Salina, peacefully with his family and best four legged buddy, Presley by his side, passed away, Saturday, February 4th, 2023. Randy was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 26, 1953, a son of Ollie Lorene (Kerns) and Melvin Franklin Tolbert. On June 27, 1981, Randy married Jackie Harriman in Emporia, Kansas. He managed Radio Shack for 26 years. Randy lo...

Theora L. Phelps, 92, of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salina. Theora was born on June 2, 1931 in Hunter, KS to the late Jerry E. and Grace G. (Dillett) Bolte. She graduated from Brookville High School and then from Marymount College. She was united in marriage to Dallas B. Phelps on June 3, 1951. He preceded her in d...

William “Bill” Dennis Walker was born on October 9,1943 in Carneiro, Kansas to Ray C. Walker Sr. and Evelyn M. (Sheridan) Walker. He was blessed with thirteen siblings. He died on February 3, 2023, in Lindsborg, Kansas with his family at his side.  Bill was a graduate of Brookville High School and Kansas Wesleyan University. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Russell, Ka...

Donald E. Cain, 96, of Salina, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on a farm on October 28, 1926, in Longford, KS, the son of Ben and Edna (Snowden) Cain. He was married to Betty Lou Repstine on March 26, 1948 at St John’s Lutheran Church, Salina, Kansas.  To this union was born one son: Martin Douglas. Donald graduated from Salina Hi...

Henry "Hank" Ashton was born on June 10, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, where he lived all his life before passing away February 4, 2023. Hank is survived by his son, Shane Ashton (Stephanie) of Albuquerque, NM, and his daughter, Kim Ashton ( Reace Williams) of Bradenton, Florida.  He is also survived by his 16-year-old four-legged, furry kid, Edi, who brought Hank much joy after his wife of 38 yea...

Sally J. Thorp, 83, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.  She was born on January 15, 1940 in Salina to Raymond and Lillian (Lohman) Cryderman. Sally was a registered nurse working at Asbury Hospital and then Salina Regional Health Center for 40 years.  On December 31, 1961 she was united in marriage to James Thorp. She enjoyed biking, tending her garden, and loved the outdoors.  Spendin...